Obituaries

Jun 30, 2019

Trudy LaVon Montgomery was born on February 22, 1935 in Pinola, Mississippi.  On June 30, 2019, she gained her heavenly wings at the blessed age of 84.She was the 3rd of 12 children to the union of Jay and Susie May.  She attended Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. Subsequently, she moved to Akron and joined Greater Bethel Baptist...

Jun 28, 2019

Bryan K. Moss, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend was born August 10, 1965 in Akron, Ohio to the late William and Betty Moss. He passed away suddenly after a brief illness on June 28, 2019.

He leaves behind a daughter, a son, a granddaughter, sisters, brothers, a special niece, and a host of other nieces, nephews,...

Jun 28, 2019

Mary J. Duncan, affectionately known as "Nan", transitioned on June 28, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital surrounded by loved ones.

Nan was a Licensed Practical Nurse for numerous hospitals, nursing homes and most recently as a home health provider in the Akron area.

Nan was an avid traveler, enjoyed baking and adored her...

Jun 27, 2019

Fredinand "Freddie" Arthur Jr.  A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, nephew, and our good friend, departed this life after a short illness on June 27, 2019 in Massillon, Ohio.

Freddie was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fredinand Arthur Sr. on February 22, 1933 in St. Lucias, Barbados.  In Barbados received his early education along with...

Jun 27, 2019

Evelyn Conway-Mosley, passed away June 27, 2019 at the blessed age of 83.  Born in Orrville, OH, she was a longtime resident of the Akron community. She retired after many years of service from Victor Gelb and the U.S. Steel Workers as a machinist. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Conway and ten siblings, she leaves to...

Jun 26, 2019

Mary Deloris Howard was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.  She was born on November 1, 1956 to Raleigh Sharp and Helen Rucker, who both preceded her in death.

Family and friends lovingly called her Dee Dee.  Dee Dee graduated from Central-Hower High School and was a lifelong resident of Akron,...

Jun 26, 2019

Frederick Bryant was born October 4, 1941, in Albany, GA. and passed away on June 26, 2019. He came to Akron, Ohio when he was two or three, attended Akron Public Schools, played and loved most sports. He joined the United States Air Force shortly after High School and married is high school sweet heart, Constance Veal. Most of...

Jun 26, 2019

Deborah Lynn Jamerson passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Deborah was born March 26, 1952 to William (Shep) Jamerson and Virginia Oliver Jamerson being their 3rd child and 1st and only daughter. Deborah attended and graduated from McKinley H.S. and attended Akron University where she joined the Sorority AKA. She was very active in her sorority. She was employed...

Jun 25, 2019

Deborah Sewell, 59, departed this earthly life on June 25, 2019.

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...