Vernon White was born in Burleson, Tennessee to Marion Leon White and Isabella Alston White on May 4, 1932. Vernon was the third of six children and he lived on the family farm until graduating from Frazier High School and entering the military. After the military, Vernon came back to Tennessee and enrolled in Tennessee …
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Jessie E Jones “JJ” “Tee” was born on August 13, 1944 in Jackson, MS to Harriet Jenkins. Jessie passed away peacefully, and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Jessie was the eldest of her two siblings; her sister, Loretta Jenkins and a brother, Earl Gardner. Jessie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ …
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Ethel Jean was born in Detroit, MI on January 24, 1938 and Ethel received her call to the Kingdom of God on the 4th of July 2023. Ethel confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized into the fellowship of Morning View Baptist Church. Later, she enjoyed an active membership at Wesley Temple A.M.E. …
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A wonderful spirit has left us. Our Mother, Lenora Dorothy Woodard (Horton), passed away on July 3, 2023. She was born December 12, 1941, in Red River Parish, LA. She was one of 9 children born to the late Judge & Merci Lee Horton. Our Mother was amazing!! She loved people, especially her family. She …
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Gloria Mattie Ferguson was the second child of the late Wilkins and Ann Thompson and was born on January 7, 1949, in Akron, Ohio. A lifelong resident of the Akron community, Gloria graduated from East High School in 1966. In 1967 she began her tenure with Ohio Bell (AT&T), working her way up to engineer …
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Ella LeJoyce Fowler Ella LeJoyce Fowler transitioned peacefully on July 5, 2023 at the age of 83, after a courageous journey with her health. She entered the world as Ella LeJoyce Sojourner, when in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on October 12, 1939, she was the first of six siblings born to Ara Mae Fenner-Sojourner and Willie Thomas …
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Theodore Becton, a beloved father, cherished husband, and remarkable individual, peacefully passed away on July 3, 2023, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on October 25, 1944, in Ellendale, TN, Theodore’s journey led him to Akron, OH, where he touched the lives of many. Education and Athletics played an integral role in …
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LeChaun “Lo” Romell Thomas received his heavenly wings from the Lord on June 24, 2023 at the age of 64 years old. He was born on May 28, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Peggy E. Davis and James C. Davis. LeChaun graduated from South High School in 1977. He was passionate about the culinary arts …
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On Wednesday June 28, 2023, Billie James Carter Jr., son, brother, father, and grandfather, was called home to the Lord in Akron, Ohio. Billie was born on August 1, 1954, to Billie James Carter, Sr. and Dorothy J. Finley Carter. Billie accepted Christ as his personal Savior at Second Baptist Church at an early age …
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Celebrating the life of Mrs. Marian Allen…She was born in Rome, Georgia on April 7, 1921. At the age of 6 months old was moved to Springfield, OH and spent most of her younger life there. She attended public schools in Springfield and after graduation worked at the only department store in Springfield, Wrens, as …
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