Gregory A. Shavers
Mar 26, 2023
Gregory, 55, passed away from cancer and went to be with The Lord on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He is only preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Odell and Clara (Jones) Shavers, and maternal grandparents Joseph and Bertha (Logan) Glover.
Gregory was the oldest and first-born twin of parents James and Joe Ann (Glover) Shavers. He and his twin...
Earl Dunklin
Mar 16, 2023
Earl Dunklin age 54, passed away in Akron, Ohio on March 16, 2023.
Earl was born to the parents of, Olin Clay Jr., and Mattie Dunklin on November 23, 1968 in Greenville Alabama.
Alberta C. Williams
Mar 9, 2023
Alberta ‘Teeny’ Williams, 76, went to her heavenly reward on March 9, 2023. She was born onJuly 10, 1946 in Bellaire, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Randall and AlbertaHocker and siblings, Randall Hocker Jr. and Kathleen Cox.Teeny was a God-fearing woman, raising her children, Christine and Anthony (Charlotte) in thePentecostal, Apostolic Faith. Teeny was a dedicated usher, choir member...
Nicole Marie Lusane
Mar 8, 2023
Nicole Marie Lusane was born June 17, 1971 in Akron, Ohio to Rose Lusane-Leak. Nicole had one daughter, Rickita Monique Hall and two grandchildren Lamar Hill, Jr. and Mar’E Rose Hill. Nicole had one sister whom she will be joining in Heaven along with her grandparents, Elmo and Bertha Lee Lusane, her aunt, Bobbie Jean Lusane, and uncles, Mike and...
Olin Clay Jr.
Mar 3, 2023
Olin Clay Jr. passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023. He was born October 26, 1947 inAkron, Ohio to Olin and Annie Clay.“Junior”, as he was affectionately known, worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber, Akron PublicSchools, and Akron Auto Auction. He spent years coaching football and track and field privatelyand in schools. While serving as a coach at East and...
Joyce Thompson
Mar 1, 2023
A Time To Remember
Mrs. Joyce Ann Thompson, age 84, was born on July 8, 1938 in Dayton Ohio to the late Charles Emory and Florence Moon. She was raised in a loving home by the late Earl and Eleanor Alexander in Massillon, Ohio. Joyce received Christ as herpersonal Lord and Savior at an early age. After moving to Canton,...
Cathy M Marsh (Coker)
Mar 1, 2023
CATHY MARIE COKER, 66, of Akron, Ohio, graduated to glory on March 1, 2023. She was born February 13, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Gladys Scott and William Coker.
Cathy grew up in Akron, Ohio and attended West High School. She was a devoted STNA for 20 plus years at various places throughout Akron, Ohio. Her passion was B.I.N.G.O. She...
Walter Wilson
Feb 26, 2023
Walter L. Wilson was born on September 29, 1945, in Ripley Tennessee to the union of Sam Wilson and Artie Ree Nelson. Walter departed this life on February 26, 2023.
Walter later moved with his family to Kent, Ohio where he graduated from Kent High School.
Walter L. Wilson married his high school sweetheart MaryAnn Wilson in the late 60’s.
Walter enjoyed being a Truck...
Terra Ann-Marie Lee-Cheatham
Feb 24, 2023
Terra Ann-Marie Lee-Cheatham was called to eternal glory on February 24, 2023, while surrounded by herfamily. Terra affectionately known as “Terra-Boo” was born on January 1, 2007, in Akron, Ohio to Tedra AnnCheatham and Eric Lee. Terra is in the LeBron James “I Promise” program and attends Akron Early Collegewhere she was a 10 th grader, but due to her...
Deaconess Annie B. Hicks
Feb 16, 2023
Deaconess Annie B. Hicks was born on February 9th, 1916, to the late Tom and Minnie Turnbow in Marion Junction Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Minnie Turnbow, 8 Brothers, 1 sister Reverand Minnie Lee Tyes. She was married to the late Deacon Samuel Hicks Sr. To cherish her beautiful memory, she leaves 3...
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...
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