Phillip Jerome Johnson

With great sadness, I announce the death of my beloved husband, Phillip Jerome Johnson, who was born August 13, 1945, in Akron, Ohio. He was the youngest child of parents, Clark & Katherine Johnson. He passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, with his wife, “Bo”, at his side. Phil was quite a man who …
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Chyna Shepard

Chyna Mar’Nasia Shepard was born September 16, 2000, in Akron, Ohio, to her mother, Diamond Phelps, and father, Marvin Shepard. Chyna was such a beautiful, loving soul so full of life. She was always the life of the party, she loved music, getting dressed up, twerking, and turning up with friends and family. Chyna was …
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Raegan Ranea Howze-Thornton

Raegan Ranea Howze-Thornton, affectionately known as Rae Rae, was born on September 21, 2002, to her parents, Ranatta Howze and Stevie Thornton. Being a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, Raegan attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Ellet High School in 2021. Raegan was a young Christian lady who loved God. In her free time, …
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Elizabeth L. (Fry) Johnson

Elizabeth L. Fry Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022 at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 15, 1936 in Wadley, Georgia. She moved to Akron, Ohio, where she became a wife and mother to five children. Elizabeth worked as a cook and had a second job as a …
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Edward Winsor Taylor

Edward Winsor Taylor was born in Russellville, Kentucky to Lemmie and Myrtie Hardin Taylor on May 31, 1937. He attended the Kentucky school system finishing at Towson Grove High School. Entering adulthood, Edward moved to Ohio. Shortly after, he met and married the love of his life, Anna M. Taylor. Edward attended Faith Temple C.O.LG. …
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Derrick Wayne Patterson

Derrick Wayne Patterson was born in Akron, Ohio, to John and Ada Patterson. He attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from Ellet High School. He later furthered his education at Tiffin College with his associate degree in Business Management. Using this knowledge, Derrick became a part-time entrepreneur and offered a helping hand to his family when …
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Linda Cottman

Linda Taylor Cottman was born March 23, 1946, in Parkin, Arkansas to parents, Mary Lee Wilson and L. H. Taylor.  She was the youngest of five children. Linda’s early education began at the tender age of four in a one-room schoolhouse where her grandmother Gertrude Gates Maxwell was the principal.  When she was officially enrolled …
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