Obituaries

Mar 20, 2019

MARCUS R. FREEMAN, 67, went to his home of eternal rest on March 20, 2019. He was born March 15, 1952  in Akron, OH where he remained a lifetime resident. Marcus was a graduate of South High School had worked for Hope Homes for about 10 years and retired from Northcoast Behavioral Health System with over 30 years of...

Mar 19, 2019

Wanda Lynn Lamar Hall, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on  March 19, 2019.  Wanda was born on December 24, 1956 to the late William and Fanny B. (Alston) Lamar.  Wanda grew up in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1976.  Wanda was married to John David Hall, r. for over 25...

Mar 18, 2019

Edward J. Davis, Sr. was born March 1, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to th late Albert and Estella Davis.  Edward was one of eight siblings.  He attended Bryan Elementary School and graduated from Central High School.

Edward was a jack of all trades.  He did carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.  He worked for Midtown TV, Home Center,...

Mar 17, 2019

Lonia Lee "Cookie" Pierce, age 80, departed this life, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Aultman Hospital, Canton, Ohio.  She was born in Douglasville, Texas on November 14, 1938.

Lonia "Cookie" was raised in Douglasville, Texas, and later settled and lived in Canton, Ohio.

Lonia "Cookie" was raised in Douglasville, Texas and later settled and lived...

Mar 16, 2019

Dia K. Wali, "Lacy Wallace, Sr.",  77, departed from this earthly life on March 16, 2019. He was born in Selma, AL on Sept. 19, 1941 and had been a resident of the Akron, OH for a number of years.  He was also a Veteran of the United States Army. Preceded in death by parents, Johnny and Martha Wallace;...

Mar 15, 2019

Sandra Ganous Clinton, 64, a lifetime resident of Akron, OH, gained her heavenly wings on March 15, 2019 in Cleveland, OH. Home Going service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019, 1:00 PM, at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306, where the family will receive friends from 12 :00 PM until the time of service. Condolences...

Mar 15, 2019

Clarence "Shawn" Crosby was born October 23, 1968 to the late Jerrell "Tee" Backie Shipman.  He was a graduate of Timken High School and completed two years of college.  Shawn was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He loved his family dearly and was very special to all of his nephews, in which they looked up to him...

Mar 11, 2019

Bennie Floyd Goodman was born January 2, 1948, in Canton, Ohio to the late Oits and Mattie Goodman.  Bennie went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2019 at the age of 71.

Bennie was a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, who coached people through their recovery and sobriety, in which he sewed many seeds of...

Mar 10, 2019

ROSIE L. ANDERSON, 87,departed this earthly life on March 10, 2019.

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

Mar 10, 2019

Jerome Brown, 72, departed this earthly life on March 10, 2019.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on March 18, 1946 .  He was retired from The  Chrysler Corp. Preceded in death by wife, Christie Brown, parents, Harvey Johnson and Betsy Johnson; daughter, Sherri Lynn Brown and brother, L.B. Andrews, he leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Albert...

Mar 9, 2019

Kenneth McCloude 70, departed this life on March 9, 2019 following a short illness. He lived in the Akron Community his whole life and was employed at Edwin Shaw and Manor Care and Akron General throughout the years.  In his spare time he love to shoot pool and play dominoes and make jokes,. He was preceded in death by...

Mar 9, 2019

Cedric L. Kidd, 48, went home to be with the LORD on Saturday, March 9th, 2019.  Cedric was born March 3, 1971 in Akron, OH to Earl and Joydie Kidd.  He graduated from Copley High School and attended classes at Akron U before starting a career in credit collections and customer service, last working for Diebold.  Ceddy enjoyed attending...

Mar 8, 2019

Mildred L. Dismuke, affectionately known as "Mil", gained her wings on March 8, 2019 at he blessed age of 71..  She was born Aug. 15, 1947 to Charlene Brock and William Loggans.  She truly loved life and would give you the shirt off her back.  Preceded in death by her parents;  and sister, Tracy Brock, she leaves to cherish...

Mar 7, 2019

Louis T. DeJournett (Cool) passed away March 7, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born December 24, 1946 in Bastrop, LA. to late Earl and Hazel DeJournett.The family relocated to Akron, Ohio in 1953 where Louis received his education attending Akron Public Schools. The family joined Wooster Avenue Temple COGIC where he was raised with strong Christian faith...

Mar 7, 2019

Rev. Joseph Leroy Sherrell was born August 11, 1932 to the late Enoch and Lena (Chandler) Sherrell in Midvale, OH. On March 7, 2019 God called him to rest in his home of eternal glory at the blessed age of 86. After moving to Akron in the 1960's, he was employed by Roberson Clay Co. In addition to his...

Mar 5, 2019

Willie Lee Dover, age 64, passed away March 5, 2019.  He was born on November 15, 1954 in Columbus, Mississippi.  Willie graduated from McKinley High School in 1974 and went to serve our country in the United States Army for 15 years.  He was employed at Akro Rubber Company until the company closed.  He loved watching sports.  His favorite...

Mar 2, 2019

Victor Varner II, , 37, departed this earthly life on March 2, 2019. He graduated from Life Skills Center.  He devoted his life to Christ at an early age and enjoyed fishing, making people laugh, he loved all types of  music and cooking and grilling.  He loved spending time with his family and kids and was a loving and...

Mar 2, 2019

Jeffrey D. Torrence, age 63, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  He was born February 29, 1956 to the late Daniel, Sr. and Nina (Ross) Torrence.  He was a lifetime resident of Canton, Ohio and attended McKinley High School.  He was always the life of the party and his smile would light up the room. ...

Mar 1, 2019

Harold Downs, 69, was called home Friday, March 8, 2019, surrounded by his brothers, cousins and friends. He was born September 22, 1949 in Akron, OH to the union of Audrey Downs and Bryant Downs. Harold graduated from Garfield High School and was retired from Akron Metro Regional Transit Authority after many years of faithful service. He was preceded...

Mar 1, 2019

Johnson "Joe" Jackson, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on March 1, 2019.  He was born on July 11, 1929 in Forkland, Alabama to the late Cato and Laura (Redrick) Jackson.  He served in the U.S.     Army during the Korean War.  He loved sports but baseball was his favorite.  Joe retired from Hercules White Engines.  On September...