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Di'Jon Marquise Robinson
Jul 3, 2020
Di'Jon Marquise Robinson, 26, departed this life too soon on July 3, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 29, 1994 to Doylan Robinson and Kamisha Malone. Di'Jon was a great son who loved his parents, children, family, and close friends. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Doylan Robinson and Kamisha Malone; daughter, Sy'Veiah Lashay Robinson;...
Felenia Stevens
Jul 2, 2020
FELENIA STEVENS, 85, Of Barberton, passed away July 2, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband John Stevens; she is survived by sons, John (Glenda) Stevens, Richard (Jamie) Stevens, Allen (Pam) Stevens, daughter, Rosemary Stevens Williams; son-in-law, Thomas Williams and Granddaughter, Felenia Williams and other relatives and friends. Home Going Service Will be held...
Kenyoun M. Mccowan-Mcmillan
Jul 2, 2020
Kenyoun M McCowan-McMillan, 15, transitioned to eternal life on July 2, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 21, 2004 to parents Kelly McMillan and Kenyoun McCowan. Kenyoun attended Ellet High School where he was known for his friendly, loving and humorous personality; along with a smile to light up the room. Kenyoun was so full of...
Gregory A. Calhoun
Jul 2, 2020
Gregory A. Calhoun, 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leroy and Betty Calhoun. He graduated from East High School in 1976. He also attended the University of Akron for a short time then he received a position with GenCorp, later changing its name to...
Bruce Mckenzie Flunoy
Jul 1, 2020
Bruce McKenzie Flunoy, 76, was born on March 31, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. He entered into Eternal Peace from cancer on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Bruce was the first child born to the late Clarence and Lillie Mae Flunoy. Bruce was also preceded in death by his brother, Willie Flunoy. We know that Bruce was very happy to be...
Shawna Yevette Carey
Jul 1, 2020
Shawna Yevette Carey, 57, went home to be with her Lord on July 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her mother, Martha Yvone Carey; grandparents, Patience and James Bell and Ethel and Nathan Richardson. She leaves to mourn her passing a loving daughter, Shanny Lynn Carey; father, Hardy (Bette) Carey, Sr.; three brothers, Hardy (Demita) Carey, Jr.,...
Kelley M. Avery
Jun 30, 2020
KELLEY M. AVERY, 41 and a lifetime resident of Akron, departed from this earthly life on June 30, 2020. HomeGoing service will be held Friday, July 17, 2020, 12 PM, at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where the family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of service. Pastor Tara Willis, Eulogizing. Condolences...
James C. Wigglesworth
Jun 30, 2020
James C. Wigglesworth, 80, departed from this earthly life on June 30, 2020. Home Going celebration will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 12:00 P.M., at Rhoden Memorial Home,1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where the family will receive friends from 11 A.M. until time of service. Condolences may be sent to the family in c/o Rhoden Memorial Home....
Mary L. Meniefield
Jun 25, 2020
Mary L. Meniefield, age 79, of Canton, Ohio passed away on June 25, 2020. She was born on June 22, 1941 in Welch, West Virginia. Mary graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. She retired from Osborne Manufacturing (Cleveland, Ohio).  Mary was a member of the Greater Faith Missionary Church in Cleveland, Ohio, where she served on the...
Fern Patricia Meadows
Jun 24, 2020
Mrs. Fern Patricia Meadows, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the age of 73. Born on August 12, 1946 to the late Thomas Carl & Florence Richardson, Pat was raised along with her 5 siblings in Uhrichsville, Ohio before becoming a long-term resident of Canton, Ohio.
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Jayden Scott Shippe
Jun 23, 2020
Jayden Scott Shippe, 17, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 23, 2020. He was born on April 30, 2003 in Akron, Ohio to Shannon Shippe and William Jerome Lane. Jayden attended Firestone High School where he played football, basketball, ran track, and was a part of Educational Talent Search (ETS). Jayden was so full of...
Robert L. Smith
Jun 23, 2020
Robert Lee Smith went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born February 17, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Fred and Bessie Smith.
Robert accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age and was a member of St. James AME Zion where he sang with...
Carole A. Terrell
Jun 22, 2020
CAROLE A. TERRELL, 75, gained her heavenly wings on June 22, 2020 and will be truly missed. Home Going service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020, 12:00 PM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until time of service. Interment, Glendale Cemetery. Condolences may be sent 986...
Brittney N. Perrin
Jun 22, 2020
She transcended to the afterlife on June 22 2020 at the age of 33. Born in Canton Ohio on August 10th 1986 at Aultman hospital. She lived in in the city for several years and moved to Massillon in 2018.
She was a loving mother to her 6 children: Destiny Perrin, Aliyah Perrin, Raven Perrin, Ashaud Perrin,...
Arthur Johnson
Jun 21, 2020
Arthur "BB" Johnson, Jr. walked up the Stairway to Heaven on Father's Day June 21, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born on February 20,1943 in Akron, Ohio to Lillian and Arthur B. Johnson Sr. "BB" attended Akron Public Schools and joined the Army in 1961. Successfully completing Basic Combat, Airborne and Military Justice. He also was awarded...
Derock Rios
Jun 21, 2020
DeRock Rios, 30, of Akron, OH, formerly of Canton, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. DeRock was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Joy Lynn Proctor Rios on April 19, 1990. He was raised by his maternal Aunt, Joan M. McCollough (of Canton, OH). He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio and went on to graduate...
Damion J. Davis
Jun 20, 2020
Damion J. Davis, 31, departed this earthly life on June 20, 2020. Funeral service will be held, Monday, July 13, 2020, 12:00 PM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101, Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where the family will recieve friends from 11:00 AM until time of service. Pastor Jonathon B. Turner, Eulogizing. Interment, Glendale Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to...
Tarice L. Sanders Jr.
Jun 20, 2020
Tarice Latrae Sanders Jr., aka Jr., 27, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20 th , 2020. He was born on July 19 th , 1992 in Canton, Ohio to Tarice Latrae Sanders Sr. and Latisha Dillon. He graduated from McKinley High School and enjoyed playing sports. Jr. was an old soul who loved everything about being a father....
Robert L. Hood Sr.
Jun 18, 2020
Robert L. Hood Sr. was born in Columbus, Georgia to the late James and Marie Hood. He worked at Orville Ohio. He then went on to Republic Steel, finally retiring from Diebold in 1976.      In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by (4) sisters, Ida Mae Hunter, Julia Curtiss, Jean Martin, Christine Copeny; (3) brothers, Alton...
Michael Wayne Stevenson
Jun 17, 2020
Michael Wayne Stevenson, 70, passed away on June 17, 2020. He was born on Akron, Ohio on August 21, 1949 to Robert Walton and Joyce Stevenson. Michael is preceded in death by both of his parents; grandson, LeMichael and LeMonte Stevenson; and four siblings. He leaves to forever cherish his loving memory daughters, Leeuna Stevenson, Angela Brown of Texas,...
