Obituaries

Jul 3, 2020

Harvey Green Jr. was born March 4, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas and went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2020.

Harvey graduated from John Adams High School in Cleveland, OH. After graduation Harvey went to work at JoAnn Fabric in Hudson, Ohio where he dedicated 35 years of service as a Tow motor...

Jun 24, 2020

Mr. Cameron Butler was born on October 12, 1974 in Blakely, Georgia to the late Alex and Cheryl Nunnally. He accepted Christ at an early age. He worked as a barber and he would also in his spare time use his artist abilities to draw. Cameron, also known as “Trey” was called home on June 24, 2020 in Akron,...

Jun 22, 2020

Percy (LP) Alexander IV, 26, a lifetime resident of the Akron community, gained his heavenly wings on June 22, 2020. His Homegoing service will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 1 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 1158 S Arlington Rd., Akron, OH 44306. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Mt Peace Cemetery. Condolences...

Jun 17, 2020

Leon (King Totch) Walters was born on January 13, 1948, in Macon County, Georgia, to the union of Danny and Bessie Walters. They eventually moved to Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools; and was a graduate of South High School (The Big Blue Cavaliers) where he was inducted into the South High Football Hall of Fame.

Jun 11, 2020

Bradlee DeShaun Hopson, 38 Born June 30, 1981 in Akron, Ohio. Bradlee attended Akron Public Schools. His passionate job was Landscaping and Carpentry.  He also had a passion for animals. He was a veterinarian at heart! Bradlee’s love for his family and friends was always exhibited through words of kindness, compassion and caring.  He always wanted everyone together. Bradlee’s...

Jun 6, 2020

Terrell Lamar Hill, affectionately known as ‘Pookie’ or just "T", was born in Columbus, OH on November 20, 1991, to the late Carla Hill. Prior to Terrell’s transition to Akron to live with DeAna, he spent his earliest years in the love and care of Derrick and Frances in Columbus, Ohio. Derrick kept Terrell active in sports. He was a...

Jun 5, 2020

The sun set on Norman Earl Hughes on June 5, 2020, at his residence. Norman was born to Betty J. Brewer and Willie W. Johnson on March 13, 1966, in Lima, Oh. He later moved to Akron where he attended and graduated from Firestone High School. After graduation, Norman joined the US Navy. Norman worked for Wonder Bread Bakery...

May 22, 2020

Kamaria Jepera Driver was born February 19, 1992 in Akron, OH to the parents of Robert and Stephanie Driver. She passed away on May 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Drevontae Driver; grandparents, Frank and Dorothy Jackson; and Robbie Driver.

She is survived by her daughter, London Renee Driver; sisters, Jamila M. Driver...

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...