Annie L. Jones

Annie Lou Jones, age 90, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2017, at her Roslyn Avenue home.  She was surrounded by her loved ones. Annie was born to the late Ed and Minnie Layton on November, 10, 1927, in Cordele, Georgia.  She later moved to Detroit, Michigan where she met and married Monroe …
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Hazel A. Gadson

Hazel A. Gadson, 73, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 27, 2017 after a short illness. Hazel was born to the late Emmitt and Mabel Goodloe in Cherokee, AL on May 18, 1944. After the completion of Cherokee High School Hazel relocated and became a lifetime resident of Akron, OH. She earned her …
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Johnnie Mae Conway

Johnnie Mae Conway “sister” 98, passed December 23, 2017 after an extensive illness.  She was born in Lucy, Tennessee on December 8, 1919 to the late Andrew Jackson and Ophelia Harris.  She lived in Akron, Ohio for many years. Johnnie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 12 years old in St. Paul …
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Lawrence Adale McCullough

Lawrence “Infamous” Adale McCullough died unexpectedly at home in Akron, Ohio at the age of 37. Lawrence was born on August 22, 1980 in Akron, Ohio to Loretta Murphy and Arthur McCullough, Sr.   He graduated from Akron Central Hower High School in 1998.  Lawrence was a supportive uncle and brother to his family and friends.   …
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Theresa W. Mack

Theresa Winifred Mack was born June 16, 1939 in Akron Ohio to the late Coy Davis and Mable Elizabeth Malone. She was their third child. Theresa attended Bryan Elementary School, Jennings Junior High School and graduated from North High School in June 1957. Theresa confessed her love for the Lord at an early age and …
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Nellie M. Gordon

Nellie M. Gordon 93, made her transition to glory December 18, 2017. She was born July 14, 1924, the third of nine children, (five sisters and three brothers) to Ulysses D. and Rebecca Powers in Akron, Ohio. At the age of seventeen, Nellie received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.  She was a life …
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Ann G. Boone

  Ann G. Boone, (86) of 236 Kenwood Ave., departed this earthly home for her eternal home on December 19, 2017 at Akron General Hospital.  Ann fondly known as “Be Be” or “Annie Be” was the fourth oldest child born to the union of the late Rev. Jesse and Doretha Gulledge on September 20, 1931 …
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William “Bill” Wallace

William “Bill” Wallace 89, born in Brighton, Alabama May 10, 1928 to Walter and Pearl Wallace passed away December 18, 2017 following an extended illness. William Wallace retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. 35 years ago with 44 years of service. Former member of Greater Bethel Baptist Church for 60 years serving many years …
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Dorothy Loretta Young

Dorothy L. Young was born June 6, 1925 in Asheville, NC to Augusta Bolden and Willie (Matthis) Bolden. Dorothy attended Asheville public school.  Dorothy and James were married for 61 years.  They moved from Asheville NC in 1963 to Akron, OH.  Dorothy worked for Dr. Martha Nelson in their home from 1963 until she retired.  …
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