Obituaries

May 24, 2020

Carmella L. Hatcher, 38, gained her heavenly wings on May 24, 2020. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. A Homegoing service will be held at the convenience of the family and condolences can by sent to the family in c/o Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306

May 23, 2020

Juanita Cecillia Davison was born on January 6, 1951 in Lexington Kentucky to the late Mary K. Davison and Robert F. Jackson. Juanita departed this life on May 23, 2020 after a short illness. Juanita came to Akron at the age of four and attend Akron public schools. Juanita loved to play bingo, have family outings, and spending time...

May 22, 2020

Anthony J. Anderson, 54, lifetime resident of Akron, OH, departed from this earthly life on May 22, 2020.

Condolences may be sent to 1240 Anna Ave., Akron, OH 44314.

May 21, 2020

Manuell A. Appleton Sr. gained his wings on Thursday May 21, 2020. He was born August 20, 1978 in Akron Ohio and accepted christ at an early age. He attended Akron Pubic Schools and later on received his G.E.D. he also attended Akron University. In 2010 Manuell and the love of his life Janae Jones conceived his only surviving...

May 21, 2020

Hyatt Addie, 63, life resident of Akron, OH, departed this earthly life on May 21, 2020. He was the youngest child born to Willie and Virginia Addie on August 30, 1956. While in High School , he and his brother Randell were members of the popular Soul Band, " Alias Funk and Soul".  He was enlisted in the U.S....

May 21, 2020

Mr. Gary Edwin Lewis, devoted husband and father transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at the age of 78.  He was born in Canton, Ohio, on November 13, 1941, to the union of Arnold Sr. and Rosa Lee (nee Calloway) Lewis.

Gary was a proud graduate and lifelong supporter of McKinley High School...

May 20, 2020

On May 20, 2020 God dispatched His angels to take Leo Eugene "Genie" Richards by the hand and escort him to his eternal resting place.  Born July 24, 1948 to the late Leo Richards Sr. and Ida Lee  Cox-Richards.   He was a devoted husband and father, a loving grandfather, affectionately known as "Papa" .  Leo was an all around...

May 20, 2020

Pastor Tommie Lee Brewer, age 70, was called home to Glory on May 20, 2020.  A native of LaGrange, Georgia, he was the oldest of eight children born to Virginia and Andrew Brewer.  Pastor Brewer was a born again Christian, filled with the Holy Spirit.  He accepted his calling to preach the Word of God in November of 1999. ...

May 19, 2020

Victor Bernard Bell, was born in Canton, Ohio on May 21, 1965 to the late Johnnie Mae Martin and Eugene Bell.  He left his earthly vessel to  be with his heavenly Father on Monday, May 4, 2020.

He was the youngest of two sons.  Victor was a loving man with a big heart.  Victor was a big...

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...

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....

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...

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.,...

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...

May 16, 2020

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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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...