Ray Clifford Holyfield was born in Akron Ohio on August 8, 1944, as the youngest child to the late Ross Cleveland Holyfield and Lillian Holyfield. He grew up in Akron where he attended South High School and graduated in 1962. After High School he attended Akron University for Drafting. He was a mathematician and loved …
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Ernest Lee Starks was born in Akron, Ohio on March 30, 1942, the sixth child of Will and Mattie Starks. The family moved north from Browns, Alabama and Ernie was raised with his five older siblings; Willie (Bill), John, Martha, Joe (Bobby) and Geraldine (Lois) who was also born in Akron. Ernie graduated from Buchtel High …
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Jerrold Burr, Age 83, Passed away on September 27,2024.
Christopher Ramsey, born on November 12, 1959, passed away on August 23, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering support for those he held dear. Christopher’s life was a testament to the power of unconditional love and the importance of family. He was a man who lived with his heart on his …
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Eric Pierre Massey Sr. “Aka” Pookie was born to Annie and John Massey at City Hospital in Akron, Ohio, on February 23, 1963. Eric and his family grew up on Frederick Blvd, where he made many friends. Eric loved to play sports and won “MVP” in 1976, playing football for the North Pee Wee team. …
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Charles R. Smartt, 90, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 after a short illness. He was born on December 20, 1933 in South Pittsburg, Tenn., to the late Beulah and Clarence Smartt. A devoted husband and father, Charles spent most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He retired as a machine operator from B.F. …
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Juanita Pickett (nee Faison) went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2024. Juanita was born in Allenhurst, Georgia to Walter and Connie Faison, the fifth of 8 children. She came to Akron when she was 3 years old. Juanita worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 20 years as a secretary. …
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Verell Leone Trammer was born March 22, 1989 to Crystal Trammer and Richard Nash (deceased). He attended the Woodridge Local School District (Peninsula, Ohio) until his high school years. He then transferred to East High School where he graduated in 2007. Verell loved all sports and began playing football during his early childhood years. He was …
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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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