Obituaries

Nov 5, 2022

 

Razhaunte Marquis (Bravo) Merritt was born January 29th, 1998, to Rosetta Merritt & Anthony Washington. He attended Akron Public Schools K-12 & later graduated from Cincinnati Job Corps in 2016. As a child, Razhaunte had a passion for building things & playing with toy trucks. 

His passion followed him into adulthood where he later studied construction, became an entrepreneur...

Oct 30, 2022

Tiffany Lanette Harris – dedicated mother, sister, niece, and friend-departed this earthly life on October 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Born on September 12, 1974, to Annetta and Marvin Graham in Akron-Tiffany was best known for her outgoing and adventurous spirit as well as her unfiltered ability to tell it like it is. However, she was...

Oct 26, 2022

Denver R. Carter was born January 5, 1953 and passed away October 26, 2022.

Denver was born in Watsonville, CA to James and Nettie Carter.

Denver was hard working, having done mechanical work and labored in construction. He was always a helping hand to anyone in need.  his presence will surely be missed.

Denver leaves to cherish...

Oct 10, 2022

Demetrius Alonzo Mitchell (MEECH) was born March 25, 1988 in Barberton, Ohio to Wilbur and Eunice Mitchell.

Demetrius graduated from Garfield High School.

Demetrius served 8 years in the Unites States Navy and his last place of employment was in the First Energy building where he worked as a security guard.

In Demetrius’ free time, he enjoyed having fun dancing...

Oct 7, 2022

 

Edward “Skinn” Richardson departed this life on October 7, 2022 at Summa Hospital in Akron.

Edward was born to Freda Richardson and Edward Williams on December 7, 1966 in Campbell, Ohio. He grew up attending Greater Liberty Baptist Church and graduated from Campbell Memorial High School. Edward worked various jobs in hospitality in the Akron and Youngstown area. 

Edward...

Sep 29, 2022

 

Vincent Maurice Fultz 41, of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the lord on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Vincent’s, affectionately know as “Vino or Vincenzo” born August 03, 1981 to Debra Jones and Richard Ward. He attended Springfield South High School and dedicated his time/talent to football, basketball, and fishing. ...

Sep 25, 2022

Kimberly Racheal Carter gained her wings on September 25th, 2022, after a long courageous battle with Lupus.  She was affectionately known as “Kim”.  Kimberly accepted Christ at an early age.  She graduated from Akron North High School in 2008.  She was a wonderful and nurturing mother, encouraging sister and very supportive friend.  Kimberly enjoyed time cooking and affectionately saying “Bangin” when food was good.  She enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2022

 

Roberta E. Head gained her wings on September 23,2022 at Akron City Hospital- Palliative Care surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on February 29, 1948, in Detroit Michigan where she spent majority of her childhood. As a teenager, she moved to Akron Ohio where she attended Akron Public Schools to continue her education. This is where she met her...

Sep 19, 2022

Edward Allen Forney (Eddie), passed away peacefully, September 19, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 16, 1956, to the union of William and Ivaleen Forney.

Eddie graduated from South High School in 1975 and was enlisted into the United States Airforce where he received an honorable discharge as a Sergeant. He was employed and retired from...

Sep 7, 2022

Brandon E. Ferguson was born on Sunday August 26th 1984 to parents Michelle Crawford and Harland E Ferguson. While growing up, Brandon was known for being a thoughtful and respectful young man with a kind heart that shined very brightly. He was a very deep thinker, quick witted, thought outside of the box, and brought joy to those around him.

Brandon remained a...

Aug 30, 2022

Sylvester Fitzpatrick was born on February 15, 1936, to Cephus and Mary Lee Fitzpatrick in Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he was a young child, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio where he attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from North High School in 1955 with a full basketball scholarship. Sylvester played basketball at Edward Waters and met the...

Aug 29, 2022

Gail D. Strickland (Davis), 57, of Akron Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. Gail was born in Hayneville, Alabama and raised in Akron Ohio before relocating to Dallas, Texas for 18 years. Gail graduated from Garfield High School and earned her Bachelors Degree in Business/E-Business from University of Phoenix. In her youth, Gail was Captain of Flag Girls...

Aug 19, 2022

Darnell Pierre Hammond was born, January 13, 1985, to Darnell P. Blanks and Shirley Hammond-Blanks. Darnell “DJ” departed this earth August 19, 2022.

He attended Akron Public Schools, where he was a Buchtel High School graduate. After high school, he went on to work a few different jobs while always making time for his love for his...

Aug 14, 2022

Robert H. Taylor, age 57, transitioned from this life on Sunday, August 14, 2022.  Born in Akron, Ohio, on October 4, 1964, Robert was the son of Barbara Taylor and Robert Burr.  He was a life-long resident of Akron, where he graduated from John R. Buchtel High in 1983. Following high school, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and...

Jul 31, 2022

John W. Dent, Jr. was born November 17, 1935, in Fort Valley, GA., to the late John Wesley Dent, Sr. and Perlissa Mullins.

John came to Ohio and enlisted in the United States Army in 1954. When his tour ended, he remained in Ohio, where he met and married Shirley Wells. To this union four children were...

Jul 25, 2022

Karl L Peacock received his wings on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Akron General Medical Center, at the age of 65 after a long illness.

He was born November 5, 1956, in Akron, Ohio to Ernest Jr and Irene Peacock, was a 1976 graduate of Akron East High School, a student in the Painting & Decorating Vocational...

Jul 22, 2022

Leighton J’Adore El-Amin, born July 18, 2022, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. She leaves behind her loving parents, Tianna Anderson and Sharief El-Amin; sister, Loghan El-Amin, all of Akron, Ohio; grandparents, Crystal Johnson, Troy Anderson, Cheryl (Duane) Carr and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins that loved her...

Jul 19, 2022

Brett M. Qualls, 63, passed away unexpectedly July 19, 2022, at Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV.

He was born September 8, 1958, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Robert L. (Belinda) Qualls and Jacquelyn Qualls (Ben) Thurman.

Brett served in the United States Air Force and would later attend New Mexico State University....

Jul 13, 2022

On July 15, 1929, the world became a more compassionate place as God loaned to it one of his angels in the form of Mary Olivia Hinton Groves.  Born in Columbus, Mississippi, to Reverend Edward and Louise Hinton, Mary, affectionately known as Olivia, the oldest of four born to this union, came to know Christ at an early age....

Jul 11, 2022

Kareem Ray Matthews transitioned into external life with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on July 11, 2022. Kareem was born March 11, 2022, in Akron, OH to Lakeya Matthews. Kareem was a loveable and happy child always bringing joy wherever he was. He was always smiling and enjoyed watching tv. and everything around him.

On July...