Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Adrian W

Adrian Walker passed away on Wednesday, October 30 2019.  He was 84 years young.  Adrian was born in Rougemount, North Carolina on June 23, 1935, and was the youngest of twelve children born to the late James Coy and Lizzie Day-Walker.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Clara Burton, Mable ...

Oct 28, 2019

Deborah A. Bell, 63, gained her heavenly wings on October 28, 2019. She was a lifetime resident of the Akron community and a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otrey Bell; parents, Lawrence and Charlesetta Byers, Sr.; brother, Lawrence Byers, Jr.; sister, Robin Byers and step-son, Odrice Bell. To cherish her memory,...

Oct 25, 2019

Harriett D. Taylor, 58, gained her heavenly wings on October 25, 2019 in Columbus, OH. She was born March 21st, 1961 in New Orleans, LA and was a beloved long time resident of the Akron, OH community before spending the last couple years in Columbus.  She was a beauty advisor at Walgreens on Copley Rd. and S. Hawkins (where she...

Oct 24, 2019

Rock D. Bailey went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2019 after a brief illness. He leaves to forever cherish his memories, sons, Armond and Justin Bailey of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Margo (John) Posey of Arlington, Texas and Dia Lawson of Savannah, Georgia; nieces, Mercedes Posey, Nadia and Olyvia Lawson; nephew, Jesse Lawson of Savannah, Georgia;...

Oct 23, 2019

Condolences may be sent to 1347 Doty Dr. Akron, Ohio 44306.

Oct 23, 2019

Cecil Leon Smith Jr. was born July 29, 1958, to Cecil Lee and Lula Bell Smith. The sunset on his life way too soon on October 23, 2019 leaving family and friends to cherish precious memories. Friends and Family called him, "Leon" and for us, Leon was a whole mood!

Leon was preceded in death by his...

Oct 22, 2019

Patricia A. (Sammons) Washington was born on July 1, 1950 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Burgess Sammons and Margaret Sammons. Patricia was a faithful member of Greater Holy Trinity C.O.G.I.C where she enjoyed serving in various areas of the church. On March 6, 1982 she married the love of her life, Willie George  Washington. They were married for...

Oct 22, 2019

Trina Victoria Thurston, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2019.  Trina was born in Erie Pennsylvania on April 22, 1958.  For the past 8 years she resided in Canton, Ohio where she spent time with her grandchildren that she loved dearly, and interacted with friends in her community.  She was a strong, independent,...

Oct 21, 2019

Eugenia Williams Wood, lifetime resident of Akron, OH, departed her earthly home on October 21, 2019 at the blessed age of 79. Home Going Service will be held Monday, October 28, 2019, 4:30 PM, at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where friends may call from 3:30 until time of service. Condolences may be sent to...

Oct 21, 2019

Helen McKinley Potillo was born November 26, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois and earned her wings October 21, 2019.  She came to Canton, Ohio in 1947 to care for her uncle.  Later seeking employment in housekeeping where she met a friend that assisted in her starting her first business the McKinley Candy Company. Helen broke barriers by being...

Oct 19, 2019

Danté Lamont Hill, affectionately known as "ChuckyBelly", transitioned peacefully on Saturday, October 19th, 2019.  He was born May 7, 1979 to Cynthia and Rufus Hill in Canton, Ohio, and he remained a resident of Canton his entire life.

Danté attended Timken Senior High School, and he graduated from GlenOak High School in 1997.  He became a licensed...

Oct 18, 2019

Duane P. Gibson, Jr. "Duey", 51, passed away, October 18, 2019. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron community. Preceded in death by father, Duane Gibson, Sr.; grandmother, Hattie Whittorne; grandfather, Walter Coker; grandparents, Richard and Phyllis Gibson and sister, Leray Gibson, he leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Elizabeth Gibson of Akron; special devoted friend, Melissa Williams;...

Oct 18, 2019

Theodore William Standard, Sr. "Stan", age 83, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on October 18, 2019.  He was born September 12, 1936 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Theodore J.  Standard and Lucille Robinson (Standard) Lowe.

Theodore was employed by CB Ragland, State Stove, and Roadway Express from which he retired with 25 years...

Oct 17, 2019

Michael W. Anderson, 59, passed away on October 17, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to 956 Palmetto Ave Akron, Ohio 44306.

Oct 16, 2019

Phillip A. Jackson, departed this earthly life on October 16, 2019, at the blessed age of 79. He was born March 15, 1940 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Oscar Jackson and Eddie May Jackson.  Phillip worked for Padulla Body Shop in Akron, OH, for over 50 years,  He loved working on his special cars, was very artistic and...

Oct 13, 2019

Ralph Jerome Cox, 54, also known as "Rabbi", passed on Oct 13, 2019 . He was born to loving mother, Carrie ( Daniels) Cox Clements and Ira Cox in Dothan, AL.  He is survived by children, Todd Cox , Brittani Cox, Deontae Cox, Asia Truss and Ralph Willis; Siblings, Dennis (Tracy) Cox (caregivers), Pamela Aaron and Step-parents, Reverend Robert...

Oct 12, 2019

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

Oct 12, 2019

Hilda Corbin, 75, passed away October 12, at Akron City Hospital after brief illness.

Born in Beautfort, SC. to John and Rebecca Williams, she lived in the Akron community for 53 years.  Hilda was an account clerk at Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company and the Radisson Inn in Akron, as well as having served her country in the...

Oct 11, 2019

Condolences may be sent to 917 Mull Ave Akron, Ohio 44313 APT #1F.

Oct 10, 2019

Condolences may be sent to 423 Sherman Street Akron, Ohio 44311.