Obituaries

Jun 7, 2018

Mable L. Gordon left her earthly choir to sing in the Lord's heavenly choir on June 07, 2018. Born in Canton, Ohio on June 11, 1931, Mable has been a pillar in the community for all her 86 years.

Baptized at an early age, she loved the Lord and continued to serve Him through song. Mable never...

Jun 5, 2018

Paul Henry Ede, born December 17, 1946 in Canton, Ohio to Henry and Gladys (Rice) Ede. He was a graduate of McKinley Senior High and served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. Paul departed this life on earth June 5, 2018 at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gladys...

Jun 5, 2018

Diamond T. Smith was born on December 20, 1990 in Akron, Ohio. He passed away on June 5, 2018 at the age of 27. He is preceded in death by his mother, Albertha (Squeaky) Slaughter; father, Jasper Mitchell. He is survived by his son, Diamond T. Smith Jr; mother, Lynda (Samuel) Smith; grandmother, Ethel Smith; aunt, Carol McDaniel and...

May 31, 2018

Donameche Daniels, 79, passed away on May 31, 2018, in Akron, Ohio. He was born on March 20, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio most of his life, but moved to Akron in 2010 with his lovely wife, Vonda Daniels. Don was in the Air Force from1959-1963 and a Marine in the Vietnam War from 1964-1968. After the military he went...

May 30, 2018

Linda was born on February 19, 1949 in Heflin, Alabama to Clyde and Annie (Stephens) Brown.  Linda was a graduate of Massillon Washington High school and attended The University of Akron.  Linda retired from the Timken Company in 2000, after 30 years of service.  She enjoyed shopping for fine jewelry, laughing, traveling, and loving on her family.  Linda was...

May 28, 2018

On Saturday, May 28, 2018 Thomas E. Robinson Sr. "Troy" made his transition home to be with the Lord at the age of 76. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on July 28, 1941to his parents, Lundy and Ernestine Robinson Sr. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Robinson; parents, Lundy and Ernestine Robinson Sr.; brothers, James...

May 22, 2018

Susie Mae (Johnson) Harris-Finney, or "Gulley" as she was affectionately called by those close to her, completed her journey on May 22, 2018 at the blessed age of 72. Susie Mae was born on July 20, 1945 in Hayneville, Alabama. She became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in 1959.  She was one of the original members of...

May 21, 2018

Claude Beauford Jr., 60 passed away on May 21, 2018 at the age of 60. He was born on October 15, 1957 to his parents, Claude and Annie Beauford Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, Claude Beauford Sr.; son, Carnell Beauford; sister, Yvette and Patricia Beauford. He leaves to forever cherish his loving memory his wife,...

May 20, 2018

Susie Mae Williams was born on July 10, 1928 to Willie and Maebell Stevenson in Savoy, Mississippi where she was raised and attended school. She later relocated to Akron, Ohio and worked at the Ohio Edison building for many years until she retired. Susie enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of her family. She was known to make the...

May 15, 2018

Pastor and Evangelist Marlon B. Varner went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron Community. Marlon is preceded in death by his parents, Carvin Sr. and Rebecca Varner; brothers, Gerald and Carvin Jr. He leaves to cherish his loving memory brothers, David Keaton of Akron, OH, Milton (Linda) Woods...

May 14, 2018

Monday, May 14, 2018, Ater Mae Curtis was called home at 7:55 a.m.  After leaves to cherish her memory her baby sister Linda Robinson of New York, and (4) sons, Robert Curtis of N. Canton, Ohio Bobbie (Melanie) Curtis of Houston, Texas, Orlucas, Jr. (Javonda) Curtis of West Chester, Ohio, Alton Curtis, Sr. of Canton, Ohio and grandchildren, great...

May 11, 2018

Deacon James Charles Williams went home to with the Lord after an extended illness on May 11, 2018. James affectionately known as "Sonny" was born on August 7, 1929 in Barberton, Ohio to the late J.C. and Lucy Williams.  James served his country from 1951 to 1953 in the United States Army and worked at the Seiberling Plant in...

May 9, 2018

Sallie Mae Frazier went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2018.

May 5, 2018

Charlotte Richardson, 52 went home to be with her heavenly father on May 5, 2018 at Akron Summa Health Hospice Care.  Born in Akron, Ohio on February 11, 1966 to James and Barbara Richardson, she lived in this community her entire life attending Akron Public Schools and graduating from Buchtel High School.  She was formerly employed by EC Company...

May 5, 2018

On July 22, 1993, God gave a gift to Stacey Howell and Jesse "Tim" Hill.  That gift was Jesse Hill, Jr.  He was raised in Canton, Ohio.  Jesse graduated from Timken Sr. High.  Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jerry Howell and Deacon Jesse Hill; cousin, Allison Mozden.  He leaves to cherish his precious memories his daughter, Jesselle Hill...

May 4, 2018

Kathryn Boykin, made her peaceful transition on Friday, May 4, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 30, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Nina and Joseph Gillespie. Kathryn attended East High School and Kent State University. She was a faithful member of Wesley Temple Church where she sang in the...

May 3, 2018

Willie "Clyde" Lewis made his peaceful transition on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 28, 1945 in Memphis Tennessee to his parents, Rosie Lee and John Henry Lewis Sr. He was employed at Advanced Poly Packaging. Clyde was a man who stood big and tall. He enjoyed...

May 3, 2018

Today we give honor to the following brothers who have gone on before us. Charles Sohar, who passed away Dec. 15, 2017, Michael Sohar, who passed away March 4, 2016 and James Sohar who passed away March 8, 2016. They are survived by their brother, Dennis Sohar of Uniontown. Condolences can be sent to SOHAR c/o Rhoden Memorial Home....

May 1, 2018

Harold Jackson, 57, passed away on May 1, 2018. He was born in Anniston, Alabama.

Condolences may be sent to 4044 Wedgefield Court, Douglasville, Georgia 30135.

Apr 29, 2018

Thomas, affectionately known as "Pop" was the only child born to the late Aubry and Eva Webb in Dyer County, Tennessee on January 26, 1926.  On April 29, 2018, he was called from earthly labor to his heavenly reward. Thomas did most of his growing up in Dyer County, where he learned the craft of woodworking and mechanical skills...