Obituaries

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...

Sep 4, 2019

Lavel Love Sweet "34" passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1984 to Sarah Sweet and Faron Robinson in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 2003. He worked for the city of Akron, and then returned into truck driving with Western Express and Trans AM. Lavel enjoyed watching wrestling, listening...

Sep 1, 2019

Cheri Denise Gregory, 62, departed this life on September 1, 2019.

Condolences may be sent to 289 Noble Ave., Akron, OH 44320.

Sep 1, 2019

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Aug 30, 2019

Pastor Thelma R. Hatchett,  age 80 of Canton, Ohio transitioned from this life on August 30, 2019.   She was a true servant of the Lord. Pastor Thelma R. Hatchett was true to her calling and served with compassion and grace.  She was an amazing daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend.  You always knew when she entered a room...

Aug 29, 2019

George D. Bowens was born on January 27, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to George and Bea Bowens. He attended Bryan Elementary, West Junior High and South High School, where he ran track, played football and basketball, and was also the class president of South High School class of 1966. After high school he went to work for Goodyear Aerospace...

Aug 27, 2019

Jewell M. Lewis, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2019 at the blessed age of 91.  She was born May 21, 1928 in Seney Polk County, GA to the late James and Elzora Mitchell. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church for 50 years and...

Aug 22, 2019

Lillian Phinnessee, 62, departed this life on August 22, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio and has been a resident of the community for 63 years. She graduated from Central-Hower in 1977. She is preceded in death by her parents James T. and Sarah E. Phinnessee; sister, Renee Phinnessee; and brother James T. Phinnessee Jr. She leaves to...

Aug 21, 2019

Charles "Chico" Minson of Akron Ohio passed away on August 21, 2019 at the blessed  age of 84

He was born on July 4, 1939 in El Mira, New York

Charles retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Summit MRDD and  was an avid basketball and pool player and he loved restoring classic Jaguars as...

Aug 21, 2019

Mrs. Mary L. (Johnson) Dunn entered into this life in Lowndes County, Alabama, on June 17, 1936. Our Beloved Auntie Mary earned her wings on August 21, 2019.

Mary graduated from Brighton High in Brighton, Ala. and moved to the Akron community in 1957. Mary was joined in Holy Matrimony to Henry Dunn on October 31st, 1959....

Aug 21, 2019

Mary Lee Townsely Moody was born September 7, 1953 in Paducah, Kentucky to the union of the late John D. Townsley and Ora Lee Townsley.  Mary graduated from McKinley High School in 1972.  She then found an interest in the skin, hair, and nail care business which landed her at Gerber Beauty College in 1982.  Mary showed no signs...

Aug 21, 2019

Mamie (Willis) Irvin was born May 21, 1927 in Hale County, Alabama the 11th of 18 children of James and Mamie Nash Willis Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Gallion, Alabama.  Later as an adult, she was baptized in Jesus Name at Bethel Pentecostal Church in London, Ohio,...