All Obituaries

Virginia (Palmer) Folds “Niecey” passed away on March 26, 2020.  She was born in Barberton, Ohio on August 20, 1925 to Fred and Nellie Palmer.  Virginia was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church for many years.  Virginia was preceded in death by husband, Frank Folds; son, Duwane (Peter) Holley; and grandson, Lesley Vargo.  She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Loretta Moore of Copley, OH and Sandra K. Palmer of Columbus, OH; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth...

Walter Earl Jones, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020, at Bath Manor Care in Akron, Ohio. He was born January 3, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Rev. Fred S and Carrie Jones.  In 1953, he graduated from Rosenwald High School in Madisonville, KY. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1960s and attended Kent State University.  On February 8, 1970, he married Jacqueline Campbell in Akron, OH. He was employed by Rice Oil Company for over 30 yrs, retiring in...

Michael Timothy Tony was born on February 19, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Melvin (Marion) Tony and Joan Tony. He was the only child. He attended Akron Public Schools where he participated in many different sporting events. He developed a friendship with Cassandra Lyn Tony in 1983. That friendship soon turned into a relationship and they were married in 1985. Three Children were born to this union. He had one child from his second marriage making a total of four children to whom he fathered....

“Preserve Me Oh God, for in Thee do I put my trust” Psalms 16:1 was the favorite scripture of  Mother Ola Adessa Pendar Fitzpatrick, who was born on October 26, 1937 to Willie Precious Johnny Jones and Mercie Nathaniel Pendar in Miami, Florida.  She was given her middle name after her  grandmother “Adessa” who was a midwife.  Mother Ola was the middle child with two sisters – Mercedes Wesley  and Aurora Yvonne  Cooper. When Mother...

Evelyn Louise Campbell, fought a long and courageous battle until her passing on February 17, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1946 to Isaac and Roxie Coleman in Glade Springs, Virginia. She was one of 12 children. She moved to Akron, Ohio at 18, furthered her education and became employed as a Secretary at Goodyear. In 1968 she married Army Sgt. Frank Campbell (deceased). Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband Frank, son Damon, sisters: Mary Carter and...

Fred Gadson passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020. Born July 29, 1956 in Akron, OH. He was the 4th child of Thomas Sr. and Lena Gadson. Fred was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He graduated Buchtel High school in 1974 and was an US Army Veteran. Fred loved good food especially pork chops, Ohio sports his favorite team was the Cleveland Indians, Gunsmoke, and great music. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Sr. and Lena Gadson, brothers, Eddie and Tom...

Paul Coteat was born on March 18th, 1958 in Atlanta Georgia. He grew up in Akron, Ohio & attended Akron public schools. He departed this earthly life on February 11th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his 3 brothers then his parents James & Katherine Coteat. He leaves to mourn his sisters, Jeanette Palm, Tyree Carter, Katherine Coteat & Mary Coteat and host of nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Mary Nevins affectionately known as Frances was born March 11,1947 to the late John Hargrove and Pearlie Mason. She peacefully departed her earthly home to join the Lord on February 10, 2020. Mary was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was an Akron resident for over 50 years. Mary married T.Z. Nevins and from this union they had 6 children. She worked in housekeeping at Sears and The University of Akron. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other...

  Toni Renee Bland affectionately known as “Aunt Tone Tone” was born January 5, 1958 to Lilly Martin. She received her wings on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Toni was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She attended Akron Public Schools graduating from Central-Hower High School in 1976. She was united in holy matrimony to Ronald Bland II and from this union they had two children. Shasity S. Bland and Ronald “Little” Bland III.  Toni accepted Christ as her...

Naomi A Watson, affectionately known as “Noomie” and “Beautiful” by mommy and daddy, and “Tweedy” by grandpa, made her entrance back into glory on January 21, 2020. Naomi, though born at only 30 weeks was nowhere near tiny due to her obsession with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and flaming hot Cheetos. Naomi enjoyed music as she would dance in mommy’s belly so hard during praise and worship that it would take her mother’s breath. Naomi...