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Cathy M Marsh (Coker)

Cathy M Marsh (Coker)

Mar 1, 2023

CATHY MARIE COKER, 66, of Akron, Ohio, graduated to glory on March 1, 2023. She was born February 13, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Gladys Scott and William Coker.

Cathy grew up in Akron, Ohio and attended West High School. She was a devoted STNA for 20 plus years at various places throughout Akron, Ohio. Her passion was B.I.N.G.O. She...

Walter Wilson

Walter Wilson

Feb 26, 2023

Walter L. Wilson was born on September 29, 1945, in Ripley Tennessee to the union of Sam Wilson and Artie Ree Nelson. Walter departed this life on February 26, 2023.

Walter later moved with his family to Kent, Ohio where he graduated from Kent High School. 

Walter L. Wilson married his high school sweetheart MaryAnn Wilson in the late 60’s.

Walter enjoyed being a Truck...

Terra Ann-Marie Lee-Cheatham

Terra Ann-Marie Lee-Cheatham

Feb 24, 2023

Terra Ann-Marie Lee-Cheatham was called to eternal glory on February 24, 2023, while surrounded by herfamily. Terra affectionately known as “Terra-Boo” was born on January 1, 2007, in Akron, Ohio to Tedra AnnCheatham and Eric Lee. Terra is in the LeBron James “I Promise” program and attends Akron Early Collegewhere she was a 10 th grader, but due to her...

Deaconess Annie B. Hicks

Deaconess Annie B. Hicks

Feb 16, 2023



Deaconess Annie B. Hicks was born on February 9th, 1916, to the late Tom and Minnie Turnbow in Marion Junction Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Minnie Turnbow, 8 Brothers, 1 sister Reverand Minnie Lee Tyes. She was married to the late Deacon Samuel Hicks Sr. To cherish her beautiful memory, she leaves 3...

Charlena Haynes

Charlena Haynes

Feb 9, 2023

Charlena Marie Carr Haynes

Was born to the late Charles and Anna Carr on November 23, 1949. She departed this life on Thursday February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She attended Akron Public School graduated in 1969 from South High School, Last working at Big Lots.

She was united in marriage to Jerry Haynes September 16, 1992. Charlena...

Claudette Grimes

Claudette Grimes

Feb 5, 2023

 

Legacy & Life of Claudette Grimes

Claudette Grimes went home to be with her loving Savior, Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Claudette was born November 7, 1947 in Clinchco, Virginia to the late Daniel and Elsie Pope.  She and her family moved to Akron, Ohio where she attended North High School.  She went on to marry her late ex-husband Emory...

Luit R Worthy, Jr.

Luit R Worthy, Jr.

Feb 3, 2023

Luit Richard Worthy, Jr. who was 81 years old, was born January 12, 1942,  in Demopolis, Alabama to proud parents:  the late Mr. Luit (Lieutenant) Worthy, Sr.  &  Mrs. Mary (Carter) Worthy.  He was called by God to rest on February 3, 2023.  He accepted Christ, was baptized, and joined the church when he was a child. Then and throughout his latter years,...

Lola Bell Coker

Lola Bell Coker

Feb 3, 2023

Lola B. Coker passed away peacefully on Friday February 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 17, 1953, in Fayetteville, TN to both the late Ananias Harwell and Bertha M Harwell Bryson.

Lola accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of West End Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Fayetteville, TN) where she learned about the love of God and was baptized. Lola was a graduate of Central High School in...

Arika Rogers

Arika Rogers

Jan 31, 2023

Arika Rogers was born on September 20, 2002 in Akron, Ohio at Akron City Hospital to her parents, Kristal Horn and Bryan Rogers.

Arika attended Akron North High School in which she participated in the Nursing Program and later graduated in 2020. Arika also attended Valley College where she was currently a student and was an active participant in Girl...

Wesley Dean Taylor

Wesley Dean Taylor

Jan 28, 2023

 

Wesley Dean Taylor transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home Saturday January28,2023 to be blessed with peace and to rest comfortably with The Lord. Wesley was born December5,1992 and was the second child of Robert and Sherell Taylor. He was a proud resident of the Akroncommunity, attending his school years at St. Anthony of Padua and Firestone...

Carol JR Williams

Carol JR Williams

Jan 22, 2023

 

Carol "Carlos" JR Williams was born on January 15, 1952 to Charlie and Susa Williams in Ahoskie, NC. Carl was a carpenter and loved his job at Webster Wall Paper in the Bronx. He moved to Akron, OH in the late 80's. While in Ohio he did odd jobs for a time until he became permanently disabled. Dad passed...

Thomas L Smith Sr.

Thomas L Smith Sr.

Jan 21, 2023

Thomas Lewis Smith Sr. passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023.

He was born September 3, 1932 in Charleston, West Virginia to Lewis and Ruby Smith. He later moved toAkron, Ohio where he worked and retired from BF Goodrich after over 30 years of service.

He is preceded in death by the only women he has ever loved Elar Robertson...

Deonte' Thomas Burnette

Deonte' Thomas Burnette

Jan 13, 2023

 

Deonte’ Thomas Burnette, 31 went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. He was born on August 20, 1991 in Akron Ohio to his loving parents, Cynthia Smith and Darnell Harris.While growing up, Deonte’ learned the importance of family, loyalty ,and respect. He was a very soulful child he loved, listening to music especially Luther Vandross...

John Irvin Allen, Jr.

John Irvin Allen, Jr.

Jan 4, 2023

John Irvin Allen, Jr. passed away peaceful on January 4, 2023 at the age of79.  John was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 8, 1943 to the proudparents of Leola West and John Irvine Allen, Sr.  He served in the US Navyand was a resident of Akron, Ohio.

John was fun loving person, loved cooking and enjoyed spending time withfamily...

Evon G. Harris

Evon G. Harris

Dec 26, 2022

 

Evon "Bonnie" Gadson Milbry Harris April  27, 1951 — December 26, 2022 Akron, OH Bonnie passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022. Born April 27, 1951 in Akron, OH. She was the 3rd child of Thomas Sr. and Lena Gadson. Bonnie was a member of Koinonia Apostolic Church. She graduated from Buchtel High school in 1969. Bonnie loved traveling, good food, casinos and she never...

Kayla Chavone Sales-Foy

Kayla Chavone Sales-Foy

Dec 23, 2022

Was Born on October 31, 1988 to Nicole Sales-Caldwell and John Harris, loved and raised by her foreverfather Anthony Caldwell, and her devoted grandmother Sandy Sales. She attended the Doylestown schoolsystem and was baptized at an early age at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a member ofthe Messengers children’s choir.

She would work as a cashier from...

Keyla Franks

Keyla Franks

Dec 21, 2022

Keyla Daneen Franks gained her wings December 21,2022, after a courageous fight with gastric cancer. She was affectionally known as “Key” or “Big Key”.  Our beloved Keyla Franks was born February 12, 1974 in Akron OH to Vanessa Harper and James Morris Jr. She attended Akron public schools graduating from Buchtel High school where she played varsity volleyball graduating in the class of 1993, and later went to Stark state...

Anwar Haslam

Anwar Haslam

Dec 18, 2022

Anwar Ashur Haslam Sr., lovingly called “Besker”, “Big Man”, “Fred G. Sanford”, “War”, and “Unc” was born July 18, 1985 and was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio. He attended East High School and played varsity football as an offensive tackle player. Anwar was awarded Offensive MVP, All City First Team, All-Academic Award, and an “All-District” special mention.  He was also awarded the police...

Roderick A. Burke

Roderick A. Burke

Dec 16, 2022

Roderick Anthony Burke (74), known to many as “Rod,” was born November 23, 1948, in Cincinnati Ohio to Carol Jean Bell and Samuel “Sambo” Young. He was a devoted son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. His education began at St. Joseph elementary school, and he was a graduate of Purcell High School’s class of 1966.

After graduation, he enlisted...

Mary Lewis

Mary Lewis

Dec 7, 2022

 

Our Beautiful Mother Mary A. Lewis passed peacefully from this world December 7, 2022   Mary was one of the youngest of 10 children born July 16, 1937 to the union of the late Jessie Mae and Roosevelt Spencer Sr. in Lynch, Kentucky.   She attended some schooling at Lynch Colored High school, in Kentucky, and later attended North High school...

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