Obituaries

Sep 1, 2020

William L. Jacobs, Sr., 64, passed away on September 1, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to William L. Rogers and Lillian Jacobs. William started a non-profit organization called the Problem Youth Program (PYP). William is preceded in death by his father, William Rogers; mother, Lillian Tucker; wife, Violet Jacobs; daughter, Deslah Smith (Duckworth);...

Sep 1, 2020

Gerald R. Carter was born on July 28, 1953 in Akron Ohio to Vaughn and Mary Threatt. Gerald peacefully transitioned  surrounded by family, September 1, 2020 .

Gerald was a graduate of Buchtel High School, class of 1972 and he started his spiritual journey at Stone Deliverance Evangelical Temple where he served under the leadership of the...

Aug 31, 2020

Nathaniel Flowers went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2020.  He was born to Shady Flowers and the late Lillie M. Woods.   Nathaniel loved to cook, and was an avid sports fan.  He was a die-hard Cleveland's fan.  Nathaniel enjoyed spending time with his family and will be deeply missed.

In addition to his...

Aug 31, 2020

Brenda Joyce Backie-Boykin, went home to rest with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020.  Brenda was born October 27, 1947 to the late Calip and Carole Backie.  She was a graduate of McKinley High School. Brenda retired from The Hoover Company after 32 years of service, and from Canton City Schools (Gibbs Elementary) after 11 years of service. ...

Aug 30, 2020

Leon Marlon Motley, 47, passed away on August 30, 2020. He was born on January 8, 1973 in Akron, Ohio to Leon Hodge and Joann Motley. Leon leaves to cherish his loving memory wife, Dedosha Motley of Mansfield, OH; daughters, Najaray, Arrion and Shamyla Motley; step-children, DeJonte Johnson, Edward Morton, and Jayda, Jayne & Jeffrey Hullum; parents, Joann Motley...

Aug 30, 2020

Betty Benson was born in Hamilton, Ohio to the late Ben and Jamie Benson. To this union seven children were born and Betty was the youngest.

Betty married the love of her life Robert Goodgame, and to this union five children were born.  Betty was a hard working mom and a fun loving person with a great...

Aug 29, 2020

Jerome Dante Christian, affectionately known as "Boota", made his peaceful transition to his heavenly home on August 29, 2020 where he loved to be most at home and with family. He was born June 18, 1977 to Cynthia Christian and the late Jerome McDade.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome McDade, grandmother, Bernice Christian,...

Aug 27, 2020

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Aug 20, 2020

George Delano Wright, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020.  George was born May 4, 1945 in Utica, N.Y. to the union of Elester and Ophelia O'Neal (nee.) Wright. He was the 6th of 16 children.

George received his formative education through the Utica, N.Y. City School system and graduated...

Aug 20, 2020

Bessie Mae Young was called home by her heavenly father on August 20,2020 in the comfort of her home after an extended illness. Bessie was born on April 22,1946 in Webb, Mississippi. Bessie was a graduate of Washington High School and was member of the Washingtonian choir. After high school, Bessie attended college at Kent State University while working...

Aug 19, 2020

Gregory Allen Harris passed away August 18, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital.  He was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and served in the United States Army.  Greg is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Mack and brother, James (Delores) of Akron, four grandchildren and special friend Shelley Mack.

Condolences may be sent to the family at ...

Aug 19, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for RODNEY R. WILCOXEN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 18, 2020

Garland ("Toss 1 Up") Stokes completed his life's journey to join his heavenly father on August 18, 2020 at Bath Manor. He was the oldest son born to George and Patricia Stokes on August 28, 1955.

Garland graduated from Garfield High School in 1974 and continued on to complete his journeymanship as an operating engineer. He was...

Aug 18, 2020

Hilda Bernice Poore passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. "Bernice" was born on at Timken Mercy Medical Hospital in Canton, Ohio on September 25, 1956 to Ralph Knight Sr and Carolil Lucas. A life-long resident of Canton, Ohio and graduate of McKinley Senior High School, where she then unknowingly met the love of her...

Aug 17, 2020

DaVierre D. Hale, 18, passed away on August 17, 2020. DaVierre was born on September 25, 2001 in Akron, Ohio to Mark Hale, Jr. and Carita Mollica. He leaves to forever cherish his loving memory, love of his life, Treazure Youngs and son KaVierre Hale; parents, Mark Hale, Jr. and Carita (Steven) Mollica; brothers, Mark Hale, lll and Kamarion...

Aug 17, 2020

Valerie L. Edgerson, 57, passed away on August 17, 2020. She was born on May 23, 1963 in Akron, Ohio to Willie and Willie Dean Miller. She is preceded in death by both of her parents and one sister. She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Tyler; daughters, Ty'Anna and Breonna; granddaughter, Wizdom; one brother and two sisters; and...

Aug 15, 2020

Robert Finsley, 66, Affectionately known as "Boobid" was a lifetime resident of the Akron, Ohio community. Born May 23, 1954, and attended Akron Public Schools.  He departed this earthly life on August 15, 2020. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020, 3:30 PM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306 where the family will...

Aug 15, 2020

Mary V. Smith-Callaway "Mae", 87, passed away on August 15, 2020. She was born on May 5, 1933 in Milledgeville, Georgia to the late Lois E. Guin and John T. Smith, Sr. Mary relocated to Akron, Ohio at an early age, where she met and married her husband of 53 years. Mary is preceded in death by her husband,...

Aug 14, 2020

Our beloved Freddie L. Franklin (Fred), age 70, of Copley, Ohio made his earthly transition on Friday, August 14, 2020. Freddie was born to Maggie (Glover) Franklin and Lee Lester Franklin on January 22, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. Fred graduated from Buchtel High School Class of 1968 and attended The University of Akron. He later enrolled in the Plumbers...

Aug 14, 2020

After a life of love and service , one of God's Angels,  Eula Mae Watts Moore went home to be with The Lord on August 14th, 2020. She was born April 11th,1939, in Cherokee, Alabama, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Esthell Watts. She was known to some as "Mae Mae" and known to her brother as "Pula" Many...