All Obituaries

Tyrone Henderson, 61, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020 after  a long chronic illness at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.   Born April 17, 1959, in Waynesburg, Ohio to George and  Nancy Henderson and was a resident of East Canton, Ohio. Tyrone attended Sandy Valley High School and was a dedicated employee at Precision Castparts Corp (PCC) Airfoils for thirty-two years, retiring in 2011. Tyrone accepted the Lord, loved to share his...

Juanita Cecillia Davison was born on January 6, 1951 in Lexington Kentucky to the late Mary K. Davison and Robert F. Jackson. Juanita departed this life on May 23, 2020 after a short illness. Juanita came to Akron at the age of four and attend Akron public schools. Juanita loved to play bingo, have family outings, and spending time with family and cooking big Sunday meals. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary K. Davison; father, Robert F. Jackson; stepfather, Malcolm...

Anthony J. Anderson, 54, lifetime resident of Akron, OH, departed from this earthly life on May 22, 2020. Homegoing service will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020, 12:00 PM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101   Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306. The Family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until time of service.  Interment, Glendale Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to 1240 Anna Ave., Akron, OH 44307  

Mr. Gary Edwin Lewis, devoted husband and father transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the age of 78.  He was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 13, 1941, to the union of Arnold Sr. and Rosa Lee (nee Calloway) Lewis. Gary was a proud graduate and lifelong supporter of McKinley High School students and athletics.  After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served his country faithful and with honor, during the Vietnam War.  ...

On May 20, 2020 God dispatched His angels to take Leo Eugene “Genie” Richards by the hand and escort him to his eternal resting place.  Born July 24, 1948 to the late Leo Richards Sr. and Ida Lee  Cox-Richards.   He was a devoted husband and father, a loving grandfather, affectionately known as “Papa” .  Leo was an all around good hearted person of high morals and integrity.  Most of all everyone will remember his love of food,...

Pastor Tommie Lee Brewer, age 70, was called home to Glory on May 20, 2020.  A native of LaGrange, Georgia, he was the oldest of eight children born to Virginia and Andrew Brewer.  Pastor Brewer was a born again Christian, filled with the Holy Spirit.  He accepted his calling to preach the Word of God in November of 1999.  Pastor Brewer preached his first sermon “under the calling” at Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Richard L. Jordan. ...

Victor Bernard Bell, was born in Canton, Ohio on May 21, 1965 to the late Johnnie Mae Martin and Eugene Bell.  He left his earthly vessel to  be with his heavenly Father on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was the youngest of two sons.  Victor was a loving man with a big heart.  Victor was a big teddy bear.  He was a loving brother, uncle,  nephew, cousin, and friend.  When he was younger he was very athletic.  He was also a big break dancer in his day. ...

Oliver Hill was born December 1, 1937 in Demopolis, Alabama to the late Carrie Wilson –Hill and James Hill Sr.  He departed this life May 188, 2020 at Glenwood Nursing Home. Oliver made his living as a butcher, mechanic, and car salesman.  His hobbies included buying, repairing  and selling cars as well as singing.  He often spoke of his tenure singing with a quartet in Alabama.  He leaves to cherish his memory six children: Carrie, Patricia, George, Rosa...

Mrs. Mark (Sue) Clark, was welcomed into her eternal reward on May 17, 2020 and reunited with her loving husband of 35 years, Ira Clark Sr.; parents, William (Elinor) Wilson and beloved sister, Michelle (Mickey) Pickett. She's also preceded in death by her brother, John Lindsey; companion, Milton Banks; Goddaughters, Lynette Swoope and Tangee Washington. She leaves to cherish her memory, sisters, Sherry Dubose and Beverly (Ronald) Latson. Her legacy of love continues with Theresa (John)...

Ronald Jones, aka. “Jab” of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. He was born to the union of Ronnie Lacewell and Gwendolyn Jones on September 5, 1964. Ron was self-employed. Ronald was a 1982 graduate of Garfield High School, Akron, OH., where he played football.  He went on to coach at the East Akron Pee Wee football organization for a legendary thirty-five years...