Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

May 1, 2020

Eddie Lee Ford, left me here on earth, Thursday, May 1, 2020 at a blessed age of 73.  He was born August 1, 1946 in Mt. Meigs, AL. We shared 30 wonderful years together, time well spent. Babee was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Lee, Jr. (Porky) and mother-in-law, Carolyn Williams, his family in Christ, Mr. and Mrs....

Apr 30, 2020

Karl Durwin Smith, dear son, beloved brother, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020.  Preceded in death by his father, Coley Smith, Sr., Karl was 68 years old. He was employed for many years at B. F. Goodrich before becoming a machinist at Wright Tools. He will be greatly missed by his...

Apr 30, 2020

Helen Lopp, 99, departed from this earthly life on April 30, 2020. A Homegoing Service will be Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 12 PM at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306 , where friends may visit from 11 AM until time of service. Condolences may be sent to 40 E. Lowell Ave., Akron, OH 44310 .

Apr 30, 2020

James F. Rice went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2020 at Hanover Healthcare.  He grew up in Massillon, Ohio where he  was a traveling minister in his younger days and owned his own janitorial business.

James is  survived  by siblings, Sherry J. Green of Canton OH, William L Turner Jr, of Houston, Texas,  ...

Apr 29, 2020

Charles Patten, Jr., 81, made his transition on April 29, 2020. He was born on October 27, 1938 in Lorman, Mississippi. He retired from Ohio Operator Engineers. He is survived by children, Charles (Tasha) Patten, Jimmy Patten of Akron, Wanda McConnico of Albany, New York, Anjanise Patten-Brown of Akron and Harriet Spencer of Madison, Mississippi; and a host of...

Apr 27, 2020

Mattie Irene McGowan, was born January 2, 1926 in Russellville, AL to the late Tom and Alice Smith.  On Monday, April 27, 2020,  she was call to her eternal home of rest at the blessed age of 94. She confessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Greater Bethel Baptist Church.  She was employed at Bessemer Bottling...

Apr 26, 2020

Frank Percy Jr., age 76, passed away on April 26, 2020.  He was born in Canton, Ohio and severed for his country in the United States Army and lived in this community for a plethora years.

Frank is survived by his siblings : Sandra Raye, Torongie Burkes, Ellis (Willa) Dailey, Terry Dailey,  Dennis (Delisa) Dailey; nieces and...

Apr 26, 2020

Christel Dawn Crockett passed away on April 26, 2020.  Christel was born on October 11, 1976 in Alliance, Ohio to Mrs. Alice K. Crockett and the late Mr. Willie J. Crockett.  She was a 1994 graduate of Alliance High School.  Christel studied at Stark State College and worked for the Hoover Company from 1996 until 2006.  She was loving,...

Apr 26, 2020

Lois Fortson McNab departed her earthly home at age 87 on April 26, 2020. She was born on October 9, 1932 to the late Irene Wiley McNab and Robert McNab. She was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her grandparents who raised her, Mattie and George (AC) Wiley; husband, Edward Fortson; both parents,...

Apr 26, 2020

Richard S. Nesby, 55, went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2020 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen E. Nesby-Duncan, Father Fred Duncan, Brother John Nesby and Son, Micheal Nesby. He leaves to mourn  sisters Belinda, Brandi and Shelly. His brother Lynn Guy. His Children Shawn, Krystal(Tim), Justin,Allysia, Christian,Christina, Constance,...

Apr 24, 2020

Christine M. Lanning went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2020. She was truly loved by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willie; and sister, Ruth Ann. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, children, Michelle, Christoper, Willie and Elaine; and brothers, George (Susan) and Lee (Diane).