Obituaries

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.

Sep 17, 2021

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

Sep 17, 2021

Kevin Lasalle Walker Sr. was born March 25, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Ora Belle Bentley (Rivers).  He was the 8th of 8  children.  He departed from us on September 17, 2021 at Cleveland  Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

Kevin was raised from a young child in Canton, Ohio.  He went on to...

Sep 17, 2021

Bonnie J. (Becknell) O'Neal was born June 5, 1939 in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Joseph Becknell and Margaret Johnson-Becknell. She left her earthly vessel to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, September 17, 2021. She was proceeded in death by her husband Pastor James J. (Pete) O'Neal. Bonnie was a member of God Given...

Sep 16, 2021

James Garfield Hall  passed away after a brief illness on September 16, 2021.  Garfield was born on October 26, 1940 in Clio, Alabama.

Uncle Garfield was an amazing and funny man who loved to dance.  He really enjoyed life to the fullest.  He will truly be missed.

Garfield is preceded in death by his mother,...

Sep 15, 2021

Kennth Ray Turner was born on August 10, 1955 to the late Gladys (Lewis) and Herman Turner.  Kenneth Turner, a loving father of five children passed away on September 15, 2021 at the age of 66.

Kenneth Turner, affectionately known as K.T., enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.  K.T. had been on dialysis for 10...

Sep 15, 2021

Wilson "Bill" Chesney passed away on September 15, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  He was born June 12, 1948 to the late William and Evelyn Hall Chesney.

Bill grew up in Canton, Ohio where he attended McKinley High School, and later  moved to   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a teenager.  Remembering how much he loved Canton as...

Sep 14, 2021

Clyde L. Berry, affectionately known as "Skeeter", age 74, of Canton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.  He was born in Canton, Ohio on November 15, 1946 to the late Clyde Moore and Louis Robert Berry.

Clyde entered the military march 23, 1965 at the age of 19.  Where he...

Sep 14, 2021

Joseph S. McCarthan II, age 40, affectionately known as Joe, passed away unexpectedly September 14, 2021.  Joe was born on November 26, 1980, in Canton, Ohio to the late Joseph S. McCarthan and Georgia Biggums.

Joe was a 1999 graduate of McKinley Senior High School.  Joe was a hard worker, a big Cleveland Browns fan, a loving...

Sep 14, 2021

Scipio Bomar transitioned from this life on September 14, 2021.  He was born October 25, 1921 in Canton, Ohio.  He served in the United States Army and a former member of the Iron Workers Local 550.

He is preceded in death by his wife Gloria Lee; parents, Rosie Arrington Bomar and Guy Bomar Sr.; (2) sisters, Evelyn...

Sep 13, 2021

Michael Gerald Lacy, 65, a lifelong resident of Akron, OH, was born October 21, 1955 and passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2021, after a brief illness.

Michael graduated from John R. Buchtel High School in 1975. A year later he started his career at Akron City Hospital (now known as Summa HealthSystem) where he...

Sep 13, 2021

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

Sep 13, 2021

Cora Mae King was born May 2, 1960 to the late Walter Johnson Sr. and Queen Esther Wells. Cora confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, attending as an active member of Pentecostal Temple C.O.G.I.C. She later joined and became a faithful member of Community Life C.O.G.I.C until she took her heavenly flight on September...