Obituaries

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...

Aug 14, 2020

Laura Johnson was born to Rudolph Johnson and Billie Johnson on January 6, 1972 in Cleveland, OH.

She is survived by son, Darius Johnson; daughters, Diamond and Destiny McMillan; brothers, Malcolm (Nicole) Cannon and Steven Cannon; grandchildren, Karymen Johnson, Cartel Johnson, Dakota Morris and Takiyah Morris; aunt, Clarice Flinn; special cousins, Tiffany Campbell, Keith Campbell and Kimberly...

Aug 14, 2020

Frances Carolyn Boulden passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2020. She was born August 6, 1948 in  Roanoke, Virginia, the youngest daughter of Harry Kent Vaughn and Katherine Sue Beaver. She was preceded in death by her only daughter Dana Noelle Boulden and her oldest brother Harry Lee Vaughn. She attended Floyd County (VA) high school and then graduated...

Aug 9, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for KAREN S. STEELE. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 8, 2020

Myron L. Austin, Sr., kicked off his life on September 18, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio. Myron was inducted into the Heavenly Hall of Fame at the age of 60 on August 8, 2020. He was born to Nemar Austin and Mary E. Moorer. He was a huge football fan and his favorite team was The Kansas City Chiefs. Myron...

Aug 7, 2020

Darlean Lynette Harbin-Griffin (Nette), 57, was born on April 26, 1963 and went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2020. She is preceded in death by two of her brothers, Lebaron and Anthony Crawford; grandparents, Cecil Harbin (Ruby), Jerlean Brunson (O.C.) and Lillie Bell Moorer (Jerome); father, Benjamin Moorer and grandson, Amillion Rumph. She leaves to...

Aug 6, 2020

Crystal M. Starks, 58, gained her heavenly wings on August 6, 2020.  She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. Preceded in death by parents, Benjamin John Wesley Starks and Dorretha Starks, she leaves to cherish her memory, sons Darnell & Derek Starks; siblings, Wendy (Greg) Hullum, Monica and Trejon (Troy) Starks; uncle, Michael (Jackie) Lawson and special...

Aug 5, 2020

Jackie (Jacqueline) Hilliard went home to be with the Lord, on August 5, 2020. The daughter of the late Chester Hilliard and Louise Pipkin, Jackie was a lifetime resident of Akron and was employed by Summit County Job and Family Services for 30 years.  Jackie brought joy, love and laughter to all who knew her.  She leaves to cherish...

Aug 3, 2020

Renee Junius passed away on August 3, 2020. She was a lifetime resident of Akron and was loved by all who knew her. Seated in death by her mother, Ellise and brother Edward Johnson. She leaves to cherish her loving memory children, Antonio "Muff" Junius, Tywan "Mooch" Junius and Lakeya Junius; favorite granddaughter Shanay and favorite grandson Jontel "Fatty";...

Jul 29, 2020

Gladys Mae Burton Gibson peacefully transitioned to heaven on July 29th, 2020. The daughter of the late Robert Lawrence and Vivian Butts Burton, Gladys was born in Akron, Ohio. After high school she worked as an elevator operator at the YMCA while attending Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. During WWII she paused her pursuits of higher education and went...

Jul 29, 2020

Robin L. Robinson, Jr., 38, departed from this earthly life on July 29, 2020 and will be dearly missed. A Funeral Service will be Friday, August 7, 2020, 3:30 PM and the family will receive friends from 2:30 until the time of service at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306. Condolences may be sent to the...

Jul 29, 2020

Terrence L. Cobb, 58, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020 after a long illness.  He was a life long resident of Akron, OH, born March 15, 1962 to Madeline Cobb and Richard Dubose.  He attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from North High School.  He worked in the Akron community in many different fields for over 30 years, in...