Obituaries

Nov 7, 2019

Vesta Lee (Shelton) Moton was called to her eternal home the evening of November 7, 2019.  She was born April 14, 1927 in Centreville, AL to the late John Thomas and Belzie Shelton.  Better known to family and friends as "Sister", Vesta was a licensed cosmetologist, a tailored seamstress and loved cooking, gardening and traveling. She was preceded in death...

Nov 6, 2019

Gladys Marie Brown, (affectionately known as Guy), 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 6, 2019. She was born on January 15, 1930 in Ashland City, TN. She graduated from Townsend High in Winchester, TN and continued her education at Tennessee A & I, now known as Tennessee State University. She moved to Akron, OH in...

Nov 5, 2019

Annette L. Jones Parson began her earthly  life on December 20, 1962 in Akron, OH and went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2019.  A lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community, Annette was employed by Wright Tool Co. of Barberton, OH for over 28 years and was also a Real Estate Agent, licensed with Sanders Home...

Nov 5, 2019

Ola  Mae Thompson leaves to cherish her precious memory her children, Jessie Mae Thompson, Roosevelt Thompson, Shirley Ann Thompson, Elaine (Darrell) Frazier, Jacqueline Thompson, James K. (Janice) Thompson, and Sophia Gooden-Thompson.

Ola is also survived by her grandchildren, Lamar, Ciprian, Jaime, Cressenthia, Brandon, Chyna, David, Shekinah, Darshanette, Brian, Constance, Travis, Traveon, Odyssey, Odeysha and a host of...

Nov 2, 2019

Patricia C. Dubose, 68,  a lifetime resident of the Akron, OH community, gained her heavenly wings on November 2, 2019.

Condolences for the family may be sent to Rhoden Memorial Home.

Nov 2, 2019

Christine R. Cooper, 62, passed away on November 2, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1957 to Benjamin Summers and Patricia Stanford. She is preceded in death by her parents as well as her foster parents, George and Rosie Hightower; and brothers, Nikita Benson and Herbert Hamilton. She leaves to forever cherish her precious memory, loving husband Eric...

Nov 1, 2019

Mamie L. Herring was born November 2, 1929 in Midway, Alabama to the union of Reverend Willie Penick and Lottie (Robbins) Penick.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Azure Baptist Church and upon moving to Akron, Ohio join Antioch Baptist Church.  After over 30 years at Antioch, she moved her membership to New Hope Baptist Church...

Nov 1, 2019

Dorothy Keyes, 76, passed away November 1, 2019. She retired at Arbors of Fairlawn and worked many years at Shadyrest nursing home. Preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, and two sons. Dorothy is survived by daughters, Barbara and Connie Keyes (Esmond),and Glenda (John) Stevens; sons, Joey, Timothy, and Neil Keyes, sisters, Charlene Keyes-Mirza and Florence...

Oct 30, 2019

Lawrence Harvey, 64, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2019. He was born in Akron, Ohio. He was a Navy Veteran. Lawrence is preceded in death by parents Willie Lee and Margret Harvey; grandmother Genise Louise Williams; and daughter, Telisa Harvey. He is survived by wife, Patricia Harvey; sons, Quincy Harvey, Lawrence Christopher Munford, and...

Oct 30, 2019

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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...