Our Beautiful First Lady Minister Betty Ruth Hall 62, soul rested in the arm of our Lord March 24, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 28, 1952 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to parents, Alex and Pauline McCail, the fifth of six children. Twenty-eight years ago, she met …
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Yvonne Waddy-Edmonds, age 72, formally of King George, VA passed away March 15, 2022. She was born on November 12, 1949, in E. St. Louis, Illinois to Shirley Creech-Parnell and Samuel Odell Waddy. She came to Akron, OH at 7 years old with her sister Inetta Parnell, her brother Melvin Parnell, and her younger sister …
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Jacqueline “Jackie Bell” Clemons was born on August 18, 1952, in Talladega, Alabama. She was the first-born daughter to A.D. And Maude E. Bell. She was raised in a love filled home with her three siblings: Alfred, Carol Ann, and Edward Earl Bell in Mumford, Alabama. Jacqueline attended Ophelia S. Hill School in Mumford, Alabama …
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Roy Lawrence Smith was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 24, 1956, to Willie Smith and Versie Lee (Head) Smith. He and his twin brother, Ray, were the youngest of six children. He was educated in the Akron public school system and graduated from Garfield High School in 1974. Looking for a fresh start, he …
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Thomas Augusta Long earned his wings and moved to his heavenly home on Monday, March 21, 2022. Thomas was born on June 2, 1930, in Talladega, Alabama, to Augusta and Janie Long, he was the fourth child of twelve children. Thomas migrated to the Midwest settling in Akron, Ohio in 1951 for the opportunities presented …
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Luther E. Johnson was born on January 29, 1961, to the late Samuel Johnson and Dorothy Johnson. He attended South High School, where he played football. Upon graduation, he worked for Akron Metropolitan Housing for over 15 years. He was a passionate football fan who loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. One of his favorite activities was …
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Madeline Williams, affectionally known as “Mom Madeline”, was born in Rosemont, West Virginia to the late, Joseph Holyfield and Georgia Malone. She transitioned from this life to eternal life on Wednesday March 16, 2022, at the Regency Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She married the love of her life, Charles U. Williams, and to this union …
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Lillie Mae Trammell went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2022. Lillie was born in Rome, Georgia on March 18, 1940, youngest of four to the late, Lavancy Giddings. She was blessed with almost 82 years of life. She will truly be missed by those who knew her. Lillie met her late husband, …
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Connie arrived as an earth angel on March 9, 1945, and flew away on March 14th, 2022, at the age of 77. She spread her infectious spirit to everyone she encountered during her life long residency in Akron, Ohio. Connie had an admirable work ethic, dedicating over two decades as a psychiatric aide to our …
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Ranika D. Brown, affectionately known as “Fancy” and “Neek Neek” was born on May 7, 1996, to Tracy Oliver and Robert Brown. She went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2022. Ranika accepted Christ at an early age and was also baptized. She was a member of the New Millennium Baptist Church and …
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