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…soul Teachers Learn About Genocide of blessed memory continued from page 47 ERIC SCOTT NICHOLSON, 38, of Pontiac, died July 15, 2018. He is survived by his loving parents, Cheryl and Sandy Nicholson; sister, Lisa Nicholson McNulty and fiancé, Rodney Doud; com- panion, Tracie Purdy; nieces, Madison and Alexis; many other loving family members and friends. Contributions may be made to any mental health organization or to a charity of one’s c...…
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