Obituaries

Jun 3, 2019

BRANTON D. PRIGMORE  "BDP" was born July 30, 1971. He  passed away June 3, 2019 after a battle with cancer.

Condolences may be sent to 941 Chinook Ave., Akron, 44305 or 781 North Howard St., Akron, OH 44310.

Jun 2, 2019

Sharonda Denise Smith-Ramsey was born on October 1, 1960 in Canton, Ohio.  She departed this life on June 2, 2019 after a brief illness. Sharonda confessed her belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greater Bethel Apostolic Church in Canton, Ohio, by the late Bishop Ralph M. Byrd.  Sharonda found it a joy to sing...

May 31, 2019

Allena Gay Christian "Allena Beana" received her wings on May 31, 2019. She was born on August 4, 1969 in Akron, Ohio to Barbara Ann Christian. Allena celebrated her life to the fullest. She loved listening to Michael Jackson's music, but also danced to country and rock & roll music. She liked to watch soap operas, wrestling, game shows...

May 31, 2019

Arvis C. Townsend "Backyard" Departed this life on May 31, 2019 at the age of 39 in Oberlin, Oh He was born to the Late Arvis Gory and Cindy Townsend in Cleveland OH and was a life time resident of Akron. Preceded in death by Father, Arvis Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, Mother, Cindy Gory, Sisters; LaTonya,...

May 31, 2019

On Friday, May 31, 2019, Lemuel Only Cannon, Jr. "LEM", 68, was called home to be with the Lord. He was born in Margaret, AL to the late Lemuel Cannon, Sr. and Darcus Wilcox. After graduating, he was inducted in the US Marine Corp. and honorably discharged in 1972. He pursed a degree in Arts and worked many years...

May 30, 2019

Albert Lee Brown "Bossman" was born on May 14, 1946 in Barberton, Ohio.  He departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2019 surrounded by the many family and friends. "Bossman" received his education in Barberton Public Schools and he was a great football player. He served in the US Army worked for B&W in Barberton, OH  Preceded in death...

May 28, 2019

T'Laura Faith Dotson, age 2, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. God loved her mother so much that He blessed her with this precious angel. Her big beautiful eyes captivated all that saw her, her smile was as bright as the sun, and she would walk in the room and captivate  everyone. She...

May 27, 2019

Bernice Lee Mingo Christian, affectionately known as "Nanny," made her peaceful transition to her heavenly home on May 27, 2019  where she loved to be most at home and with family. Born December 11, 1929 to the late William and Mattie Mingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Willie C. Mingo, sisters: Bertha L. Fields, Carrie...

May 25, 2019

Billy Jermaine Dixson "Fats", 44, departed this earthly life, May 25, 2019 in Inkster, MI.

Condolences may be sent to the family in c/o Rhoden Memorial Home.

May 24, 2019

Alexander L. Swift, Jr., 64, of Akron, OH, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Alexander and Maggie Mae Swift and sister, Loretta Swift, he leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Peggy Louise Lewis and Barbara Swift; nieces and nephews, Robert, Christopher, Randy, Peggy, Sherita, Rixey and a host of...

May 24, 2019

Alene E. Simpson  of Akron, Ohio was born on February 9, 1936 in Lindale, Texas. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2019, at the blessed age of 83.

She leaves to cherish her memory: Husband of 37 years, Foster Simpson of Akron, OH; daughter, Wheatha Perdue of Bossier City, LA; special son, William W....

May 24, 2019

Buster "Buck" Blakeney went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2019, He was born June 4, 1927 in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Walter Blakeney and Ida Mae (Sowell) Raley.

Buster moved to Canton, Ohio in 1951.  He was employed and  retired from Canton Malleable Iron after 35 years.

Mr. Blakeney...

May 23, 2019

Howard Benjamin Thompson , age of 59, Malvern, Ohio born July 15, 1959, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2019.  Howard served in the army and attended Malvern High School. He had a great sense of humor, loved his family and was truly loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by...

May 22, 2019

Paul Douglas Jeter, Sr., age 58, departed this life on May 22, 2019. He was born on March 27, 1961 to William Jeter, Sr. and Gertha Mae Lucas Jeter in Canton, Ohio. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; (2) sisters, Janet Lucas Coleman & Alberta Fletcher Waters, and his beloved son, Paul Jr. who died in a...

May 21, 2019

Eugene (Gene) Hammonds passed peacefully from this life on the morning of May 21, 2019, surrounded by loving family members. Gene was born on March 17, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA to Leon and Ora Hammonds. Gene attended school in Pittsburgh and graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1970. In March of 1971 Gene started his Career with AT&T in...

May 20, 2019

Charles Mitchell Sr. made his peaceful transition to his heavenly home on May 20, 2019 At Akron Hospice Center. He is survived by his sons, Charles Mitchell, Jr. and Rashad Jamall (Michael Mitchell); his oldest sister, Bernice Buck (Arthur); brother, Ernest Quinney (Shirley) and a host of siblings and special friend, Kevin Tyler. Condolences may be sent to 703...

May 18, 2019

Willie D. Bush went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born on June 11, 1932 to the late John and Ida (Gibbs) Bush in Bessemer, Alabama. Willie was united in holy  matrimony to Carol Allen and to this union two children were born, Kenneth and Duane.

Willie was employed at...

May 17, 2019

Teresa E. Sligh was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 21, 1961, to John Sligh and his wife Gladys Pauline Fullwood, and died peacefully on May 17, 2019 in Copley, Ohio.

Teresa (Teri)  was predeceased by her parents, Gladys Pauline and John, Grandmother, Minnie B. Fullwood, and her Aunt Louise Grant.

Teri was a graduate...

May 17, 2019

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May 16, 2019

Our beloved Charlie Ed Glenn, age 88 of Akron Ohio, departed for his heavenly home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Born February 29, 1931 to Enoch and Mary Glenn in Brooksville, Mississippi.

Charlie valued his family, hard work and education. At the age of eight he began working in a wood mill where he saved enough money...