Obituaries

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...

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....