Mizell Irby Jr., affectionately known as Stubby, went home to be with the Lord on Jan 11th, 2022, after 68 years of a faithful, fulfilled life. Mizell was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and graduated from Garfield High School where he participated in football, baseball, and wrestling. He was very proud to be a part …
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Jamin A. Suber was born on December 23, 1982, to Aaron and Veronica Suber in Fairlawn, Ohio. Jamin grew up in Fairlawn and graduated from Copley High School. While at Copley, he served on the Student Council and competed on the swim team and football team, where they affectionately nicknamed him “Grady.” Jamin also played …
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Robert J. Thomas, Sr. was born on November 1, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to the late Mordis and Lela Jones Thomas. He attended East High School and graduated from North High School. He worked at General Tire, FW Albrecht company and retired from Summit County Water Department. He attended the University of Akron. He was …
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Leola Martin, as we called her -Mama, Mother Martin, Aunt Leola, Grandmother, and Great Great, was born on September 16, 1925, in Reform, Alabama. The Spruill family (Leola’s family name) moved to Detroit, Michigan and later some of the Spruill family decided to settle in Akron, Ohio. After graduation from high school, she began working …
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Jason Lamar Dirden, affectionately known as Wax, lived a short but exciting life, touching the hearts of everyone he met. He was born to James C. Dirden and Frances Kimbrough Dirden on June 14, 1979. Wax was a humble man and exceeded his duties in the roles of being a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, …
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Beverly Ann Chambers, born Rosetta Ann Scott came into the world August 24, 1944, at Akron City Hospital. She was born to the union of US Naval man, Henderson Scott, and Anna Mae Broden Scott. She was third in line of six siblings. Beverly graduated from South High School here in Akron in 1963. After …
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Gladys Louisa Henderson, age 83, put on her crown January 5, 2022. She was born in Oxford Mississippi on April 28, 1938, to Tommie and Hannah Lee. She was a graduate of Ravenna High School. She married Jerry L Henderson and they raised 11 children. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Gladys was a …
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Kenneth C. Jones, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2021. He was born in Akron Ohio on August 29, 1954. Kenny worked for several employers including: Goodwill Outlet Store as a Batch Operator, Summit Environmental Technologies in the Janitorial Department, Next to Kin Supportive Services in Maintenance and Lawn …
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Nathaniel M Williams, Jr. Went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2022. Born August 14, 1963, in Akron, Ohio to Nathaniel Williams and Ethel Jean Williams. He was raised in North Akron, Ohio where he created long lasting friendships. Later, his family relocated to Fairlawn, Ohio where he attended Copley High School, …
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