Rachel D. Burris

Rachel Darlene Burris born March 27, 1956, entered into eternal rest on September 20, 2017. Rachel was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She loved her family and cherished every moment spent with them.  She enjoyed cooking and was known for her great lasagna, which you had to beg her to make, that …
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James C. Tyler

James Creighton Tyler was born August 9, 1927 in Akron, OH to the late Gabriell & Nannie Tyler. He was a well-known electrician around the city of Akron for many years and formed a brand of his own “Tyler Service” servicing many, many refrigerators, furnaces and plumbing.  He worked for Akron Industrial Motor Repair and …
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Betty J. McGhee

Betty J. McGhee crossed the river on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 26, 1937 to the late Dallas and Verdell Jones in Sylacauga, AL.  Betty attended  Sylacauga public school system.  She was baptized at an early age and later moved to Akron, OH in 1957. Betty …
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Willie Louis Ray Sr

Our Heavenly Father has again reminded us of the uncertainty of human life by calling from us our beloved father, grandfather, brother uncle, cousin and friend. Willie Louis Ray Sr. was born June 27, 1940 in Rome, Georgia and he was the third child born unto Charlie and Julia Ray.  He attended Springfield and Akron …
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Lee Edward Brown

Lee Edward Brown was born in Kissimmee, FL on November 5, 1946 to the late Herman Brown, Jr and Valdese J. Cooper.  At the age of sixteen Lee moved from Kissimmee to Akron, OH, where he finished his schooling at John R. Buchtel High School. Lee served in the United States Army and was honorably …
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Bernice Sanders

Bernice Sanders was born in Akron, OH May 3, 1926  to Beulah Jones.  She graduated from High School and worked in Dry Cleaning.  She attended Unity Chapel of Life for 10 or more years. She loved to cook and bake, grow flowers, play cards, and watch sports on television. She was married to Eleazer Sanders.  …
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Jack Dinkins Jr

Mr. Jack Dinkins Jr. Age 87, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Predeceased by parents Blanch and Neason Dinkins; brother James Dinkins; sister Evelyn Dinkins. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Stephen (Ellen), Columbus, OH, Jack, Beverly, Robert and Sandra Starks, all of Akron, OH; sisters, Hattie Hilton, Katherine Dinkins and Mattie Curry, …
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Albert Howard, Sr

Mr. Albert Howard was born August 10, 1935 in Roberta, Georgia to the  union of Lillie  Mae Howard & Lovett Webb, both which preceded him in death.  He was the fourth of five children, three brothers preceded him in death, Bennie, Clinton, and Eddie Howard. Albert was united in holy matrimony to the late Joyce …
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Beverly A. Hinton

Beverly Ann Hinton “Bee” was born July 28, 1948 in Barberton, OH.  She attended Margaret Park, Thornton Jr. High, and graduated from South High School in 1966. She was a long time member of Allen Chapel AME in Barberton, OH.  Beverly worked with Summit County Children Services for over 2 decades as a foster parent. …
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