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Oliver Hill
May 18, 2020
Oliver Hill was born December 1, 1937 in Demopolis, Alabama to the late Carrie Wilson –Hill and James Hill Sr. He departed this life May 188, 2020 at Glenwood Nursing Home.
Oliver made his living as a butcher, mechanic, and car salesman. His hobbies included buying, repairing and selling cars as well as singing. He often spoke...
Betty Jean Price
May 17, 2020
Betty Jean Price, 85, also known as Betty Jean or Aunt Betty passed away on May 17, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1935 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Carlton and Lena Price. Betty married Carl Price and moved to Akron, Ohio and born to this union was Richard Tyrone Price. She is a retired beautician and Federal employee....
Mrs. Mark "Sue" (Wilson) Clark
May 17, 2020
Mrs. Mark (Sue) Clark, was welcomed into her eternal reward on May 17, 2020 and reunited with her loving husband of 35 years, Ira Clark Sr.; parents, William (Elinor) Wilson and beloved sister, Michelle (Mickey) Pickett. She's also preceded in death by her brother, John Lindsey; companion, Milton Banks; Goddaughters, Lynette Swoope and Tangee Washington. She leaves to cherish...
Ronald ("Jab") Jones
May 17, 2020
Ronald Jones, aka. "Jab" of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. He was born to the union of Ronnie Lacewell and Gwendolyn Jones on September 5, 1964. Ron was self-employed. Ronald was a 1982 graduate of Garfield High School, Akron, OH.,...
Calvin Robinson Jr.
May 16, 2020
Calvin Robinson Jr., age 68, passed away on May 16, 2020. He was born to the late Emma Smith and Calvin Robinson Sr. in Selma, Alabama.  A graduate of Orrville Senior High School, Calvin excelled in baseball and on the football field. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years. Upon...
Calvin Robinson, Jr.
May 16, 2020
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Arnetta Williams
May 16, 2020
Arnetta Williams, 56, passed away on May 16, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1963 in Durham, NC to parents Matthew and Margaret Sinclair. She is preceded in death by her father; and sister, Chantina Sinclair . Arnetta is survived by her brothers, Rodney Sales and Matthew Sinclair of Akron, Ohio, and Morgan Sinclair of Durham, NC; sisters,...
Perez Whitehurst
May 14, 2020
Perez Whitehurst age 63 passed away peacefully May 14, 2020 with his father and mother at his side.
Perez was born August 16, 1956 in Sharon, PA. He graduated from Canton Mckinley High School in 1975 and served a brief term in the US Navy.
Perez was a gifted artist and musician. He loved painting...
Albert Jones
May 14, 2020
Albert Jones, 63, was born October 1, 1956, in Canton, OH, to the late David P. and Gladys J. Jones. He departed his life on Thursday, May, 14, 2020, after an extended illness.
He was a graduate of GlenOak High School. After graduating High School, Albert joined the U.S. Armed Services, and received an honorable discharge.
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Lou Ann (Hubbard) Moncrief
May 14, 2020
Lou Ann (Hubbard) Moncrief, 75, went home to be with the Lord, May14, 2020 after an extended illness. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Mattie Bell Hubbard and brothers, James, Jr., Clifford and Donald, she leaves to cherish her loving memory, sister, Elizabeth Johnson; brother, Kenneth (Viola) Hubbard; sisters-in-law. Dorothy and Jerrell Hubbard; nieces, nephews, other relatives and...
Cedric L. Witherspoon, Sr.
May 10, 2020
Cedrick, or Ced, as he was known to most, left earthly life after a 2 year battle with Leiomyosaracona in his home with his loving wife by his side on May 10, 2020. He fought a fight that not many could have endured and did not let cancer win until God said it was time to come home. He was...
Victor James Blair
May 9, 2020
Victor James Blair, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born on August 26, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late James Blair and Susie Lee Mastin. He was a member of Community Life Church of God In Christ and participated in their Salt/Light Program. Victor...
Albert Rhoden
May 9, 2020
Mr. Albert Rhoden, president and owner of Rhoden Memorial Home, earned his wings and entered the gates of Heaven on May 9, 2020 at the age of 71. Albert was born on September 29, 1948 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Ruth Rhoden Jones and Edward Sipp. After moving to Akron in the early 60's, Albert attended Thornton Junior...
Zayden Lamar White
May 7, 2020
Just like the generation of women that came before him, Zayden was a fighter. He fought with everything he had until he could not fight anymore.  Although he was only with us for a short time, he was loved enough for a lifetime. He was an angel too perfect for earth. So perfect that God decided that he couldn't...
Freddie Lee Smith Ii “Smitty”
May 6, 2020
Freddie Lee Smith II (Smitty), 50, made his transition to his final resting place on May 6, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1970 to Dorothy and Freddie Smith (Johnny). Freddie was a graduate of Garfield High School Class of 1988. After High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and his primary specialty was Utility Equipment Repair. ...
Louvenia (Gladney) Williams
May 6, 2020
Louvenia (Gladney) Williams was called home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2020.  She was born February 20, 1932, in Yellow Bluff, Alabama, to the late Steven and Lula Gladney.  She was a resident of Akron, Ohio, for the past 67 years.  She was employed at Kent State University and an outstanding caretaker for many people.
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Cynthia M. Hargrove "Cinlou"
May 4, 2020
Cynthia M. Hargrove, known as "Cinlou" gained her angel wings on May 4th, 2020. Cynthia was born on October 12, 1957 in Akron, Ohio and remained a lifelong resident. Cynthia's life may have seemed short to many, but those who were touched by her loving and optimistic personality understood that the quality of her existence exceeded the quantity of...
Herbert Brown "Herb"
May 2, 2020
Herbert "Herb" Brown was born on April 3, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. Herb, 56 passed away after a long battle with a heart illness. He went on to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020. Herb is survived by his children Maurice (Britne) Jefferson, Desmon Burley, Markus and Malaysia Brown; grandchildren, Desmon, Khari, Nalani, Zo'elle and Milo; parents,...
Vallie R. Hawkins
May 2, 2020
Vallie R. Hawkins, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2020.  Vallie retired from Mt. Union College where she was employed for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, all of her family loved her sweet potato pie. She was very instrumental in raising her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Ronald D. Street
May 1, 2020
Ronald D. Street, of Barberton Ohio passed away Friday May 1 st 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Dianne L. Street.  Born January 28 th 1949, in Akron Ohio, He was the son of Alonza II and Ruby Street.  He was the loving father of Shelley Street Callender (Charles), Ronald D. Street II (Nardos), Andre StreeT (Da'Shika), and...
