On Friday May 3, 2024, Marvin M Lovejoy peacefully went home to be with the Lord at the blessed age of 73. He was born the late McClennon and Daisy Lovejoy on August 5, 1950 in Tallassee, Alabama. Marvin worked at Fo4d Motor Co. for 35 years before he retired. He also was a member for many years with Victor Lodge #7. He loved his gospel and blues music. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Lovejoy, son, William Lovejoy, brother, Jerry Lovejoy, mom, Daisy Lovejoy, and father...

Julius Anthony Darden(Brother) was born in Akron, Ohio on October 27, 1959 to Julius and Annie Fann. He departed this world at the age of 64 on May 2, 2024.   Julius attended Job Corps in Sacramento, California were he a received his GED and became certified in culinary arts. Also while in California he served as a missionary firefighter. He served as the head caterer for Ivan’s Deli for 15 years and then became the head chief for Akron Family Restaurant for the past 30...

Elsie Marie Robinson Byrd was born June 21st, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. She was sixth of nine children born to the union of Harry and Viola Robinson. Elsie attended Akron Public Schools and was a life-long resident of Akron.  Elsie held a variety of jobs such as candy stripper at St Thomas Hospital, salesclerk at Charlotte West Boutique, attendant at Broadview Medical and assembly line worker with Ford Motors Company, however the majority of Elsie’s life was spent as a housewife,...

Dorothy Yvonne Dubose (lovingly known as “Diddy”) was born August 18, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. She made her transition from labor to reward on April 27, 2024. Dorothy was the sixth of nine children born to Emmanuel and Thelma Dubose. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from North High School. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with her family and babysitting for her family and friends. She was known for her fried chicken and fixing a grand breakfast because that is the meal...

Riley “Buddy” Phillips, age 70, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on April 26, 2024 at Belden Village Nursing and Rehab. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late Jack and Annie Phillips; he is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, James Jr., Henry and Gregory Phillips; and 1 grandson, La’Riyah Bennett. Buddy was a 1972 graduate of McKinley Senior High School. During his younger years, he was an orderly at numerous nursing homes in the city. He was an avid music lover, with his favorite...

Wanda Jean Clift-Green, 65, was born December 4, 1958 to the late Albert Fritz and Hattie Jean Clift.  She passed away April 26, 2024 at a local hospital. Wanda, a Chattanooga, TN native, attended Chattanooga Public Schools.  In her early adult life, she moved her family to Akron, OH and remained there until God called her home.  She worked various jobs and eventually retiring from Summa Health Care.  She truly loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She...

Jeff Allen Dorosky a beloved Son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on April 25, 2024 born October 25, 1964, Jeff was known for his love of sports, his generosity, and his big heart. Jeff is survived by his beloved mother, Debbie Wiegreff, father Frank Dorosky, sister Shelly Kirkman, niece Caitlin McMasters, nephew's Anthony Wiegreff and James Wieggreff, many great nieces and nephew's and many other family members, he loved you all.

Mary Julia Grant,105, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Mary was born December 25,1918 to the late Samuel and Lillie Rice in Milledgeville, Georgia. The family moved to Akron, Ohio in1930 when Mary was 12 years old.                                                                       ...