Rev. Isaac S. Gordon, loving father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2024. Isaac was born January 19, 1934, in Akron to Isaac and Leola Gordon. Isaac’s employment included Akron Children’s Hospital, Wadsworth Match Company, and Master Builders Cement. He developed a strong work ethic early in life and …
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Charles Edward Starks Jr., also called “Booner”, was born on February 25,1966 in Akron OH. He was the only son of three children born to the union of Charles Edward and Amanda Jane Starks. He was raised in a loving home where he was taught to love God and family. It was here in the …
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Cheryl Lynn Hicks was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 16, 1970, to mother Shirley Jacobs. She was raised by her grandmother, Lillan Early, and grandfather, Maso Early. She grew up between West Virginia and California and graduated from Morris High School in 1988. For a long time, she worked as a nurse taking care …
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Superintendent, Dr. Joseph Morgan Jr., 80, departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at his residence with his beloved sister and wife, First Lady Betty R. Morgan, by his side. Superintendent Morgan was born February 13, 1944, in Colquitt, Georgia, the son of Joseph Morgan Sr. and Missionary Gracie (Jones) Linton. As a young …
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If we could live life forever, then time would not be of the essence. On August 29, 2024, at 8:21 p.m. God opened the gates of heaven to Mary Lillian Prude. Mary was born on December 9, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to Alphonso Sr. and Madgie D. Turner. Mary attended Akron Public Schools where she …
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Bernetta Davis Curry was born March 2, 1939, in Birmingham, AL to Bennie Lamar and Jessie Bell (Green) Davis. She was the third and youngest daughter of eight children. It was her mom who gave her the life-long vision of loving and helping others. Both of her parents served in various church ministries. The family moved …
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The heavenly gates opened and Patricia Ann Idley passed away August 24, 2024, after a long illness. She was born September 4, 1947, to the late Joseph and Katie Thomas. She was the youngest girl of six children. A proud lifelong member of the Akron community, she graduated from John R. Buchtel High School, and …
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Ivory Sue Iverson, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend departed this life on August 24, 2024. Born on January 27, 1947, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, she was the third of eight children born to the late DeArthur and Gladys Duckworth. Sue, as she was endearingly known, grew up in Akron, Ohio, where she received …
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ethel Harrison, who left this world peacefully at the age of 88. Born on December 21, 1935, in Adel, Georgia, to her loving parents, Samuel and Essie Robinson, Ethel’s life was a testament to the power of faith, love, and dedication to others. A …
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Mary Gabrieleen Bell, affectionately known as Gay, Gay Bell, Ma Bell, Gabaleen Bell, and any other construction of her middle name, was born on November 4, 1929, to Gabriel J. Tyler and Nannie E. Tyler. She was their third out of four children. Growing up in North Akron she attended Akron Public Schools where she …
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