All Obituaries

Edward Allen Forney (Eddie), passed away peacefully, September 19, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 16, 1956, to the union of William and Ivaleen Forney. Eddie graduated from South High School in 1975 and was enlisted into the United States Airforce where he received an honorable discharge as a Sergeant. He was employed and retired from Summa Hospital, Akron, Ohio and was a die hard, Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers and Ohio State fan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ivaleen...

Brandon E. Ferguson was born on Sunday August 26th 1984 to parents Michelle Crawford and Harland E Ferguson. While growing up, Brandon was known for being a thoughtful and respectful young man with a kind heart that shined very brightly. He was a very deep thinker, quick witted, thought outside of the box, and brought joy to those around him.  Brandon remained a big kid at heart. He loved to play video games, watch cartoons and Sci-fi shows. He would even...

Sylvester Fitzpatrick was born on February 15, 1936, to Cephus and Mary Lee Fitzpatrick in Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he was a young child, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from North High School in 1955 with a full basketball scholarship. Sylvester played basketball at Edward Waters and met the love of his life, Ola Pendar, in her sophomore year – and they began to date. In the fall of 1956, Sylvester and Ola began studying...

Gail D. Strickland (Davis), 57, of Akron Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Gail was born in Hayneville, Alabama and raised in Akron Ohio before relocating to Dallas, Texas for 18 years. Gail graduated from Garfield High School and earned her Bachelors Degree in Business/E-Business from University of Phoenix. In her youth, Gail was Captain of Flag Girls for the Al Kaf Shrine Youth Group and a faithful member of C-Phi. She was master of the Excel spreadsheet, loved word...

Darnell Pierre Hammond was born, January 13, 1985, to Darnell P. Blanks and Shirley Hammond-Blanks. Darnell “DJ” departed this earth August 19, 2022. He attended Akron Public Schools, where he was a Buchtel High School graduate. After high school, he went on to work a few different jobs while always making time for his love for his children, music, rapping and making beats. Darnell is preceded in death by his grandfather’s, Walter Blanks Sr., and Otis Hammond, Sr.,...

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 served for four years.  During his enlistment, he was assigned to Fort Knox, Kentucky, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Germany. Over...

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 born. John's first full-time job was a cook at the VA Hospital in Brecksville, Ohio. He was employed there for approximately ten years. When he left the VA Hospital he began his...

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 class and played football. He was employed at the Goodyear Service Store, Joann Fabric and various labor jobs. He moved to Fort Myers, FL in 1996 doing various labor work and is where...

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 dearly.  

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. Surviving in addition to his parents; son, Antoine Denson, Wadsworth, Ohio; daughter, Tierra Qualls, Baytown, Texas; daughter, Brittney Qualls, Akron,...