All Obituaries

 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...

Ronnie Burney was born on January 20, 1959  to James Henry Burney, Sr. and Lucille Willie Burney, departed from this life on July 31, 2019 .  He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Burney, Jr. and his grandparents Mr.  and Mrs. Lunnie Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Burney; dear brother, Anthony W. Burney; beloved sister, Antoinette J. Burney. Ronnie Burney was born in Akron, Ohio where he attended Thornton Jr. High and Central  Hower High School. ...

  Kenya Monique Prade, 34 of Carrollton, Texas passed away after an extended illness on July 22, 2019.  She was born on January 7, 1985 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Margo Prade and Douglas Prade.  Beginning tumbling/gymnastics at age 6, she advanced to become highly competitive, winning events at National USA Gymnastics meets along with friends and teammates Courtney and Nicole Ponder.  Her athleticism was further availed as a high school cheerleader.  Kenya graduated...

Eric James Murphy Born in New Jersey August 26, 1973 and received his heavenly wings in Akron, Ohio July 16, 2019. Eric was loved by his family, friends, and everyone who's life he entered. Eric loved playing video games, going to church, reading his bible and spending time with his wife and grandchildren. He was a dedicated man of God, an amazing papaw, father and husband. He is survived by wife, Cathy Murphy; daughters, Airca Sinor (Cory), Tineka Chambers; sons, Josh and Jarvis...

Preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hargrove. Leaves to mourn in his passing, his mother Pamela Davis, sister Monica “Susie” Lee, brothers: Sidney Davis, Carl Davis, and Earl Davis, daughter Imani Johnson and other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, beloved family members, and special friends. Mostly a resident of the Akron area, Aaron did attend high school in Atlanta, GA. He enjoyed working in the Real Estate industry and was a very good communicator and liked to debate. He...

On April 13th 1972, the late Willie F. Jones and the late Evangelist Diane Peterson (Ma Pete) were gifted with the life of their beloved daughter Tammy Jones, affectionately known as “Slammy Tammy”. Not only were Tammy’s parents and family gifted with her presence, but anyone blessed to meet Tammy couldn’t help but be captivated by her beautiful smile.  As a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio Tammy was an alumnus of Buchtel High School graduating in 1990....

U.L. “Bubbles” McKinnie 70, was born July 16, 1948 in Whitesville, Tennessee to Urles “Pony” McKinnie and Virginia Louise McKinnie. Bubbles passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2019. The family relocated to Akron, Ohio when Bubbles was young. He was educated in Akron Public Schools, completing his education at Central Hower High School. Bubbles worked for various companies including JR Wheel, Stow Glen Retirement Village, Akron Recycling Plant, and Reveles...

Damon “Frost” Campbell passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2019, due to complications from pneumonia. He was born March 12, 1975 to Evelyn Campbell and Armstead Land. Damon graduated from Central Hower High School and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and exceptional barber, artist and comedian. Damon is survived by his loving mother, wife Kimberly Campbell, son Damon Cartel Campbell, daughter De’Jiana Campbell, son-in law Craig Burnette, sisters Frankie Campbell,...