Life & Legacy… Chester Arthur White was born July 1, 1934, in Shreveport Louisiana to Samuel B. and Zenobia White. In 1936, the family relocated to Akron, Ohio, where he was educated in the Akron Public School System. In 1952, he married his beautiful and devoted wife of 69 years, Odessa Ezell. To this union, …
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A Time to be Born… Susie A. Blue was born August 3, 1929, in Marshallville, Georgia to parents, Lonnie and Neat Lou (Plant) Johnson, she was one of three children born to this union. A Time to Learn… Susie attended Lamson-Richardson School in Marshallville, Georgia, a school founded by Black people for Black children in …
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Monte Nathan Hagins was born on August 9, 1975, to Paula Jean Hagins and Nathan C. Hagins in Akron, Ohio. Monte was educated in the Akron Public School system and attended Firestone High School. He began working in the food service industry as a teenager and stayed in that profession for his entire life. Although …
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Kenneth W. Simmons was born October 19, 1940, in Akron, Ohio. He was born to Wesley and Elizabeth Simmons. He went to South High School where he met his wife, Flo. They married on October 20, 1962, and with this union there was one child. Kenny worked numerous jobs in construction. Asphalt and concrete before …
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Earl Wilson, affectionately known as “Earle the Pearl,” and “Cornbread Earl,” was born on December 1, 1949, in Akron, Ohio to Elmer and Ann Wilson. Earl attended and graduated from Cleveland City Schools. Earl was a private contractor, working with Illuminating Co., he dedicated many years of his life to the company. Earl believed in …
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Kaleb Daniel Cotton was born on January 4, 1983, in the morning during a successfully planned cesarean section. He was a healthy unexpected miracle that was born against all odds into this existence to his parents Pamela Louise Cotton and Kenath Anthony Cotton, Sr. Kaleb’s birth was a miraculous event. After his mother was told …
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Timmy Moore, also known as Timbo or Timimo, was born July 14, 1967, in Akron, Ohio, to the union of Azim Moore and Shirleen (Ewing) Moore. He attended Akron Public Schools graduating from Buchtel High School. Growing up, Timmy was raised by a Jehovah’s Witness and kept the love for Jehovah in his heart for …
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“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” ~Psalm 59:16 I will sing of your strength… Beverly Joan Shuler (Calhoun) was the epitome of resilience, strength, and tenacity until her last breath. As the youngest and …
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Harvey McCail was born May 21, 1959, to the late Sam and Bernice McCail. Harvey was a natural-born fighter. During his early teen years, he overcame 2 potentially fatal illnesses: bacterial meningitis, and rheumatic fever. Later in life, he was diagnosed with severe congestive heart failure and was advised hospice care, which was declined because …
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Dr. Brenda Greene is a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Brenda was born on September 21, 1959, to Theodore Brinson Greene and Juanita Mae Porter in Xenia, Ohio. She attended Xenia High School and graduated at the age of 16. After graduating from …
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