Obituaries

Jan 14, 2018

Martha Jenkins passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 in the Cleveland Clinic. Martha was preceded in death by daughter Marcella Crystal; mother, Lula D. Jenkins and father Robert Jenkins. Martha is survived by sister Alice Hampton; daughter,  Sharon Ramsey; son, LeShawn Jenkins; niece, Robert (Jay) Branch Thomas; great  nieces, Chanel Branch, Ramiah Kelly; great nephews, Eric Branch, Sr. and...

Jan 13, 2018

Lemmel Dotson was born August 8, 1939.  He was the 2nd oldest of 10  children born to  Tommy, Sr. & Lou Winnie Dotson in Panther Burn,  Mississippi.  Lemmel, moved to Canton in 1965 to make a better life for his family.  He then helped to move his sisters and brothers and their families to Canton. Lemmel retired from Canton...

Jan 12, 2018

David Jerome Thornton, 61, went home to be with the Lord January, 2018.  David was born on August 22, 1956 to the late Ramona Thornton and Harvey Parks in Comer, Georgia.  In his early years he served in the United States Army.  After an honorable discharge from the Army he worked alongside his mother in their family owned bakery...

Jan 11, 2018

Tyrell Clinton Culver, age 25, was born March 8, 1992 in Canton, Ohio as a twin brother to Terrence Culver to mother Zina Culver Edwards. He was baptized in January of 2000.  Tyrell graduated with his GED from Project Rebuild in 2017.  He was a loyal soul with a loose spirit.  He will always be remembered by his family...

Jan 11, 2018

Emma B Mitchell went home to be with the Lord after a short illness on January 11, 2018 at the blessed age of 85.She was a lifelong resident of Akron; a loyal Cleveland Browns fan and avid Bingo Player. She was born December 12, 1932, to Hudson and Margaret Burkett. After graduating from Central High School, her focus was...

Jan 10, 2018

Clarence Cox "CC",65, departed from this early life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Clarence was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Akron at an early age. He attended Akron Public Schools, where he graduated from North High School in 1971, Clarence attended Hummel Business College, and retired from Metro RTA with thirty years of service. Clarence is preceded...

Jan 10, 2018

Wali Waheem, 78 passed away quietly at his residence. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Baheejah; eleven children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Home Going celebration will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Rhoden Memorial Home 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, Ohio 44306. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until...

Jan 6, 2018

Robin Lamont Williams, 62, of Henderson, Nevada transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Robin was born August 28, 1955 in Canton Ohio.

A graduate of Canton McKinley High School, "Rob" as everyone knew him, was a unique soul who loved to work on cars, have fun, and make...

Jan 5, 2018

Bettie Jean Oliver went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2018.  Bettie was born September 7, 1944 to Arthur and Lucille Johnson in Marion, Alabama.  She moved to Canton in 1965 where she was employed by the House of Loretto, then the Hoover Company where she retired after 28 years due to illness.  Bettie was preceded...

Jan 3, 2018

Daniel Howard was born January 14, 1954 in Montgomery, Alabama.  He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  Daniel was a longtime resident of Canton, Ohio, taking up residence here after serving in the United States Navey.  He was the type of person who attempted to acknowledge and speak to people, even total strangers who crossed his...

Jan 2, 2018

Larry L. Rumbaugh of 7765 S. 2nd Ave, Clinton, OH 44216 and formerly of Pleasantville, PA, passed away on January 2, 2018, leaving his wife of 51 years, Victoria; son L. Patrick and wife Jennifer Of Clinton. Born December 24, 1947 to John and Georgia Rumbaugh. One brother James Rumbaugh of Pleasantville also survives, four brothers and one sister...

Jan 2, 2018

Earl Jeffery McMorrow, 50, departed this life on January 2, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.

Jan 1, 2018

Naomi A. Merryweather went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 1, 2018 at the age of 94. She was born in Checotah, Oklahoma on January 31, 1923 to her parents, William and Leola Walker. Naomi was a member of First Apostolic Faith Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie L. Merryweather; sons, Jimmie...

Dec 30, 2017

On Saturday, December 30, 2017 Wilbert Lane made his transition home to be with the Lord at the age of 71. He was born on February 4, 1946 in Marshallville, Georgia to his parents, Henry and Annie Mae Lane. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Annie Mae Lane; and brother, Gary Allen. He leaves to...

Dec 26, 2017

Betty Lou Armstrong, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 following an extended illness.  Betty was born March 20, 1934 in Canton, OH to the late Daisy (Adams) and Charles Armstrong I.

Betty attended school St. Peter's and was a graduate of McKinley High School.  Betty worked for 25 years before retiring from the Timken...

Dec 25, 2017

Velma U. Henderson, age 66, passed away Monday, December 25. 2017. She was born March 11, 1951 in Troy, Alabama. Velma attended McKinley High School. She loved Pepsi, Law & Order, and the Dallas Cowboys. Velma was preceded in death by her parents, Rebecca Hall and McKinley Henderson, her step-father James Hall Sr. and sister, Gail Nero. She is...

Dec 24, 2017

Geraldine ("Boopy") was born to the late Rufus & Ila Mae Spears in Steubenville, Ohio on September 15, 1934. She moved to Canton as a child and graduated from McKinley High School. As she, proudly stated, she was a tomboy and she excelled in softball, basketball, roller skating and she also loved to dance.  She met the love of...

Dec 20, 2017

Agnes L. Brown went home to her Lord on December 20, 2017 at 98 years of age, after a bout with cancer. Agnes was born on November 19, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan, to her parents, Walter R. McSwain and Carrie Colbert. She graduated from Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan and then attended Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland....

Dec 20, 2017

Capri Lenzy, age 24,  of Canton, Ohio passed away from a brief illness on Wednesday December 20th, 2017.  She was born September 3rd, 1993 to her (biological mother) - Angela Womack-Lenzy and (biological father) Craig Avery Sr. She was adopted by her (grandfather) Eddie Lee Lenzy Sr. on, August 8th, 2005.  She is preceded in death by her grandmother...

Dec 17, 2017

John W. West, 67 passed away on December 17, 2017 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1950 to his parents, Roosevelt Patterson and Lessie B. Stallings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Patterson and Lessie B. Stallings; step-father, Booker T. Stallings; brothers, James R. West, William Wright, Rufus R. West; sisters, Ethel...