Obituaries

Richard Neeley

Jan 12, 2021

Richard L. Neeley went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2021.

Richard was born in Akron, Ohio on December 7, 1949. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Hower Vocational High School where he excelled in commercial art. He worked at Akron General Hospital for over 30 years, where he was a Lead...

Clifton Heller

Jan 8, 2021

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 2pm. Family will receive friends from 1-2pm.

Dennis Dixson

Jan 7, 2021

Dennis Alan Dixson, 66, was born to the union of the late Lynelle R. Dixson, Sr. and Frances E. (Jones) Dixson on Feb. 14, 1954. He attended Akron Public Schools and was employed with the City of Akron for 20 years. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother Lynelle R. Dixson, Jr., he is survived by children Alicia Nichole...

Shawn Mills

Jan 6, 2021

Shawn Donzell Mills was born on June 15, 1970 in Akron, Ohio to the late Billy Covington Sr. and Peggy Mills.

Shawn was a well-known person. He made a positive impact on everyone he encountered with his outgoing personality. Shawn professionally detailed cars and he loved to clean. Shawn also loved the children. He departed earth’s sorrow...

Frank Lykes

Jan 4, 2021

Frank D. Lykes passed away on January 4, 2021. Per his request cremation has already taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Johanna Catrone

Dec 27, 2020

Johanna Margaret Dingler-Catrone , a beloved Angel on earth, went home to be with our Lord, Sunday, December 27, 2020. In doing so, she was welcomed at Heaven’s gates by her Grandson, Joey Catrone. Her Journey began on February 17, 1937 in Czechoslavakia, continued in Germany and was fulfilled here in the USA.

She was a beautician...

Debra Rucker

Dec 26, 2020

Debra Ann Rucker was born, January 9, 1952 in Akron, Ohio and went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2020. Debra was a faithful member of Christ Centered Church under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth Paramore. She was hard working and enjoyed her life of retirement from Shiloh Industries after dedicating 35 years of service.

Debra...

Clarance Williams, Jr.

Dec 25, 2020

Clarance Walter Williams Jr, affectionately called “Juju”, transitioned on December 25, 2020 after a long illness. Clarance was the second child born in Akron, OH to the late Betty Lou and Clarance Sr. on December 13, 1954. Clarance attended Akron Public Schools, however he graduated with honors from Highland High School in Sacramento, California while living with his grandparents,...

Nefertitia Phairr

Dec 18, 2020

Nefertitia (Neffy) Phairr was born on November 23,1990 in Cleveland, Ohio and went home to be with the Lord on December 18,2020.

Neffy graduated from Ellet high school in Akron, OH After graduation Neffy became a manager at McDonald’s and attend Stark state college. Neffy was currently employed in the mental health field were she dedicated six...

James Lloyd

Dec 17, 2020

“Yes, the lessons of kindness and love you taught me, And the good things in life you’ve helped me to see; Linger as lasting gifts that comfort and will sustain, Until I journey to the peaceful shore and see you again.”

James Caprice Lloyd (PRECY)

James was born July 24, 1969 in Toledo Ohio. He...

Pastor Michael Holly

Dec 9, 2020

Michael was born on October 9, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio, to James Holly and Elizabeth Lowe. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio with his beloved father and mother, the late Willie C. and Elizabeth M. Lowe along with his siblings, the late William and Larry Lowe, Rev. Anita Newkirk, Deborah Lowe and Sheila Lowe. He was married to his...

Jacqueline Sheppard

Dec 8, 2020

Jacqueline Louise Sheppard (Bishop), 66. Went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020. She was born in Kings Mountain, NC on March 14, 1954 to the late Ora and John Bishop Sr. Jacci as she was affectionately known, had a larger than life personality and her presence was felt in any room. She had a million-dollar smile....

John Rucker

Dec 4, 2020

John Dewitt Rucker went home to be with the Lord on December 3,2020 at Akron City Hospital.  John was born to Gloria Rucker and Derrick Mosley on December 29, 1981 in Akron, Ohio.

John was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio.  He attended Garfield High School.  Throughout the years John did several jobs.  The most rewarding and...

Stacia Holmes

Nov 28, 2020

Stacia Ellice Pearlnita Holmes of Akron,OH transitioned to be with the Lord on 11/28/2020 peacefully in her home. She leaves behind her loving husband of 35 years, Michael D Holmes Sr, and their seven beautiful children: Monique Boykin, Michael Holmes Jr. (Loveline Holmes), Maurice “Darrell” Holmes (Michelle Holmes), Curtis Holmes, Daymond Holmes, John Holmes, and Alexus Holmes. She also...

Eddie Lee, III

Nov 3, 2020

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020 the Lord called home his beloved son Eddie James Lee III.

Eddie Lee III was born on September 29, 2001 to Mr. and Mrs. Eddie (Kikema) Lee II. Eddie was a happy, reserved baby that brought joy to his family.

Eddie was christened at New Bethlehem Baptist Church. He accepted...

Aziza Henderson

Nov 1, 2020

Aziza N'Gozi Henderson was born on October 11, 2020.  Despite the doctors grim prognosis she defied the odds and was born alive with Trisomy 13.  Aziza graced this earth for three full weeks during which she showed her spunk by letting the nurses and doctors know she did not want them bothering her, thoroughly enjoying her massage, and lovingly cuddling...

Kingston Mahlmeister

Oct 27, 2020

Graveside services will be held on Saturday November 7, 2020 at 11am at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Condolences and flowers may be sent to 1061 Portage Line Dr. Akron, OH 44312.

Norma Hunter

Oct 19, 2020

Norma Jean Hunter, was born September 4, 1949 to Thelma and Lloyd Hunter in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Norma was called home peacefully by her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 19, 2020 in her home in Akron, Ohio. Norma graduated from South Union High School, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. After graduation, she worked at Memorial National Insurance Company in Pennsylvania. She...

Deontrey Simmons, Jr.

Oct 19, 2020

Deontrey Antonio Simmons Jr, 25, gained his wings on Monday October 19, 2020. Deontrey was born on August 7, 1995 to Nicole Williams and Deontrey Simmons, Sr.  Deontrey attended Akron Public Schools graduating from Ellet High School in 2014. Deontrey loved all animals especially dogs, once bringing a dog home that was hurt wanting to keep the dog, however, mom...

Hayward Fain, Sr.

Oct 17, 2020

Hayward L. Fain Sr., 61, passed away on October 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents Walter Sr. & Queen Ester Fain; Grandparents  Jack Alexander and Ethel Lou Fain, Mack and Gassie Hinton; brothers Walter Jr. (Dorothy) Fain, Dwayne Fain, and Donald Fain.  Sister Glenda (Charles Sr.) Lester and brother in law Robert Freeman Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, children; Brandie...