Obituaries

Jul 2, 2022

Ruthie Lee (Williams) Bell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 2, 2022.  She was born February 1, 1937, in Forrest City, Arkansas to the late John Henry Devoes and Queen Victory Coffey.  She was the middle of three children.  She was better known as “Honey Baby” to family and friends.

She married Arthur...

Jun 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Dierre JL Senter, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 22, 2022

Davontiere D’Antoine Hollinshed (Dink) a.k.a Ygn Muse

Davontiere D’Antoine Hollinshed was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio who passed away unexpectedly on June 22nd, 2022, at the age of 30.

Born on September 17th, 1991, Davontiere was a free spirit, with a heart of pure gold and a smile that would light a spark in...

Jun 18, 2022

On March 23rd, 1987, Latrice Lonnie Seldon was born in Passaic, New Jersey to Felicia Weedon, and Lonnie Seldon.  She graduated from Central Hower High School in 2005.  She received her LPN license in 2014 from Brown Mackie College.  She was a well loved and respected Nurse at the Pavilion Rehabilitation Center in North Royalton, Ohio.  She will be...

Jun 18, 2022

Curtis our loved one is proceeded in death by Mother Sarah Taylor, and Father Curtis Witherspoon Sr., Sisters Robin Taylor Linear, Barbara Ann Witherspoon, Brother Colonel Witherspoon.  Curtis leaves to cherish in loving memories, Son Curtis Taylor Jr. (Whendi), Daughters: Taylor Thompson, Deytriahna Gladney, Sisters: Brenda Wilson, Marylou Kinney of Tx, Felicia Witherspoon, Deloris Witherspoon, Kevin Taylor of Tx,...

Jun 6, 2022

Denita Renee Crozier, age 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 6, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Renee had a heart of gold and her smile lit up a room. Renee’s influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.

Renee was a graduate of Buchtel High School...

Jun 3, 2022

Dianna L Boyd was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Obie Robert and Rosie Lee Smith on June 28, 1955 and departed her earthly home on June 3, 2022.

Dianna moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1990 and attended Mt. Period Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served on the usher board. She was...

May 22, 2022

In Loving Memory of Willie James Grant, Sr. 1947 – 2022

Willie James Grant, Sr. 74, passed away on May 22, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1947 in Ensley, AL., to his beloved parents, the late Jimmie Grant, Sr. and Rosie Mae Wyley Grant. Shortly after, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio. Willie attended Akron...

May 6, 2022

Emmanuel Narh Dorhetso was born on March 5, 1948 in Oterkpolu, Ghana to Reuben and Udora Dorhetso.

He spent his childhood and most of his early adulthood in Ghana. After he completed his studies in Ghana, he decided to move abroad to the United States in the 1970’s to pursue a higher education. He attended DeVry University...

Apr 26, 2022

Carl D. Ragsdale, 33, passed away April 26, 2022. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 6, 2022 at 12:00pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 1158 S. Arlington St. Akron, Ohio 44306. Friends may visit from 11:00am until the time of service.

Apr 25, 2022

Denise Rochelle, Porter Stradwick Carter Bowers was born on November 11, 1958, to the union of Clara Mae Porter and Dave R Stradwick Sr. She absolutely loved family, and had a pure goldheart to love people back with. Denise graduated from South High School (Big Blue) class of 1977. During high school, Denise kept the Honor Roll, sang in...

Apr 19, 2022

Ruby Elma Draper (Gilchrist), 2 nd oldest daughter of the late Martin Gilchrist and Frances Gilchrist (Brown), was born January 13, 1926 in Fayette, Mississippi.

Ruby moved to Kansas City, Kansas then to Cleveland, Ohio in the 1950’s where she worked as a cafeteria worker at the Cleveland Cadillac Tank Plant until the GM contract ended in...

Apr 15, 2022

Our precious mother Shirley Ann White, born November 25, 1947 in Akron, Ohio passed away April 15, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. She was 74.

She was preceded in death by parents Elmore Foster Sr. and Martha Foster; brothers, Ronnie and Reagan Foster, Elmore Foster Jr; sisters, Darlene Matthews and Ella DeJesus ; son, Eric Foster ;...

Apr 13, 2022

Peter Jones Brown Jr, departed life suddenly and unexpectedly April 13th 2022 in Columbus Ohio. Peter was born May 10, 1965 in South Bronx New York to the late Peter Jones Brown Sr and Mildred Russell. Peter later moved to Akron Ohio in 1974 with his mother and sisters. He attended Akron Public schools  where he graduated from Buchtel...

Apr 7, 2022

Carmilla Cherie Robinson-Rucker was born October 2, 1973. She departed this earthly life on April 7, 2022. She was born to Lynnetta Rose Brown and Clarence Hawkins. Saul Brown III came into her life at the tender age of 5 and that was HER dad.

Carmilla attended Akron Public Schools and the Copley School system and later...

Apr 3, 2022

Richard Calvin Wilson was born to the late Ellis and Geraldine Wilson on August 9, 1952. Rick was a devoted son to his mother and father. He attended Hower High School’s commercial art program and graduated in 1971.

Rick accepted Christ and joined The House of the Lord, at that time called House of Prayer for All...

Mar 29, 2022

Juan G. Thompson went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born to Dorothy M. Thompson on January 26, 1953, in Akron, Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1971. He joined the United States Army in October 1973. He proudly served his...

Mar 22, 2022

Larry D. Robinson, 68, went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2022. Family will receive friends on Saturday March 26, 2022 from 10am-2pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home 1158 South Arlington St. Akron, OH 44306. Funeral services will be held in Monroeville, AL under the care of Banks Memorial Funeral Home. To leave a special message for the...

Mar 17, 2022

Joyce L. Rucker was born December 6, 1952 in Medina, Ohio to Eberhart and Laura Rucker. She went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2022.  Joyce was a faithful member of Christ Centered Church, under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth Paramore. She was dedicated to helping people no matter what capacity she was in: at the...

Mar 16, 2022

Leroy Mitchell, Sr. age 80, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, May 24, 1941, and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022, at Akron City Hospital.

His family moved from Louisville, Kentucky to Barberton, Ohio where he attended Barberton Schools. He worked at Johnston Steele Wire, he was baptized at a young...