Samuel Henderson was born in Gorgas, Alabama on March 19, 1933 to Samuel and Rosa Henderson. He passed away at age 84, peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning, September 3, 2017. He was educated in the Walker County public school system in Parrish, Alabama until he enlisted in the United States Army. During his …
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Henry Lee McClain was born on March 16, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Judge McClain and Deborah Stewart Watkins. He was raised from a young age by Jesse and Sadie Smith. Henry was a graduate of South High School, attended Akron University and was a veteran of the Korean War. He worked for and …
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Mrs. Mary B. Johnson, age 95, was born April 15, 1922 in Adgateville, Georgia to the late Evan and Josie (Braswell) Bell. She went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 following a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of Akron and was a faithful member of Ernest Angley’s Grace Cathedral for …
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Georgia McCormick (Bit) was born on September 20, 1944 to the union of K.V. Jackson Sr. (deceased) and Irene Jackson. She attended grade school in Portage County (Randolph) – West Jr. High and graduated from South High School in 1963. She worked mostly in the Heath Fields, working many years at BridgePark Convention Center as …
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Our champion, my dad and your loyal friend Adolphus Benedict, lovingly known as “A.D” closed his eyes and went home to be with Jesus on August 30, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends who celebrated his life while he yet lived. Many came to express their gratitude while others shared a favorite …
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Anthony W. Cargill passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. On February 26, 1962, Emma Cargill and James Bass were blessed with a son, Anthony Cargill (aka Tony). Tony attended Akron Public Schools. Tony was a member of United Baptist Church. He was known for being a “neat freak”. He had various jobs. On one particular …
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Sally P. (Grimes) Williams faded from our presence, but became permanent in our hearts on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Sally P. Williams was born on January 1, 1930 in Shorter, Alabama to Walter Lee and Hannah Pinky (Stinson) Grimes. In 1949, the city of Akron, Ohio became the place she called home. In 1952, Jerry …
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Genetta Boyd Jackson received her crown and is safely in the arms of God. Genetta was a Journeyman for 28 years, employed by the Akron Beacon Journal and retired in 2002. Her legacy continues through her children, Crawford, Byron and Alvin Jackson, Gloria McClurkin and Patty (Willie) McAllister; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; a sister Gwendolyn …
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Geneva Drone-Keaton-Shedrick was born in Waycross, Georgia to the late Bishop T. W. Drone and Mother Clara Drone. She went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Medical Center with her dedicated, loving and faithful companion and husband Deacon William Shedrick at her side. She was a graduate …
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Wanda Mae Allen (Kindall), was born on March 4, 1938, she went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2017. Wanda, was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Estella Kindall. She is survived by her children, Crystal Kindall (Dave), Twyla Robinson (Timothy), Roy Allen (Tamela), and Benjamin Allen, Jr.; grandchildren, Leah, …
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