All Obituaries

Renee Junius passed away on August 3, 2020. She was a lifetime resident of Akron and was loved by all who knew her. Seated in death by her mother, Ellise and brother Edward Johnson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory children, Antonio "Muff" Junius, Tywan "Mooch" Junius and Lakeya Junius; favorite granddaughter Shanay and favorite grandson Jontel "Fatty"; and a host of other grandchildren, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August...

Gladys Mae Burton Gibson peacefully transitioned to heaven on July 29th, 2020. The daughter of the late Robert Lawrence and Vivian Butts Burton, Gladys was born in Akron, Ohio. After high school she worked as an elevator operator at the YMCA while attending Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. During WWII she paused her pursuits of higher education and went to work in the rubber factories. She began her factory training at Goodyear Aircraft before working 10 years at B. F. Goodrich....

Robin L. Robinson, Jr., 38, departed from this earthly life on July 29, 2020 and will be dearly missed. A Funeral Service will be Friday, August 7, 2020, 3:30 PM and the family will receive friends from 2:30 until the time of service at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306. Condolences may be sent to the funeral home.

On Wednesday morning, July 29, 2020 Mr. Roland Harris, Jr. transitioned into Heaven. Mr. Harris was born on February 4, 1927 in Camden, South Carolina to Estelle Evans and Roland Harris, Sr. He was employed at Youngstown Sheet and Tube in Campbell, Ohio for 41 years. He was united in marriage to the former Lucille Little in 1952 and they were married for 46 years. Prior to her death in 2008, he was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 6488. He also was a member of Elizabeth Missionary...

Terrence L. Cobb, 58, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020 after a long illness.  He was a life long resident of Akron, OH, born March 15, 1962 to Madeline Cobb and Richard Dubose.  He attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from North High School.  He worked in the Akron community in many different fields for over 30 years, in the Restaurant and Hotel Industry and retired from the K.F.C Industry in 2003 as a District Manager. He had a great sense of humor and a passion...

On Monday, July 27, 2020 Fredrick “Freddy” Hall’s sunset for the  final time.  After an extended first time. Born in Canton, Ohio on November 25, 1943, Freddy was raised by Leila Williams and grew up in a wonderful family in Waynesburg, Ohio.  After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he attended basic training and advance initial training at Fort Lee, VA.  Upon completion of his initial training he served his country proudly in...

Bobby Joe Higgins went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2020. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 2, 1956 to the late Dovie Higgins and Frank Liolios. He attended Harford Junior High and McKinley High School. He worked various jobs including achieving the top salesman award for Kirby Sweeper Company and was Manager of Mr. Hero for over 8 years. He was a member of Trinity Gospel Temple in Canton, Ohio. Bobby had an extraordinary passion for music and at the age of three he would...

Eddie was born to Leanna and Edward, Sr. on January 25, 1953 in Akron, Ohio.  He attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from Central-Hower High School in 1971.  Eddie attended the University of Akron, majoring in Drafting and Engineering.  He soon left college and jumped into the workforce.  He began his career working at the family owned business, Mr. Pantry.  Later, he worked at Home Center.  He quickly landed his final job at...

Ander Lee Haley, Jr., 53, affectionately known as "Booney" to family and friends, departed from this earthly life on July 25, 2020 in Zanesville, OH. A Memorial service will be held, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 4:00 PM and the family will welcome friends from 3:00 P.M. until time of service at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306. Masks are Mandatory.  Services will be livestreamed...