All Obituaries

Sandra Beard (Paul) went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2019 at the age of 73. Sandra was born in Akron to John and Lillian Paul. She loved music, and was a collector of classic Motown, Sandra is survived by her daughter, Billy Strickland, son in-law, Pryestt Strickland; grandchildren, Mikaila Williams, Kyra Tye, Deryn Tye, Toj Strickland, Selah Strickland, Chans Strickland; and great granddaughter, Ava Knuckles. Private services will be held at the request of the family....

Mildred N. Simon, 97, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2019. Born February 11, 1922 in Akron, she was the eldest of 3, born to Mordis and Louella Thomas. Mildred was a tireless worker who retired from BF Goodrich with over 30 years of service. She was a people pleaser and mom to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Lewis, Ramond and David; and one grandson, Antonio Gibson. She is survived by daughter, Linda Simon; grandchildren, Sir James McCormick, Tia Fitch,...

The memorial service for Kanaan Allen Mahlmeister will be Friday, November 15 @11a.m. Funeral/Sympathy Flowers may be sent to Greenlawn Memorial Park @2580 Romig Rd. 44320, and condolences (cards/arrangements) for them may be sent to  573 Storer Ave. Akron 44320.  Please KEEP Kayla and John lifted up before The Most High! Call their names out EVERY TIME you pray. Please. Remember them.

Earl Lee Gard was born July 25, 1925 in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Howard and Nancy Sturdivant Gard.  At the age of 94, he peacefully departed his life on November 1, 2019 at Summa Hospital. Services will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 1158 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio 44306 on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 12:00 pm. Family will receive friends from 10 am to 12 pm Condolences may be sent to 851 Minota Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44306 or 2479 Benton Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44312....

Pastor Howard Melvin Harris Sr, 63, returned to his heavenly home on October 31, 2019. He was known for his love of God, devotion to family, gregarious personality, and sharing the Gospel.  On September 8, 1956, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, of the late James and Betty Harris welcomed a baby boy into the world; they named him Howard. At a young age, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior at Providence Baptist Church (Akron, Ohio) and was baptized by the late Rev. John W. Wheeler....

Sherice Y. Thompson, 61, daughter of Patricia A. Mills and James A. Oliver, was called home to her ancestors October 25, 2019. She was born and raised in Akron, OH. Sherice was blessed with two amazing children, Yvette (James ) Lloyd and Emil Jackson (Judy Cotto); two bonus daughters, Cedreca Sampson-Brown and Sherlunda Dawkins; and 6 grandchildren. Sherice was the second oldest of four sisters, "The Oliver Girls", Sharon (Michael) Wilson, Gail Tucker (Robert Smith), Kathy...

 Nora C. Sparks, affectionately known as Honeybunch, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on October 25, 2019.  Born in Hendry County, FL, Nora later moved to Akron, Ohio with her family as a young child.  Nora attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from South High School in 1957.  With dreams of becoming a teacher, Nora enrolled at The University of Akron and earned her BS in Education in 1963.  While attending The University, Nora was initiated as a Charter...

 On June 25th, 1967, in Columbus, OH, the late Delores Hill and the late Clarence Hill were gifted with the life of their beloved daughter Pastor DeAna Wansley, affectionately known as “DW”. As a resident of Akron, Ohio since the age of 7, DeAna attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Beechcroft High School, Columbus, OH in 1985. DeAna worked in the Social work field for 10 years, currently employed at the Community Action Akron Summit as a Heap Intake Specialist...

Fred Varner Sr., 92, of Akron, passed away on September 4, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on May 7, 1927 to Cornelia “Corneal” Vinson and Harvey Varner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Varner; brother, Bell Varner; son, Vicktor Varner; daughter, Samara Varner; grandson, Samahn Varner; and special friend, Shirley Edwards. Fred leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Jurlande and Derba Varner of Akron; and Susie Neeley of Chandler, AZ; sons, Fred (Sallie)...

Michelle L. Mullins (Shelly), 47, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  She was born October 18, 1971 to Margie and Glen Mullins.  She graduated from Garfield High School in 1990.  She was baptized at an early age and was a member of Timothy Baptist Church where she served as a faithful usher.  She most recently joined New Trinity Baptist Church.  Throughout her lifetime, she worked various jobs.  Shelly possessed a...