Obituaries

May 18, 2020

Michael A McCalister was born October 15, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Johnnie and the late Ruben McAlister.  He departed this life on May 18, 2020 at the age of 62. He lived in the Akron community all his life.  Michael loved laughter, good food, playing chess, long talks with his brother and being with friends and family. He leaves to...

May 2, 2020

James Edward Cobb better known as Jay was born on April 1, 1973 to James E. Cobb and Hazel Edwards of Columbia South Carolina. He took his rest from this life on Saturday May 2, 2020.

James attended Buchtel High School in Akron Ohio. Later after graduation in 1991 he joined the marine corps serving as a...

Apr 29, 2020

Cheryle Lynette Franklin affectionally called “Cherry Pie” by some and “Dawk” by others peacefully entered eternal life on April 29, 2020. Cheryle was born July 13, 1948 In Akron Ohio.  She was the second daughter to parents Leonard and Mamie.  Always full of energy and very outgoing.

She graduated from Buchtel High School and received her Bachelor of Education...

Apr 28, 2020

Clay Johnson was born May 31, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to the late Benny Johnson and Evelina Honorable. He departed this life on April 28, 2020.

He lived in the Akron community all his life. He graduated from Central Hower in 1979. He was employed by UFCW Local 880 over 25 years.

He leaves to...

Apr 25, 2020

James R. Jackson III, 46, departed this life on Saturday April 25, 2020, and another musical majestic voice was called to be with the Lord. Our blessed Lord said "lift up your eyes unto the hills from whence cometh your help, for your help cometh from the Lord."

James was born on May 18, 1973 in Newark,...

Apr 11, 2020

Robert F. Sales Sr. was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. Born November 7, 1937 to Augustus and Maggie Sales. As a young boy, he was a member of The Mount Calvary Baptist Church, where his grandfather Alex Sales was the founding pastor. He attended Akron Public Schools and joined the Marines for a time. He worked for Goodwill...

Mar 28, 2020

Inyiwe Saahni Kbyii (Sandra Clark) was born on January 31, 1946 in Barberton, OH to Elder Leonard E. Law Sr. and Dorothy M. Law. She was a graduate of Akron’s John R. Buchtel High School and continued her education at Hammel Business College. She dedicated over 30 years to Ohio Bell, now AT&T, where she retired. She was also...

Mar 26, 2020

Our beloved angel made her transition to be with the lord on March 26th 2020. Shirley Yvonne Law was born in Kankakee, Illinois on June 19th 1956 and was raised in Akron Ohio where she graduated from North High School. She accepted Christ at Hills Temple FBC where she met her husband of 42 years, Min. Ronald Law Sr....

Mar 26, 2020

Virginia (Palmer) Folds “Niecey” passed away on March 26, 2020.  She was born in Barberton, Ohio on August 20, 1925 to Fred and Nellie Palmer.  Virginia was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church for many years.

Virginia was preceded in death by husband, Frank Folds; son, Duwane (Peter) Holley; and grandson, Lesley Vargo.  She leaves to cherish...

Mar 22, 2020

Walter Earl Jones, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020, at Bath Manor Care in Akron, Ohio. He was born January 3, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Rev. Fred S and Carrie Jones.  In 1953, he graduated from Rosenwald High School in Madisonville, KY. He served in the U.S. Army in the 1960s and attended...

Mar 2, 2020

“Preserve Me Oh God, for in Thee do I put my trust” Psalms 16:1 was the favorite scripture of  Mother Ola Adessa Pendar Fitzpatrick, who was born on October 26, 1937 to Willie Precious Johnny Jones and Mercie Nathaniel Pendar in Miami, Florida.  She was given her middle name after her  grandmother “Adessa” who was a midwife.  Mother Ola...

Feb 17, 2020

Evelyn Louise Campbell, fought a long and courageous battle until her passing on February 17, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1946 to Isaac and Roxie Coleman in Glade Springs, Virginia. She was one of 12 children. She moved to Akron, Ohio at 18, furthered her education and became employed as a Secretary at Goodyear.

In 1968 she married Army...

Feb 15, 2020

La'Shon Smith-Campbell, 69, entered into Eternal Rest on Saturday, February 15th 2020.

She was born March 18th, 1950 to the late Nathaniel Smith Sr. and Charlie Mae Smith-Brown at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta Georgia.

La'Shon attended High School in Toul, France and moved to Akron in 1970 where she completed her education and began to make...

Feb 14, 2020

Fred Gadson passed away peacefully on February 14, 2020. Born July 29, 1956 in Akron, OH. He was the 4th child of Thomas Sr. and Lena Gadson. Fred was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. He graduated Buchtel High school in 1974 and was an US Army Veteran. Fred loved good food especially pork chops, Ohio sports his favorite team...

Feb 11, 2020

Paul Coteat was born on March 18th, 1958 in Atlanta Georgia. He grew up in Akron, Ohio & attended Akron public schools. He departed this earthly life on February 11th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his 3 brothers then his parents James & Katherine Coteat. He leaves to mourn his sisters, Jeanette Palm, Tyree Carter, Katherine Coteat...

Feb 8, 2020

Toni Renee Bland affectionately known as “Aunt Tone Tone” was born January 5, 1958 to Lilly Martin. She received her wings on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Toni was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She attended Akron Public Schools graduating from Central-Hower High School in 1976. She was united in holy matrimony to Ronald Bland II and from this...

Jan 21, 2020

Naomi A Watson, affectionately known as “Noomie” and “Beautiful” by mommy and daddy, and “Tweedy” by grandpa, made her entrance back into glory on January 21, 2020. Naomi, though born at only 30 weeks was nowhere near tiny due to her obsession with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and flaming hot Cheetos. Naomi enjoyed music as she would dance...

Jan 13, 2020

Rev. Eric P. Bufford passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020. He was born January 30, 1951 in Akron, Ohio.  He graduated from South High School in 1970 and went on to Bowling Green State University. He was married to the Debra (Smith) Bufford for 42 years and together they pastored Greater Covenant International Ministries in Columbus, Ohio. He...

Jan 9, 2020

Stanley George Smith, 68, entered into Eternal Peace on Saturday January 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born May 7, 1951 to the late Nathaniel Smith Sr. and Charlie Mae Smith-Brown; at Grady Memorial Hospital, in Atlanta Georgia.

Stan followed in the footsteps of his amazing Stepfather; Thomas (Pops) L. Brown Sr. and enlisted...

Jan 4, 2020

Edward “Tweedy” O'Neal born May 29, 1956 to the late Beauguard & Josephine (Longmire) O'Neal Sr., finished his early assignment on January 4, 2020 at home. He married Deborah Joyner on October 30, 1987, enjoying 32 years of wedded bliss. He was employed by General Electric for 10 years as well as Community Support Services.

Edward was preceded...