Wanda Jean Williams Bolt was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 12, 1961, to the late Floyd L. Williams and Jacquin L. Williams. Wanda joined Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She was a member of the Sunbeam Choir and the Youth Choir in her younger years. In her adult years, she joined …
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On February 17, 2023, Charlie James Rumph, a loving husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully at home in Akron, Ohio. Charlie, known to some as Charles, was a generous and lighthearted person, quick to express compliments to family and friends. He will always be known for the gift of conversation. He was born in …
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Joseph Prim was born in Repton, Alabama to George Prim and Bertha Autry. He moved to Akron in 1946 and attended Garfield High School, where he graduated in 1958. Joseph worked for Firestone Rubber and Akron Beacon Journal. He married Juanita Jewell in 1961, and they were married for 61 years. He loved playing basketball, …
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Brandon C. Miller Sr., age 61, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Akron City Summa Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio. He enjoyed playing baseball and football, going bowling and roller skating, as well as fishing. He attended North High School and served in the United …
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Our beloved Rodrico D. Stamps transitioned on February 14, 2023. Rodrico, affectionately known as Rico, was born on January 15, 1982, in Akron, Ohio, to Pamela J. Stamps and Antonio Player. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Kenmore High School. In high school, Rico was the captain of the football team. Later, he …
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Tyrone Martin Williams was born January 12, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Willie and Rev. Cora Williams (Dunson). He attended Akron Public Schools. Tyrone accepted Christ at an early age. His faith was the bridge he used to hold his family together. It also kept him standing in the toughest of times in his life, …
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Charles B. Stallworth, 84, of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 13, 2023, after a short illness. Charles was born in Beatrice, Alabama. He was the oldest of two children born to Matthew L. Stallworth and Ibevia Stallworth. Charles graduated from Buchtel High School in 1957, and later joined …
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Luvenia Hargrove was born March 13, 1927, in Tampa, Florida, to David and Ethel Gibson. In her late teens she came to Ohio with some of her family. She met the love of her life, Harrington Hargrove, and was married until his death. She worked two jobs tirelessly for several years. In addition to her …
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