Franchell M. Riley was born September 13, 1943, to William A. and Bernice E. Clark in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She transitioned peacefully into the presence of the Lord on March 29, 2026. Franchell graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Akron, Ohio, in 1960. She began working for General Tire Rubber Company as a secretary, where …
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With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Jacqueline Hall-Beckett, beloved mother, entrepreneur, and cherished member of the community, who departed this life peacefully on March 18, 2026, at the age of 68. The family will honor her memory with a Funeral Service at Mount Olive Baptist Church on April 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM. …
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Mrs. Pamela (Bell) McMiller, affectionately known as “Miss Pam,” made her peaceful transition from labor to reward after a long illness on March 22, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1947, in Akron, Ohio. Miss Pam attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from East High School in 1965. In 1966, she married the love …
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Katherine “Katt” Wyozetta Smith Jones was born on October 18, 1954, in Akron, Ohio, to William Aaron Smith Sr. and Hazel Wyozetta Clayborne. Katherine was lovingly raised by her paternal grandmother, Fannie Smith, and her Aunt Emma Hale, who played important roles in her life. Katherine graduated from Buchtel High School in 1973 and continued …
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Sheila Yvonne Wilson, age 75, passed away on March 7, 2026…
Minister Ora Dee Henderson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 18, 1924, in Beloit, Alabama, to the late Josephine Johnson-Jones and Roosevelt Moore. She attended high school through the 11th grade, where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, …
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Cornell Smith, born on September 24, 1955, in Canton, Ohio. Michael, a beloved brother and dedicated member of his community, departed this life peacefully on March 21, 2026, at the age of 70. He will be remembered fondly for his unwavering spirit, kindness, …
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Dorothy was burnin Memphis, Tennessee, August 16,1929 to the late Rev. Jesse and Doretha Gulledge. In 1943 at the age of 14, Dorothy along with her parents and siblings moved to Akron, Ohio, as part of the historic “Great Migration” from the south. Despite not having finished her secondary education, in the early fifties, Dorothy successfully …
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Gary was the sixth child born to the union of Willie Lee Yates and Christine Hubbard Yates in Grenada, Mississippi. He attended Glover Elementary School and Goodrich Junior High, where he participated on the school wrestling team. He graduated from Buchtel High School in 1974. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a …
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Oden, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world peacefully at the age of 76. Patricia was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ruth Murdock; her brother, Clarence Christian; her daughter, Terrie Taylor; and her beloved husband of nearly …
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