Hazel Plummer (1908-2023), the oldest living person in the state of Massachusetts, and the Vice-doyenne of the USA, passes away at age 114
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Hazel Plummer (1908-2023), the oldest living person in the state of Massachusetts, and the second-oldest living person in the USA, on May 25, 2023 at the age of…
Juan Vicente Perez Mora of Venezuela (b. May 27, 1909), the Guinness World Records-validated & Gerontology Research Group-validated WORLD’s OLDEST MAN turns 114
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce Juan Vicente Perez Mora of Venezuela (b. May 27, 1909), the Guinness World Records-validated & Gerontology Research Group-validated WORLD’s OLDEST MAN has celebrated his 114th birthday, becoming only the seventh validated man…
Nina Willis (1909-2023), the oldest living African-American passes away at the age of 114
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Nina Willis (1909-2023), the oldest living African-American person, on May 17, 2023 at the age of 114 years, 123 days. Nina Willis was born on 14 January 1909…
The Gerontology Research Group validates 117-year old Delphia Welford (1875-1992) of Humboldt, Tennessee, as the African-American Longevity Recordholder of the United States of America
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Delphia Welford of Humboldt, Tennessee, USA. Following one of the most thoroughful and careful examination using multiple pieces of evidence and documentation spanning from her early life until 1992, we recognize that…
The Gerontology Research Group validates Ophelia Burks (1903-2018) as the Oldest American and longevity record-holder of Louisiana
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Ophelia Burks of Haughton, Louisiana, USA. She was born in Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA on Oct. 25, 1903. She never graduated from the primary school as her family…