Obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

Jeffrey L. Moorer, 57 departed from this earthly life on October 10, 2019. A lifetime resident of Akron, OH, he worked in the construction industry as a roofer and was a member of Friendship Apostolic Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin and Dorothy Moorer, Sr.; sister, Rhoda Gibson; niece and nephew, Johnathan and Tasha Gibson; and is...

Oct 9, 2019

Nichelle Ann Moore was born on September 13, 1967 in Canton, Ohio to the late Lonnie J. and Bernita S. Stevenson. She departed this life on October 9, 2019. She was a graduate from Glenoak High School in 1985. She leaves memories to daughters, Jessica and Mercedes Stevenson; sons, Lamont and Hernides Stevenson; seven grandchildren; three brothers and a...

Oct 8, 2019

Regina leaves to cherish her memories to her Fiance Eugene Saunders and her four children Wenona (Maurice) Brandon (Erika) Kenneth (Marquita) Ebony Foster, 25 Grandchildren and seven Great grandchildren, six Brothers and four Sisters. Also a host of other Aunts, Uncles Nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Beulah Foster and Paternal and...

Oct 6, 2019

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

Oct 6, 2019

Condolences can be sent to 629 Storer Avenue  Akron,  Ohio  44320.

Pastor Pastor Bryndon Glass, officiating.

Oct 6, 2019

Annie Elizabeth (Helen) Terry age 69 departed this life on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Annie was born April 6, 1950, in Troy Alabama to the late Knox Shy and Vergie Mae Shy. Annie accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. She moved to Canton, Ohio in 1977 and became a member of Jerusalem Baptist. She was...

Oct 4, 2019

Condolences may be sent to:

671 Virginia Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44306

Sep 29, 2019

Parthenia Woodard, 66, of Akron passed away on September 29, 2019 . She was born on February 15, 1953 in Akron, Ohio and was a life long resident. She was a housewife and loving mother. Parthenia is preceded in death by her husband Freddie Woodard, mother, Sallie Roland, father, Earl Stevens, and sister, Eileen Morrow. She is survived by...

Sep 29, 2019

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

Sep 21, 2019

Aaron Halsell "Punkin", 56, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2019. He was born on October 5, 1962 to Arthur Lee and Annie Ree Halsell Sr. in Akron, Ohio. Aaron attended New Exodus Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Gregory Partridge. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Annie Halsell, Sr.....

Sep 17, 2019

Luresa  Eleanore  Ford, 67, gained her Heavenly wings on September 17, 2019. She was a devoted mother, loving sister and a fun and spontaneous Aunt. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sep 17, 2019

Raymond Lee Jackson, Jr., 52, went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to Rhoden Memorial Home in care of the Raymond Lee Jackson, Jr. family.

Sep 14, 2019

Dwayne E. Mathis "Top," departed from this earthly life on September 14, 2019.

He was 58 years old. Condolences may be sent to 1026 Valdez Ave., Akron, OH 44320.

Sep 13, 2019

Mary L. Williams was born on June 14, 1932, in Marshallville, Georgia, to parents Henry Mack Lane and Gertrude Jones Lane.  She transitioned peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019, in Juneau, AK. She lived and worked in Akron, Ohio for much of her adult life and relocated to Juneau, AK in May 2012.  She was fondly known as "Mae...

Sep 12, 2019

Ronnie Darnell Currie, age 56, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  He was born September 23, 1962 in Lorain, Ohio. He loved boxing, being outside, and hanging with his brothers, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his father Henry Williams; brothers, Ralph Currie, Henry Lee, and Warren Currie.

Ronnie leaves to...

Sep 11, 2019

Gerald F. Burkett, 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2019. He was a lifetime member of the Akron community. He worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber, as a school crossing guard, and he retired from Rotek after many years of service. He is preceded in death by his son, Gerald Jr., parents, sisters, and...

Sep 10, 2019

Guy Foster, 21, passed away on September 10, 2019.

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

Sep 10, 2019

Virginia P. Johnson , age 73,went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2019.  She was the first born of 20 from the union of the late Flora Mae Barnes and Emmitt Harris. Virginia was an avid football fan. She also loved to decorate and to spin. Virginia wore many hats in her family, with her vibrant...

Sep 10, 2019

William "Bill" Edward Clark, 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2019 after a brief illness. "Bill" was honorably discharged from the United Sated army having served during the Vietnam War and was a member of Eternal Life Church.

Condolences may be sent to 713 Rainbow Dr., Akron, OH 44320.

Sep 9, 2019

ANN J. ODOM, 74, departed this earthly life on September 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Emma McClendon, brother, Shelby McClendon and sister Nancy Lane. To forever cherish her memory, she leaves her son, Preston Odom of Akron, OH; brothers, John (Deborah) McClendon and Kennis McClendon of Akron, OH and Rinson (Vicki) McClendon...