Obituaries

Jan 20, 2020

Patshae' Jhanique Cook was born to James Cook and Ashanti Byers in Akron, OH.  Born on September 14, 1997.  She was the youngest of three girls, Cierrie Cook, Shatora Johnson, and Essence Byers.  She also had a younger brother, Jaylen Cook.  Patshae,' with longtime boyfriend Trevon, gave birth to her son, Treyvon Burton Jr. in 2018. She gained her...

Jan 19, 2020

Nechelle Dunnigan, 52, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2020 and will truly be missed.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o the funeral home.

Jan 19, 2020

Theodore "T.J." L. Johnson, age 63, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center with family by his side.  T.J. was born May 17, 1956 in Canton, Ohio.  He graduated from McKinley High School and shortly after received his certificate in Ministry.  If anything, driving a brand-new car made T.J. happy.  T.J. loved spending time with his...

Jan 17, 2020

Matthew also known as "Penny June" of  "J-Roc" to his friends and family ws born in Canton, Ohio and a graduate of GlenOak High School.  Matthew was born to the late Penny (Townsley) Anthony and Matthew Burton Smith, Sr.   Matthew was a loyal Steelers fan, loved spending time with his family, playing chess, and had a thirst for knowledge....

Jan 15, 2020

Neena Danae Eagle, 23, received her calling from the Lord suddenly on January 15, 2020. Neena lived her whole life on Akron's East side and was well known and loved by so many. She is survived by her parents, Nicole Eagle and Damon Solomon; sisters, Desiree, Kiya, Coela, Aleeha, and Asia; brothers, Shawn Michael, Damon Jr., Javon, Isaiah, and...

Jan 14, 2020

Donna Jean  "Polly"  Martin was born December 1, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to the union of the late Horace and Agatha Martin.  She was the second oldest of eleven children.  Donna gained her wings on January 14, 2020.

Polly was baptized at Peoples Baptist Church at an early age.  She attended Market Elementary School and graduated from...

Jan 13, 2020

Leola Smart, 69 passed away January 13, 2020.  She was a lifetime resident of Akron.

Jan 11, 2020

Arthur R. Brooks departed this earthly life on January 11, 2020 at the blessed age of 93. He was retired from the City of Akron with 47 years of service in the Sanitation Dept. He is survived by two daughters, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great- grandchildren and other relatives and friends.  Funeral service will be held in...

Jan 11, 2020

Kissina Yvonne Shipp affectionately known as "Bina" earned her wings January 11, 2020 after an extended illness. A Queen  gave birth to her Princess July 30, 1982 in Manhattan, New York.  She accepted Christ at an early age.  She attended  the New York City and Canton City School Systems. Kissina was a strong invincible  woman who was built on...

Jan 11, 2020

K'Niya  Emoni  Wright went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2020. She is survived by her parents Khymier  Wright and Tyeisha  Junius-Taylor.

Jan 10, 2020

Gloria J. Goode  "Bootsie"  gained her heavenly wings January 10, 2020 at the blessed age of 70. A lifetime resident of the Akron community, she worked as  Home Health Aide and was a member of United Baptist Church. Gloria was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Jones, mother, Elsie Jones-Street; nephews, Rayshawn and Robert Jr. and niece, Wanda....

Jan 9, 2020

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

Jan 9, 2020

Byron D. Harper, 64, departed this earthly life on January 9, 2020. Funeral service will be held, Thursday, January 23, 2020, 3:00 P.M. at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306 where Friends may call from 2:00 PM until of service.

Jan 9, 2020

Barbara Fuller Owens "Bobie," age 88, went home to be with the Lord On January 9th, 2020. Born in Akron she was a lifetime area resident. Barbara retired from Akron City Hospital after 29 years of service. She was a kind, quiet, and beautiful lady who made the best homemade dinner rolls around. She will be missed by so...

Jan 3, 2020

Edna was born on November 17, 1959 in Montgomery, Alabama to the union of the late Sylvester and Thursa Mae Smiley.  She was the oldest of six children.  Edna gained her wings on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Edna accepted Christ at an early age.  Edna relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in the early to mid eighties.  She later...

Jan 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for ANNIE CLARA MABRY. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 2, 2020

Rachel Elizabeth Corbett-Harper was born in Landisburg, West Virginia on December 5, 1924 and gained her heavenly wings to go on to glory with the Lord on January 2, 2020 at the blessed age of 95.

Rachel was a great and mighty woman of God. She was a faithful member of Livingstone Apostolic Church, under the leadership...

Jan 1, 2020

Services will be held in New Jersey.

Dec 31, 2019

Darrick R. Boyer, 24, passed away on December 31, 2019.

Condolence for the family may be sent to the funeral home.

Dec 31, 2019

Wanda Lee Mitchell, 68, passed away on December 31, 2019.