Deborah J. Addie
May 3, 2025
Deborah Addie (Owens) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 20, 1961. She went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025.
Debbie was a proud member of the “1040” alum, graduating in the class of ‘79. She was a faithful servant and an active lifelong Wesley Temple A.M.E. Zion Church member, where she served on the Senior Usher...
Stephen G. Crews II
Apr 29, 2025
Stephen Garrnett Crews II, known as Crews or Steve was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, and grandson. He loved his family, and nothing made him happier than spending time with family and friends. He looked forward to the holidays and his annual end of summer cookout. Anytime he could get people together and have a good time...
Steven Murphy
Apr 27, 2025
Steven Murphy, 59, passed peacefully on April 27th, 2025, born August 20th, 1965 in Newark, New Jersey. He is proceeded in death by his mother, June Stephens, brother, Eric, and sister Francis Murphy. He is survived by his wife, Cindy L. Murphy, son Felix, daughters Yourline and Felicia, sisters Charlene and Tonya, brother Lawrence Murphy, many nieces and nephews, fifteen...
Denise Watson
Apr 25, 2025
Denise Watson 66, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on April 25, 2025. Denise was born on March 20, 1959 in Akron Ohio to her father Jimmy Glover and beloved mother Bernice Robinson. Denise attended Akron Public Schools and was a front desk clerk at the Red Roof Inn for over 35 years.
Denise is preceded in death by...
Earnest Lee Bush
Apr 14, 2025
Earnest Lee Bush, affectionately known as “Earnie”, was born on August 21, 1943 in Greenville, Mississippi. He was the first-born child of Pastor Leonard Bush Sr. and Mother Maggie Bush. He died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic AGMC at 3:15 pm surrounded by family.
Earnie grew up in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Riley High School. He...
Sierra Renee Slaughter
Apr 11, 2025
Sierra R. Slaughter 34, passed away April 11 2025.
Memorial Services will be held Friday April 25 from 1-3 at Summit Lake Community Center.
Fred J. Carroll
Apr 11, 2025
Fred J Carroll was born in Pinckard, Alabama on December 26,1943 to the late Lunnie and Willie Carroll.
Fred attended Garfield High School and Asset computer school. Fred was also a proud member of the United States Army as a sergeant, where he received several appreciation letters and a member of the American Legion.
He was a man of many talents, Anything that...
Judith ( Cummings) Eldridge
Apr 10, 2025
Judy Cummings was born to Walter and Gloria Cummings on November 24th, 1955.
She attended Crouse Elementary School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1973.
Judy attended Kent State and Howard Universities before moving to Northern California in 1980, settling in Los Angeles CA in1981.
Judy spent many years as an executive administrative assistant in the Aerospace Industry.
Judy met and married...
Crenshaw L. Garnett-Jarvis Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
Crenshaw G. Jarvis Sr. Born December 7, 1959 To Kate Garnett-Jarvis and Bill McCullough in Richmond, Va. He attended Richmond Public Schools. In his pre- teens he was introduced to "Roller Pigeons" He was a member of Various Bird Clubs. Crenshaw continued that passion until his passing. His other passion was cooking. He worked in a various up scale restaurants...
Frances Caffee Johnson
Mar 26, 2025
Frances Caffee Johnson went to sleep on Wednesday March 26 2025. She was born October 22nd 1936 in Akron OH to parents Frank Caffee and Mabel Patrick. She passed away surrounded by her family and loved ones. Frances graduated in 1954, from East high school with honors. She became the first black May queen in Akron OH. Frances worked at...
Michael L. Davis
Mar 11, 2025
Michael L. Davis Sr. was born on June 16, 1953, in Cincinnati Oh. to the union of Frank and Grace Davis. Michael peacefully passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 71 surrounded by his loving family as he wished. Michael was a born again Christian and was not a stranger to anyone in need of the holy...
Barbara J Thomas
Mar 10, 2025
Barbara Jean Thomas, 62, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on March 10, 2025. Barbara was born on March 28, 1962 in Lafayette, LA to her father L.G. Matthews Jr. and beloved mother Geraldine Thomas.
Barbara attended Morrow High School in Louisiana, relocated to Houston where she was a manager in the food industry for several years, and moved...
Roosevelt Engram II
Mar 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that Roosevelt Engram, II, received his wings on 3-10-2025. He is survived by his parents Roosevelt and Janese Engram, sisters Diettre and Marna Engram and a host of relatives and friends. The family has requested a private service. Condolences can be sent to 1043 Winton Ave., Akron Ohio 44320.
Krystine L. Brown
Mar 4, 2025
Remembering Krystine LeBarbara Brown
Krystine LeBarbara Brown (Krissy) age 34- daughter of Mylene Mitchell and Pastor Melvin D. Brown was born on July 29, 1990, in Akron Ohio. Krissy made her transition to be with the Lord on March 4, 2025. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized on April 6, 1997, at Mount Liberty Baptist Church in...
Sharkeya Jania Portis
Mar 3, 2025
Sharkeya Maddox Portis, affectionately known as "Keya," was born in Akron, Ohio on March 4, 1980, to Carrie Maddox and Michael Cosey. She was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School, Class of 1998. With a passion for learning and helping others, she furthered her education at Kent State University before earning her Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting...
Calvin Tucker
Feb 26, 2025
On Wednesday February 26 2025, Calvin “red” Tucker received his summon for his appointment with our almighty God, Lord and savior. He passed away peacefully in the hospital surrounded by his sister, daughter, and family. Calvin was born July 18 1954 in Gunnison Mississippi to Albert and Ossie Mae Tucker. Calvin “red” Tucker accepted our Lord at 8 years old...
Kenndric Jackson
Feb 24, 2025
Kenndric C. Jackson, affectionately known as “KC” by some, suddenly passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. Kenndric was born on September 28, 1983 to Kenneth Myles and Sharon Jackson in Akron, OH. He attended Glen Hills High School in Augusta, GA, and Garfield High School in Akron. He later received his GED from the Akron Urban League in December...
Jeffrey L Holly
Feb 10, 2025
Jeffrey Lyn Holly, passed away after a short battle of cancer, February 10, 2025. He was born April 25, 1957 to the union of Luther J. Holly Sr and Rosie Bartee Holly, who preceded him in death. He is survived by sisters Josephine Patten, Sharon (Willie) Howard, Marilyn Hayward, Marquerite (Gregory) Dixon. Brothers Frank Holly, Eugene Holly, James Holly, Benjamin...
Annie W. Owens
Feb 5, 2025
Annie Will Owens passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at the age of 87. She was a beautiful wife, mother, sister, friend and just loving lady. Born July 31, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to Mrs. Rosa Mae Grayson and Mr. William Grayson Sr. She attended the public school system where she graduated, married and move to Akron Ohio in...
Sherman M. Sullivan
Jan 30, 2025
In Loving Memory
Sherman M. Sullivan
August 27, 1952 - January 30, 2025
Sherman Milton Sullivan, 72, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. He fought strong. Sherman was born August 27, 1952, to S.B. and Ethel Sullivan in Akron, Ohio. He was a product of Akron Public Schools and attended South High School. Sherman spent many years working hard...
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