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Willa Mae Thompkins affectionately called “Mama Mae” by those who knew and loved her, was born February 22, 1918 to Pauline Dykes in Jacksonville, Florida. Willa Mae and her mother migrated from Jacksonville, Florida to Cincinnati, Ohio when she was a toddler. Pauline later married Oscar Harding, who loved Willa Mae, and served as her father figure throughout her life. Willa Mae surrendered her life and will to Jesus as her Savior through water baptism at a young age and was raised in...

Vernon Glenn Wagner was born to the union of Nathaniel and Mamie Ruth Wagner on Friday, October 7, 1960, the youngest of seven children. He departed this life and was born into eternity on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Vernon confessed Christ at an early age, was baptized and received Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. He and his siblings were raised to be fervent believers and worshippers. He served God under the Pastorate of his maternal grandparents, the late Bishop Luther &...

Jerry “Toot” Harris, 60, peacefully departed this life on May 10, 2019. Born October 25, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Bertha Mae Harris and Willie Brown. Toot attended Roosevelt High School and due to segregation, he attended Meadowdale High School. Toot had a very diligent work ethic. He was employed at Norgren Inc, commonly known as IMI Americas, for over twenty years. Toot was known for his provoking laugh, entertaining dance moves, his infectious smile, and his kind and...

Mary Sue Kent was born December 9, 1925 in Samson, Alabama to the late Daniel and Elma Bess.  She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Kent.. Mary Sue Kent departed this life May 10, 2019 at the Sycamore Medical Center, Miamisburg, Ohio. She was one of fourteen children. She was preceded in death by Six brothers Benjamin Bess, Daniel Bess Jr., Preston Bess, Charles Bess, Leonard James (L.J.) Bess, Jack Bess; Seven Sisters Lillie...