Obituaries

Sep 14, 2020

Eugenia Maria Taylor White, 59, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Harold White; loving mother of Michael L. Whitt, Sr. (Antionette) and Aryonn J. King-El (Taj); daughter of Deacon Jerry and Deaconess Dora Hunt.

Sep 13, 2020

Ernest Vandiver, 65 passed away September 13, 2020 after an extended illness. Viewing will be held Monday, September 21, 2020 at Rhoden Memorial Home from 11:30-1:30 PM with graveside service to immediately follow.  Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Overseer Joe Rogers presiding.

Sep 13, 2020

Sydney Brown 23, of Canal Winchester departed this earth on September 13, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer.  Sydney was born November 19, 1996 in Canton, Ohio.  She was a 2015 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School where she played volleyball and softball.  During her senior year, she was the softball team's MVP and the Ohio Capital Conference...

Sep 12, 2020

Sunrise- February 3rd 1954   Sunset- September 12th 2020

Evan was born February 3rd, 1954 in Guyana at Georgetown public hospital to Joseph McCurdy and Hilda Gordon and raised in the village of Buxton. His childhood was filled with friendship, love, sports and adventure. After graduation he received his certification as a plumber and started his own business...

Sep 11, 2020

Antonia DeCarlos Turner, 44, gained his heavenly wings on September 11, 2020.  He was a life long resident of the      Akron, Ohio community.

Antonio had a wonderful disposition and enjoyed all type of sports . He enjoyed his career as one of the best Caterer's around, primarily working for Akron Women's City Club.

Preceded in...

Sep 11, 2020

Sara J. Maske bid farewell to this life on Friday, September 11th. She was born on July 28, 1958 to Hurley Jack Shearer and Sarah Jane Hayes. Her birthday was a significant date to her because her mother and namesake had a birthday three days later. Sara loved unconditionally and deeply. If she cared about you, it felt special...

Sep 11, 2020

Carrie M. Sanders "Madear" was called to her Heavenly home on September 11, 2020.  She was born September 7, 1924 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Eli   Haywood and Charlotte Blump.

Carrie was an excellent cook.  She put "Love" in her cooking.  Carrie worked for many years at Breteans in the Mellet Mall.  She loved cop stories,...

Sep 11, 2020

Mr. Jeffery (Jeff) Young, 62, quietly departed this earth on Friday, September 11, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Jeff was born September 23, 1957 in Alliance, Ohio.  He was the second son born to the late Arthur Lee and Juanita Whitehurst Young. After attending West Branch High School in Beloit, Ohio, Jeff searched for an adventure.   He later joined...

Sep 9, 2020

Mable Louise (Turner) Thomas, age 93 was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late James and Lillie Turner on July 29, 1927. She departed this life and gained her heavenly reward on September 9, 2020 following an extended illness.

Mable accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Paul AME Church for over...

Sep 5, 2020

Mrs. Wendy Ann Stallworth (Wilder) was born in Canton, Ohio on May 26, 1972. She is the daughter of Fred and JoAnn Wilder Sr.  Who also birthed 3 other children, son, Mr. Fred Wilder Jr. Of   Jacksonville, FL., and daughters, Mrs. Monica L. Porter (Wilder) of Canton, Oh. and Adreona Wilder of Jacksonville, FL.

Wendy graduated from...

Sep 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for PATRICK J. MERRITT. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 5, 2020

ROBYN S. RICHARDSON Robyn S. Richardson, 28, passed away September 5, 2020. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron, Ohio community, a graduate of Garfield High School, class of 2010 and worked as a Home Health Aide.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Rhoden Memorial Home.

Sep 4, 2020

Zelma Kennerly, affectionately known as "Mrs. Fox " to family and friends, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2020.  She was born in Cleveland, OH on March 13, 1933.

Zelma worked at Hawthornden State Hospital, but she is best known as the co-owner of the Bottom's Up and Ken's Lounge.

Zelma had a feisty, fun-loving...

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,...