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Mae Cephus Obituary
Mae L. Cephus, 83, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, James B. Cephus, on November 3, 2025. Mae was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, and was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mae worked as a caregiver for many years, and was also an Eastern Star member.
Mae leaves to cherish her memory daughter Aletta "Gin" Cephus and son Quincy "Sugar Man" Jointer; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; step-daughter Jean of Pittsburgh, PA; special niece Annette (Laron "Sugar") Sledge; lifelong friend Bernice; a host of other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Thursday, November 13th from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be no formal service. To share a memory of Mae or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.
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