Obituaries

Michael Tony

Oct 4, 2020

Michael Timothy Tony was born on February 19, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Melvin (Marion) Tony and Joan Tony. He was the only child. He attended Akron Public Schools where he participated in many different sporting events. He developed a friendship with Cassandra Lyn Tony in 1983. That friendship soon turned into a relationship and they were married in...

Richard McClenic

Oct 4, 2020

Richard Lewis McClenic (aka Jacob II)

Richard Lewis McClenic Sr, affectionately known as Jacob II, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away at the age of 76 on Sunday, October 4, 2020 following a short battle with cancer.

Jacob graduated from Akron East High and was employed by Akron General Tire and Rubber Company. He moved...

Arthur Mingo

Oct 4, 2020

Arthur Mingo aka “Pete” received his wings on July 6, 2020. He was born March 5, 1952 to the late Jesse and Irene Mingo. He attended the Akron Public School system and served in the US Army with an Honorable Discharge. Arthur’s greatest accomplishment was accepting Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior in 2002. He was baptized in the...

Mary Nevins

Oct 4, 2020

Mary Nevins affectionately known as Frances was born March 11,1947 to the late John Hargrove and Pearlie Mason. She peacefully departed her earthly home to join the Lord on February 10, 2020. Mary was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was an Akron resident for over 50 years. Mary married T.Z. Nevins and from this union they had 6 children....

Jaison Ragsdale, Jr.

Oct 2, 2020

Jaison  Evertt  Ragsdale Jr., 25, on the early morning of October 2, 2020, was called home to be with the Lord. He was born in Akron, OH on July 30, 1995. Jaison passed suddenly and was a victim of senseless gun violence and gained his earthly wings.

Jaison held many titles, such as son, brother, father, friend...

Joe Sanders, Jr.

Sep 24, 2020

On Thursday, September 24th, Joe Nathan Sanders Jr. “Jojo” loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed away at the age of 64.

Jojo was born March 31, 1956 to the late Joe Nathan Sanders Sr. and Elizabeth Sanders in Ravenna, Ohio.  As his family and friends would attest, he was the “life” of...

DarShawn Carr

Sep 22, 2020

DarShawn Jauan Carr, affectionately known as “Shawn” to all his family and friends was born on April 26, 1993, in Akron, OH. He was born to Seneada Burke and Rodney Carr. He attended East High School. DarShawn was baptized at Greater Peace Baptist Church where he was a member. He was a huge Chicago Bulls fan and he loved...

Ar'myas Boddie

Sep 13, 2020

Ar'Myas Kingston Boddie of Canton, OH passed away on September 13, 2020. Ar'Myas AKA Baby King was born October 27, 2019 to mother Katya Boddie and Father Eddie Hitchcock. Ar'Myas attended the Living Word Christian Fellowship Church.  Ar'Myas was full of life and would brighten up the whole room with his smile and long eye lashes.  Baby King was full...

Louis Wiggins

Sep 12, 2020

Louis Pierre Wiggins “Peter” was born in Barberton, OH to Mary Louise Parker-Wiggins and the late Louis Earl Wiggins on January 16, 1979. Passed away suddenly on September 12, 2020. He was raised with his loving siblings; Jennifer L. Johnson- Wiggins and Janeen L. Wiggins by his grandparents, the late George L. Price and paternal grandmother Edna E. Price....

Jerry Johnson

Sep 7, 2020

Jerry James (Kimbrough) Johnson, 77, of Akron, Ohio passed away on September 7, 2020.  Born on December 1, 1942 to the late Lillian Mae Thomas and Willie Cornelius Thomas, Jerry worked for Kenmore and Grady Construction Company for many years.  He loved driving trucks and once said he only retired because they said he had to.  Jerry was skilled...

Joseph Turnage Jr

Sep 3, 2020

Mr. Turnage was born July 26, 1963 in Youngstown to Mr. Joseph Turnage and Flora Lane. He was a graduate of The Rayen High School. Joe was a great brother, uncle, son, a man with many talents and skills. He enjoyed cooking, loved music, and singing. His all-time favorite group was “New Edition” and ole school Barkays. He enjoyed...

Etta Palmer

Sep 2, 2020

Mrs. Etta Mai Cantrell Palmer, was born on September 14, 1931 to Mary Magdalene Miller and Robert Cantrell, Sr. of Nashville, TN. She was the middle child of five siblings, Charlie Whitworth, Mary Elizabeth Walker (Sister), Erma Miller, Robert Cantrell, Jr. and Alvin Cantrell. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Charley, Mary, and Erma.

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Brian O'Donnell

Sep 1, 2020

Brian Patrick O’Donnell

Went home with his heavenly father on September 1, 2020. Born in Altoona, PA, Brian lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He was a die hard Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan and loved fishing, especially with his grandchildren. Brian was an amazing baseball player himself playing for his high school alma...

Maniya Connelly

Aug 31, 2020

Maniya Ellise Connelly was born on August 15, 2001 in East Liverpool, OH to Lamont L. Bickley and Cynthia A. Daniels.

Maniya loved swimming, basketball, softball and spending time with her family and friends, she will be missed by all.

Maniya leaves to cherish her memory; parents, Lamont Bickley, Sr., and Cynthia Daniels; four siblings,...

Jacqueline Jones

Aug 29, 2020

Jacqueline Jones, age 74, was called home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2020 in Akron, Ohio.

Jackie (as she was affectionately known) was born on January 12, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Pete Maceo and Daisy Mae Vinson Campbell.  She attended Akron Public Schools, but graduated from Springfield High School after her...

Sheila Burton

Aug 3, 2020

Evangelist Burton went home to be with the Lord on August 3rd, 2020. Evangelist Burton was born on April 25, 1953 in Toledo, OH to the late Ezell Chatman and Ralph Turner. She was employed as a nurse for 30+ years and was currently working as a nurse until God called her home. She owned S&T catering along with...

RoyDale Glover

Jul 29, 2020

RoyDale Glover was born April 13th 1980 to Debbie Glover, and RoyDale Woods, in Akron Ohio. Roy loved spending time with family and friends- he was close to his cousins Chris, Roy, Andre, Trevore, Santione, Jimmy, Duane, the late Mook Geez, Late David frog, Child hood best friends Timmy, Antoinette, close friends; Fresh, Chad, Gina, Sheka, Shera; And he had a very special bond with his...

Celia Caldwell

Jul 23, 2020

Celia (Nikki) Caldwell 48, left this earth suddenly on July 23. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by daughters Amber and Autym Caldwell and grandchildren, Jaylah, Amari, and DeSean Jr., and a host of family and friends. Condolences may be sent to 376 Pasadena PL, Barberton, OH 44203.

Noah Bunch

Jul 20, 2020

Noah Bunch was Born June 19 , 2020. He Received His Wings To Heaven On July 20 , 2020.

Noah is preceded In Death By Josiah, Molly And Charles.

He Leaves to cherish his Loving Memory, Mother Laura Travis, Father Johnny Bunch, His Big Sisters Nancy, Sabrena, Latonya; Great Grandmothers; Nancy Benson and Sandra Boddie; Grandparents Steven Boddie and Latonya Smith, and...

Jerome Scott

Jul 18, 2020

Jerome Lee Scott (Rome) was born in Barberton, Ohio November 25, 1963. Jerome made his transition from this earthly home to his eternal home with our Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Jerome was a down to earth man and anyone that he came in contact with felt comfortable, Jerome had numerous talents and enjoyed activities such as fishing,...