Johnny Frank Ellis was born January 7, 1941 to the late Esmoline and Charlie Ellis in Miami, Florida. Johnny Frank was affectionately known to many as “John and Jo-Jo.” He was the second of 12 siblings. Early in life Johnny Frank demonstrated he was a “hard-worker” with an entrepreneurial spirit. As a young boy, he …
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Mattie Samuels, 97, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 1, 2018. She was born in Edison, GA, where she received her education. Mattie later moved to Akron and lived here for over 70 years. Mattie was married to James Samuels for several years. She worked at Ohio Department of Mental Health, …
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On this glorious day, we celebrate the Homegoing of Pauline Jones. On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, she transitioned from this earthly body to a Heavenly Angel. Mrs. Jones was born on May 14, 1940, to the late Jackson and Myrtle Slappy. She was born and resided in Akron her entire life. She attended Akron Public …
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Mr. Willie J. Brunson, Sr. was born on June 1, 1934, in Meridian, MS. He was one of (9) children born to the late Mr. P.J. and Virginia Brunson. He received Jesus Christ at a young age. Upon moving to Akron, Ohio, he served at Lawson Air Force Base, 464th Food Service Squadron for 4 …
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David L. (Walker) Caldwell, also known as “Davey”, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. He was born June 30, 1960 in Akron, Ohio. David was the first child of Edith Graham and the late Cornelius Woodson, and raised by the late James C. Walker. David attended Buchtel and South High School. He was a …
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Bessie La’-Mour Hill-Stover aged 70, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2018, at Heather Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation. Bessie was born in Akron, OH on February 13, 1948. She was the eldest of the late Obadiah and Alean Hill’s three daughters. Bessie graduated from Buchtel High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s in …
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Thelma Louise (Owens) Addison was born March 7, 1927 in Unionsprings, AL to the late John G. and Mattie B. (Bickerstaff) Owens. She went home to be with the Lord March 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. She attended school in Unionsprings. Thelma met and married Ozell Addison and they moved to Akron, Ohio. She …
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William Henry Lewis, II, aka “50 Cent Slim,” passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1927, to the late William H. Lewis and Gladys Harris. William worked and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He served four years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. While in …
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P C I C James H. Black Jr. 32, Bison #29 Mr. James “Jocko” Black Jr. was born in Akron, Ohio on February 28, 1925. He is the eldest son of the late James H. Black Sr. and Margaret. He is also the grandson of the late Rev. Dr. James L. Black, pastor of Wesley …
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Camille Evette Felton-Clark burst onto the scene on, October 19, 1958. She was born the second child of Robert O’Neil Felton Sr. and Jean Stella Nichols-Felton in Akron, Ohio. She lived a loving and vibrant life until her light was suddenly extinguished on March 20, 2018. Camille was a lifelong resident of Akron attending St. …
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