Charlena Haynes
Feb 9, 2023
Charlena Marie Carr Haynes
Was born to the late Charles and Anna Carr on November 23, 1949. She departed this life on Thursday February 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She attended Akron Public School graduated in 1969 from South High School, Last working at Big Lots.
She was united in marriage to Jerry Haynes September 16, 1992. Charlena...
Claudette Grimes
Feb 5, 2023
Legacy & Life of Claudette Grimes
Claudette Grimes went home to be with her loving Savior, Sunday, February 5, 2023. Claudette was born November 7, 1947 in Clinchco, Virginia to the late Daniel and Elsie Pope. She and her family moved to Akron, Ohio where she attended North High School. She went on to marry her late ex-husband Emory...
Luit R Worthy, Jr.
Feb 3, 2023
Luit Richard Worthy, Jr. who was 81 years old, was born January 12, 1942, in Demopolis, Alabama to proud parents: the late Mr. Luit (Lieutenant) Worthy, Sr. & Mrs. Mary (Carter) Worthy. He was called by God to rest on February 3, 2023. He accepted Christ, was baptized, and joined the church when he was a child. Then and throughout his latter years,...
Lola Bell Coker
Feb 3, 2023
Lola B. Coker passed away peacefully on Friday February 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 17, 1953, in Fayetteville, TN to both the late Ananias Harwell and Bertha M Harwell Bryson.
Lola accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of West End Cumberland Presbyterian Church (Fayetteville, TN) where she learned about the love of God and was baptized. Lola was a graduate of Central High School in...
Arika Rogers
Jan 31, 2023
Arika Rogers was born on September 20, 2002 in Akron, Ohio at Akron City Hospital to her parents, Kristal Horn and Bryan Rogers.
Arika attended Akron North High School in which she participated in the Nursing Program and later graduated in 2020. Arika also attended Valley College where she was currently a student and was an active participant in Girl...
Wesley Dean Taylor
Jan 28, 2023
Wesley Dean Taylor transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home Saturday January28,2023 to be blessed with peace and to rest comfortably with The Lord. Wesley was born December5,1992 and was the second child of Robert and Sherell Taylor. He was a proud resident of the Akroncommunity, attending his school years at St. Anthony of Padua and Firestone...
Carol JR Williams
Jan 22, 2023
Carol "Carlos" JR Williams was born on January 15, 1952 to Charlie and Susa Williams in Ahoskie, NC. Carl was a carpenter and loved his job at Webster Wall Paper in the Bronx. He moved to Akron, OH in the late 80's. While in Ohio he did odd jobs for a time until he became permanently disabled. Dad passed...
Thomas L Smith Sr.
Jan 21, 2023
Thomas Lewis Smith Sr. passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023.
He was born September 3, 1932 in Charleston, West Virginia to Lewis and Ruby Smith. He later moved toAkron, Ohio where he worked and retired from BF Goodrich after over 30 years of service.
He is preceded in death by the only women he has ever loved Elar Robertson...
Deonte' Thomas Burnette
Jan 13, 2023
Deonte’ Thomas Burnette, 31 went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2023. He was born on August 20, 1991 in Akron Ohio to his loving parents, Cynthia Smith and Darnell Harris.While growing up, Deonte’ learned the importance of family, loyalty ,and respect. He was a very soulful child he loved, listening to music especially Luther Vandross...
John Irvin Allen, Jr.
Jan 4, 2023
John Irvin Allen, Jr. passed away peaceful on January 4, 2023 at the age of79. John was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 8, 1943 to the proudparents of Leola West and John Irvine Allen, Sr. He served in the US Navyand was a resident of Akron, Ohio.
John was fun loving person, loved cooking and enjoyed spending time withfamily...
Evon G. Harris
Dec 26, 2022
Evon "Bonnie" Gadson Milbry Harris
April 27, 1951 — December 26, 2022
Akron, OH
Bonnie passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022. Born April 27, 1951 in Akron, OH. She was the 3rd child of Thomas Sr. and Lena Gadson. Bonnie was a member of Koinonia Apostolic Church. She graduated from Buchtel High school in 1969. Bonnie loved traveling, good food, casinos and she never...
Kayla Chavone Sales-Foy
Dec 23, 2022
Was Born on October 31, 1988 to Nicole Sales-Caldwell and John Harris, loved and raised by her foreverfather Anthony Caldwell, and her devoted grandmother Sandy Sales. She attended the Doylestown schoolsystem and was baptized at an early age at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a member ofthe Messengers children’s choir.
She would work as a cashier from...
Keyla Franks
Dec 21, 2022
Keyla Daneen Franks gained her wings December 21,2022, after a courageous fight with gastric cancer. She was affectionally known as “Key” or “Big Key”. Our beloved Keyla Franks was born February 12, 1974 in Akron OH to Vanessa Harper and James Morris Jr. She attended Akron public schools graduating from Buchtel High school where she played varsity volleyball graduating in the class of 1993, and later went to Stark state...
Anwar Haslam
Dec 18, 2022
Anwar Ashur Haslam Sr., lovingly called “Besker”, “Big Man”, “Fred G. Sanford”, “War”, and “Unc” was born July 18, 1985 and was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio. He attended East High School and played varsity football as an offensive tackle player. Anwar was awarded Offensive MVP, All City First Team, All-Academic Award, and an “All-District” special mention. He was also awarded the police...
Roderick A. Burke
Dec 16, 2022
Roderick Anthony Burke (74), known to many as “Rod,” was born November 23, 1948, in Cincinnati Ohio to Carol Jean Bell and Samuel “Sambo” Young. He was a devoted son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. His education began at St. Joseph elementary school, and he was a graduate of Purcell High School’s class of 1966.
After graduation, he enlisted...
Mary Lewis
Dec 7, 2022
Our Beautiful Mother Mary A. Lewis passed peacefully from this world December 7, 2022
Mary was one of the youngest of 10 children born July 16, 1937 to the union of the late Jessie Mae and Roosevelt Spencer Sr. in Lynch, Kentucky.
She attended some schooling at Lynch Colored High school, in Kentucky, and later attended North High school...
Judith Powell
Dec 6, 2022
Judith L. Powell, 74, passed away December 6, 2022. Judith was born to Ulysses and Lorene Wesley in Akron, OH. She is the mother of one Son, Cornet Powell of Columbus, Ohio and Grandmother of two, Aiyana and Corey Jr. Siblings included Margaret K. Tucker (deceased) and Ulysses Wesley Jr. (deceased). She is survived by Sister, Cheryl Wesley-Tanner of Akron,...
Minnie Smith
Nov 29, 2022
Minnie Magdalene Smith (Granny) passed away November 29, 2022, after a long courageous fight. She was born January 2, 1950, and she attended and graduated from Barberton City Schools. Minnie was a Respiratory therapist at Akron general Medical Center for nearly 20 Years. She was also employed at Parrish medical Center in Florida for over 10 years.
Minnie is...
Carl W Bronner Sr
Nov 28, 2022
Carl W. Bronner Sr. 79, passed away peacefully sleeping on November 28th 2022 after a short illness. He was born in Akron OH in 1943 where he attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Buchtel High School. He then went on to obtain his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in Political Science. Carl was a Vietnam Veteran of...
Jevon Jones
Nov 18, 2022
Jevon Jones, 45, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 18th , 2022. Jevon was a long-life resident of Akron and a graduate of Garfield High School. After graduation, Jevon attended Central State University where he was a member of the marching band and later attended the University of Toledo. It was at the University of Toledo where he became...
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