John William Shell, 77, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents: Willie D and Goldie Shell (Jordan); his brothers: James Shell, Eddie Shell, and Sammy Shell; his sisters: Martha (Mishi) Shell, Mary Ann Shell, and Jeanette Shell; his stepdaughter: Patrice (Brian Sr.) Elder …
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Larry G. Coleman, Jr., 61, born September 8, 1964 earned his wings on January 5, 2026. Larry was born in Akron to Larry G. Coleman, Sr., and the late Dwan Averiette Coleman. He graduated from Firestone High School in 1983, where he played football and ran track and was a three-year letterman in both …
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Celebrating the Life of Sharon Kay Dunkley October 15, 1956 – December 26, 2025 Today, with heavy hearts and gratitude to God, we celebrate the life of Sharon Kay Dunkley a woman whose love, faith, strength, and presence shaped our family in ways that will live on forever. On December 26, 2025, Sharon peacefully went …
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Delores Jean Wilson passed away peacefully in Akron, Ohio on December 24, 2025. She was 96. Born March 28, 1929, Jean was one of eight children born to Reverend Theodore R. and Lula Lee Varner Wilson. She was a lifelong member of Robert Street Church of God (now Arlington Church of God), where she …
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Jacqueline Michelle Nicholson, age 57, passed away on December 22, 2025…
Tyrone Lee Grant Ross Sunrise January 22, 1986 Sunset January 02, 2026 Our Gentle Giant To Know Him, Was To Love Him On January 22, 1986 an amazing bouncing baby boy was born to Kimberly Lynn Ross and Tyrone Grant. Tyrone grew up in the Akron area, attended Akron Public Schools and Job Corps. Tyrone …
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Deanna Roshell Littleton, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She was born on October 16, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Janie Ella Mae Dawson and Cecil Dulin. Deanna was preceded in death by her beloved parents; her sister, Gloria Cox; her nephew, Milo Watson, Jr.; and her devoted husband of …
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Mary McClain peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on December 26, 2025. Born Mary Frances Williams on September 3, 1932, she lived a life marked by love, service, and dedication. She was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle who lovingly raised her, Makota and Dean Holley; her siblings Margaret Chandler, Helen, Thelma, Isaac, …
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Celebrating the Life of Donald (Don) Sewell Sr. Born May 20, 1933 the 7th son of the 7th son to Joseph Preston and Annie Bell (Sleigh) Sewell in Lexington, SC. A man of faith, he went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 23, 2025. US Navy Veteran of the Pacific 7th fleet …
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Calvin Bernard Williams Jr. Most of you may know him as CJ. Calvin Born July 12th, 1991, in Akron OH to Calvin Bernard Williams Sr. And Kimberly Ann Jerels. Calvin attended Erie Island elementary school, Reidinger middle school and graduated from Buchthel Highschool in 2010. Calvin loved to work and had a host of jobs. …
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