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Alani Khole' Clark

Alani Khole' Clark

Jun 4, 2023

Alani Khloe' Clark, beloved daughter of De'Shanae West and Anthony Clark was born sleeping on June 4, 2023 Our lives will be touched forever by her presence. She is survived by four siblings, Aniya, Anyla, Kash, Amiya. Grandparents Carmen West, Demane West, Anthony and Roslyn Clark and Carla Wright; Loving Great Grandparents; God Mother Katrina Walker. Alani is also survived...

Frederick W. Hyde

Frederick W. Hyde

Jun 3, 2023

Frederick Wes Hyde, lovingly known as Freddy, born April 4, 1959, to Patricia Murphy andArthur Hyde in Akron, Ohio, passed away June 3, 2023.Freddy attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from North High School. He was a hardworker and lastly lending his talents to Cardinal Maintenance.He loved to play cards, dominoes and spending time with those whom he loved.Freddy is preceded...

Margaret Jean Townsend

Margaret Jean Townsend

May 29, 2023

Margaret "Jeanie" Townsend gained her heavenly wings on May 29, 2023. She was born August 28, 1943 to John and Amanda Manley in Clayton, AL. Her family moved to Akron when she was 4 years old. Margaret graduated in 1961 from South High School. She followed her calling and went on to graduate from Akron City Hospital Idabelle Firestone School...

Georgia Mae Kyles

Georgia Mae Kyles

May 28, 2023

Georgia Mae Allen-Kyles was born June 8, 1945, in Laurens, Georgia. She crossed over to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

Georgia Mae graduated from high School at the age of 16 and took necessary steps in order to become a schoolteacher. She moved to Akron, Ohio where she furthered her career and landed a job with the...

Mary Boso

Mary Boso

May 26, 2023

Our beloved Mary Jane Boso transitioned on May 26, 2023 at the age of 80 years old. She was born on April 29, 1943 in Washington, Pennsylvania to Ellsworth and Gertrude Burgess.

She graduated from Chartiers High School. She moved to Akron, OH at the age of 18 with her siblings.

She devoted her life to the Lord at Stone...

Robert James Singletary

Robert James Singletary

May 22, 2023

Robert J. Singletary born March 3, 1944 to the late Willie J. and Jackie M. Singletary, passed away on May 22, 2023 after fighting a short illness.

Robert served in the U.S. Army where he received a Good Conduct Medal and an Expert Badge in riflery. After serving his country, he landed a job at Ford Motor Company. Working hard...

Marion C Walker

Marion C Walker

May 8, 2023

Celebration of Life

Marion C. (Fitzhugh) Walker, 93, affectionately known as “The Queen”, slipped away quietly atSumma Hospital Palliative Care on May 8, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 30,1929.

 The Queen was predeceased by her parents Charles and Angeline (Caffee) Fitzhugh,husband Calvin C. Walker, brother Joseph L. Fitzhugh and sister Charlena Hewett Brown. 

Marion graduated from...

Leslie M Lewis-Sales

Leslie M Lewis-Sales

May 5, 2023

Leslie was born on December 27, 1970 and died on May 5, 2023.

She is survived by her mother, Cynthia Walters; father, Wesley Lewis; son, Savon Lewis; daughter, Sabrea Sales; sisters, LaVonne Lewis, Lisa (Jody) Davis; and grandson, Kyus Williams. A host of nieces and nephews and family.

Condolences can be sent to 477 White Pond Drive, Apt...

Emmit Montrel Guider

Emmit Montrel Guider

May 4, 2023

 

Emmit Montrel Guider was born January 13, 1992 in Saint Paul, MN, to Yolanda Deneen Grant and Cleveland Guider Jr.

After moving back to Akron, OH with his mother and two brothers, Emmit attended Seiberling Elementary School, Innis Middle School, and East High School. He was loved by many and cherished by all. Emmit loved to be the life...

Theodore Luna

Theodore Luna

May 4, 2023

Theodore (Teddy) Luna

Theodore (Teddy) Luna passed away May 4, 2023. Teddy was born December 31, 1961 in Akron Ohio to Juan Luna and Geneva Johnson.  He graduated from North High School.

Teddy was a dedicated worker, a good guy!  He loved his daughter’s and all his family.  Teddy was an avid collector of many things and he loved to...

Nina Louise Clark

Nina Louise Clark

May 4, 2023

Nina L. Clark (Johnson), 54 was born in Akron, Ohio April 18, 1969, to parents William M. Johnson (Peoples). Our beloved daughter and niece passed from this earthly life to her home of eternal rest, May 4, 2023, after an extended illness.

Nina lived her formative years in Marion, Ohio with her family, relocating to Akron, Ohio in 1993 after...

Eugene King Jr.

Eugene King Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

 

Eugene King Jr., affectionately known   as "Junior" went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023.   Gene was the seventh child born to Eugene and Iola King on February 12, 1941, in Union Springs, Alabama.   Gene moved to Akron, Ohio in 1959 where he worked at D&B Product until 1972. In 1973 he began...

Gail Perkins

Gail Perkins

Apr 22, 2023

 

Gail Perkins a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend departed this life on April 22nd.    Born on July 1,1951 to Dorothy and Clarence Perkins in Akron. Gail was best known for her outgoing and compassionate spirit as well as her natural ability to tell it like it is with a little humor. She was also...

Fred D Gary

Fred D Gary

Apr 20, 2023

FRED DAVID GARY BKA”FREDDY” A BELOVED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT GRAND FATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, COUSIN AND DEAR FRIEND. HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THURSDAY APRIL 20, 2023, AT WHICH TIME HE WAS WELCOMED INTO THE BOOSM OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

HE WAS REUNITED WITH HIS FATHER REV. FRED GARY, MTH ROSIE MAE GARY, AND TWIN BROTHERPAUL D...

Debra R Brown

Debra R Brown

Apr 18, 2023

 

Debra “Debbie” Brown gained her heavenly wings April 18, 2023. She was born May 24, 1958 to Daisy and Henry Weems. Debbie graduated Akron Buchtel High School. She later started her career with Fedex in which she dedicated 32 years of devoted service. 

Debbie was known to be sweet, kind, loving and tender-hearted. Her soft spoken, nurturing soul warmed...

Byron Emil Jackson

Byron Emil Jackson

Apr 17, 2023

Byron Jackson, a retired military veteran who bravely served His country, transitioned on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Byron was born at Akron City Hospital on April 1, 1957 to the late Crawford Lee Jackson, Sr., and Genetta Boyd Jackson.

He grew up with his four siblings, Crawford Lee Jackson, Jr., Gloria Ann McClurkin-Williams, Alvin Jackson and Patty (Mark) Harper. 

He...

Pearlene Louise Harris

Pearlene Louise Harris

Apr 1, 2023

Pearlene L Harris

Was born in Akron, Ohio passed away Saturday April 1st, 2023. At Highland Square Rehabilitation and Nursing home. Following a long battle with Chronic kidney and heart failure. She was born March 23, 1967 to (Mother) Carolyn Taylor and (Father) Roosevelt Harris Sr. She leaves behind her (Beloved Brother) Roosevelt Harris Jr, (Older Brother) Garfield Hooks...

Gregory A. Shavers

Gregory A. Shavers

Mar 26, 2023

Gregory, 55, passed away from cancer and went to be with The Lord on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He is only preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Odell and Clara (Jones) Shavers, and maternal grandparents Joseph and Bertha (Logan) Glover.

Gregory was the oldest and first-born twin of parents James and Joe Ann (Glover) Shavers. He and his twin...

Earl Dunklin

Earl Dunklin

Mar 16, 2023

 

Earl Dunklin age 54, passed away in Akron, Ohio on March 16, 2023. 

Earl was born to the parents of, Olin Clay Jr., and Mattie Dunklin on November 23, 1968 in Greenville Alabama. 

Alberta C. Williams

Alberta C. Williams

Mar 9, 2023

Alberta ‘Teeny’ Williams, 76, went to her heavenly reward on March 9, 2023. She was born onJuly 10, 1946 in Bellaire, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Randall and AlbertaHocker and siblings, Randall Hocker Jr. and Kathleen Cox.Teeny was a God-fearing woman, raising her children, Christine and Anthony (Charlotte) in thePentecostal, Apostolic Faith. Teeny was a dedicated usher, choir member...

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