Marquita Bowick
Oct 21, 2023
Marquita Bowick (August 2, 1990 - October 21, 2023)
Marquita Bowick, was born, August 2, 1990, in Akron, Ohio to Valerie (Renee) Bowick and the late Fred Bowick Jr. Marquita was a pillar of strength, love, and honesty for everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Marquita is preceded in death by her father, Fred Bowick Jr., her Great Grandmother...
Deacon Jesse J. Williams, Jr.
Oct 20, 2023
Deacon Jesse James Williams, Jr. affectionately known as “Fig”, born March 10, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Jesse James and Sylvia Williams, Sr.
Jesse attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Akron East High School class of 1964 where he met and devoted his life to his high school sweetheart, Elaine Mitchell and married on March 18,1966 and...
Kiyla Kamille Fitten
Oct 15, 2023
Kiyla was born March 27, 2006 in Akron Ohio. She was a loving mother, daugher, sister and friend. Kiyla enjoyed fashion, dancing, singing, and loved cooking. Kiyla also knew how to light up a room and her son was her world. We will truly miss Kiyla’s beautitful, face, smile and laugh and her amazing presence.
Kiyla was proceeded...
Patricia Elaine Sales
Oct 15, 2023
Patty came into this world on July 18, 1947, at Akron City Hospital, the child of loving parents, William and Ester Sales. She attended Mount Calvary Baptist Church (founded by her grand- father, Rev. Alex Sales), where she was baptized at the age of 12; and she enjoyed attending Bible Study.
Patty attended South High School and graduated...
Kimberly Y. Lindsey
Oct 12, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the transition from life Miss Kimberly Y. Lindsey, age 48, onOctober 12 th , 2023. Kimberly was born in Akron, Ohio on October 16 th , 1974, to Samuel and Beth Lindseyof Akron Ohio. Kimberly at the time of her transition had resided in Orlando, Florida for 10 years with her...
Rev. Buddy D. Esters
Sep 23, 2023
Honoring the life of Buddy Dwight Esters
June 7, 1939 - September 23, 2023
Buddy was born in Decaturville, Tennessee to Nora Jewel Tole and Marcus Esters. He was the first grandchild of Burmah and Earnest Tole and was affectionately given the nickname “Sam” by his grandfather. It was during his days with his grandmother that Buddy learned to...
Larry Sutton
Sep 22, 2023
Larry Neal Sutton, also known as Spoonie G, received his wings on Friday,September 22, 2023. He was born to Tommie Sutton and Sylvania Aldridge inDade County, South Miami, FL on January 17, 1956.Larry Neal Sutton attended John R. Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio where heplayed trumpet for a short time and became one of three Drum Majors.Larry was loud...
Victor Eric Robinson
Sep 16, 2023
“In Loving Memory of Victor Eric Robinson
Victor Eric Robinson, a beloved resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2023, at the age of 68. Eric, as he was affectionately known, was born in Akron on December 8, 1954, to the devoted couple Horace and Beatrice Robinson, whose enduring love lasted for over five decades.
From a young...
Patti Wheeler
Sep 7, 2023
Patti Warren-Wheeler born November 7, 1948, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2023. She was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio where attend the Akron Public School System. Patti may have been quiet, but was full of life and adventure. Patti had a personality that stood out and demanded attention.She was preceded in death by...
Leetaa A. Roper Foster
Sep 2, 2023
Leetaa Ann Roper Foster, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her dearly loved mother, Hattie Lee Roper; devoted grandparents Annie D. and Earnest Roper; brother, Theodore Roper, Sr.; and nephew, David Roper.
Leetaa was the oldest of six siblings. She may have been petite in stature but she had...
Sandy K. Sales
Aug 24, 2023
Sandy K. Sales
Was Born on May 8, 1947 to Kenneth B. Starcher and Anna J. (Eich) Starcher. She was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio where attend the Akron Public School System and was a graduate of East High School, she also attend Akron University for a time. She and Robert moved to Doylestown, Ohio until 2016, when...
Maurice Farr Sr.
Aug 11, 2023
Maurice Farr, Sr. aka “Reese Cup”, age 78, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2023.Maurice was born on May 9, 1945, in Asheville, North Carolina, to Dorothy Ray. Aftergraduating from Stephen Lee High School in 1963, he went on to play football at LivingstoneCollege. After leaving college, he joined the United States Army. He was stationed...
Lakeiasha Ann Galloway
Aug 5, 2023
Lakisha Ann Galloway, 34 of Akron, Ohio sadly departed this life on August 5, 2023 following a battle with mental illness.
Lakisha is survived by her children, DeAnthony Owens, Justice Galloway, Royal Galloway, and Egypt Galloway; mother, Christine Pryor; father, Donel Grandison; sisters, Sheila Pryor, Lakeia Hardges, Iesha Grandison, Markisha Moore; brother, Donel Moore; aunts, Betty Pryor, Cathy Managan,...
Hermaine Delacy Powell
Aug 3, 2023
Hermaine DeLacy Powell ascended his earthly body on Thursday August 3rd 2023. He was born May 7th, 1975 in Akron Ohio to Sharon D. Powell & Herman Drake Jr. Hermaine attended Akron Public Schools he also enjoyed playing football, riding his tri/ bicycle, hanging with friends and cutting hair, which he was good with that blade. He worked various factory...
NiiAryee Shakur Trachawn Otoo
Jul 31, 2023
NiiAryee Shakur Trahawn Otoo II was born December 5th 1998 to Cherice Hooks (Cloyd-Rogers) an NiiAryee Otoo. NiiAryee attended Akron Public Schools and was a phenominal basketball player, However he tried all sports. He loved sports and he loved his family.
NiiAryee is preceded in death by Grandfather Cullen Rogers Sr, Uncle Josephices Welch-Rogers, Great aunt Jarvia Rogers, Great Uncles...
June Ann Stephens
Jul 30, 2023
Elder June A. Stephens was born May 30th, 1947 to Edward & Fannie Grey in Newark, New Jersey.
She is survived by a loving husband James Stephens and four children: Lawrences, Steven, Charlene, and Tonya; 14 grandchildren, Sheena, Matthew, Vanessa, Tim, Charmella, Tiera, Airca, James, Tonya, Frank, Jazzmine, Kerrique, Lacee and Phyllis, and 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild to...
Dorothy A (Maston) Connelly
Jul 28, 2023
Dorothy A. (Maston) Connelly, 76, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, after a long illness.
She was born and raised in Long Island, New York, where she graduated from Mattituck High. Following graduation she moved to New York City to attend cosmetology school. In 1968, Dorothy and her family settled in Akron, Ohio.
Dorothy retired from Alpha Phi Alpha...
Jack Raymond Butler
Jul 27, 2023
Jack Raymond Butler graced the world with his amazing presence on August 9, 1934, to Edward and Dorothey Butler in Norwalk, Ohio. He made his heavenly transition on July 27, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He served in the Army until 1955. He moved to Akron, Ohio where he worked at Chrysler Stamping plant retiring in 1998 after...
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