Obituaries

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...

May 14, 2019

MARY LOUISE BURKS,  born in Hamilton, MS on June 24, 1933, gained her heavenly wings on May 14, 2019, at the blessed age of 85. She was former First Lady of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of Anathoth Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by sons, Gregory (Judge Emmanuela) Groves, Reginald (Brenda) Groves, Darryl (Francine) Groves and...

May 12, 2019

Went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2019, after a brief illness. Born on February 27, 1963 to the late Roosevelt Jefferson and Ila Stinnett. She was born and raised in Mansfield, OH and received her education from Mansfield public schools. Tracy loved to care for her children, work, and spend time with family and friends....

May 12, 2019

Nigel Jackson, affectionately known as "Mileboy Mac", age 22, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2019 at Aultman Hospital.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan to James Williams and Nikki Jackson-Thompson. Nigel was extremely talented and passionate about his music.  He had a special love for his family, especially the little ones. Nigel is preceded in death by his...

May 11, 2019

Thelma Gregory, 92, departed this life May 11, 2019.  She was born  February 12, 1927 to the late Claudie and Roshell Sharp in Massillon, Ohio.

Thelma resided in North Canton, Ohio and was a retired librarian from Timken High School.

In addition to her parents, she joins in Heaven her children Adrian Gregory and Sheila...

May 6, 2019

Althea Jeanne (Roper) Wright, 69, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, May 6, 2019. Jean was born on October 1, 1949 to Clinton and Claudette Roper in Akron, Ohio. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduate form Central High School. Jean retired due to illness, last working with the Akron Public School system. Even though she had...

May 4, 2019

Paulette Devett Vinson, 57 was born October 29, 1961 and departed this earthly life May 4, 2019 She was the only daughter born to 'Ruby Vinson, who preceded her in death.  She was raised by her grandparents, Columbus and Adell Vinson, and they too preceded her in death.

She attended Akron Public Schools and worked at Rubber...

May 1, 2019

Mrs. Luliree Montgomery passed away, May 1, 2019 at the blessed age of 90. She was born in Lamison, AL to the late William and Sadie (Gardner) Perkins.  She was united in Holy matrimony to the Late Tom Montgomery in Akron, and was blessed with children, the late Janice Marie Montgomery and Tommy Mongtomery aka Priest Thaahwam.   She loved...