Obituaries

James Preston

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;...

Robert Bolden

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...

Arthur Hibler

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...

Carolyn Jackson

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...

Meghan Preston

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...

Sheila McIver

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...

Deborah Warfield-Jackson

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...

Shawn Fann, Jr.

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...

Oliver Carty

Apr 7, 2021

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God has chosen for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work and play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I've found...

Malayasia Jeffery

Apr 2, 2021

We think about you always, we talk about you still.

You never have been forgotten, and you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain.

To walk and guide us through our lives, until we meet again.

-Robert Rowe

Grady Hill

Mar 26, 2021

Grady Cannon Hill, 83, loved to attach playful nicknames to his family, friends, and random folks that crossed his path based on a science that only he understood. “Shady Grady”, his self-titled moniker, passed peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021. Born to Albert Hill and Nadine “Ruth” Mathis Hill on September 26, 1937 in Johnson County, Georgia, Grady quickly...

Doris Scott

Mar 25, 2021

Doris was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on November 4, 1943 to Winford and Gwendolyn Chambers. She departed her earthly home on March 25, 2021.

Doris attended Akron Public School, graduating from South High School in 1961. After graduation she attended Hammel Business College. She worked at PhilMar Lamp Factory and General Electric for many years.

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Inez Hall

Mar 24, 2021

Mrs. Inez Hall passed away March 24, 2021 in Manning, SC after a long illness. She was a resident of Akron, OH from 1964 until 2019. She retired from St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, OH, after 35 years of service. She was also a dedicated member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where she was an usher and worked in the...

Eric McIntyre

Mar 4, 2021

Eric Wayne McIntyre was born on October 3, 1965 in Akron, Ohio to the late Willie McIntyre and Gertha McIntyre and departed this life on March 4, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father; Willie McIntyre; sister, Rosemary Gary.

He leaves to cherish his memory. His beloved mother; Gertha McIntyre; siblings, Karen Knowlton,...

Moses McCormick

Mar 4, 2021

Moses Monwell McCormick, Jr. was born on March 12, 1981 in Akron, Ohio and he departed this life on March 4, 2021.

Moses graduated from North High School and attended Ohio State College. He was a Youtube Legend and a hero to many people.

He enjoyed learning and teaching different languages, going fishing, and playing...

Linda Hydrick

Feb 28, 2021

Linda Patricia Ann Hydrick was born on December 1, 1946 in Raleigh, NC. She departed this life on March 28, 2021. Linda was outgoing and loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was committed to traveling and has traveled all over the United States. Linda lived in Columbus Ohio and later moved to Akron, Ohio as...

Donte Daniels

Feb 10, 2021

It is with sadness in our hearts that the family of Donte Lemar Daniels announces his passing on February 10, 2021 at the age of 40.  A lifelong resident of Akron, Donte was born on January 7, 1981 to the proud parents of Denise and Keith Daniels.  He graduated from Firestone High School in 1999.  His love of sports...

Willie Collins

Feb 2, 2021

Mrs. Willie V. "Kitty" Collins, age 87, passed away February 2, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Kitty graduated from North High School in Akron, Ohio. She took college courses from the University of Akron in Blueprint Reading while working at Terex in Hudson, Ohio where she worked as an Overseas Correspondent. She also worked at RSVP Party...

Alex Tabler

Jan 15, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Alex D Tabler, age 27, our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Friday Jan 15, 2021. Those who knew Alex, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Alex will be missed everyday by his Mother, Rochelle, his identical twin brother, Adam, and his little...

Freddie McDonald

Jan 15, 2021

Former Florida resident Freddie D. McDonald, 75, died January 15, 2021, with his family by his side in Akron, Ohio.

Fred was born November 29, 1945, in York, Alabama to Bob and Mattie Bell McDonald. He was one of eleven children born into this union. At a young age, Fred accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and...