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Marva Rogers Obituary

Marva Ann Rogers was received up into glory on Sunday, April 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was surrounded by her loving family. Marva was a lifetime resident of Barberton, Ohio where she was loved by many.

Marva was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Cheatham Sr., and leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Joseph Lee Rogers Sr.; daughter, Jolese Antoinette Rogers; son, Joseph Lee Rogers Jr.; mother, Carolyn Cheatham, all of Barberton, Ohio; sisters, Lynette Talbert, Geraldine (Larry) Eddings of Barberton, Ohio, Rita (Charles) Stuckey of Bedford Hts., Ohio; three brothers, Marvin Cheatham Jr., Keith (Tanya) Cheatham, Kenneth (Cynthia) Cheatham, Michael Kenner, all of Barberton; god daughters, Olivia (Lamar) Roberts of Akron, Ohio, Rebekah William of Barberton, Ohio; special cousin, Barbara (Marcus) Board of Columbia, Md.; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, much loved nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 12 noon at Liberty Tabernacle, 475 Frank Ave., Barberton, Ohio, with Bishop Melvin Maughmer officiating. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 349 Joseph St., Barberton, OH 44203.


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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Gwen Grayson

August 14, 2013

I am thinking of you dear cousin. I love you. Gwen G.

James Mitchell

May 12, 2013

Rogers/Cheatham Family

Ann has been granted her promotion into heaven. May you find comfort in knowing GOD made no mistake when he chose Ann. We the Mitchell/Ward Family are praying for and with you that God will provide you comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.

Carla Winters-Wise

May 3, 2013

My heart was so heavy when I heard the new of Marva passing from this life to Glory only because I know she will be greatly missed by loved ones. I was really good friend with her sister Rita,and remember Marva's warm smile and beautiful personality. She spent time with you all here in the present but remember she is in your future now. Praying for you Rita.

Mary Chronister

May 1, 2013

Marva and I worked together at VNS. She always had a smile on her face and the sweetest spirit. My condolences to the family. She will be greatly missed.

tracey woods

May 1, 2013

such a sweet angel who will be missed greatly. to the cheatham family you have my condolences and prayers.

Kim Dokes

April 28, 2013

To Joseph and family,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Kim Dokes(Daniel), and the Daniel family, Noble Ave.

Kimberly (Bowen) Pawlowski

April 27, 2013

To the Rodger/Cheatham
I'm so sorry for the loss of Marva Ann, You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

jacqueline grisby

April 27, 2013

we are very sorry for your loss one may god be with you.from the grisby family.

the hickman /williams family

April 27, 2013

We going to miss you Mrs.Rogers love u dearly sorry I couldn't be there for u but I know your in a better place and I will always remember u thru good and bad times and my prayers go out to your family

April 27, 2013

Sorry to hear of your lost, may your Family find comfort knowing she home with the Lord her Savior. We will continue to pray for you and your Family God bless. Malinda Ingol & Family Barberton, Ohio

mary wade and family

April 27, 2013

We are praying for your family

Lee Londa Scott-Palm

April 26, 2013

To the Rodger/Cheatham
May each day become just a little bit better as you remember all the joy and memories that Marva shared with you. May god keep you in his arms.

Cuz. Butch Baxter

April 26, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Denise Brandon

April 26, 2013

Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. Will pray for you and and your children. From the Brandon Family

Cheryl Walker-VanDyke

April 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you strength during this time.

Diane Palmer & Family

April 26, 2013

Life is like the weather, it is seasonal.It has a way of pushing into the next season, whether we like it or not.As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Eric Thomas

April 26, 2013

To the Cheatham family
My prayers are with you. You guys are and always will be my family. Love you.

April 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ray Vaughn

April 26, 2013

To Joe,Joe Jr.and the rest of the Rogers and Cheatham families, may god be with you to give you strength during this difficult time. The family is in our prayers.

Karla Palmer

April 26, 2013

I am so saddened by this and I am praying for your strength in your time of bereavement just as you had my family in yours such a short time ago. I have known you guys'll entire life and my heart is truly with all of you. PALMER FAMILY

Kenny Griner

April 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your lost an my heart an prays go out to you an my god look after u threw this ruff times

nita cheatham

April 26, 2013

to the family of marva ann
my thoughts and prayers are with you. may God confort you. marva ann will be waiting for all of us some day. rest in peace my dear cousin

Barbara Ferguson

April 26, 2013

To the Rodgers & Cheatham Famlies may the Lord give you comfort & strenght during this difficult time Ann was truly a woman of God may the Lord give you peace in the midst of the storm God will give you the stenght in the days to come please hold onto the memories they will give you comfort in the days to come our prayers & thoughts will be with the family GOD CARES. March & Barbara Ferguson

Sue Edgar-Hooser

April 26, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the Cheatham family, may the Grace of God bring you comfort at this difficult time, and may you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.

Dr. Vera Lee Byrd

April 26, 2013

To the Rogers and Cheatham Families,

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved family member. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Love,

The Byrd Family

keith & Robyn (Ferguson) Neloms Family

April 26, 2013

To the Rogers & Cheatham family, our hearts go out to you in the loss of Ann. She was a great woman of god, we will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
To be absent from the body means to be present with the lord!

Matt Gable

April 26, 2013

Words can never express or replace the void left my loved ones who gave gone on to Glory. So sorry for your loss! May the love of all those around you bring you some comfort and help bring a peace during this difficult time. Much love fam!

Autumn Williams

April 26, 2013

Ann faught hard and she will be truly missed. My prayers go out to her family who were by her side until the end. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Pepper

Mark Vaughn

April 26, 2013

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the Rogers and Cheatham familes!

Theresa, Thom, Katelyn & Dustin Osborne

April 26, 2013

Kenny, Cindy, Moriah and Lexi,
We are sorry to hear the loss of your beautiful sister/aunt. She fought a good fight and is now in paradise healed and completely pain free. She will forever be your guardian angel. May the precious memories you have of her help in these difficult days ahead. Holding you all in prayer and good thoughts!!
With our deepest sympathy,

anita wharton

April 26, 2013

I was so sorry and heartbroken to hear of Ann's passing. But knowing that she has made it into Heaven gives me comfort. Ann was always a person that didn't have much to say, but when she did you had better start praying hard. she was an inspiration to us all. she will be missed and loved forever.

The Porter Family

April 26, 2013

Our prayers are with your family at this time. May God continue to bless you all and comfort you!

With Deepest Sympathy

Mr. and Mrs. John and Adrienne Nelson

April 26, 2013

Extending deep and heart felt sympathy to the Rogers and Cheatham Families, you're in our payers asking that God sustain you during this time of loss. As former neighbors we knew the Cheatham family well, knowing Ann is now in glory be of good cheer for He shall srengthen your hearts.

Victor & Annette Daniel

April 26, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers to the family of this wonderful God-Fearing woman. May the Lord give you peace throughout this time of bereavement. We will always love and miss you Ann Rogers

Julie Vaughn & The Vaughn Family

April 26, 2013

To the Rogers & Cheatham Family,So sorry for your Loss,your all in our thoughts and prayers.

April 26, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know her homegoing she is with the good Lord now her Savior. R.I.P. Marva. Reese&Fronnie Bishop

Michele Greenawald-Poe

April 26, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are being said for the family.May the Lord stand next to you all and help you be strong, during this time of sorrow. Amen

April 26, 2013

To the family,
Father, in the name of Jesus comfort this loving family during this difficult time.
Marion Talor

Marcia Wetshtein

April 25, 2013

I worked with Marva many years ago at VNS and have many fond memories of her. Marva was such a kind and caring person - always with a smile! I am truly sorry for your loss.

Marcia (Marc) Edwards, Twanna Askew

April 25, 2013

To the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Minister Keisha Bell

April 25, 2013

To the Rogers/Cheatham Family

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. I had the pleasure of working with Marva at VNS she always had a smile on her face and would make you laugh on a bad day. But Family she fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has kept the faith Henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness.2 Timothy 4:7-8

Marva will be missed..May God Bless You in the days, weeks and years to come.

Stephanie Thomas-Blueford

April 25, 2013

Praying for your comfort and peace during this time. My heart is with you all.

ginger mobley

April 25, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Neil Porter

April 25, 2013

To the Rogers family, we will keep you in our prayers. We pray that God comforts you at this difficult time. Love the Neil Porter and LV and Rosie Brown family.

From the Keys Family (James)

April 25, 2013

To the Rogers and Cheathams families, We are deeply sadden by the loss of your loved one. Our deepest sympathy to all famliy members and friends.God has gain another angel as well as the family a guardian angel. Bless you all.

Maryalice Randle

April 25, 2013

Rogers and Cheatham Families, May you find comfort from God in the days ahead. Praying for you all with love.
Nicole Greathouse and DaeShawn Cheatham.

Laurita Ware

April 25, 2013

I am truly sad to hear of the passing of Marva. My deepest condolences go out to her family. I worked with Marva at VNS. She was always pleasant and had a smile for you. She will be missed.

A parent who cares

April 25, 2013

To the Rogers family,
Sorry for the loss of Mrs. Rogers. I met her at Imagine 5 years ago and witness her fight. She smiled til the end, I'm sure. Beautiful spirit and kind heart. They say "give me my flowers while I'm alive". I can say I did, I gave her flowers to show my appreciation for all the good work she did at Imagine. Rest in peace Mrs. Rogers!!!!Blessings!!!

Latorria wilson-lacy

April 25, 2013

She was a very good person she worked with my daughters at imagine school she will be missed very much we loved her with all our hearts my prays go out to her family may god bless u in your time of need.

Tiffanie Worthy

April 25, 2013

My prayers are with the Rogers/Cheatham family. She was such a nice woman, full of love, laughter and patience. My family will truly miss her.

CAROLYN YATES

April 25, 2013

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.

Eld Michael & Diedra Lisman & Family

April 25, 2013

To the Rogers and Cheatham family, Ann, a beautiful and soft spoken woman of God who always had a smile to give, will truly be missed.

To our "Brother/Uncle" Joe, always cherish the memories of your 24 years of unity. We love you and are here for you.

Yvonne McKnight

April 25, 2013

To the family, may God Bless you in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

tracey greathouse

April 25, 2013

im so sorry for your loss ann was a great lady will always have great memories of growing up together she will be missed bye many

April 25, 2013

To all family members of Ann, so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Ann's in our vocational classes both junior and senior year at Barberton High School. Ann was such a sweet, friendly person and always seem to have a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kim Mira (Booher)

The Robertsons (Sabrina)

April 25, 2013

To the Rogers and Cheatham Family: No words written or spoken can take away the pain you feel. Please know that you are not alone. We are here for you.

Gwendolyn Shropshire

April 25, 2013

Mr. Rogers,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The 6th grade teachers at Barberton Middle School

April 25, 2013

Mr Rogers,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mrs. Shropshire and 6th grade students at Barberton Middle School

Beverly Hinton

April 25, 2013

To Joe and family my prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Marsha Bixler Rorrer, Class of 1983

April 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Ann's passing but thankful for her complete healing. I remember Ann from our BHS days, Class of 1983. She was always kind with a beautiful smile. I enjoyed reconnecting with her on Facebook after many years. Her postings were always uplifting with Scripture and a "thought for the day." My thoughts and prayers go out to her family whom she loved so much.

William, Cheryl Richardson

April 25, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Remember God gave us memories for a reason. Remember being in Christ brings us joy unspeakable. We are praying for you. God Bless

Darlene, Carol & Celina Flunoy

April 24, 2013

Dear Rogers & Cheatham Family:

Be encouraged and know that God holds Ann in his arms and peace is her covering. God bless all of you.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Debra Graves

April 24, 2013

May God bless the family of Marva Rogers. She was an extremely nice person and will be greatly missed.

Robert/Nyeeda Beacham

April 24, 2013

Uncle Joe and family,
I am so sadden to hear of Sis. Ann's passing. We know she is in a better place and she will suffer no more. She is with Jesus now...
With Prayers,
Robert & Nyeeda Beacham

Chris Bruner and Family

April 24, 2013

Sending our condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Terri Leslie

April 24, 2013

Joe, My heart is heavy as I pray for you and your family. May the peace and protection that God promises be with you in the days ahead. When you are in your weakest moments, let Him be your rock.

Desarae Simon & Debra Roland

April 24, 2013

Our deepest condolences go out to the Rogers/Cheatham family. Marva was such a good person to work with and had a wonderful smile, she will be truly missed.

connie smith

April 24, 2013

Joe and Family,

i am truly sorry for your loss. Marva has to be one the most beautiful i know, inside and out. i know i havent in touch as much i should in the pass years, but i will miss her so much.

Raymie Kenner

April 24, 2013

Hey Ann! This is your Cousin Raymie! You know I will miss and love you always. You leave behind a wonderful husband and children and a great Cheatham Family. I will never forget you words of wisdom when it came to raising children. Please look down on all of us and bless us with your love and smile. Love Raymie and the Kenner Family

Toni Lindsey

April 24, 2013

Joe - I am so sorry to hear about your loss...you and your sons are in our prayers.

Toni, Tyler, and Theo Lindsey

Caroline Zito

April 24, 2013

Marva was such a warm, kind, caring lady with a great sense of humor and what seemed like infinite patience. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find strength in this time of sorrow.

Maloney-Deuber Agency

April 24, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Marva. May your loving memories help to get you through the days ahead.

Rebecca Schlegel

April 24, 2013

I worked with Marva for many years at VNS. She was a lovely, gentle lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Gwenola Cheatham Freeman

April 24, 2013

To the Rogers Family. Our hearts are heavy with you with the passing of our dear cousin Ann. May we all know and find comfort and peace in the Life Giver. And that our hope is anchor in the Rock. We know that Ann is in the arms of Jesus and The Comforter of the Holy Spirit is with us.

Pstrs Kenny&Gwenola Freeman

April 24, 2013

My Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Rogers/Cheatham families.
You're Family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Teri James and Family

Willie and Linda Thomas

April 24, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Tiffany (GOLDING) Evans

April 24, 2013

Cheatham and Rogers Family,

I am sorry for your loss. As saddened as I am by your loss, I am so grateful for all the richness Mrs. Rogers brought into my life. Mrs. Rogers will be truly missed.

Cynthia & Jeffrey Cheatham

April 24, 2013

I am so sorry for your lost, there is no sorry that our God cannot heal. Praying for the family that God will comfort you and heal you. Love you all Cynthia and Jeffrey (Teddy)Cheatham

Swanzetta Harris

April 24, 2013

May God give you peace during this time... The boys and I loved Mrs.Rogers, she'll be truly missed. She's at peace now~ I love you all.

Gates,Fields,Iverson and Dunn Family's

April 24, 2013

To the Rogers,Cheathams and Family,
Sending out condolences to your family in the home going of Ann, trust in The Lord to bring you through and know that she is in a much better place.

Geneva Eddings-Mcgrapth

April 24, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear beloved. May The Lord give you strength during this difficult time. May you find support and comfort in all your wonderful memories of such a precious angel. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Rhoden Memorial Home

April 24, 2013

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