Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Mary was born May 5, 1922 in Milledgeville, Georgia to Arrena (Butts) Veal and Louis Veal. Her mother died at the young age of twenty-seven and her father died at the young age of thirty-eight. Mary Burns affectionally called “Mae Lizzy” died Sunday September 19, 2021 at the age of ninety-nine.

As a young adult Mary (Elizabeth)...

Sep 19, 2021

Minister Leowan Stanley went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  She was a woman of faith, conviction and wisdom and was a true gift to all who knew and loved her.  Leowan was one of four children born to the union of Nolan Alonzie Stanley and Florence Stanley and she was a life-long resident...

Sep 19, 2021

Clifford Eugene Miller was born on September 11, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Public Schools until he moved to Akron at the age of 16 when he met his wife. He served in the army and later returned to Akron where his love for basketball landed him a position as Program Director at the YMCA. He had...

Sep 18, 2021

Picken Ramsey, Jr. (Butch) 58, went to his heavenly home peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Butch was born to the late Juanita Dorman and the late Picken Ramsey, Sr. on April 9, 1963, in Akron, Ohio. He accepted the Lord at an early age. His parents instilled in him to keep God first always.

Aug 16, 2021

Annie Ruth Terry Cooper went to be in the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 16, 2021 in Kent, Ohio at the ripe age of 95.

She was born December 12, 1925 in Margerum, Alabama to Minnie Sanders Terry and Robert B. Terry. She graduated from the Dayton High School, in Dayton, Tennessee with honors....

Aug 2, 2021

Forever in our hearts that’s where you will stay,

When you came into our lives on that warm August Day.

Who knew you were coming it was such a surprise?

You can tell how we felt by the look into our eyes.

That moment you came we had so much Joy,...

Jul 30, 2021

Sharon Joyce Mosley- Mitchell went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021. She was born April 06, 1943 to Ocie L. Mosley and Blanche Mosley-Porter.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, grandson Diamond Henderson, great-grand daughter D’Moni Henderson, Sister Barbara Fann, Brother David Mosley, special niece who was also one of her...

Jul 27, 2021

Fred Bowick,Jr. “Shaggy Dog” passed away July 27, 2021. He was born July 31, 1955, in Clayton, Alabama to the union of Lucille Farrey-Bowick and Fred Bowick, Sr.

He is preceded in death by his mother Lucille Farrey-Bowick

He is survived by his father; Fred Bowick, Sr.; brothers, Layman Bowick, Marlon Bowick, Fred Bowick (Crystal),...

Jul 25, 2021

Gage Alexander Zirke, 20, of Akron, OH left this world unexpectedly on July 25, 2021. Gage attended Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, SC and graduated from Towpath Trail High School in Akron, OH. Gage was an avid fan of sports which led to Gage striving to be the best just as he saw performed on the field. Gage...

Jul 19, 2021

Johnie was born on August 9th, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Johnie L. Brazile Sr. and La’Verne Tina Brazile.

Johnie was a great family man and a loving father. He was a social, active man. He enjoyed riding his bike, playing games on his phone, and spending time with his family. His family and friends will always remember...

Jun 30, 2021

Dennis Leon Worthy, 65, was born on November 9th, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to proud parents Mr. Luit (Lieutenant) Worthy Sr. &  Mrs. Mary (Carter) Worthy.  He was called by God to rest on June 30, 2021.

Dennis attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from J.R. Buchtel High School.

Dennis lived a dynamic life exploring his passions,...

Jun 30, 2021

Patricia L. Whitehead was born to Robert Davison and Marie Glessner in New London, OH on July 22, 1935. Patricia was called home by our Heavenly Father on June 30th, 2021 at the age of 85 years young. She was preceded in death by her parents, her late husband, Marshall Whitehead, and her only brother Robert Davison Jr..

Jun 14, 2021

James L. Preston, Jr. "Sam" 73, was born to James and Inez Preston, Sr. in Roanoke, VA. He attended Roanoke City Schools and moved to Akron, OH as an young adult,

James was last employed at the Phoenix, AZ airport.

He was preceded in death by his father; James L. Preston, Sr.; grandmother, Neil Mcrath;...

May 22, 2021

Our beloved brother Robert Lee Bolden was born June 4, 1951 in Butler, Alabama to the late Calvin Bolden and the late Abbie Grayson Bolden.

Robert was a 1969 graduate of Central- Hower, formally Hower High School. Our brother was a great artist and loved sketch and draw portraits of people and animals, he sold his artwork...

May 19, 2021

Arthur G. Hibler, 76, transitioned on May 19, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio, after a brief illness.  Arthur, affectionately known as “Bug”, was born on August 1, 1944, in Batesville, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corrender and Aaron Hibler, Jr., and one sister, Sharon Denise Small and one deceased...

May 8, 2021

Carolyn “ Niecy” Jackson, 62, departed her earthy life on May 8, 2021. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH. She was a Devoted mother,  grandmother, sister, and friend. Carolyn had a heart of gold and will be missed dearly by those whom knew and loved her. Carolyn worked for Akron Summa St. Thomas Hospital environmental services for many...

Apr 29, 2021

Meghan Christine Preston transitioned to her heavenly home on April 29, 2021, at age 23. She was born on July 18, 1997 in Ravenna, OH, to parents, Antonio Preston and Brandy Preston. She was the proud mother of four beautiful children who brought much joy and fulfillment to her life.

Meghan graduated in 2015 from Stow High...

Apr 21, 2021

Sheila McIver, 57 was born to the late Matthew and Harriet McIver November 24, 1963 in Newport News, Virginia and passed away on April 21, 2021.

Sheila was full of life, love, and joy. Despite her life’s challenges, Sheila never let life get her down.

Sheila enjoyed things like finger painting, folding papers, puzzles, listening...

Apr 15, 2021

Deborah Deloris Warfield-Jackson was born November 14, 1952 in Nashville, TN to Mary Elizabeth Conway and Maddison Simmons. She was the 3rd child of 6 children.

In 2007 she moved to Cincinnati to get her life together from drugs. She has been clean and sober for 15 years. In 2017 she enjoyed working at the women’s transitional...

Apr 8, 2021

Shawn Darnell Fann, Jr. was born to Shawn D. Fann, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Johnson-Fann on April 24, 1990 in Akron, Oh.

Shawn was caring and compassionate, always making people laugh. He was a devoted father and an amazing brother to his sisters.

Shawn exemplified outstanding customer service and dedication while working as manager at...