Obituaries

Oct 2, 2021

David Mitchell Nicholson passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 2, 2021.  Mitch retired from Timken Steel in 2018 after many years of service.  Mitch was formerly active in midget football league as an assistant coach for the Bears.  He was formerly an active member of Greater Bethel Apostolic Church having served as a church usher, Sunday school teacher and in...

Oct 1, 2021

Gwendolyn W. Gaines was born August 27, 1945 to the late William F. Smith, II and Luresa Smith in Akron, Ohio.

She was educated in the Akron Public School system, graduating from Garfield High School and the Washington Beauty Academy.  She was employed and retired from the Walton Hill Ford Stamping Plant.  President of the Ford Breakfast...

Sep 29, 2021

Eugene Moss was born on May 9, 1946 in East Prairie, Missouri. He was the sixth child of thirteen children born to Louis and Fannie Moss.

Eugene grew up in Missouri and worked on the family farm until he graduated from East Prairie High School. In 1965, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the United...

Sep 29, 2021

Thomas "Tommy or T"  Franklin Fox went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.  Thomas was Born in Akron, Ohio on August 27, 1953 to the late Edward C. Fox, Jr. and Bessie M. Fox-Carter.

Thomas was educated in the Akron Public School System.  Upon graduating from South High School, Thomas enlisted in...

Sep 29, 2021

Derrick T. Palmer "Butchie", 32, of Barberton, Ohio passed away on September 29, 2021 suddenly in his home.

Derrick was born on January 30th, 1989 at Barberton Citizen's Hospital. He attended Barberton Public Schools where he excelled in sports. Derrick played Pee Wee football with Coach Jimmy Ferguson and along with his other teammates, they won a...

Sep 27, 2021

Arthur L. Bell, 75, passed away on September 27, 2021.  He was born on November 1, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to Juanita Ryles and Arthur Lee Bell.  He attended North High School and retired from the Akron Water Department after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Elmon D. Moore. He leaves...

Sep 27, 2021

Elizabeth Berkley passed away on September 27, 2021. She was born July 19, 1925 to Robert and Dolly Bugg in Washington, DC. She was a former member of Second Baptist Church and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and New Hope Baptist Church. She was a member of Ed Davis Senior Group and was president for 18 years.

She...

Sep 26, 2021

Torrey Anthony Burris was born on June 8, 1974 and went home to be with the Lord September 22, 2021.

Torrey Anthony loved to do tattoos, it was his craft. Torrey Anthony loved his family, especially his sister Peggy, they were like two peas in a pot. Torrey loved to make people laugh and I mean he...

Sep 25, 2021

Mattie B. Floyd was born in Petrey, Alabama on January 2, 1942.  She was the third child born to parents Earsie Lee and Ernest Tom Pitts Sr.  Mattie departed this life on September 25, 2021 after a brief illness.

Mattie me Christ and accepted Him as her Savior at an early age.  She received her formal education...

Sep 23, 2021

Karen Renee Williams, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2021.  She was born on November 30, 1956 in Canton, Ohio to the late Alice and Norman Jackson.

Karen was a warm, compassionate, and sweet woman.  She lived a simple life.

Karen adored her daughter Willa.  She was a loving...

Sep 23, 2021

Jesse Jake Jones, 92, passed away peacefully at 11:00 PM on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Astoria Nursing Home after a brief illness.  Jesse was born on August 27, 1929 to the late Joseph and Sallie Jones.  After some time, he and several of his siblings migrated to Canton, OH.

Jesse was a proud graduate of Canton...

Sep 23, 2021

Dianne Swain Giles was born March 17, 1952 to the late Bertha Mae Swain and Emford Garrett. She attended the public schools of Talladega County and was a graduate of Childersburg High School. In 1970 she moved to Akron, Ohio which she eventually called home. She was united in Holy Matrimony to her lifelong partner, Milton Giles on July...

Sep 23, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for RICHARD L. BROWN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 22, 2021

Cynthia (Walker) Weaver was born August 4, 1964 to the late Theodore Walker, Sr. and Alberta Hawkins in Akron, Ohio. She peacefully went home to the Lord on September 22, 2021.

Cynthia attended Akron Public Schools. She worked in the health care field for many years, where she received numerous awards for her impeccable work ethic that...

Sep 21, 2021

Etta Carter passed away September 21, 2021 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Thyrrin Lewis, Charles Lewis, Norma Lewis and Debra (Jesse) Bolar-Henderson; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sep 20, 2021

Our beloved Cherry Lou Glenn, age 82 of Akron Ohio departed for her heavenly home on Monday, September 20, 2021.

Born July 28, 1939, to Walter and Leola Malone in Brooksville, Mississippi, Cherry was the sixth born of ten children.  She started her motherly duties at the early age of four where she could be seen on...

Sep 20, 2021

Robert Frank Hill "Rob Frank", was born in Akron, OH  on February 14, 1956 to  Evelyn Shealey Hill and Robert Lee Hill. He passed away on September 20, 2021.

Rob attended Akron Public Schools., he also attended Holiness Church of Christ. He was well known for his ability to repair T.V.s and many other electronics. He also...

Sep 19, 2021

Clifford Lonnie Jordan, age 75, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2021.  He was born to the late Loleslie and Ralph Jordan on May 4, 1946.

Clifford was a faithful member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church for many years, serving on the Usher Board, the Adult Choir, Male Choir, and helping around the church...

Sep 18, 2021

Joyce Caldwell, 69, received her wings on September 11, 2021 after a long illness. She was born December 13, 1952 in Akron, Ohio where she grew up, married and became a military wife with two children.

Afterwards, she became a resident of Maryland for 20 years where she worked various jobs from a school librarian to a ...

Sep 17, 2021

Deborah Denise Reed passed away on September 17, 2021.

Funeral service will take place at 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Rhoden Memorial Home, 1101 Palmetto Ave., Akron, OH 44306. Friends may visit with the family at 11 a.m. until time of service. A mask must be worn to attend service.