Bonita (Bonnie) J. Heard age 78, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 13, 2021, with her husband and daughter by her bedside. Bonnie was born in Akron, OH, and was a lifetime resident of this community. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School. She retired from the Department of Human Services …
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Annie Lois “Neuby” Bluntt was born in Union Springs, AL to Roscoe and Mary Lou Finkley. Lois accepted Christ at an early age and moved to Akron at a young age. She attended Antioch Baptist Church, in Akron, Ohio, where she served as part of the missionary society, welcoming committee, and the choir. Also, she …
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Mrs. Lula B. Bullock crossed over into glory on June 12, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born on April 22, 1920, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ovied H. Lacy and Lula T. Carson Lacy. She attended and graduated from high school in Kansas City, Missouri. She married and gave birth to Robert E. Pearson …
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Walter Lee Daniel transitioned from life to eternal life on June 13, 2021, at the age of 96. He was born in Uniontown, Alabama on January 25, 1925, to the late Mark and Juanita Daniel. In 1946, Walter married his helpmeet, Ethel Allen, and they began a journey that would last for 74 years. In …
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Madeline Yvonne White, the second youngest child of ten siblings, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, the 11th of June, 2021. She went peacefully to her heavenly reward after a long illness, surrounded by her four loving children. Madeline was born November 30, 1941, to Hugh and Pearl E. Holmes in Akron, …
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Sue Boyd was born on October 30, 1934, to the late Harry and Hester Boyd. She was born into a large family, the 8th of 9 brothers and sisters. She was educated in the Cleveland Public Schools and attended and graduated from John Hay High School. She accepted Christ as a child and lived a …
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Ruby Endia Mae Thomas was born on September 5, 1925, in Lorain, Ohio to James and Ida Thomas, the youngest child and second daughter in the family. Ruby was a proud graduate of the Lorain Public School System and with a little encouragement remained glad to sing her Lorain High Alma Mater. Ruby accepted Christ …
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Tracy Ann Carter was born March 6, 1963, to Ruth Carter and Orange Lee. She attended Findley Elementary, Jennings Middle School, and graduated from Central Hower High School. She was also a graduate of Southern Ohio Business College. She attended Macedonia Baptist Church. She retired from the State of Ohio after 30 years as a …
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On this day, May 26, 1938, a handsome baby boy was born to Lillie Bell Scott and Cleveland Hilson, named Albert, in Greenville, Alabama. Upon entering high school, he met his high school sweetheart, Deanna White. He would go on to thrive and surpass the majority of his peers by graduating from high school, as …
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Vera Athalia Hairston, affectionately known as “Lil Vera,” was born in Beckley, WV on December 25, 1962, to Vera Hairston and James Dozier. Vera attended Cleveland Public Schools in her earlier years but completed her public education in Massillon, Ohio. Her Christian journey also began there at St. James AME Zion Church. Vera graduated from …
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