Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

Missionary Margie Mae Falconer (formerly of Akron, OH)

affectionately known as "Gran" passed away October 23, 2020, at the Glen A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC.  She was born to the late Howard and Jettie Heard-McGowan on December 23, 1926 in Shubuta, MS .

Missionary Falconer was married to Edgar, Sr. for 69 years,...

Oct 23, 2020

Dinah "Boop" Shipman went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020, following a brief illness.  She was born on May 3, 1964 to the late Ms. Eva D. (Shipman) Edwards and Roderick Washington.  Dinah was in the class of 1982 at Alliance High School.

She was formerly employed at Liberty Health Share.  Dinah...

Oct 23, 2020

Veronica Kay Ford, 67, of Canton, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020.

She was born on Sunday, September 27, 1953 to James and Phyllis Jackson in Canton, Ohio.  She was a 1972 graduate of McKinley High School.  She accepted the Lord at an early age.  She loved her grandparents, Pastor...

Oct 23, 2020

Mercer E. Mitchell Sr., 79 , beloved husband, father, brother and friend went home to be with the Lord Oct 23, 2020.  Mercer was born on August 8, 1941 in Camilla, Georgia to Columbus and Mary Mitchell.  He attended Barberton and Akron Public schools.  He graduated from South High School (Akron, Ohio) in 1960 where he excelled in basketball,...

Oct 22, 2020

Dee'Arius Reese, also known as "Man-Man" or "Reese", gained his wings and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Dee'Arius was born on September 21, 2000 in Akron, Ohio to Linda Wilkerson and Donald Reese. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 2019. After graduating high school, Dee'Arius attended...

Oct 19, 2020

Loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Deacon Charles Boyd Jr ., 85, went home to be with the Lord, October 19, 2020.  He was born October 26, 1934 in  Bannock, Ohio to Charles and Biralle (Robinson) Boyd Sr.

Charles worked at Karman Rubber Co. for many years, Akron Foundry, M.O.P. and The Rail Road. He enjoyed playing...

Oct 18, 2020

On October 18, 2020, our beloved son, sibling, uncle, grandson, nephew, and cousin, I rvin Lee Christian was unexpectedly called home by the Lord.   Irvin, 19 years old was born on March 9, 2001 to Katrina Lee and Mark Christian.

Irvin is proceeded in death by his grandparents Catherine (Lee) Craft and William Craft, Edith Price, Lillie...

Oct 16, 2020

Victor Lee Mackey Jr., age 37, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Victor was a kind, caring, selfless, funny, and cherished soul.  He was an amazing son, father, brother, cousin, and friend.  He adored and was adored by his parents, siblings, family, and friends.

Oct 14, 2020

Barbara Jean Vardiman, 62, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2020.    Barbara was born in Akron, OH and remained a life-long resident of the Akron community.   She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Russell E. Vardiman and mother Gwendolyn Jordan.  She leaves to cherish her memory father, Elder Henry Jordan, Jr.; brother, Henry...

Oct 13, 2020

Reinetta Donnie Knight, Went to be with the Lord October 13, 2020 at the blessed age of 89. She was born February 27, 1931 in Akron, Ohio where she remained a lifetime resident. Services will be held Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306 Family and friends may visit 11 am -...

Oct 13, 2020

Dorothy L. Clark, age 82, of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 13th of 2020 after an extend illness. Dorothy was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on March 31st of 1938 to Ruth Carroll and James Winters. She lived in the city of Canton for 55 years and was a member of Canton...

Oct 13, 2020

John V. Mckinnie was born to the late V.O. Mckinnie and Annie B Mckinnie in Bolivar, Tennessee on November 13, 1933. He lived in Barberton and Akron communities for over 70 years. He attended Barberton City Schools and served his country in the United States Army, ending his service in 1957. He was employed and retired from General Tire...

Oct 10, 2020

J ohn Cooper DuBose, Sr., 85, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born December 4, 1934 to the late Regal and Johnnie Mae DuBose.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964, where he was honorably discharged. He retired from The B.F. Goodrich Tire & Rubber Company after 43 years of service.  He was preceded...

Oct 9, 2020

Ruby M. Rhoden, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on November 14, 1946. Ruby was employed with CSB Akron where she retired. Ruby enjoyed cooking and playing Keno with family and friends. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Akron and she was...

Oct 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for WILLIE E. MARTIN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 6, 2020

Willie Bush, Jr., 63, passed away, October 6, 2020. A lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community  and was a graduate of South High School, class of 1976. He was also a member of First Apostolic, serving diligently in the food pantry. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Emma Bush, Sr., he leaves to cherish his memory,...

Oct 5, 2020

On October 5, 2020, God called Terrence LaMont Crumby home.

Terry was born in Barberton and was a lifelong resident of Akron,  Ohio. He graduated from Ellet High School in 2017.

Terry loved to play football and basketball.  He would stay up until the early morning playint the game with his little cousins and friends. ...

Oct 3, 2020

Ezell "Buffalo" Smith passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the blessed age of 82. He was a United States Army Veteran and was retired from Lockheed Martin. He loved football, Facebook, basketball and politics, but most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ellen Smith and three brothers,...

Oct 2, 2020

Mother Oleavure Johnson was born on Tuesday May 29,1923 on Huttig, Arkansas to the late Pastor Samuel and Mother Mary McDaniel. The family moved to Shreveport, LA  where her father worked as a sawmill worker and  farmer. In 1920, he built with his bare hands the church now known as Mount Zion COGIC in Mer Rouge, L.A. In the...

Oct 1, 2020

Mary Amos, age 57, was called home with our Heavenly Father on October 1, 2020.  Mary was born on December 25, 1962, and was a longtime resident of Akron, Ohio.

She graduated in 1981 from Central Hower.  Mary was a nursing assistant    until she retired.  She loved to do word search puzzles, crocheting, playing spades, and spending...