Johnnie Elaine Brown departed this life on Monday, April 3, 2023. Born February 21, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, she was affectionately known as “Elaine” or Mrs. Brown by family and friends. She was the eldest of three children born to Johnnie Lee Fann and Eddie Ruth Foster of Marshallville, and Milledgeville, Georgia, respectively. Her parents …
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O.C Williams of Twinsburg, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the age of 90. After complications from a tragic house fire at their home of 47 years. .O.C died peacefully with his beloved wife Nadine by his side. O.C was born in Belzoni, Mississippi on June 5, 1923 to father Wesley Williams …
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Mildred Eleanor Driskill Davis Johnson was born December 4, 1930, in Toledo, Ohio, to the union of John C. Driskill and Annie Belle Driskill. She transitioned peacefully into the presence of the Lord on April 1, 2023. Mildred and her parents moved to the north side of Akron as a child. Mildred attended Akron Public …
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Clark Dale Thomas, affectionately known as Brenda Love, was born on March 24, 1955, in Akron, Ohio to Ernestine Carey. He attended Akron Public Schools and was well known for playing the piano and singing – some said he sounded like Aretha Franklin. Clark was a nurse aid for 9 years and worked with his …
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Michelle Gibbs was born May 8, 1957, in Akron, Ohio to parents Willie Ruth Dudley Gibbs and Willie L. Gibbs (Toby). Michelle attended Akron Public Schools. She worked in banking and customer service over 30 years, retiring from Signet Jewelers in 2021. She united in marriage to Ricky F. Honorable on October 22, 2002. At …
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Tracy Sheldon Bell passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on March 24, 2023. Tracy Sheldon Bell was born on October7, 2023, to Ellis (Roach) and Delores Jean Bell in Charleston, West Virginia. He grew up in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Tracy loved to go back to West Virginia to spend summers with his grandparents, …
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On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 7:00 am, Mary Martin, a long time resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away at Timberland Ridge Nursing Home. She was a loving mother, sister and aunt, who cared about everyone she met. She always tried her best to make people feel welcome, never perfect, but when you came in …
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Basmah Johnson entered Heaven on March 25, 2023.
Shelley L. Robinson made her heavenly transition on Thursday, March 23, 2023. She was born July 21, 1961 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Buchtel High School and attended The University of Akron. She was a former member of Mount Olive Baptist Church and was also in the United States Army. She was employed at …
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Denise Michelle Bowen was born on May 20, 1955, to Rayfield and Thelma Bowen. She was affectionately known by her family and friends as “Neece.” Denise was a beloved member of the North Hill Community, graduating from Akron North High School, class of 1973. She attended the University of Akron and obtained her associate degree. …
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