Albert Rucker Sr. was born March 19th, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late, Rev. Marshall L. Rucker and Clifford (Jones) Rucker. He was the last-born child and last remaining survivor out of 13 children. In 1947 the family moved to Akron, Ohio. Albert was educated in the Akron Public School system until he left …
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Joey Poulson was born in Akron Ohio on March 22, 1977, to the late Lillian Poulson and Douglas Newsome. Although he never met his father, Joey was the best dad and dedicated his life to his children. Joey was a natural entrepreneur, becoming a self-taught barber at just 12 years old. He turned his skills …
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James was born February 19, 1942, to Dr. James A. and Ann Riley. He attended Glenville High School and then worked various jobs at Sears, Cleveland State University and RTA. He served his country during the Viet Nam War and was honorably discharged in 1967. He then started his career at Chrysler Corporation until his …
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Oscar Gainer was born on February 17, 1937, to Rushia Bell Sheffield and Jim Gainer in Americas, Georgia. Oscar enlisted in the United States Army in 1955, and was honorably discharged in 1959 as a private. After his short term in the Army, he started his career as a landscape for RB Stout in 1961. …
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Eula Nell Moore was born on October 28, 1937, in Plantersville, Alabama to the late Isaiah Morrow, and Margaret Tagert-Morrow. Nell attended Central High School, and then she went to work at Akron City hospital in hospitality. Nell went on to marry Claude Robert Moore on July 25, 1959 in Akron, OH. She went on …
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Juanita Lovelace was born on December 14, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio to Joe and Etolia Bowman. She enjoyed traveling and making lasting memories, but she had long-established roots; being born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Despite the opposition that many black women faced with racial injustice and women’s rights, she beat the odds personally and …
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Darnell Lorenzo Taylor, 53, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Akron City Hospital located in Akron, Ohio. Darnell was born March 18, 1968, in Ravenna, Ohio to Warnell L. and Olivia (Monson) Taylor. Darnell’s work history was brief as he suffered from many disabling illnesses. Even though he was unable to hold a …
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Crystal Denise Bell gained her wings December 24, 2021. Crystal was born August 20, 1983, to Crystal Bell And Harold Wright. She attended Akron Public Schools, last attending Central Hower in 2000. She gave her life to Christ on September 19, 2007, at Greater Faith Bibleway Church. She went on to pursue her passion which …
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Susie Margaret Walker, age 87, of Akron, OH passed away on December 27th, 2021. Susie was born in Bullock County, AL on October 2, 1934, to Henry and Eula Mae Blue. Susie had a large family of 10 brothers and sisters. Susie was a Christian with a strong faith. A member of her church for …
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