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==Aitken family==
WiS 1965-8: Detroit, MI: "Our dear brother Alex. Aitken, formerly of Akron, Ohio., was called home suddenly from the hospital, following an operation, June 5th., Saved in Akron 32 years ago and, with his wife, in fellowship there for years until coming here to West Chicago Hall. Pray for his widow and three daughters."
TBM 1973-6:
* Alexander Aitken '''1933-1950+''' (b. 1889 Scotland - d. 1965 Detroit, MI)
* Annie B. Aitken '''1923-1950?+''' (d. 1973 Livonia, MI).
==Angwin family==
WiS 1969-2: Akron, OH: "Our beloved brother Joseph Bercaw “went home” December 16. Saved in 1922 at meetings of the late Brethren W.P. Douglas and James McMullen and for many years faithfully carried on the correspondence of the Assembly. His welcome on entering the Hall was always cordial and fitting, a gracious brother, Remember his widow in prayer, also his married daughter — the saints miss him. He was aged 69."
From +1936-1963, Joseph resided at 928 Bisson Ave., and served as a correspondent for AGH during this time. In 1963, he relocated to 4007 Hawthorne, Norton, OH still as a correspondent until mid-1966.
* Joseph Bercaw '''1922-1969'''
==Johnson family==
TBM 1930-11: Homecalls: Mrs. Mary Welsh, Bicknell, [[Indiana]], U.S.A., aged 73 years. Saved while in her early years and was highly esteemed by those who knew her. Five daughters and one son are left to mourn the loss, besides a host of friends. Brother Wm. Johnston (sic?) of Akron, Ohio, conducted the funeral services."
TBM 1934-10: "Menien and Louisville united for Conference meetings: the presence of the Lord was manifest. Some of the Christians had many miles to travel to be present, but all enjoyed the fellowship and preaching of the Word. Those ministering were R. Telfer of Toronto and W.B. Johnston (sic) of Akron, Ohio places over 1,000 miles away, and C.H. Willoughby who labors in the region."
* LOI 1945-2:
** With the Lord: William B. Johnson: Our brother, a well known servant of the Lord, late of 927 Chalker St.,
Akron, Ohio, passed suddenly but peacefully into the Lord’s presence on Dec. 1, 1944. He had been in ill health for some years but had breakfast as usual, and while reading the scriptures with Mrs. Johnson, went home to be with Christ. Brethren W.P. Douglas and R.W. McCracken, both of Cleveland, spoke at the funeral service. We commend Mrs. Johnson to the prayers of the Lord’s people." Memorial officiated by W.P. Douglas.
** W.P. Douglas, 2016 Brunswick Rd., E. Cleveland, OH: "Our aged brother nearing his 85th birthday is not able to move about much, but on occasions he can minister the word of God with freshness. He took part in the funeral service of brother W. B. Johnson of Akron, Ohio. Writing to a friend recently he said, "Few have had a longer race nor have been the recipient of greater care, thought and love of a gracious, forbearing and patient 'God, for as
long as I have been-now in my 68th year of grace. Surely I can say "Who is a pardoning God like Thee, Or whohas grace, so rich and free."
** Widows of the Lord's Servants: "Honor widows that are widows indeed" (1 Tim. 5:3). Since we last published a list of widows of the Lord's servants in the issue of April 1944, four more sisters have been bereft of their husbands. This brings the list of sisters thus widowed in the past five years to 33.
*** Mrs. W.B. Johnson, 927 Chalker St., Akron, OH: 12-1-1944
* William B. Johnson '''+1930-1944''' (d. 1944 Akron, OH)
* Mrs. Johnson '''+1944-1945+'''
==Smith family==
WiS 1964-9: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Wm. Smith "went home" June 20th after a prolonged illness. Saved and in fellowship with the saints... Survived by her husband."
* Mrs. William Smith '''+1964''' (d. 1964)
==White family==
WiS 1962-7: F.A.: "Our dear sister Mrs. Elizabeth Mary White “went home” May 6th., aged 74. A native of Ireland, she was saved at 14 and gathered to the Name of the Lord for over 50 years. Her husband, who predeceased her several years ago, was a worthy standby of the Assembly here. She knew the truth of God and loved it. Much missed."
* Mrs. Elizabeth Mary White '''1912?-1962''' (d. 1962)
* Letters of Interest (LOI): 1945-2
* Our Record (OR): 1932-3&5
* The Believer's Magazine (TBM): 1934-10
* Words in Season (WiS): 1939-1; 1956:1-3; 1957-1; 1958-7&12; 1959-9; 1960-7; 1961-2; 1962-2&7; 1963-3&7&9; 1964-10&12; 1965:3-4&8&10; 1968-5&9; 1969-2; 1970-3&5