Retha Hargrove, affectionately known as “Ree-Ree”, was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio. She was born on November 14, 1947, to Harrington Sr. and Luvenia Hargrove. Retha was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was loved and cherished by many. The bond between her and her 9 siblings was unbreakable and …
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Sarah A. Cambridge-Jones was born on November 22, 1952, to the late Eugene Jr. and Juanita Cummings. Sarah went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2022, after a long illness. Sarah was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where she graduated from John Adams High School. Her first marriage was to the late Eddie …
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Dora Ella Greene was born on February 6, 1934, to James and RinnieMae Williams in Wynne, Arkansas. Dora moved to Akron, Ohio as a young girl to the care of her older sister, Leether Martin-Parker. Dora attended elementary school in Akron and graduated from East High School in 1952. After graduation, she attended nursing school …
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Alvin D. Logan was born August 2, 1951, in Montgomery, Alabama to Mrs. Gillie B. Lofton. After migrating to Akron, Ohio during his formative years, Alvin graduated from South High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Army and was honorably discharged in 1973. When he returned home from the Army, he married and to this …
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Jesse Lyn Minor, age 75, completed his earthly assignment May 03, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Jesse was born February 24, 1947, in Wisner, Louisiana to parents, Matthew (Sr.) and True Love Minor. In January of 1966 he joined the United States Army with an MOS of 36K (Wireman). He was honorably discharged at …
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Lucius B. Robinson was born April 6, 1922, in Shelby County, Alabama to George Robinson and Lizzy (Sutton). After his honorable discharge from the Army in 1945, Lucius migrated to Akron. He was employed by Lockhart Construction from 1952 until his retirement in 1980. Lucius was of the Baptist denomination and was a member of …
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Vanessa Harrison (Downing) was born in Akron, OH on May 9, 1957, to McKinley “Mack” Wilson and Annie Ruth Downing. She was a lifetime member of Akron and surrounding areas. Vanessa was a graduate of Springfield High School. Vanessa was an eternal optimist. She lived life day by day, never worrying about what was going …
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Rosemarie Smart, 93, passed away on April 28, 2022, at home, after a lengthy illness. Rosemarie will always be remembered for her hospitality towards others and the tender loving care that she gave to many children after her retirement from Akron City Hospital. Her life was a testimony to her faith in Jesus Christ. She …
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Derien Fitzpatrick went home peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on the morning of April 28, 2022. She was the dear wife of Albert E. Fitzpatrick, former Executive Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal. Derien was born in Cleveland Ohio and received her Undergraduate Degree in Education from Kent State University and …
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Miss Angela Yolanda (“Angie B”) Brown was born to Cleophus Drake and Pearlie Mae Brown on March 26, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. She was also raised in Akron, Ohio, where she attended Akron Public Schools (Erie Island Elementary, Perkins Middle School and “class of 1982” Buchtel High School). Angie quietly departed this life on April …
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