All Obituaries

Rev. Eric P. Bufford passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. He was born January 30, 1951 in Akron, Ohio.  He graduated from South High School in 1970 and went on to Bowling Green State University. He was married to the Debra (Smith) Bufford for 42 years and together they pastored Greater Covenant International Ministries in Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, Allene (Bufford) Hammonds, and wife Debra Bufford. He is survived by three children, Deana Bufford,...

Stanley George Smith, 68, entered into Eternal Peace on Saturday January 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born May 7, 1951 to the late Nathaniel Smith Sr. and Charlie Mae Smith-Brown; at Grady Memorial Hospital, in Atlanta Georgia.  Stan followed in the footsteps of his amazing Stepfather; Thomas (Pops) L. Brown Sr. and enlisted into the United States Army July 1,1969. After serving in the Vietnam War he returned home from his tour in 1971 and...

Edward “Tweedy” O'Neal born May 29, 1956 to the late Beauguard & Josephine (Longmire) O'Neal Sr., finished his early assignment on January 4, 2020 at home. He married Deborah Joyner on October 30, 1987, enjoying 32 years of wedded bliss. He was employed by General Electric for 10 years as well as Community Support Services. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Beauguard O'Neal Jr., Agnes O'Neal, Lila O'Neal and his daughter...

Bernard Keith Horton was born January 14, 1967 in Akron, Ohio. Bernard was a graduate of Barberton High School later moving to Columbus where he lived until his sudden passing on January 1, 2020.  He loved to draw and was very good at it. He also loved to work, last working at Prestige Janitorial Services.  He loved life and lived it his way. Bernard is proceeded in death by his father, Clarence E. Horton Sr., and stepfather Major L. Mc Neil; grandparents, Vesta L Horton,...

Antoinette (Nette/Toni) Jackson was born July 8th, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. Her family moved to Akron when she was one year old. She is preceded in death by her parents L.C. and Thelma Jackson and her brother Andrew Gillis. She leaves to mourn sisters Denise (Jerry) Brown of Evanston, Illinois and Vernzella (Zell) Jackson, Akron Ohio. Brothers Harry (BJ) Jackson, Vernon Jackson, Lamarr (Marty) Jackson and sister-in-law  Donna Gillis all of Akron, OH. God son  Brelend...

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....