Alicia Denise Garnett, 56, entered the resting arms of the Lord on April 16, 2026, after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Akron, Alicia was a dedicated employee of the City of Akron Engineering Department for over 25 years. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, Mark Garnett, on October 21, 1999. …
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Odessa White, 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Odessa was born on April 25, 1933, in Bladon Springs, Alabama, to Amy Ezell and Eugene Campbell. She was one of six siblings. In her earlier years, she relocated with her family to Akron, Ohio, …
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ANNIE RUTH BEECHER, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She was the devoted wife of Charlie Davis Beecher, with whom she shared 61 loving years of marriage. Born in Gaston, Georgia, Annie was the cherished daughter of Carrie Lee and Wiley Strickland. She came to Akron as an infant …
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Perry Tyrone Wilson, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on April 20, 2026. His presence will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Born on June 19, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, Perry was the son of Perry C. and Mary H. Wilson. He grew up rooted …
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.Kenya (Richae’ Ranice Anderson aka Chae-Chae bka Chae Grit most commonly called Grit Mode by her Dad was born in Akron, Ohio on February 13th in 2001 @ 9:36a. She was Richard and Leatrices’ first daughter and a beautiful, loving, loyal sister to four brothers and four sisters. Richae’ graduated from Kenmore-Garfield in May of …
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Millie Jeanette (Wells) Evans passed away at home on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on March 29, 1939, to Rev. Harry D. and Clara Wells. She grew up in Fairmont until the family relocated to Akron. She attended Goodrich and Crosby Elementary Schools, and West and …
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Alfred “Al” Nevels was born on April 10, 1943, to Joseph Lee and Sarah Marie Nevels. The eldest of seven sons-and a PK (preacher’s kid)-he was raised with strong Christian values and structure. From an early age, Al displayed an independent spirit and stepped out on his own at just 16 years old to begin …
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Yatunda H. Primm, a woman known for her wisdom, compassion, strength, and deep faith, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Akron, Ohio. Born Irene Whitt on March 6, 1947, in Coy, Alabama, she later moved to Ohio, where she met and married the love of her life, Robert (Sultan) Primm. Together they embraced …
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Marvin David Burke, age 70, passed on April 9, 2026
Ask anyone who Lisa Wheeler-Cooper was, and they’ll tell you she was full of life, loved her family and was passionate about helping others live better lives. Lisa was born November 5, 1971 in Akron, Ohio, and was the fourth and youngest child of Mrs. Julia Mae Wheeler, née Davis, and Mr. Walter Maxwell Wheeler. …
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