All Obituaries

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 the hearts of everyone he encountered.  Davontiere was a man of many talents, but his rap music was his prize possession.  He not only performed...

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 greatly missed.  She is survived by her 2 sons, Emery Moss, and Sebastian Boyd.  Mother Felicia Davis, Stepfather...

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, Curtis Witherspoon Jr., Constanel Witherspoon, Reed Witherspoon, Special...

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 and attended the University of Akron. She was employed by Sterling Jewelers of Fairlawn for the past 27 years.  Renee was an avid bowler. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and...

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 employed at the Riverside Hospital for 30 years, and Gateway to Better Living for 4 years.  Recently moving back to Youngstown, Ohio, Dianna was a faithful and dedicated member of Mt. Gilead...

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 Public Schools. He graduated from Buchtel High School in 1965, actually missing his Prom and Graduation Ceremony because they conflicted with his work schedule as he began his...

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 in Columbus, Ohio, where he studied engineering. He was always seeking opportunities to gain knowledge, skills, and abilities that he could utilize to help his...

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. 

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 the choir and gospel choir, and was a great typist. So great, that she earned a full ride scholarship & internship with IBM. Denise was also in band...