Dr. Mamie Rhea Jordan Toole was born in Pachuta, Mississippi on April 18, 1923 to the late Ivy and Millie Bender Jordan. She was the youngest of the nine children born to this union. Her family relocated to Meridian, Mississippi where she attended public schools and graduated from T. J. Harris High School as one …
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Pearlean Owens, age 74, was born December 1, 1948, in Louisville, Alabama to the Loving Lillie Mae and Robert Lee Owens. Pearlean attended Howe Elementary, West Jr. High, and Sough High School. She moved to Detroit in the early 80’s and returned back to Akron. Pearlean was a dedicated worker at the Brown Derby where …
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Raymond Kindall, 61, born on December 5th 1962, in Akron, Ohio. Raymond departed this earth on January 3rd 2024 surrounded by his family. In his youth, he divided his time between pursuing his education and learning trades. Although he acquired many skills, he spent a large part of his career at J & R Wheel. …
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Angela Antoinette Varner, age 45, passed away on December 31, 2023.
Catherine Simmons was born, Catherine Louise Duhart, on August 23, 1930. She was one of ten children born to the union of Anne Mae (Webb) and Ruel C. Duhart. Catherine graduated from Ballard High School in 1949. She loved math and hoped to follow in her mother’s footsteps to become a teacher. Catherine’s mother passed …
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Lura J. Graise, age 91, passed away on December 15, 2023.
Shirley Ann Holley-Byrd, 74, peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to her eternal, heavenly home on Monday, December 11, 2023. Shirley was born in Akron, Ohio on February 10, 1949. She was a beloved daughter born of the blessed union of Oather L. Burney, Sr. and Lucille Burney. Shirley attended Buchtel High School, graduating in …
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Rena Mae Walker Lawrence, affectionately known as Mama Rena, was born on October 16, 1922 in Nashville, Tennessee to Mary and Jesse Walker. Rena loved God and was dedicated to living a life that was pleasing to Him. As a young girl, Rena walked to church every Saturday with her father, who felt that was …
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Helen Julia Bell was born April 14, 933 in Roanoke, Virginia to Samuel and Anita Lawton, who later moved to Akron to start a new life. Helen’s sunset was at The Gables of Westerville near her daughter. She loved playing poker, Wii bowling, bingo, jewelry making, armchair balloon volleyball and earned prizes for competitive events. …
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Nancy Wilson, 81 of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 14, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. She was born on February 14, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama. Nancy retired as a Supervisor with the United States Postal Service in Akron, Ohio after 20+ years of service. She was a Christian …
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