Obituaries

Nov 11, 2020

Charles B. Bell, Jr., 30, departed from this earthly life on November 11, 2020.  Funeral service will held, Monday, November 23, 2020, 12:00 PM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until time of services. MASKS ARE, AND SOCIAL DISTANCING IS MANDATORY. Condolences may be sent to...

Nov 9, 2020

Eloise Thomas, 87, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020. She was born on April 30, 1933 in Selma, Alabama to Robert and Ethel Stevens. Eloise is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ethel Stevens and Annibelle Smith; sister, Ruth Black; brothers, John Smith, Nate Smith, and Buddy Smith. Eloise leaves to forever...

Nov 8, 2020

Condolences may be sent to 1142 Cordova Ave., Akron, OH 44320.

Nov 6, 2020

Rosie Mariah (Kay)Jones was born on May 4, 1929 to the late Noble Kay Sr. and Katherine Kay in Guthrie, KY. In 1950 she relocated to Orrville, Ohio and then moved to Canton, Ohio. She became a resident of Belle Glade, FL in 1986 and lived there for 34 years. She returned to Canton in April of 2020. She graduated...

Nov 6, 2020

Geraldine Alviva Tuck was born on December 26, 1937 in Canton, Ohio.  Gerri passed away on November 6, 2020 at Greenfield Estate Community. Gerri graduated from Canton McKinley High School, Cleveland Beauty Academy and Kent State University. Gerri was one of Canton's top licensed black beauticians in her day.  She went back to school and earned her degree in...

Nov 3, 2020

Annette "Cookie" Jones died with her family by her side on November 3, 2020.

Born on August 11, 1942 in Malvern, Ohio.  Born to the late Carrie Mae (Pryor) Liptrot and Ernest Lee Williams, raised by the late Nora "Mama" Kelley. She was a graduate of  McKinley Senior High School.  Cookie retired from the Hoover Company.  She...

Nov 2, 2020

Elanor Jenkins, 65, of Akron, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Condolences may be sent to 648 E. Wilbeth Rd., Akron, OH 44306.

Nov 1, 2020

James Richardson affectionately known as "Jimmy" was born on May 20, 1946 to the late William and Marie Richardson.  He was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio who accepted Jesus Christ at an early age at Greater Peace Baptist Church.  He met and married Barbara Richardson for 56 years and to this union three children were born.

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Oct 31, 2020

Doris J. Zene, 74 passed away October 31, 2020. She was born in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of Faith Temple. She was preceded in death by father, William Derrick, Mother, Rebecca Derrick-Brooks, daughters, Yvonne and Dorthena Zene and sister, Jessie Mae Brooks. To forever cherish her memory, she leaves her husband, Matthew Zene, Jr.; sons, Matthew Zene...

Oct 31, 2020

James E. "Fella" Cannon James  E. Cannon affectionately known as "Fella", a lifetime resident of Akron Ohio, was born June 10, 1955 to Louis Cannon Sr. and Betty (Polk) Cannon.  He attended North High School and retired from Malco Products.

James had a way with people.  He always had a kind and encouraging word.  He very seldom...

Oct 31, 2020

Deacon James Willie Green affectionately known as "Coot" is now resting in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

James was born November 10, 1928 in Breckinridge, Pennsylvania, to the parents of James and Mary Ward Green who preceded him in death. Also preceding Coot in death is his baby daughter Lynette Jefferson.

At a young...

Oct 31, 2020

KEVIN SAMUEL "Keylo" -------------------------------------------

Loving father, brother, uncle, and cousin Kevin Samuel (Keylo) went home to be with the Lord, October 31, 2020. He was born December 16, 1969 in Akron, Ohio to Belva and Jimmy Samuel. He attended Kenmore High School.

Kevin was a full-time father who enjoyed being around his children. During his...

Oct 29, 2020

Saundra Vinson, 67, was born on April 1, 1953 in Akron, Ohio. She was born John Nunn and Mary Vinson who preceded her in death. She was raised by her adopted parents Samuel and Lucille Vinson wo also preceded her in death.

Saundra is also preceded in death by her son, Hayward Clark; grandparents, Columbus and Adell...

Oct 29, 2020

Tommie J. Meadows, age 74, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at The Pines Healthcare Center in Canton, Ohio after a brief illness.  Born, May 15, 1946 to the late Earl and Elizabeth Meadows.

Tommie was a graduate of McKinley High School and attended Stark Technical College.  He loved to fish and bowl.

In addition...

Oct 28, 2020

Ms. Mary Jane  Smalls,  the first child of her adoptive parents John and Idell Smalls and the third biological child of Henry Mustipher and Mary Lee Pringle, was born on June 19, 1957 in New York.  Ms. Mary Jane Smalls departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020..

Mary Jane was educated in both Ohio and...

Oct 28, 2020

Cania Williams went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020.   Our beautiful little baby, Cania Janelle DeOjean Williams was born on December 31, 2001She was a special baby.  At three months old, she was diagnosed with a defect in her heart but God and surgery made her like brand new.  All the struggles that she had...

Oct 27, 2020

All of Me Lord…… I Give You All of Me, Lord Jesus

"Follow me as we turn the pages of our Journey together…."

Holy, Holy, Holy…Lord God Almighty

Michael, my first born, my Beaming Star, "I Shall wear A Crown Someday"

All of Me Lord……

Ninety four years ago...

Oct 27, 2020

Condolences may be sent to 430 Spicer St., Akron, OH 44311

Oct 25, 2020

Ernestine "Teenie" Tuck (Brown) received her heavenly wings Sunday, October 25, 2020. Ernestine was born on February 10,1936, along with twin brother Ernest "Ernie" Brown in Canton Ohio to the late William Brown Sr and Mamie Brown (Hood.) She was raised in Canton Ohio with her twelve siblings. In her earlier childhood she enjoyed going to Jackson Park where she...

Oct 24, 2020

Brooklyn Jean Chauntay Raspberry, age 23, went home to be with the Lord on  October 24, 2020.  Born to Amy L. Morgan and the late Robert A. Redrick, on  December 31, 1996 in Canton, Ohio and raised by parents Robert and Tina Rasberry.

In addition to her father, Brooklyn is preceded in death by her grandmother Carol...