Obituaries

Mar 30, 2019

Willie Dean Henderson was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late James Franklin Woodruff, Sr. and Savannah Polk-Woodruff on November 15, 1926.   On March 30, 2019, she departed this earthly life at the blessed age of 92.

Our beloved Willie Dean accepted Christ at an early age,. She was faithful member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where...

Mar 29, 2019

Helen Lopes went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2019.  Born in Alliance, Ohio but was also a longtime member of the Canton Community. She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by her husband Eloy Lopes, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memories her (4) children, Leslie...

Mar 29, 2019

Emily Ann Keffer passed away on March 29, 2019.  She was born on February 22, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charlotte Harmen of Midway, Tennessee.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents ; Naomi and Howard Phelps; brother, Wayne Drawdy; grandson, James Robinson; son, Anthony W. Keffer, Jr.

Emily leaves to cherish her precious...

Mar 29, 2019

HERMAN HENRY DRAKE, at the blessed age of 80, peacefully transitioned to his eternal rest on March 29, 2019,at Rockynol Ohio Living. He was born in Docena, AL on December 4, 1938 to the late Deacon Lawrence Drake Sr. and Eula B. Drake, he was 13th of 14 children. He was employed by the City of Akron Sanitation Dept.,...

Mar 25, 2019

EDWARD ("Big Butch") Smith, Jr., received his heavenly wings on March 25, 2019, after a long battle with dementia. He was a resident of Hickory Ridge nursing home where he lived out his final days.  He was born on March 8, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Minor B. Smith and Elizabeth Lowe Smith (Loz).

Butch...

Mar 23, 2019

Devon E. Williams, Jr. 65, exchanged this life for eternal joy on Saturday, March 23, 2019.  He was known to many as D-Marino.  He was boRn September 9, 1953 in Mobile, AL to the late Devon E. Williams Sr, and Carolyn Williams Jones. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church and he was a 1973 graduate of...

Mar 22, 2019

Mary W. Jones, born February 20, 1933 in Hamburg, AR,  went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019 at the blessed age of 86.  She is survived by daughter, Martha A. RaSheed; granddaughters, Hasani Ngozi and Tanya R Walton; grandson, Kwesi Brown; Great Grandchildren, Bomi and Ada Ngozi and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives...

Mar 22, 2019

Terrence A. Scruggs II, (Terry) , 40, of Akron, OH, suddenly passed on Friday, March 22, 2019,  He was born June 14, 1978, the son, of Anna Robinson and Terrence A. Scruggs, Sr. Terrance attended Buchtel High School and graduated in 1996 and had a great knack for technology. He was a great family man. Terrence is preceded in...

Mar 22, 2019

Sandra Jean Sanders 74, gained her heavenly wings on March 22, 2019. She was born in Chattanooga, TN on May 5, 1944 and had lived in the Akron community for a number of years. She was a woman of a loving spirit and will be truly missed by her family and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her...

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...