All Obituaries

DarShawn Jauan Carr, affectionately known as “Shawn” to all his family and friends was born on April 26, 1993, in Akron, OH. He was born to Seneada Burke and Rodney Carr. He attended East High School. DarShawn was baptized at Greater Peace Baptist Church where he was a member. He was a huge Chicago Bulls fan and he loved Xbox and Dragon Ball Z. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Eddie and Jewell Lewis; grandmother, Mary Carr. He leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Ar'Myas Kingston Boddie of Canton, OH passed away on September 13, 2020. Ar'Myas AKA Baby King was born October 27, 2019 to mother Katya Boddie and Father Eddie Hitchcock. Ar'Myas attended the Living Word Christian Fellowship Church.  Ar'Myas was full of life and would brighten up the whole room with his smile and long eye lashes.  Baby King was full of happiness and a joy to everyone that knew him. Ar'Myas was proceded in death by; great grandfathers,...

Louis Pierre Wiggins “Peter” was born in Barberton, OH to Mary Louise Parker-Wiggins and the late Louis Earl Wiggins on January 16, 1979. Passed away suddenly on September 12, 2020. He was raised with his loving siblings; Jennifer L. Johnson- Wiggins and Janeen L. Wiggins by his grandparents, the late George L. Price and paternal grandmother Edna E. Price. Louis was known to many as “Peter” or “Pete”. He grew up in west Akron on Crestview Ave, where he...

Jerry James (Kimbrough) Johnson, 77, of Akron, Ohio passed away on September 7, 2020.  Born on December 1, 1942 to the late Lillian Mae Thomas and Willie Cornelius Thomas, Jerry worked for Kenmore and Grady Construction Company for many years.  He loved driving trucks and once said he only retired because they said he had to.  Jerry was skilled in mechanics and could fix anything that had an engine.  He even taught a few of his sons and daughters how to fix their own...

Mr. Turnage was born July 26, 1963 in Youngstown to Mr. Joseph Turnage and Flora Lane. He was a graduate of The Rayen High School. Joe was a great brother, uncle, son, a man with many talents and skills. He enjoyed cooking, loved music, and singing. His all-time favorite group was “New Edition” and ole school Barkays. He enjoyed sports but nothing meant more to him than his family. He leaves to cherish all his memories; father, Joseph R. (Donna)Turnage Sr; siblings; Johnnie...

Mrs. Etta Mai Cantrell Palmer, was born on September 14, 1931 to Mary Magdalene Miller and Robert Cantrell, Sr. of Nashville, TN. She was the middle child of five siblings, Charlie Whitworth, Mary Elizabeth Walker (Sister), Erma Miller, Robert Cantrell, Jr. and Alvin Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Charley, Mary, and Erma.  In 1946, she married John Gant in Nashville, TN and from that union she had Mary Magdalene whom she named after her...

Brian Patrick O’Donnell Went home with his heavenly father on September 1, 2020. Born in Altoona, PA, Brian lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He was a die hard Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan and loved fishing, especially with his grandchildren. Brian was an amazing baseball player himself playing for his high school alma mater. Brian also loved spending time with his family. Brian is a graduate of South High School in Akron, Ohio and served in the United States Army....

Maniya Ellise Connelly was born on August 15, 2001 in East Liverpool, OH to Lamont L. Bickley and Cynthia A. Daniels. Maniya loved swimming, basketball, softball and spending time with her family and friends, she will be missed by all. Maniya leaves to cherish her memory; parents, Lamont Bickley, Sr., and Cynthia Daniels; four siblings, Lamont Bickley, Jr., Devonte Bickley, Chase Daniels and Logan Daniels; grandmothers, Patricia Connelly and Annie Bickley; grandfather, Bob Connelly, Sr....

Jacqueline Jones, age 74, was called home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2020 in Akron, Ohio. Jackie (as she was affectionately known) was born on January 12, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Pete Maceo and Daisy Mae Vinson Campbell.  She attended Akron Public Schools, but graduated from Springfield High School after her father purchased “The Farm” and moved the family to Springfield Township.  After graduation, she attended Job Corps in Michigan and later returned...

Evangelist Burton went home to be with the Lord on August 3rd, 2020. Evangelist Burton was born on April 25, 1953 in Toledo, OH to the late Ezell Chatman and Ralph Turner. She was employed as a nurse for 30+ years and was currently working as a nurse until God called her home. She owned S&T catering along with her beloved husband, Terence Burton Sr. Who was also her childhood best friend. She accepted Christ in her youth under the leadership of Pastor Annie Greer. Evangelist Burton was...