Obituaries

Jun 25, 2019

Cartrena Lopez Clopton, gained her heavenly wings on June 25, 2019 at hthe blessed age of 82.  She was born on March 21, 1937, in Lyerly, Georgia. She first worked as a cook to help support her family, later enrolling at the University of Akron earning her associate degree. She was employed by  Community Action Council and became a...

Jun 25, 2019

Willie "Alfred" Oden, 82 , passed away, June 25, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Lee Oden, mother, May Theo "Cho" Willingham, son, Willie Alfred Oden, Jr., sister, Verenetta Portis and brother, Willie Herman Oden. Willie was known as Alfred and loved by his wife, Sarah Adell Oden; daughters, Michelle R. Oden and...

Jun 24, 2019

Regina (Grant) Bess departed from this earthly life Monday, June 24, 2019 at St. Luke Lutheran Community. Regina was born in Forkland, Alabama on December 31, 1927 to the late Sadie Lee (Ellis) Whetstone and Samuel Grant.  She moved to Canton, Ohio at the age of 13, graduated from McKinley High School, and married the late Carl Bess at...

Jun 23, 2019

Kathleen Robinson, 69, departed this life June 23, 2019. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and worked as a Social Worker at the Summit Co Board of Mental Health. Preceded in death by parents, Oather L. and Lucille Burnery, Sr.; brothers, Jim Sims and Oather Burney, Jr., she leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Henry...

Jun 22, 2019

David Gilmore, age 67, departed this earthly life on June 22, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.  David was born October 8, 1951 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Ben and Sadie Gilmore.  He attended  Birdin Sr. High School. He received vocational training through the job corp as a cook.  David began to lose his sight at...

Jun 20, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Mildred Young, former long -time Akron,Ohio resident, quietly passed from this life on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Mrs.Young was 96 years old and had been residing in Marietta, Ga. She leaves to mourn her eight surviving children; Gail (Bruce), Gary,Reginald (Seritha), Ronald (Sherlyn), Olivia, Mark, Jawan and Tina. She also leaves a multitude of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren, ...

Jun 16, 2019

Tessie (Williams)  Livingston, at the blessed age of 86, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2019.  She was born in Barbour County, Clayton, AL. Tessie was preceded in death by her parents, Iwester and Fennie Williams-Bishop and Stepfather, Rev. Moses Bishop; her husband, Willie B. Livingston; brother, David C. Williams and three sons, Willie (Jim)...

Jun 14, 2019

Margaret "Sue" Cruse was born on December 16, 1935 in Durham, NC.  She went home to be with the Lord on June 14th, 2019.  She was a faithful member of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ until 2007 when she became a resident of McKinley Life Care Center.  There she attended the in-house worship services every Sunday and...

Jun 13, 2019

NICKOLE S. COLEMAN, 44, departed this life on June 13, 2019

Condolences may be sent to the family in C/O of Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306

Jun 7, 2019

Thaddeus Burns passed away June 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born October 16, 1935 to the late Martin Luther and Eliza Burns.  Thaddeus retired after 42 years with the Timken Company.  He attended  McKinley High School.  He is preceded in death by his sisters, Gladys Burns-Hinton, Verda Singletary, Bessie Burns; brother, Edward Burns.  Survived by his wife...

Jun 7, 2019

George  Keys,  Sr. was born on April 9, 1934 to the late Aaron Smith and Henrietta Grant in Forkland, AL. At the tender age of 4, George moved to Canton, Ohio. George was raised by his mother and step- father, Reverend Daniel C. Keys Sr. He attended McKinley Senior High School.  At 22 years of age, George was Honorably...

Jun 6, 2019

MASKE, HUNDLEAN T - went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was born May 29, 1946 and raised in Canton, Ohio a devoted member  of Union Baptist Church, serving on the Usher Board and as an Usher  trainer, she also served on the kitchen ministry.

She retired from the Ohio Youth...

Jun 6, 2019

Ciera Marie Freeman was born September 17, 1996. She departed this life on June 6, 2019. Ciera was a graduate of McKinley Senior High School and was currently attending Kent Stark. She was formerly employed by Burlington Coat Factory and more recently VXI Global Solutions.

Ciera was preceded in death by her biological mother Jamecca Bryant; paternal...

Jun 5, 2019

Raymond A. Bonner, Sr., 66, died June 5 at Cleveland Clinic. He was a native of Youngstown, OH, the son of Willie Felder and Theresa Bonner.  He was a graduate of The Rayen School and served in the U.S. Air Force.  He worked as a warehouseman for Thorofare and Tamco and also a driver and Janitorial supervisor for Burdman...

Jun 5, 2019

Paul T Hale, Sr. passed away June 5, 2019. He was born August 27, 1952 and was raised in Akron, OH and Snow Hill, Alabama. He attended West Junior High and South High School. He joined the Marine Corp at the age of 18 and fought in the Vietnam war.  He was discharged from the Marine Corp as Lance...

Jun 5, 2019

Eula Mae Wilson, 81, passed away after a brief illness on June 5, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Allen P. (Big Allen) Wilson, 2 sons and 1 step-daughter. She is survived by sons, Cedric Tucker, Dale (Gale) Tucker, Allen (Angela) Wilson and Demond (Tanika) Wilson, daughter Regina Wilson, 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, as...

Jun 5, 2019

Yvonne Gatlin-Mitchell transititoned peacefully from this life on June 5, 2019 to her eternal home with the Lord. Yvonne was born in Georgia on June 9, 1966 to Mary N. Reid and the late Clarence Mitchell. She was a graduate of Timken Senior High School. Yvonne retired earlier this year after working for Bob Evans restaurant for many years.....

Jun 5, 2019

Mary L. Blackmon went to sleep in the arms of The Lord, June 5, 2019.

She was born January 17, 1934 in Vredenburgh, Al. to Estelle Brown and Tom McCants, raised  by her grandparents Jim and Lela Brown

She was preceded in death by husband Dallas , daughter Rosemary Blackmon-Terrell and sister, Rebecca Finney.

Jun 4, 2019

Carole D. Cunningham Smith, age 77, passed away June 4, 2019 at The Laurels of Massillon following a brief illness.  She was born July 24, 1941 in Canton, Ohio.  Born to the late Theodore and Inez Cunningham, Carole graduated from McKinley High School in the class of 1959 and then attended graduated from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia....

Jun 3, 2019

Reve'L L. Frazier, "Chatty Chad", 59, departed from this earthly life on  June 3, 2019.' Reve'L was a graduate of North High School and was employed by Akron City Hospital and Maison Aine Nursing Facility and attended Greater Faith Apostolic Church. He is survived by his mother, Janet Burt; brother, Andre (Valarie) Frazier and sister, Cherie (Deon) Walters; 15...