Parthenia Lewis was born on June 25, 1931 in Indianola, Mississippi to the late Eddie Sample, Sr. and Josie Gregory. In the presence of her loving family, Mother Lewis answered the call and entered into Eternal Glory, Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her home. Growing up in Mississippi, Parthenia would wrap her fingers in strips …
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Wise Moore, Jr. was born on September 28, 1937, to the late Wise Moore, Sr. and Corine Moore in Columbus, Mississippi. He confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the early age of eight. Raised by his grandmother, Celia Whitfield, Wise began his spiritual journey at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. …
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John Powe, Sr., a humble and God-fearing patriarch of his family, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2024. Born in Titusville, Mississippi, John moved to Akron at the tender age of nine, where he would grow roots and build a life filled with love, service, and dedication. John was a devoted …
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Gracie L. Burr was born December 30, 1940 in Montgomery, Alabama. She received her wings on Tuesday, June 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. She relocated to Akron, OH during her teen years and graduated from South High School. She was united in marriage to Will Burr Jr. in 1965. Gracie continued her education in child …
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A native of Springfield, Ohio, born on April 19, 1950, William R. Ellis, Jr. was called to be with the Lord on June 21, 2024, at Akron City Summa Hospital. Willam, or Bill as he preferred to be called, was the oldest of four children from William R. Ellis Sr. and Rosemary (Johnson) Ellis. He …
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Terrance L. Talley (Petro) was born October 23, 1972 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Thomas and Judy Talley. Terrance attended Lincoln Elementary, Riedinger Middle School and Central Hower High School. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age, and even during the time he was courageously battling cancer, he never wavered in his …
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Angerine (Ann) Anderson, the daughter of George and Minnie Minniefield, was born on Christmas day, 1934 in Evergreen, Alabama. The family included her 5 sisters: Ruthie Bell (Edgar) Moore, Bernice “Doll” (Amos) Hargrove, Catherine “Cat” (Leon) Stallworth, Ovetta Blount and Betty (Bill) McClellon; and 3 brothers: Alfonzo “Fonz”, George Jr. “Minniefield” and Eugene “Gene” (Gloria). …
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At the age of 93 years old Mrs. Lorena (Combs) Dollison, passed away in the early morning hours of June 16, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. In the days preceding her passing, she was surrounded by loving family from near and far. Mrs. Dollison was born to Edward Combs and Fannie (Parks) Combs on September 16, …
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Lovie Jewel (Carlisle) Mingle was born in Brundidge, Alabama on April 14,1946 to Pomp Sr. and Estella Carlisle. She moved to Akron, Ohio with her parents where she attended Akron Public Schools. Lovie graduated from South high School in 1964. Continuing her education, she entered the Cuyahoga Falls School of Practical Nursing, graduating in April …
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Clarice LaVonne Butler-Starks aka “Reese” was born in Akron, Ohio on August 6, 1969, to the union of Frederick R. Butler and Clara Butler. Reece was very close to her great-aunts and grandmother, Geraldine Landis, known by her grandchildren as “Frammie”, she developed her values for Christ, love of fashion and valuing others more than …
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