Obituaries

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...

Sep 28, 2020

Violet "Evelyn" (Torrence) Holloway was born on September 2, 1933 in Belmont, North Carolina to the late James and Exethel Torrence.

Affectionately known to all as "Evelyn" she attended McKinley High School.  She began her work career at The Canton Club and Cloverleaf.  In 1966, she began working for Timken Roller Bearing Company, retiring in 1994 with...

Sep 27, 2020

Jerry Ray Ford Sr. was called home to his eternal rest on Sunday September 27th 2020, in Lorton,VA , surrounded by his family.  Jerry was born in Middlesboro, KY on June 16, 1939 to the late Samuel Ray Ford and Mary Ruth Ford. He grew up in Akron Ohio where he graduated from Butchel high school, class of 1958...

Sep 25, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for ANDREA Y. JOHNSON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 23, 2020

Jasmar L. Austin, 32, passed away on September 23, 2020. Home going service will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. at Rhoden Memorial Home 1101 Palmetto Ave. Akron, Ohio 44306 where family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until time of service. Mask and social distancing will be required to attend services.

Sep 22, 2020

Mar'Viyah Koran Jones, "Mar-Mar", age 6 of Akron, OH, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2020 at Akron Children's Hospital.  She was born November 15, 2013 in Akron, OH. She was the loving daughter of Karen R. Spear and Mervis Jones, Jr. and the grand-daughter of Karen L. Spear and Devai Melton, Sr. and Anna M. Jones-Harris and Willie...

Sep 22, 2020

Lillie L. Hyde was born December 10, 1933 in Wilmington, NC to John and Geneva Curry. She went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2020, at the blessed age of 86. Lillie retired from Universal Nursing in 1996 as a Home Health Care Provider. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Hyde, Sr.; daughters,...

Sep 21, 2020

Johnnie Ray Daniels was born March 29, 1955 to Annie and Marion Daniels in Alliance, Ohio.

Johnnie was preceded in death by his father Marion Daniels, and siblings Doris Palmer, Frank J. Daniels, and Ernest Daniels  "Pee Wee."

With his passing, Johnnie leaves in loving memory his wife Mary Ann Daniels; Mother, Annie Daniels;  Mother-In-Law,...

Sep 20, 2020

Donovan David Partee was born on May 23, 1994 in Akron, Ohio to Tiffani Lewis (Reginald Lewis) and Jeremy Partee. Donovan departed this life Sunday September 20, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital. Donovan was baptized and excepted Christ as his Savior as child. Donovan graduated from Kenmore High School. Donovan pursued higher education and was an eager learner participating...

Sep 20, 2020

HARTIS CUTTS, 58, aka Hertis, and most adored worker at Weaver Industries, went home to be with the Lord September 20, 2020. The family will receive friends Friday, September 25, 2020, from 9:30 A.M. until 10:00 AM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH, followed by a loving graveside service at 10:30 AM at Glendale Cemetery, 150...

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....