Obituaries

Mar 31, 2018

Abrigial "Toni" Williams received her wings march 31, 2018 to be with her heavenly family.  Toni is preceded in death by her parents Edgar and Lettie Williams and her sister Karen.  Toni will be cherished by her son Jerome Jones; granddaughter, Jaiah Jones; sisters, Diana Williams Faniel of Altadena, California; Idella Williams, Johnetta (Raymond) Williams, Elizabeth (Daniel) Summers and...

Mar 31, 2018

Beverly Joyce Nicholson, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was an active member of Greater Bethel Apostolic Church for over 40 years. She retired from Mercy Medical Center in 2007 after 33 years of service. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Clayton Nicholson; grandmother,...

Mar 27, 2018

Helen Mae Barrett, 91 transitioned from earth to glory on March 27, 2018 surrounded by family. She was a 1944 graduate of Terrell High School ( Denison, Tx). She received a Bachelors of Arts degree. Helen accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a young age, attending the Church of the Living God. She was a member of New...

Mar 26, 2018

Obituary pending,

In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated and may be made to Rhoden Memorial Home. Thank you

Mar 24, 2018

Lucy Ann McCalister was born on December 20, 1943 in Parkins, Arkansas, to the late James and Mary McCalister. She then moved to Akron, Ohio where she became a long time resident until her death on March 24, 2018. Lucy attended Garfield High School. She worked many years as a homemaker, caregiver and was self employed making beautiful floral...

Mar 24, 2018

On Saturday, March 24, 2018 Johnny Summerlin went home to be with the Lord at the age of 60. He was a resident of the Akron community. He was born on March 30, 1957 to his parents, Thomas and Mary M. Summerlin. John is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary M. Summerlin. John leaves to cherish...

Mar 23, 2018

Maxine S. Luck, 72, passed away on March 23, 2018 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Evergreen, Alabama the third of fourteen children. She moved to Akron, Ohio from Tacoma, WA, in 1976, where she began working at St. Thomas Hospital, retiring in 2010. She was a long standing member of United Baptist Church, where she...

Mar 21, 2018

Ms. Clara A. Penn, of Pax, West Virginia, was born on April 17, 1929 to the late Robert and Mary Belcher passed away on March 21, 2018 at the age of 88 in Akron, Ohio. Clara served as a nurse at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Clara was preceded in death by her son, Victor Belcher; brother, James Belcher and sisters,...

Mar 14, 2018

William J Sheeler born July 29, 1963 departed this life on March 14, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents Ella and Tee Matthew;father figure, Sydney B Sheeler; step mother, Shirley Hardin, and brother Mark Sheeler. Survived by his (13) children; William Thomas of Canton, Ohio, Jamie Sanders-Morrow (Laurence) of Ocean Springs, Ms. Charise Sheeler of Canton, Oh, Amber...

Mar 8, 2018

Cecil Conrad Manuel age 53, departed this life on March 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Annie Eagleton; mother, Jeanette Bailey; sister, Thomasina Manuel and brother Stanley Wiggins. He leaves to cherish his memories (2) daughters, Celina Manuel (Markest),Terriana Hood; (1) son, Jesse Chenault; father, Frank Manuel (Nette) and Willie Thomas Bailey (Elaine); brothers, Frank...

Mar 7, 2018

April Ann Miles, 47, passed away peacefully on March,2018 after a long battle with cancer. he was born March 27, 1970 in Akron, OH.  A lifetime resident of Akron, April was a graduate of Buchtel High School.  She dedicated 17 years of service to Cambridge (Almost Family) Home Health Care.  April was a loving sister, mother, daughter, friend and...

Mar 7, 2018

Willie Jerome Johnson, Sr. was born in Fairfield, California on November 9, 1961 to Sylvester Johnson, Sr. and Barbara Jean Johnson.  The family settled in Chicago, IL where he graduated from Phillips High School.  Willie's father was in the Air Force so he traveled extensively, to Anchorage, Alaska, Tucson, Arizona, Niagara Falls, New York, Grand Forks, North Dakota, Philippines,...

Mar 4, 2018

Louis E. Ball, Sr., age 95, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning March 4, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1922 in Fairfax, Virginia to the late Dr. Eugene, Sr. and Gladys Ball. He was honorably discharged from active duty in the United States Army. He retired from the Timken Company...

Mar 3, 2018

Michelle Dana McDew was born September 5th, 1973 in Canton, Oh to the late Christine Ann Leighton and Mark Edward McDew. She accepted Christ and was a member of Faith Family Church in Canton, Ohio. She also attended Jesus Speaks Christian Center.

Michelle attended Timken Sr. High school, but would go on to receive her GED later...

Mar 3, 2018

Antionette Dahn was born in Massillon, Ohio July 16, 1957 to Amie Steele. Antionette entered heavens gates on March 3, 2018. Antionette spent some of her younger years in Victorville, California with her mother Amie Sheegog. She was then sent to Massillon, Ohio to spend the rest of her years with her late grandmother Susie Steele and special aunt  ...

Mar 2, 2018

Michelle Blanche Freeman, born to the late H.T. and Marion Wallace, on March 22, 1961, in Canton, Ohio. Michelle graduated from McKinley High School in 1980 and was most recently employed by the Canton City School Transportation Department, which she truly enjoyed!  Michelle accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio.  ...

Feb 26, 2018

Georgia Merryweather, 72, passed away on February 26, 2018. She was baptized at a young age at St. Thomas Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. T.H. Bell; later joining Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under Pastor Roy W. Gary. She was former First Lady of Good Hope Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for 33 years alongside her...

Feb 23, 2018

Bertha Jean Howard was born July 23, 1957, and was a life-long resident of Canton, Ohio. She departed this earthly life on Friday, February 23, 2018. Bertha retired from the VA Medical Center-Canton in 2015 after over 20 years of service. Bertha was also a decorated Army Veteran. While able-bodied, she was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church,...

Feb 22, 2018

Lionel is a 300 month old veteran of the comedy stage who has his roots right here in Northeastern Ohio. With a style that many have compared to Sinbad, everyone loves Lionel's clean and funny comedy. Who would ever thought that a pastry chef would eventually have the opportunity to open for such legendary performers as the Temptations and...

Feb 18, 2018

On February 18, 2018, our beloved James Edward Gaitor "Jimmy" passed away due to an extended illness.  God decided it was time for another one of His angels to come home.  Jimmy also known as "Gaitor" was born on March 10, 1962.  He attended McKinley Senior High School.  He had a passion for sports and nice cars.  He enjoyed...