Evangelist Gertrude Mae Butler

Evangelist Gertrude Mae Butler departed this life on earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 2:45 p.m.  surrounded by family and friends.  Born Thursday, October 6, 1932 in Norwalk Ohio to the late Edward and Dorothy Butler, she was the seventh of ten children born to this union.  …
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Florence Odeana Haskins

FLORENCE ODEANA HASKINS age 81,  went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Florence O. (Brooks) Haskins was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 19, 2017.  On August 5, 1935, Florence was born to the late Joseph W. and Lorraine (Dooley) Brooks in Fairmont, WV. After graduating …
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Edward Hewitt

EDWARD A. HEWITT was born June 13, 1931 in Sidneyville, Alabama to the late Joseph Williams & Daisy Hewitt.  He passed away July 15, 2017.  He was the oldest of 4 children. Edward’s greatest accomplishments came while working at Local 894 Labor Union.  He was first a labor worker from 1955 until he became the Business …
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Briyana L. Hayes

BRIYANA LYNN HAYES passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Briyana Lynn Hayes was born on March 22, 2002 in Akron, OH to the union of James Edward Garrett and Regina Hayes Gordon.  Briyana departed her life at an early age. She was only fifteen years of age. She was in a bad car accident on July …
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LaShae Shawnmeria Johnson (Lady Bug

LA’SHAE SHAWNMERIA JOHNSON (LADYBUG)-February 1, 2001-July 14, 2017 La’Shae Shawnmeria (LadyBug) Johnson died suddenly July 14, 2017, in a car accident. La’Shae previously attended Buchtel Community Learning Center, Tallmadge High School, and would have attended East Community Learning Center in the upcoming school year. She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Shoskamika Maykahn Risper; …
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Giovanni Travis

Giovanni Travis, age 26 passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017. Giovanni “Gino Gee” Travis was born on March 21, 1991 in Akron, Ohio to Kristen Bryant and Recardo Whatley.  Gino gained his wings on July 9, 2017.  He was a beloved son, father, brother, nephew and uncle and loved all of his family and friends …
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Lucy W. Rozier

LUCY W. ROZIER age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2017. Lucy W. Rozier, was born to Willie B. Davis and Juanita Bickley Taylor on October 31, 1934 in Tallassee, AL.  She attended Early Religion Friendship Baptist Church in Alabama where she also graduated from high school. How do …
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Patricia Grady

Patricia Grady went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2017. Patricia is survived by her beloved husband Elmo Grady; Cherished mother of Yolanda (Jerold) Watkins, Delores (Anthony) Brown and Elmarie (William) Mason; Loving sister of Ronnie Wynn and Luther Sherrill; Grandmother of Darcia, Darnell, Damone, Dante, Anthony Jr., Taasyia, Tyshai, Aaron, Shavonne, …
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William E. Calhoun

William E. Calhoun, 75, was welcomed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2016.  William “Bill” Calhoun, served the Akron community as one of the original co-founders of the Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home and Cremation Services.  For more than fifty years, Mr. Calhoun took pride in caring for the families of …
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