Obituaries

Dec 20, 2019

Tija Jenae Bryant was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2019.  She was born on March 31, 1980 in Canton Ohio to Nate and Celeste Bryant.  She later moved to Columbus Ohio with family. She attended Fairmount Elementary School, Hartford Middle School, and McKinley High School.  Tija loved to eat candy, she also had...

Dec 20, 2019

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

Dec 20, 2019

Tracy Mayfield went home to be with the Lord on December 20th 2019. She was born on August 5th 1970 in Akron Ohio. She leaves to cherish her memory, mother Cheryl Mayfield; sisters Lisa Williams and Tammy Williams; Brothers Brian Williams, Tony Williams, and Frederick Williams; daughters April Mayfield, Asia Mayfield, Amber Williams and Angel Williams; and her 18...

Dec 20, 2019

Grace Nancy (Scott) Marshal, age 77,  went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2019 at the residence of her daughter Connie Nash.

She was born to the late Arthur and Thelma (Allander) Scott on March 28, 1942 in Fleming, Ohio.  Grace was actively involved in church and was  baptized at St. Marks Baptist Church. ...

Dec 17, 2019

Tammy Sue Rings-Clark, 53, passed away on December 17, 2019 at Akron City Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born on July 25, 1966 in Akron, Ohio and she attended Garfield High school. She was loved and known by many and she loved God and her family with all of her heart. She is preceded in death by...

Dec 16, 2019

Geralene McGowan, was born on December 27, 1934 in Akron, OH to Henry and Florence Matthews. She answered the call to return to her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the blessed age of 84. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and attended Akron Public Schools. She was a graduate of a local beauty...

Dec 16, 2019

Quintin Elijah Smith, "Cue", 41, departed this earthly life on December 16, 2019 in Atlanta, GA. Quintin was a graduate of North High School, class of 1996.  He studied at Kent State University receiving his Associate of Science Degree in film.  He was a Associate Director Stage Manager, Creative Producer Director/Actor, studied at the School of Film in Los Angeles,...

Dec 16, 2019

Billy Ray Shannon, 65, departed this life on December 16, 2019.

Dec 15, 2019

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

Dec 15, 2019

On December 29, 1955 in Akron Ohio, God created a most beautiful baby girl through the union of James and Leola (Lewis) Bloom.  They named her Mary Jane Bloom, affectionately known as "G-Ma", by her lovely grandchildren. Mary passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the age of 63 at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital, after 4 ½ years battle...

Dec 15, 2019

Roger Moore departed this life on December 15, 2019 at the age of 69. Roger was born on April 16, 1950. He was born to Willie L. and Bernice Moore and was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools and also attended Hower Trade School. He received his associates degree in physical education, and retired...

Dec 14, 2019

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

Dec 13, 2019

On Friday December 13, 2019, Linda Jean Chapman, born on May 31, 1956 in Allen Alabama,  went home to be with the Lord at the age of 63 surrounded by her loving family.  She attended school in Mobile, AL and was last employed at GoJo Industry, Preceded in death by parents, Martha Ella and Ocie Leeplelter; great niece, Michelle Chapman;...

Dec 13, 2019

Rose M. Clinton (Palmer) passed away peacefully into her eternal resting place, Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born on April 16, 1942 in Barberton, Ohio. "Rosie" as she was affectionately called by family and friends, enjoyed going to bingo, reading a good book, and a casual visit to the fish bank. Most of all she loved spending time...

Dec 12, 2019

Bessie Mae Stafford our beloved mother grandmother and friend went home to be with the Lord December 12, 2019. Born in Atlanta Georgia she came to Akron at an early age attending the Akron public schools. She was a member of Community Fellowship Chapel and she retired from First National Bank in the housekeeping department. She was loved by all...

Dec 10, 2019

Keith Norrell Craig, 50, passed away, December 10, 2019 after an extended illness.  Keith was a graduate of Copley High School, class of 1987.  He served in the  US Army and played semi pro basket ball overseas for several years.  He was employed by Hetter in Columbus and later started his own HVAC company. He leaves to cherish him...

Dec 8, 2019

Robert Lee Woods, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2019 at the blessed age of 81. Homegoing service will be Monday, December 16, 2019, 12 P.M., at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where friends may call from 10 A.M. until time of service.  Condolences may be sent to 1163 St....

Dec 8, 2019

Reflection of a Queen

Victoria Lynn Davis

Victoria Lynn Davis, age 66 was born in Canton, Ohio to the late George and Mary Alice Davis on September 12, 1953.  She departed this life and gained her heavenly reward on December 8, 2019 following an extended illness.

Victoria accepted Christ at an early age...

Dec 7, 2019

Connie Jean (Davenport) Conner, age 64, departed this earthly life after a brief illness on December 7, 2019.  Connie was born to the late George and Nannie Davenport on December 24, 1954.

She retired and maintained employment at McKinley Life Care Center, where according to her, they could not function without her presence.  She truly loved working...

Dec 5, 2019

Hortense "Gran" McKinney went home to rest with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2019 after 87 years of this earthly life.  She was born March 9, 1932 in Kingston, West Virginia to Robert and Ida Burns. After a family relocation to Ohio she lived the majority of her life here in Canton with the exception of 1year that...