Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2020

Bernard Keith Horton was born January 14, 1967 in Akron, Ohio.

Bernard was a graduate of Barberton High School later moving to Columbus where he lived until his sudden passing on January 1, 2020.  He loved to draw and was very good at it. He also loved to work, last working at Prestige Janitorial Services.  He loved life...

Dec 28, 2019

Antoinette (Nette/Toni) Jackson was born July 8th, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois. Her family moved to Akron when she was one year old. She is preceded in death by her parents L.C. and Thelma Jackson and her brother Andrew Gillis. She leaves to mourn sisters Denise (Jerry) Brown of Evanston, Illinois and Vernzella (Zell) Jackson, Akron Ohio. Brothers Harry (BJ)...

Dec 7, 2019

Sandra Beard (Paul) went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2019 at the age of 73. Sandra was born in Akron to John and Lillian Paul. She loved music, and was a collector of classic Motown, Sandra is survived by her daughter, Billy Strickland, son in-law, Pryestt Strickland; grandchildren, Mikaila Williams, Kyra Tye, Deryn Tye, Toj...

Nov 28, 2019

Mildred N. Simon, 97, passed away peacefully at home on November 28, 2019. Born February 11, 1922 in Akron, she was the eldest of 3, born to Mordis and Louella Thomas. Mildred was a tireless worker who retired from BF Goodrich with over 30 years of service. She was a people pleaser and mom to all who knew her....

Nov 10, 2019

The memorial service for Kanaan Allen Mahlmeister will be Friday, November 15 @11a.m. Funeral/Sympathy Flowers may be sent to Greenlawn Memorial Park @2580 Romig Rd. 44320, and condolences (cards/arrangements) for them may be sent to  573 Storer Ave. Akron 44320.

Please KEEP Kayla and John lifted up before The Most High! Call their names out EVERY TIME...

Nov 1, 2019

Earl Lee Gard was born July 25, 1925 in Uniontown, Alabama to the late Howard and Nancy Sturdivant Gard.  At the age of 94, he peacefully departed his life on November 1, 2019 at Summa Hospital.

Services will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 1158 S. Arlington Street, Akron, Ohio 44306 on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 12:00...

Oct 31, 2019

Pastor Howard Melvin Harris Sr, 63, returned to his heavenly home on October 31, 2019. He was known for his love of God, devotion to family, gregarious personality, and sharing the Gospel.

On September 8, 1956, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, of the late James and Betty Harris welcomed a baby boy into the world; they named him Howard. At...

Oct 25, 2019

Sherice Y. Thompson, 61, daughter of Patricia A. Mills and James A. Oliver, was called home to her ancestors October 25, 2019. She was born and raised in Akron, OH. Sherice was blessed with two amazing children, Yvette (James ) Lloyd and Emil Jackson (Judy Cotto); two bonus daughters, Cedreca Sampson-Brown and Sherlunda Dawkins; and 6 grandchildren. Sherice was the...

Oct 25, 2019

Nora C. Sparks, affectionately known as Honeybunch, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on October 25, 2019.  Born in Hendry County, FL, Nora later moved to Akron, Ohio with her family as a young child.  Nora attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from South High School in 1957.  With dreams of becoming a teacher, Nora enrolled at...

Sep 23, 2019

On June 25th, 1967, in Columbus, OH, the late Delores Hill and the late Clarence Hill were gifted with the life of their beloved daughter Pastor DeAna Wansley, affectionately known as “DW”.

As a resident of Akron, Ohio since the age of 7, DeAna attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Beechcroft High School, Columbus, OH in...

Sep 4, 2019

Fred Varner Sr., 92, of Akron, passed away on September 4, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on May 7, 1927 to Cornelia “Corneal” Vinson and Harvey Varner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Varner; brother, Bell Varner; son, Vicktor Varner; daughter, Samara Varner; grandson, Samahn Varner; and special friend, Shirley Edwards. Fred leaves...

Aug 20, 2019

Michelle L. Mullins (Shelly), 47, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

She was born October 18, 1971 to Margie and Glen Mullins.  She graduated from Garfield High School in 1990.  She was baptized at an early age and was a member of Timothy Baptist Church where she served as a faithful usher.  She most recently joined New Trinity...