Obituaries

Mar 25, 2013

Johnnie Mae Butler, age 87, departed this life on Monday, March 25, 2013. She was born on January 19, 1926 in Canton, Ohio to Cora Lee Ricks and Henry Phillips.  Johnnie Mae retired from Canton Christian Home.  She joined Antioch Baptist Church at an early age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles VB Butler; her parents, three...

Mar 23, 2013

Minnie M. King, 91, went home to be with the Lord March 23, 2013 at Akron City Hospital.  Born in Nashville, TN. she had lived in this community for 53 years.  She had retired as a Cashier from City Laundry and was a member of  Greater Bethel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Monroe King Sr., sons, Monroe...

Mar 23, 2013

BEVERLY JEAN (BECK) LEE, age 57, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour at Hospice Care Center after an extended  illness. She was born March 11,1956 in Detroit, Michigan, the fifth child born to the union of James  Sr. and Estella Beck.  She was adopted by Calvin and Rebecca Studivant and brought to Akron at the age of...

Mar 22, 2013

Larnell Jones "Lonnie" was called home to be with the Lord after a short illness on March 22, 2013.  He was born in Akron Ohio, on May 17, 1956 to Curry and Shirley Jones. He accepted the Lord at an early age at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.  He graduated from Shades Valley High School in Homewood Alabama in 1975.   He...

Mar 21, 2013

Deslah A. Duckworth, 47, of Akron, Ohio departed this life on March 21st, 2013.  She was employed at Rhoden Memorial Home.  An only child, Deslah was preceded in death by her father, Charles Frye; Mother Violet Smith and Grandmother Florence Diamond. She is survived by husband; Bobby Duckworth, Children, Marcus, Michael (Mariah), Michelle Smith, Mika Duckworth.  Special Daughter, Mercedes Anderson;...

Mar 16, 2013

Jason A. Clark, 27, passed away March 16, 2013.  Funeral services will be  held Friday, March 22, 2013 at 12 noon at  Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave. with Rev. Eugene Norris officiating.  Friends  may call at the chapel on Friday from 11am until time of service.  Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery.  Procession will form and condolences may be sent...

Mar 16, 2013

Dr. James E. Warner, 71, ascended to be with the Lord on March 16, 2013, in Canton, Ohio.  The funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday March 22, 2013, at First Christian Church, 6900 Market Ave. North, Canton, Ohio 44721. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Eddie and Rosa Warner on  July 4, 1941.  He married Harolyn  Reta Johnson...

Mar 15, 2013

Carlos Demar Parker went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 15, 2013 after a brief illness. Carlos, 56, was born to Frank & Emma Lorine Parker. He was a life long resident of Akron, Ohio. Carlos was a graduate of South High School. In 1975 he served in the Army, and received an honorable discharge in 1978....

Mar 13, 2013

Karla Harris, 62, passed away unexpectedly March 13, 2013.  She was a lifetime resident of this community. Preceded in death by both parents, Isham and Kathyrn Harris.  Karla leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Kimberly Twitty; grandson DeShawndre Twitty, both of Akron, OH.; sisters, Victoria Harris of Cleveland, OH and Marla Manning of Chicago, ILL; brothers, Leonard Manning of Chicago,...

Dec 31, 1969

An obituary is not available at this time for James Hill III. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 5, 1953

Felecia Diane Norwood departed this life on February 28, 2018 at  Astoria Nursing Home.  She was born in Canton Ohio to Wilburn Wallace and Johnnie Mae Henderson on September 5, 1953.  She was a resident of Canton for over 60 years.  She attended and graduated from Timken High School.  In later years she was a certified nurses assistant in...

Dec 18, 1945

Geneva Barker-King went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2017 at the age of 71. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 18, 1945 to her parents. She was a lifetime resident of this community. She is preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Kenneth King; son, Johnathan...

Mar 18, 1934

Jack L. Marsh was born in Akron, Ohio on March 17,1934. He made his transition from his earthly home to his eternal home on Sunday June 18, 2017 in the care of Wyant Woods Care Center. He was a lifetime resident of Akron, attending East High School, a veteran of the US Army and was employed for many years...

Apr 11, 1926

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Apr 9, 1926

Jun 26, 1922

Minnie Mitchell was born June 26, 1922 in Atlanta, GA to the late Phelix and Nellie Peters. At a young age the family relocated to Akron, Ohio where she was raised and resided all her life.  In 1943 she was united in marriage to the late Charles Mitchell Sr. To this union were born four beautiful children William II,...

Ruby Mae Dennis Woods, a woman whose heart knew no bounds and whose family was her greatest joy, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, in Toledo, Ohio—born on January 31, 1937, in Minter, Alabama, a small town outside of Selma. She was the daughter of Tommie and Lueida Nickles Dennis. Growing up in a bustling household, Ruby was...

Robert Lee Edwards, Sr., age 81, passed away peacefully in Macedonia, Ohio, on August 3, 2024. Born on July 25, 1943, in Birmingham, Alabama, Robert was the beloved second son of the late Lizzie Edwards (Hill) and Johnnie Edwards Sr. Raised in Birmingham and later in Cleveland, Ohio, by his grandparents and parents, Robert's life was deeply rooted in...

Taylor Dezlarai Robinson, also known as  "Bear," "Boo Boo," or "Tay Tay" was born  January 28, 1994 in Akron, Ohio to Carmilla Robinson  amd Winslow Sanders, Jr. Taylor was  a "busy bee". She volunteered as an office worker at Kenmore High School; and played volleyball, softball, track; and lettered 2 years in a row in football.  She studied early childhood...