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Guyana’s Oldest Resident, Evadney Talbot, Dies at Claimed Age of 112
Evadney Eldica Talbot, a resident of Buxton, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana, believed to be the nation's oldest resident, passed away on 18 April. Her passing was first reported by the Guyana Times. If...
Georgia Woman Peggy Cobb Celebrates 110th Birthday
Blanche “Peggy” Cobb, a resident of Sandy Springs, Georgia, is celebrating her 110th birthday today, according to 11Alive.com. Peggy Cobb was born in Lynd Township, Lyon County, Minnesota, on 23 May...
British Supercentenarian Adela Harrison Dies at 112
Adela Lauretta Harrison, a resident of Chalfont St. Peter, England, UK, recently passed away, at the age of 112. According to MuchLoved, the UK’s leading memorial platform, her funeral took place on...
Marie-Rose Tessier, France’s Oldest Person, Turns 115
Marie-Rose Tessier, a resident of Château-d'Olonne, Pays de la Loire, and France's oldest resident, is celebrating her 115th birthday today. Her birthday was confirmed by RTL.fr. Marie-Rose Tessier...
Miyoko Hiroyasu Becomes Japan’s Oldest Living Person at 114
LongeviQuest is pleased to announce that Mrs. Miyoko Hiroyasu of Ōita Prefecture has been officially recognized as the oldest living person in Japan. As of May 2025, she is 114 years old and remains...
Japan’s Two Oldest Verified Residents Pass Away One Day Apart at Age 114
21 May 2025 — LongeviQuest is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mine Kondō (近藤ミネ) and Masu Usui (臼井ます), the two oldest verified residents of Japan. The supercentenarians passed away just...
Guillermina Acosta Bilbao (1901–2017) Recognized as Oldest Central American in History
LongeviQuest is happy to announce that, as of 19 May, we have officially recognized and validated the age of Guillermina Acosta Bilbao as the oldest documented Central American in history. Acosta...
Elizabeth Wiseman, Mississippi’s Oldest Resident, Dies at 110
Elizabeth Wiseman (née Woods), a resident of Olive Branch, Mississippi, passed away on 17 May, at the age of 110 years, 78 days. Her passing was first reported by KAIT and DeSoto County News....