Born on September 8, 1948 to parents Jake McGregor and Edna M. Lyons.  Cherise attended Akron Public Schools and was employed at Woolridge Dry Cleaners, Bellaire Dry Cleaners and Herston’s Dry Cleaners where she retired after 27 years of service.  She was an avid gardener receiving awards from Keep Akron Beautiful; and she also loved to sew.  Cherise accepted Christ at an early age.  She was an active member and Trustee at Centenary United Methodist Church, where she was involved in many committees such as Jazz Night, Garden Club, SPRC, and Youth Group.  She was also President and Treasurer of the Chancellor Choir. 

Cherise was preceded in death by her parents Jake McGregor, Edna M. Lyons, James Lyons Sr.; brother, Jacques D. McGregor Sr.; and infant son, Jimmy Lee Wilder Jr. 

Cherise is survived by sisters, Honey D. Bell, Jacqueline Payne, Deonna Beecher; and brothers, Robert D. Lyons Sr., and Abraham Williams; daughter, Miriam (Elijah) Warren; grandchildren Jermaine (Kim) Warren, Elijah (Kristin) Warren, Courtney Warren, Angela Warren (Michael Williams), Marcus Carroll, and Michael Warren; eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and adopted son, Karrington Whatley Sr; special niece Marnetta (David) O’Neil, and special nephew, Jacques D. McGregor Jr. 

Service will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 1310 Superior Ave., Akron, OH 44307, Pastor Stephanie Lee officiating.  Friends may visit at the church form 2:30 p.m. until time of service.  Condolences may be sent to 1079 Beechwood Drive, Tallmadge, OH 44278.

He owned and operated Wade Atlantic Services gas station in the 1960’s.  He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber and Barbicas Construction, Akron, OH.  Cleveland was a devoted member of Baird Street Church of Christ where he served as treasurer and Elder.  He was also a member of Phoenix Lodge 112.  He received awards from Buick Club of America for his 1954 Buick Skylark convertible driving it in numerous city parades. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Galvin and Helen Wade; son, Cleveland Wade, Jr.; brother, Robert; sister, Emily Blair; and daughter-in-law, Harriet.  He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary; children, Wanda Rookard (Howard), Valery Wade Corn DuBoise and Donald P. Wade.  Surviving siblings in Akron, Inetha Hodges and Johnie Barham Brown, Jerene Hines and Mozell Cawthone (MI), Cecil/Rose (CA), Sylvester (WA), Howard (TX); grandchildren, Kwesi Corn, Joshua and Deearre “DD” DuBoise, Yolanda, Cleveland III, Carmalique, Christian, and 14 great-grandchildren. 

Service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Minister Gary Harris officiating.  Interment Glendale Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday, May 18, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 10:30 a.m.  until time of service.  Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 328 Rhodes Ave., Akron, OH 44302.

She was preceded in death by parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and a loving daughter.  She is survived by son, Clark Holloway Sr. (Sherry); devoted grandson, Clark Jr. (Monica); 2 great-granddaughters, Khalila and Kalani; 2 loving grandsons and 1 great-grandson; seven sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. 

Service will be held Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at Akron Missionary Baptist Church, 17 W. Cuyahoga St., Akron, OH 44310, Rev. William E. Jones eulogizing.  Interment Greenlawn Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the church from 11:00 a.m. until time of service.  Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1064 Nome Ave., Akron, OH 44320.

She relocated to Pomona, CA in the early 1980’s, making it her home for the past 24 years. Linda worked for the State of California as a corrections officer at the Institute for Women in Chino, CA, retiring in 2003. After her retirement, Linda returned to Akron, and soon began working part-time as an agent for Primerica Life Ins Co. She was also a member of the House of the Lord. 

Linda was preceded in death by father Eddie Burros and step-father, Joe Rogers; sons, Arnell L. Oden, and Thomas B. Oden, Jr. She leaves to celebrate her love and life; sons, Darryl (Cheryl) Colbert and Dale (Norma) Colbert of Victorville, CA; mother, Delores Colbert, Akron, OH; sisters, Louise (Kevin) Bingham, Columbus, OH, Joann Colbert and Arville Colbert-Jones, Akron, OH; brothers, Robert Colbert, Todd Burros of Akron, OH and Larry Hayt, Grafton, OH; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, special uncle, Charles “Chillie” Murchison, Akron, OH; special friends Vonda Davis, and Emma Benson, and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Services will be held Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 1:00 p.m.  at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W Thornton St., Akron, OH 44320. Rev. Vincent Colbert, eulogizing. Interment, Lakewood Cemetery. Friends may visit at the chapel from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Processional will form and condolences may be sent to 821 Kennebec Ave.,  Akron, OH 44305. 

She is preceded in death by her loving grandfather, William H. Clepper Sr, and uncle, Eugene Clepper; cousin, Dion Robinson.  She is survived by mother, Virginia Clepper; father, Harold Hamilton; daughters, Maria Nash, and Emory Grimes; sisters, Regina Clepper-Cheatham, and Whitney Hamilton; brothers, Kevin Hamilton and David Hamilton; grandparents, Clara Clepper, and Willie and Emma Shropshire; fiancé, Jessie Respress; and a host of relatives and friends. 

Service will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Pastor Gregory Partridge eulogizing and Pastor Celia Ross assisting.  Friends may visit at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until time of service.  Procession will form at the funeral home and condolences may be sent to 1125 Ackley St., Akron, OH 44306.

Louise was employed by Northcoast Behavior Healthcare Center for 30 years.  She accepted Christ at a young age.  She was a member of United Baptist Church under Pastor Roderick C. Pounds Sr. and Kenneth W. Paramore Sr., where she served on the Courtesy Committee and Choir.  Later she rejoined Greater Bethel Baptist Church under Pastor Melford J. Elliott, where served on the Deaconess Board, Pastors Aide Committee and actively attended Bible Study. 

Louise’s hobbies included bowling, bingo, camping, cards, dominos, scrabble, shopping and traveling.  Spending time with her family was the greatest joy of her life. 

Louise is preceded in death by her parents, A .D.  and Agnes McClellan; sisters, Shirley Johnson and Dorothy Murray; and brothers-in-law Louis Parnell and Henry Addie.  

She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 30 years, George E Parnell; sons, Aaron G. Walton, Robert L. Walton Jr., George Gladney, Gregory Gladney,  Michael Martin and Levert Martin; daughters, Agnes Marie McClellan and Veronika L. Walton, Brenda Walton, Lorraine Walton, Pat Gladney, Lynette Gladney and Karen Wright.  She also leaves brother, Willie Earl; and sister, Glory Addie of Akron, OH; sisters-in-law, Edna Jean Harper and Mary Catherine Barber; brothers-in-law, Amos C. Johnson Jr., and Bobby Lee Barber; nine grandchildren, and one great–granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and special friends. 

Service will be held Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 404 S. Arlington St., Akron, OH 44306, Pastor Melford J. Elliott officiating.  Interment Mt. Peace Cemetery.  Friends may visit at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 60 W. Burns Ave., Akron, OH 44310.

He retired from Walton Hills Ford Stamping Plant on January 1, 2007, after 46 ½ dedicated years of service.  He was a member of UAW Union, Local #402.  Silver spent his time enjoying life by talking with those who shared his company, family and friends.  Silver loved music and loved to dance.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Charlotte, Shirley and Claudia. He leaves to cherish his memory; devoted wife of 47 years, LeVerne; sons, Silver Jr., Theodore “Cedric” (Debbie) Williams; daughters, SunDae Deem, Evette Parker, and Lateryl Sharpe; grandchildren, Talia, Jadana, Sheena, Ashley, Keyonta, SaVonne, Stephen, Marquita, Nicole, Natashzia, Silver III, Sashaelle, Chereel, Betty, and special grand-daughter, Treasure;  9 great-grandchildren, special nieces, Elizabeth “Cricket” Walker, and Valarie Killings; special nephew, Freddie Walker; other nieces and nephews, relatives and special friends, Maurice Pringle,Hherman Vickers, and Cleophus Drake.

Service will be held Monday, May 14, 2012 at 1:00p.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Rev. Lorenzo Glenn eulogizing. Interment at Mt. Peace. Friends may visit at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home on Sunday, May 13, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Processional will form and condolences may be sent to 3784 Fairway Park Dr., #105 Akron, OH 44321

In 1945, the family relocated to Akron, OH to take advantage of thriving industry opportunities and promise of a bright future.  Henry grew up enjoying all kinds of sports, particularly excelling in Track and Field. He was affectionately known as the “quiet one” by his siblings. 

Henry had many hobbies including bowling, piecing together puzzles, and tinkering with trains. His love of trains was a lifelong passion. He often traveled by train to take in the vast landscape of the country and to visit historic train stations. 

Henry loved the Lord, and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He along with his family became members of Second Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Stanley E. Lynton.  Henry participated in numerous church activities: serving as president of the Jr. Usher Bd., president of Northeast OH Convention, singing in the choirs, and playing the trumpet.  His fondness of music would follow him throughout his life.  

In later years, Henry served as a trustee and as a driver for the bus ministry.  He took extra care of the seniors he transported to and from weekly church services.  Second Baptist was home for Henry.  He used his talent not only in church but the U. S. Army and Akron Police Department. 

After serving in the military, he became a life member of the John Fulton post #272, of the American Legion.  He served as the Post Bugler, the Summit County Bugler, and the City of Akron Police Department Bugler.  He served four terms as the Commander of the post and was the current Commander up until the time of his passing.  He always said “yes,” to a veteran’s request for “Taps” to be played at their service.  He was devoted and committed to task. 

Henry retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co after 18 years of service. He then embarked on his second career as a police officer with the City of Akron, retiring in 2006 after 19 years of service.  Never one to remain idle, Henry returned to work as a school crossing guard. He looked forward to talking with and encouraging the children.  Henry was a loving spirit and was loved by all who knew him. 

He is survived by his devoted wife and friend, Victoria “Vicki” son Henry, daughters, Dionne and Brandy, and special son in law, Patrick Jordan, all of Akron, OH; loving siblings, Erbertine “Erbie” Badgett of Flower Mound, TX; Melvin “Jay” Jackson, of Akron, OH, Verdell (Gwen) Hall of Kennesaw, GA, and Vera Anderson of Akron, OH and host of other family and friends. 

Services will be held Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church 44311. Rev. Larry Harris, eulogizing. Interment, Rosehill Burial Park.  Friends may visit at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.  Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1163 Crestview Ave., Akron, OH 44320.

He worked for over 20 years in the construction trade, with local #894, retiring after sustaining an injury working on the All American Bridge. Fuzell was an outdoorsman, who loved fishing, hunting and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Louise Borum; 1 granddaughter and 5 siblings.

Fuzell leaves to cherish his memory; sons, Michael (Debbie) Harvey, Anthony (Valerie) Borum; daughter, Denise Borum all of Akron, OH; 10 grandchildren Mysheirdie, Patrice, Shomika, Daryl, Michael, Freeman, Jawann, Steve, Julien, Toya; 10 great-grandchildren; special buddy, Fred Hayes, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, family and friends.

Service will be held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 12:00p.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Rev. George McNab officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 11:00a.m. until time of service. Procession will form 402 Raasch Ave.  44307 and condolences may be sent to 945 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44302.