On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Gary Lamar Simpson, age 70, peacefully transitioned from labor to reward. Born on May 15, 1954, in Dalton, GA, Gary was the fourth child of the late Harry L. “Suitcase” Simpson and Johnnie M. Simpson. Though born in Dalton, he was raised in Akron, Ohio, where he built a lifetime …
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Felicia Faye Ferguson was born on March 9th 1994 in Canton, Ohio. She was the second born of five children to Benjamin and Rhonda Ferguson. Felicia along with her siblings grew up in church and everywhere their parents went, they were always in tow. She was a part of the first graduating class from Akron …
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Julia (Judi) Ann Richmond, 77, of Springfield Township OH passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Judi was born on September 9, 1947 to Juanita and Elbert Richmond in Akron Ohio. After graduating from East High School, she spent 2 years working in Summit County Courts as a stenographer in Probation, then …
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James Lee Jackson was born (in what we call pick a date) March 21, 1928, March 19, 1928 but found out that the real date is March 14, 1927 in Fort Gaines, GA one of 13 children to Dora and Plass Jackson. God called him to be with him on Monday, February 17, 2025 at …
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Julius Smith Jr. age 66, passed away on January 24, 2025
Ronald Leon Williams, affectionately known as “Tippy”, was born on June 1, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to Frank and Cleopatra Williams. He was the third child of six and often remembered as the most mischievous of the siblings. Ronald’s playful nature and infectious spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Ronald received …
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John James Strickland was born November 9, 1985, in Akron, Ohio to the union of the late John Strickland Senior and LaRay. He was educated in the Akron public school system. John graduated from Akron Central Howard high school where he loved to play basketball. He played basketball at Central-Hower High School as well as …
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With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother Theodosia Mae Henry Jones 77, who left us on Sat Feb 8th. Dodie lived a life full of love, kindness, and compassion. She had an incredible ability to make anyone feel special and welcome. Her genuine care for people was evident in the countless …
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A LIFE WELL LIVED: ALEXANDER’S STORY “But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, for he shall surely receive me to himself.”Psalm 49:15 Alexander Stallworth, 85, entered ultimate glory with our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 31, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin …
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Elaine Wheeler was born on October 08, 1963 to George and Mary Billingsley in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Garfield High School, where she studied Cosmetology and received her license from the state of Ohio. She later switched careers and was a Certified Nursing Assistant where she worked in several medical facilities throughout Northeast Ohio. …
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