Jia’Vonni Lee Williams

Jia’Vonni Lee Williams went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2017.  Jia’Vonni Lee Williams was born on April 12, 2017 in Huntington, WV to Destiny D. Davis and Gregory Lee Williams. Jia’Vonni was a loving baby, he’d just started laughing and cooing.  He was a strong fighter and fought a good …
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Deandre Martell Andrus

Deandre Martell Andrus was born in Akron, Ohio on March 18, 1996. He departed this life on October 8, 2017. Deandre attended Akron Public Schools for elementary school and graduated from Springfield High School. After graduation, he attended Feather River College in Quincy, California. Deandre was known for his jokes, pranks and contagious laugh. He …
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Adolph R. Robinson

Reverend Adolph R. Robinson 89, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.  He was born on May 16, 1928 in Akron, OH to the late Reverend Edward and Emily Robinson. Adolph was united in marriage to the late Valeria Robinson on March 6, 1948 until her passing in …
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Reverend Preston C. Kelker

Elder Preston C. Kelker went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2017.  He was born on May 22, 1940 to Equilla & Regina Kelker. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, who believed in and maintained an outstanding work ethic.   As a result he worked for Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping Plant; over 38 …
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Herman Edward Hawkins

Herman Edward Hawkins was born to the late Daniel and Marie Hawkins on April 5, 1943 in Akron, Ohio.  Herman confessed his faith to Christ at an early age and joined Free Will Methodist Church, presently Mount Carmel Baptist Church. On September 25, 2017 our beloved Herman went home to be with the Lord. Herman …
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Ashley Williams

Ashley “Ash” Michelle Williams, 27, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2017.  Born in Akron, Ohio she had been a lifetime resident of this community.  She attended Barrett Academy, Goodrich Middle School graduating from Wooldridge High School.  Everyone who knew Ashley knew she   loved her family especially her children.  Ashley worked …
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Richard Frank Taylor Sr

Richard Frank Taylor Sr., was born on March 6, 1944 and fell asleep in death on September 25, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH and had been a resident of Ohio for over seventy years.  Richard worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company working as a tire and spring builder for 25 years, retiring …
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Meredith Bell-Platts

Meredith Bell-Platts passed away on September 25, 2017. Meredith was born on June 25, 1975 and grew up in Akron, Ohio, where she graduated from Firestone High School. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Government from Harvard University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center.  She was a distinguished and recognized legal …
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Raymond Douglas Hamilton Sr

Raymond Douglas Hamilton, Sr. “Hambone”, Sunrise July 27, 1947 and Sunset September 20, 2017. Raymond was born in Akron, Ohio and attended Akron Public Schools.  Raymond was previously employed at Chrysler Corporation.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed going to casinos and traveling.  He attended New Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Raymond was …
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