Obituaries

Theodore Luna

Theodore Luna

May 4, 2023

Theodore (Teddy) Luna

Theodore (Teddy) Luna passed away May 4, 2023. Teddy was born December 31, 1961 in Akron Ohio to Juan Luna and Geneva Johnson.  He graduated from North High School.

Teddy was a dedicated worker, a good guy!  He loved his daughter’s and all his family.  Teddy was an avid collector of many things and he loved to...

Nina Louise Clark

Nina Louise Clark

May 4, 2023

Nina L. Clark (Johnson), 54 was born in Akron, Ohio April 18, 1969, to parents William M. Johnson (Peoples). Our beloved daughter and niece passed from this earthly life to her home of eternal rest, May 4, 2023, after an extended illness.

Nina lived her formative years in Marion, Ohio with her family, relocating to Akron, Ohio in 1993 after...

Eugene King Jr.

Eugene King Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

 

Eugene King Jr., affectionately known   as "Junior" went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023.   Gene was the seventh child born to Eugene and Iola King on February 12, 1941, in Union Springs, Alabama.   Gene moved to Akron, Ohio in 1959 where he worked at D&B Product until 1972. In 1973 he began...

Gail Perkins

Gail Perkins

Apr 22, 2023

 

Gail Perkins a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend departed this life on April 22nd.    Born on July 1,1951 to Dorothy and Clarence Perkins in Akron. Gail was best known for her outgoing and compassionate spirit as well as her natural ability to tell it like it is with a little humor. She was also...

Fred D Gary

Fred D Gary

Apr 20, 2023

FRED DAVID GARY BKA”FREDDY” A BELOVED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT GRAND FATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, COUSIN AND DEAR FRIEND. HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THURSDAY APRIL 20, 2023, AT WHICH TIME HE WAS WELCOMED INTO THE BOOSM OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

HE WAS REUNITED WITH HIS FATHER REV. FRED GARY, MTH ROSIE MAE GARY, AND TWIN BROTHERPAUL D...

Debra R Brown

Debra R Brown

Apr 18, 2023

 

Debra “Debbie” Brown gained her heavenly wings April 18, 2023. She was born May 24, 1958 to Daisy and Henry Weems. Debbie graduated Akron Buchtel High School. She later started her career with Fedex in which she dedicated 32 years of devoted service. 

Debbie was known to be sweet, kind, loving and tender-hearted. Her soft spoken, nurturing soul warmed...

Byron Emil Jackson

Byron Emil Jackson

Apr 17, 2023

Byron Jackson, a retired military veteran who bravely served His country, transitioned on Monday, April 17, 2023.

Byron was born at Akron City Hospital on April 1, 1957 to the late Crawford Lee Jackson, Sr., and Genetta Boyd Jackson.

He grew up with his four siblings, Crawford Lee Jackson, Jr., Gloria Ann McClurkin-Williams, Alvin Jackson and Patty (Mark) Harper. 

He...

Pearlene Louise Harris

Pearlene Louise Harris

Apr 1, 2023

Pearlene L Harris

Was born in Akron, Ohio passed away Saturday April 1st, 2023. At Highland Square Rehabilitation and Nursing home. Following a long battle with Chronic kidney and heart failure. She was born March 23, 1967 to (Mother) Carolyn Taylor and (Father) Roosevelt Harris Sr. She leaves behind her (Beloved Brother) Roosevelt Harris Jr, (Older Brother) Garfield Hooks...

Gregory A. Shavers

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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...