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Elvoice “Scooter” McCain, III

January 7, 2026 / John Ritchie /

Elvoice “Scooter” McCain, III was born in Houston, Texas, and transitioned peacefully on December 15, 2025 at the age of 45. He was surrounded by love and had a strong faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He leaves behind his devoted father and best friend, Elvoice McCain, Jr.; mother, Ora Marie McCain; the […]

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Kyle Cameron Young

January 7, 2026 / John Ritchie /

Kyle Cameron Young passed away on March 15, 2025 at the age of 36, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with a rare kidney cancer known as Renal Cell Carcinoma, Unclassified with Medullary Phenotype (RCCU-MP). This cancer is an aggressive kidney cancer subtype, similar to Renal Medullary Carcinoma (RMC) but […]

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Kevin H. Hess

November 30, 2025 / John Ritchie /

Kevin Harold Hess, 71, passed away on November 24, 2025, from complications of renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) in Mount Holly, New Jersey. He was the oldest living person  diagnosed with this disease. Born on September 25, 1954, in Trenton, New Jersey, Kevin lived a life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and […]

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James Gonzalez

September 4, 2025 / John Ritchie /

James Gonzalez, son of Rachel Gonzalez, passed away from complications of renal medullary carcinoma (RMC) on May 26, 2025, at the young age of 18. James was diagnosed in November 2024 and, from the very beginning, he faced his diagnosis with unwavering strength, grace, and faith. His siblings, Eric, Justin, Natalie, Angelique, Aaliyah and Kentrelle […]

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Aiyana Mitchell

April 9, 2025 / John Ritchie /

Aiyana Renee Mitchell, born August 2, 1999 to Lakiesha Merriweather & Derrell Mitchell. She went to be with the lord on March 16, 2025 after battling Renal Medullary Carcinoma, She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Grace Apostolic By Bishop Brown. Aiyana was a nurturing and loving mother to her children; […]

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Michael Gerriod Brignac

March 25, 2025 / John Ritchie /

The Lord saw fit to call Michael Gerriod Brignac, Jr. 33, of Los Angeles, Ca home on April 1, 2024, ending his brave and graceful 15-month battle with renal medullary carcinoma, (RMC). Some leave their legacy behind through wealth, business empires, charitable work, or their children. However, Michael’s legacy was different. He left behind a […]

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Elvie Chineme Achukwe

March 1, 2025 / John Ritchie /

The Chris “CJ” Johnson Foundation, Inc. deeply mourns the passing of Elvie Chineme Achukwu we on January 8, 2025. just 13 years old, Elvie was a vibrant young soul tragically taken far too soon by renal medullary carcinoma (RMC), a devastating and rare form of kidney cancer. Elvie was the cherished daughter of Misty Sheldon […]

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Malik Brian Hamil

December 12, 2024 / John Ritchie /

Malik Brian Hamil, 28, of Milton, Ontario. Malik passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with renal medullary carcinoma. Malik was born on June 19, 1996. He graduated from Fanshawe College with a diploma in Police Foundations and went on to complete his Primary Care Paramedic […]

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Julia Lea Smith

August 25, 2024 / John Ritchie /

Julia Lea Hayes, 46, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Ronald and Linda West, Julia’s life was marked by dedication, love, and resilience. A proud graduate of Carmel High School, Julia was a standout athlete, excelling on the swim team and as a member of the Carmel […]

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Valerie Ann Smith

June 30, 2024 / John Ritchie /

Valerie Ann Smith, age 39 of Meadows of Dan, passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2024 surrounded by family. After months of fighting, I have finally won my battle against Renal Medullary Carcinoma and now sit at the feet of Jesus! I have been blessed to live my final 4 years in […]

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