Obituaries

Sep 18, 2020

Betty Ann Moore was born on January 3, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Mae Williams and J.C. Thomas. Betty was employed with Akron Public School and Akron General hospital for over 20 years. Betty loved bingo, bowling, fishing and loved to play her number.

Betty is preceded in death by her mother, Mae William's; father, J.C. Thomas;...

Sep 18, 2020

Sharon Rose (Lipkins) Brown was called home to be with the Lord on   September 18, 2020.   She was born to the late Shelly Lipkins and Katherine Lipkins –Jones on September 7, 1949 in Canton, Ohio.

Sharon attended Canton City Schools, and was a member of Church under the leadership of Rev. W. Powe., where she served on...

Sep 17, 2020

Lenora C. Strain, age 64, departed this life on Thursday, September 17, 2020 of natural causes. Born November 2, 1955 at Timken Mercy Hospital to the late Raphael R.  And Catherine E. Strain. In addition to her parents, Lenora is preceded in death by her brothers, Doug and Raymond L. Strain. Lenora was a very hard worker.  After retirement,...

Sep 16, 2020

Bettye L. Brightwell-Gibson was born on October 18, 1938, in Ghent, Kentucky. She was the eldest child of Curtis Melvin and Anna Josephine "Belle" Brightwell. Bettye accepted Christ and was baptized at Ghent Second Baptist Church.

She attended school and completed her education in Ghent, Kentucky.

She relocated to Akron, Ohio in the mid-fifties. She...

Sep 15, 2020

Hazel Delphine Jackson was the 5th born of 11 children of the late Robert and   Johnnie Mae Jackson of Talladega, Alabama.  Born on Feb 3, 1935.  Hazel and    family moved from Talladega to Canton, Ohio in 1968.  She was a faithful member of Bethel CME Church for many years, where she was a Stewardess and Choir member.  She had...

Sep 14, 2020

Annie's sunrise began on March 31, 1942 to the parents of the late  Edna Frazier Sanders and Junior Flowers in Brundridge, Alabama.

Annie graduated from Pike County High School.  She retired from Carlisle Engineering and continued employment with Key Bank. She was a very faithful member of Mt. Pleasant where she served as a trustee.

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Sep 14, 2020

Dawn Elissa Weems (Tullis), was born on March 27, 1949 and left this earthly life on September 14, 2020. She was raised in Akron, Ohio and retired from the Akron Board of Education as a school bus driver with 35 years of service. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Clyde (Buster) Weems and son Charles E....

Sep 14, 2020

Eugenia Maria Taylor White, 59, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Harold White; loving mother of Michael L. Whitt, Sr. (Antionette) and Aryonn J. King-El (Taj); daughter of Deacon Jerry and Deaconess Dora Hunt.

Sep 13, 2020

Ernest Vandiver, 65 passed away September 13, 2020 after an extended illness. Viewing will be held Monday, September 21, 2020 at Rhoden Memorial Home from 11:30-1:30 PM with graveside service to immediately follow.  Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Overseer Joe Rogers presiding.

Sep 13, 2020

Sydney Brown 23, of Canal Winchester departed this earth on September 13, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.  Sydney was born November 19, 1996 in Canton, Ohio.  She was a 2015 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School where she played volleyball and softball.  During her senior year, she was the softball team's MVP and the Ohio Capital Conference...

Sep 12, 2020

Sunrise- February 3rd 1954   Sunset- September 12th 2020

Evan was born February 3rd, 1954 in Guyana at Georgetown public hospital to Joseph McCurdy and Hilda Gordon and raised in the village of Buxton. His childhood was filled with friendship, love, sports and adventure. After graduation he received his certification as a plumber and started his own business...

Sep 11, 2020

Antonia DeCarlos Turner, 44, gained his heavenly wings on September 11, 2020.  He was a life long resident of the      Akron, Ohio community.

Antonio had a wonderful disposition and enjoyed all type of sports . He enjoyed his career as one of the best Caterer's around, primarily working for Akron Women's City Club.

Preceded in...

Sep 11, 2020

Sara J. Maske bid farewell to this life on Friday, September 11th. She was born on July 28, 1958 to Hurley Jack Shearer and Sarah Jane Hayes. Her birthday was a significant date to her because her mother and namesake had a birthday three days later. Sara loved unconditionally and deeply. If she cared about you, it felt special...

Sep 11, 2020

Carrie M. Sanders "Madear" was called to her Heavenly home on September 11, 2020.  She was born September 7, 1924 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Eli   Haywood and Charlotte Blump.

Carrie was an excellent cook.  She put "Love" in her cooking.  Carrie worked for many years at Breteans in the Mellet Mall.  She loved cop stories,...

Sep 11, 2020

Mr. Jeffery (Jeff) Young, 62, quietly departed this earth on Friday, September 11, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Jeff was born September 23, 1957 in Alliance, Ohio.  He was the second son born to the late Arthur Lee and Juanita Whitehurst Young. After attending West Branch High School in Beloit, Ohio, Jeff searched for an adventure.   He later joined...

Sep 9, 2020

Mable Louise (Turner) Thomas, age 93 was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late James and Lillie Turner on July 29, 1927. She departed this life and gained her heavenly reward on September 9, 2020 following an extended illness.

Mable accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Paul AME Church for over...

Sep 5, 2020

Mrs. Wendy Ann Stallworth (Wilder) was born in Canton, Ohio on May 26, 1972. She is the daughter of Fred and JoAnn Wilder Sr.  Who also birthed 3 other children, son, Mr. Fred Wilder Jr. Of   Jacksonville, FL., and daughters, Mrs. Monica L. Porter (Wilder) of Canton, Oh. and Adreona Wilder of Jacksonville, FL.

Wendy graduated from...

Sep 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for PATRICK J. MERRITT. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 5, 2020

ROBYN S. RICHARDSON Robyn S. Richardson, 28, passed away September 5, 2020. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron, Ohio community, a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 2010 and worked as a Home Health Aide.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Rhoden Memorial Home.

Sep 4, 2020

Zelma Kennerly, affectionately known as "Mrs. Fox " to family and friends, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020.  She was born in Cleveland, OH on March 13, 1933.

Zelma worked at Hawthornden State Hospital, but she is best known as the co-owner of the Bottom's Up and Ken's Lounge.

Zelma had a feisty, fun-loving...