Obituaries

Dec 30, 2021

Sherrie L. Stokes, 62 years old was born January 19, 1959 and left to be with Lord as a guardian, December 30, 2021.

Sherrie accepted Christ at an early age. She graduated from Buchtel High in 1976 as a 4.0 student. Sherrie enjoyed helping others, nobody was stronger than her.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 27, 2021

Lurel D. Gilbert passed away December 27, 2021. Announcement later.

Dec 21, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Johnny Manning. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 21, 2021

Ola Mae Jones went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2021. She was born, February 23, 1938 in Selma, Alabama to Mary L. Collens and Phillip Jones. She later met and married Luther J. Robertson, Sr. and they were married for over 40 years before his passing. From that union they had five children. She was loved by...

Dec 20, 2021

Orlando LeShon Powe was born March 3, 1970, in Akron, Ohio to the late Billy Covington and Willa E. Johnson. He graduated from Central-Hower High School with a concentration in commercial arts. His family members and childhood friends called him “Shon”, classmates knew him as “Orlando”, but most people lovingly called him “Powe.” No matter how you knew him,...

Dec 17, 2021

Our dearly beloved Alexander “Bud” Perkins departed this life on December 17, 2021, in Akron, Ohio after a short illness. He was born on September 1, 1953, in Camden, AL to the late Robert Perkins, Sr. and Minnie L. Link.

In 1960, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio and he attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from Buchtel...

Dec 15, 2021

Gabor was born in Tatabánya on May 3, 1977 to Laszlo Baranyai and Dr Enikő Szentirmay. He attended Szechenyi lstvan University where he received a Bachelor’s in 1998 and Budapest University of Technology and Economics 2002 where he received his Master’s degree in Engineering.

He met the love of his life, Tamara, in October 2000 at Target, having their first date at...

Dec 8, 2021

Connie L. Williams passed away unexpectedly December 8th, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Williams, mother Bessie L. Knight, father Willie Gordon, cousin William “Glen” Jeanette, and Aunt Lula Jones.

She is survived by her sister Judy (Richard) Brownlee, brothers Jackie (Nita) Gordon and Johnny Gordon, and Aunt Ann Johnson. Her daughters Tonja...

Dec 8, 2021

Elijah “EJ” Vickers III, a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021 at the age of 33.

EJ was born in Akron, Ohio on November 8, 1988 to Elijah Vickers Jr & Crystal Thompson.  He attended Central Hower and graduated from John R Buchtel High School.  After high school, he attended Stark State where...

Dec 5, 2021

Gwendolyn C.(Beck) Clisby was born in Akron, Ohio July 24 1954 to parents; Patricia (Stanford) Lindsey and Sylvester T. (Ted) Lindsey. Gwen was raised in Youngstown, Ohio by Great- Grandparents, Ina Hattie and Wade Lacey where she attended Monroe Elementary School and Channey High School and excelled as a seamstress and learned how to make patterns where later in life she made custom clothing, wedding...

Nov 29, 2021

Minister Seslee Ann Dancy (Stiggers) gained her wings on November 29, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1944 to Horace and Gladys Stiggers. She graduated from Akron Public Schools. She earned a nursing degree and worked for 28 yrs as an LPN at Valley View nursing home, now known as Hickory Ridge. Seslee was a...

Nov 27, 2021

Mary Lou Agnes Barton Marshall was born March 2, 1937, to Marcus and Pearl Barton Sr. in Asheville, N.C., and passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021.  She will always be the perfect mother and will be immensely missed.

Mary was a 1957 graduate of Stephens-Lee High School in Asheville, NC. She also had possess the gift of playing beautiful notes on the piano. She worked...

Nov 17, 2021

Deborah (Debbie) Marshall- Graves, was born September 9, 1960, to William and Mary Marshall, Sr. and passed away suddenly on November 17, 2021.

Debbie was a graduate of Buchtel High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She was also known for her gift of sewing as she was a great seamstress.

She...

Nov 9, 2021

Due to COVID-19 this will be a private family ceremony. Mask is required.

Doris E. Thompson, 89, passed away November 9, 2021. She was born on July 12, 1932, in Jacksonville, FL to the late Willie H. and Mamie Bell. She moved to Akron, OH when she was 8 years old. Doris graduated from Garfield High School....

Nov 2, 2021

*Together Again*

Juliette (New) Brown left her earthly home, for her eternal home on Tuesday November 2nd 2021. Juliette was born March 2nd, 1944 in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Leona Mitchell and Thomas New. Juliette relocated to Akron, Ohio where she lived the rest of her life. Juliette attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from South High School in...

Oct 30, 2021

Doshie Gulley was born on March 6, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. She departed this life on October 30, 2021.

Ms. Doshie lived in Akron Ohio her entire life. She worked at Broadview Medical Center, Summit County Children Services, ABC School for Unwed Mothers, Planned Parenthood, Open M and Summit County Board MR/DD for over 20 years until...

Oct 28, 2021

Natasha D’Juan Fitch-Wilson (TATER) Born April 2, 1988 in Akron, OH to parents Michele Powell and Rodney Fitch, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 surrounded by family and friends. Natasha was a 2006 Garfield High School Cosmetology Graduate, who soon realized hair was not for her. After battling a long illness, She became a double lung transplant survivor...

Oct 27, 2021

MaryAnn Wilson-Maxwell went home to be with Lord on October 27,2021 after a long Courageous battle with breast cancer MaryAnn was born to the union of Hortense and Pete Starks on February 4, 1947 in Pomaria South Carolina. MaryAnn grew up in Ravena, Ohio and was the eldest girl of 9 siblings. MaryAnn graduated from Central high school and relocated to Akron, Ohio where she...

Oct 26, 2021

Valerie B. Buchanan was born September 6, 1980, to her mother; Opal Buchanan and John Paige, in Cleveland, Ohio where she was a lifelong resident. Valerie was the youngest of ten children and loved by all. Valerie gained her wings surrounded by her family Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Valerie humbly accepted Christ into her life at the age of...

Oct 12, 2021

Fadell ‘Scooter’ Walter, a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 12th, 2021, at the age of 36 while on vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Fadell was born in Talladega Alabama on July 8th, 1985, to Lionel and Lenay Walter.  He attended Firestone High School where he participated in varsity sports, he was known...