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Arthur R. Brooks
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...
Kissina Yvonne Shipp “Bina”
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...
Infant K'Niya Emoni Wright
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.
Gloria J. Goode "Bootsie"
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....
Alto Patterson
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.
Byron D. Harper
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.
Barbara Fuller Owens "Bobie"
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...
Edna V. Archer
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...
Annie Clara Mabry
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.
Rachel Elizabeth Corbett-Harper
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...
Darrick R. Boyer
Dec 31, 2019
Darrick R. Boyer, 24, passed away on December 31, 2019.
Condolence for the family may be sent to the funeral home.
Bernice "Mother" Moore
Dec 31, 2019
Bernice "Mother" Moore, passed away, December 31st, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. A woman of many names, "Bunny," "Bunk," "Red," "B Moore," and Momma to so many. Bernice was born in Birmingham, Ala., May 31st, 1924 to the late Mary Minter-Davis and A.C. Minter Sr. She is proceeded in death by her husband, Willie L. Moore; son, Roger...
Ivory R. White
Dec 27, 2019
Ivory R. White, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday December 27, 2019.
Ivory was born in Trout, LA on August 23, 1931. He was a resident of Akron for over 70 years and attended Akron Public Schools. He later enlisted in the United States Air Force and after serving in the Air Force for 4 years...
John Charles Frazier
Dec 25, 2019
John C. Frazier, 70, of Canton, passed away on December 25, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. John was born in Enterprise, Alabama to the late James and Tempie Frazier on May 7, 1949. He went to school at McKinley Senior High School. He graduated from Central State University. He married Debra A. Peterson on January 6, 1989 in Canton, Ohio. ...
Larry D. Love
Dec 24, 2019
Larry D. Love, Â was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at his home after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Barberton, OH, ,Larry was a graduate of Barberton High School and attended Howard university, and graduated from National Institute of Technology . He was very active within the community and...
Amy J. (Beard) Patrick
Dec 23, 2019
Amy J. (Beard) Patrick, 57, departed from this earthly life on December 23, 2019 and was a lifetime resident of Akron.
Condolences may be sent to 568 Garry Rd.
Hattie Marie Myers
Dec 23, 2019
Hattie Marie Myers was born Oct. 23, 1987 in Alliance, OH. On Monday, December 23, 2019, her Lord called her home to eternal rest. She was a graduate of Weaver Schools and was more than a joy to be around. Hattie was preceded in death by her loving mother, Ms. Marion Myers, brothers, JoJo and Ian Myers; grandmother, Hattie...
