Obituaries

Mar 22, 2022

Larry D. Robinson, 68, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2022. Family will receive friends on Saturday March 26, 2022 from 10am-2pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home 1158 South Arlington St. Akron, OH 44306. Funeral services will be held in Monroeville, AL under the care of Banks Memorial Funeral Home. To leave a special message for the...

Mar 17, 2022

Joyce L. Rucker was born December 6, 1952 in Medina, Ohio to Eberhart and Laura Rucker. She went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2022.  Joyce was a faithful member of Christ Centered Church, under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth Paramore. She was dedicated to helping people no matter what capacity she was in: at the...

Mar 16, 2022

Leroy Mitchell, Sr. age 80, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, May 24, 1941, and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022, at Akron City Hospital.

His family moved from Louisville, Kentucky to Barberton, Ohio where he attended Barberton Schools. He worked at Johnston Steele Wire, he was baptized at a young...

Feb 26, 2022

Velze (Mosley) O’Donnell

Went to her heavenly home to join her husband on February 26, 2022. Velze lived her entire life in Akron, Ohio. She was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan and Tom Brady fan. Velze loved music, dancing, and sports. Velze also loved spending time with her family especially her great grandchildren. Over the span of...

Feb 23, 2022

Wilson Lontin Gamble, Jr, was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother uncle and friend. He went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after a long and noble battle against all odds.

He was born June 12, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Wilson Sr. and Seleria “Boot” Gamble. He was the middle...

Feb 23, 2022

Patricia Foshee, 71, was born, January 10, 1951 and passed away February 23, 2022.

Patricia was a graduate of Buchtel High School and later went on to pursue the work field as a home health aid. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Patricia was such a loving and caring person and will always be remembered by her...

Feb 14, 2022

Robert “Steve” Beacham was born on August 3, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Charlie Bob and Annie Delores Beacham.  He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the age of 64. Steve graduated from Akron South High School and the United Electronic Trade School. He was united in holy matrimony to Pam (Cammon)...

Feb 10, 2022

Linda M. Dorman was born October 9, 1951 in Akron, Ohio and passed away February 10, 2022.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Homell Calhoun, Sr. and Juanita Stovall; brothers, Rudy Stovall and Picken Ramsey.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories, sister, Minyon Stovall; daughters, Tina (Rico) Dorman, Nina (Robert) Harper, and...

Jan 30, 2022

Minnie (Baxter) Whatley Miller transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Summa Hospital after a short illness. She was born to the union of Mack and Irene Baxter (Palmer) in Webb, Mississippi on December 17, 1942. The family moved to Akron, Ohio when she was 2 years old in 1944.

She was...

Jan 29, 2022

A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of Prophetess Katrina Rosetta Bratcher Williams

Katrina Rosetta Bratcher Williams was born on October 9, 1961 at the John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee to proud and loving parents Annie-Lois Langhorn Bratcher and Ulysses Bratcher. She was the second of seven leaves on the Ulysses and Annie Bratcher tree. Psalms...

Jan 27, 2022

Jordyn Mae was born on September 6, 2020, and it is with shattered hearts that we share that the light that was our lives was extinguished on January 27, 2022.

Left to cherish her memory are her parents Katie Lyn Lansden and Latrell Gregory Wilson.  Also forever cherishing her are siblings Arianna Wilson, Latrell Wilson, Jr., and Kali...

Jan 25, 2022

James Lewis Terry made his transition from this earthly life on January 25, 2022. On February 29, 1948, he was born to Fannie Bell Terry and the late Lenton Terry Sr., in Kewanee, Mississippi. During the 1960's they relocated to Akron, Ohio, where James graduated from Akron Public Schools in 1966.

James enjoyed the simple things in...

Jan 21, 2022

Amber Denise Broadus, 30, went home to be with The Lord on January 21, 2022.

Amber was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 2, 1991. Amber was later adopted by Abner and Sharon Broadus when she was 3 years old.

Amber graduated from Emmanuel Christian Academy in Akron, Ohio, and attended public schools in Akron,...

Jan 16, 2022

Tyrique Lee Shields born January 30 th , 1997, in Akron, Ohio to Monica Shields-Cole and loving fathers Sylvester “Silk” Johnson and Sean Tanner, passed suddenly January 15 th , 2022.

He attended Perkins Middle School Akron, Ohio and Joppatown High School in Abington, Maryland.

Tyrique had a heart of gold. He loved his family...

Jan 14, 2022

Minister Roxanne Cooks was born November 11, 1955 and was summons to heaven on January 14, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Elizer Rachel Jones and Sylvester Jones.

Minister Cooks was a lifetime resident in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Central Hower. Roxanne worked at Arbors at Fairlawn before she had to retire. Her joy...

Jan 13, 2022

Willie James Terrell Jr. 56

Willie James Terrell Jr., aka BEEB or Jr was born January 12, 1966, to the late Willie James Terrell Sr. and Gwendolyn Terrell in Meridian Mississippi.

Willie grew up in Akron Ohio and graduated from North High School in 1984. Willie loved cooking, fishing, painting , but cars was his...

Jan 9, 2022

Tracy Lamont Gadson, also known as Yashiv Ben Israel, was born July 12, 1975, to Anne and Fred Gadson, in Akron, Ohio. He departed this life on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Tracy attended Akron Public Schools, initially attending Buchtel High School and later graduating from Central Hower High School in June 1994. Tracy played football and wrestled...

Jan 9, 2022

Donna Bell Chavis passed away on January 9, 2022.

Donna was born on April 2, 1947 in Blue Creek, Alabama. Donna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, and so much more! She was also a dedicated school bus driver retiree of Akron Public Schools.

Donna truly enjoyed spending...

Jan 8, 2022

James “Bone” Ellis, 58, left our lives January 8, 2022 after a short battle with Cancer. James was born August 17, 1963 in Greenville, MS. He was an easy going hardworking man who worked the majority of his life in the Food Service Industry as a Cook.

He was preceded in death by parents David and Mary...

Jan 7, 2022

Our dearly beloved Beverly “Bev” Perkins departed this life on January 7, 2022 after a short illness. She was born on March 6, 1967 to the late Margaret M. Jenkins and Jake Rice.

Beverly graduated from Garfield High School and also received her Associates Degree from the University of Akron. Beverly was an amazing singer and loved...