Obituaries

Aug 14, 2022

Robert H. Taylor, age 57, transitioned from this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022.  Born in Akron, Ohio, on October 4, 1964, Robert was the son of Barbara Taylor and Robert Burr.  He was a life-long resident of Akron, where he graduated from John R. Buchtel High in 1983. Following high school, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and...

Jul 31, 2022

John W. Dent, Jr. was born November 17, 1935, in Fort Valley, GA., to the late John Wesley Dent, Sr. and Perlissa Mullins.

John came to Ohio and enlisted in the United States Army in 1954. When his tour ended, he remained in Ohio, where he met and married Shirley Wells. To this union four children were...

Jul 25, 2022

Karl L Peacock received his wings on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Akron General Medical Center, at the age of 65 after a long illness.

He was born November 5, 1956, in Akron, Ohio to Ernest Jr and Irene Peacock, was a 1976 graduate of Akron East High School, a student in the Painting & Decorating Vocational...

Jul 22, 2022

Leighton J’Adore El-Amin, born July 18, 2022, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She leaves behind her loving parents, Tianna Anderson and Sharief El-Amin; sister, Loghan El-Amin, all of Akron, Ohio; grandparents, Crystal Johnson, Troy Anderson, Cheryl (Duane) Carr and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins that loved her...

Jul 19, 2022

Brett M. Qualls, 63, passed away unexpectedly July 19, 2022, at Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV.

He was born September 8, 1958, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Robert L. (Belinda) Qualls and Jacquelyn Qualls (Ben) Thurman.

Brett served in the United States Air Force and would later attend New Mexico State University....

Jul 13, 2022

On July 15, 1929, the world became a more compassionate place as God loaned to it one of his angels in the form of Mary Olivia Hinton Groves.  Born in Columbus, Mississippi, to Reverend Edward and Louise Hinton, Mary, affectionately known as Olivia, the oldest of four born to this union, came to know Christ at an early age....

Jul 11, 2022

Kareem Ray Matthews transitioned into external life with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2022. Kareem was born March 11, 2022, in Akron, OH to Lakeya Matthews. Kareem was a loveable and happy child always bringing joy wherever he was. He was always smiling and enjoyed watching tv. and everything around him.

On July...

Jul 2, 2022

Ruthie Lee (Williams) Bell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 2, 2022.  She was born February 1, 1937, in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late John Henry Devoes and Queen Victory Coffey.  She was the middle of three children.  She was better known as “Honey Baby” to family and friends.

She married Arthur...

Jun 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Dierre JL Senter, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 22, 2022

Davontiere D’Antoine Hollinshed (Dink) a.k.a Ygn Muse

Davontiere D’Antoine Hollinshed was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio who passed away unexpectedly on June 22nd, 2022, at the age of 30.

Born on September 17th, 1991, Davontiere was a free spirit, with a heart of pure gold and a smile that would light a spark in...

Jun 18, 2022

On March 23rd, 1987, Latrice Lonnie Seldon was born in Passaic, New Jersey to Felicia Weedon, and Lonnie Seldon.  She graduated from Central Hower High School in 2005.  She received her LPN license in 2014 from Brown Mackie College.  She was a well loved and respected Nurse at the Pavilion Rehabilitation Center in North Royalton, Ohio.  She will be...

Jun 18, 2022

Curtis our loved one is proceeded in death by Mother Sarah Taylor, and Father Curtis Witherspoon Sr., Sisters Robin Taylor Linear, Barbara Ann Witherspoon, Brother Colonel Witherspoon.  Curtis leaves to cherish in loving memories, Son Curtis Taylor Jr. (Whendi), Daughters: Taylor Thompson, Deytriahna Gladney, Sisters: Brenda Wilson, Marylou Kinney of Tx, Felicia Witherspoon, Deloris Witherspoon, Kevin Taylor of Tx,...

Jun 6, 2022

Denita Renee Crozier, age 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 6, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Renee had a heart of gold and her smile lit up a room. Renee’s influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.

Renee was a graduate of Buchtel High School...

Jun 3, 2022

Dianna L Boyd was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Obie Robert and Rosie Lee Smith on June 28, 1955 and departed her earthly home on June 3, 2022.

Dianna moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1990 and attended Mt. Period Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served on the usher board. She was...

May 22, 2022

In Loving Memory of Willie James Grant, Sr. 1947 – 2022

Willie James Grant, Sr. 74, passed away on May 22, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1947 in Ensley, AL., to his beloved parents, the late Jimmie Grant, Sr. and Rosie Mae Wyley Grant. Shortly after, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio. Willie attended Akron...

May 6, 2022

Emmanuel Narh Dorhetso was born on March 5, 1948 in Oterkpolu, Ghana to Reuben and Udora Dorhetso.

He spent his childhood and most of his early adulthood in Ghana. After he completed his studies in Ghana, he decided to move abroad to the United States in the 1970’s to pursue a higher education. He attended DeVry University...

Apr 26, 2022

Carl D. Ragsdale, 33, passed away April 26, 2022. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 6, 2022 at 12:00pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 1158 S. Arlington St. Akron, Ohio 44306. Friends may visit from 11:00am until the time of service.

Apr 25, 2022

Denise Rochelle, Porter Stradwick Carter Bowers was born on November 11, 1958, to the union of Clara Mae Porter and Dave R Stradwick Sr. She absolutely loved family, and had a pure goldheart to love people back with. Denise graduated from South High School (Big Blue) class of 1977. During high school, Denise kept the Honor Roll, sang in...

Apr 19, 2022

Ruby Elma Draper (Gilchrist), 2 nd oldest daughter of the late Martin Gilchrist and Frances Gilchrist (Brown), was born January 13, 1926 in Fayette, Mississippi.

Ruby moved to Kansas City, Kansas then to Cleveland, Ohio in the 1950’s where she worked as a cafeteria worker at the Cleveland Cadillac Tank Plant until the GM contract ended in...

Apr 15, 2022

Our precious mother Shirley Ann White, born November 25, 1947 in Akron, Ohio passed away April 15, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. She was 74.

She was preceded in death by parents Elmore Foster Sr. and Martha Foster; brothers, Ronnie and Reagan Foster, Elmore Foster Jr; sisters, Darlene Matthews and Ella DeJesus ; son, Eric Foster ;...