Melody Jeanne Lee, affectionately known as Mickey, was born in Kansas City, MO on November 16, 1944. She entered into Heaven’s gates on January 15, 2018. A virtuous woman and mother, Melody was an avid reader and student of life. She enjoyed reading various genres and watching programs including Syfy, nature, game shows and her …
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Lisa Louise Davis-Burney passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Sarah Bell Gurley, 91, of Akron received her wings on January 12, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born on November 20, 1926, in Dalton, Ga. Her family came to Akron as a young child to live and make it home. Sarah worked at Polsky’s Department store in the salon and at St. Thomas …
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Betty Jean Brightwell, 72, of Warren, passed away at 9:15 am Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at University Hospital in Cleveland following a brief illness. Sister Brightwell was born October 20, 1945 in Warren, Ohio, the daughter of the late Huey Hill and Marie Stroud Weatherspoon. Sister Brightwell graduated from Market Street High School in Warren. …
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Diante Harvey was born to Wanda Harvily-Taylor and Sampson Taylor September 26, 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools and was very giving, friendly and social with those he came in contact with. Diante loved music and he could be found assembling and disassembling various electronics. He shared a bond with his sister …
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James Willis was born on April 19, 1942 in Lapine Alabama to Rufus Willis and Bettie June Hicks. He departed his life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Western Reserve Hospice at Ridgewood. James recently married Vernell Walters; twenty days before he died. James served in the U.S. Army. He also worked for Summa Health …
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Marvin (King) Oden was born May 29, 1947 in Akron Ohio, the first born son King Solomon and Dorothy Oden. Marvin graduated from North High School and went to work for the City of Akron Water Department, but would soon be drafted into the Army where he became a Helicopter Gunner and sent off to the Vietnam War. …
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Bettie Giddings Ramsey, 82 years old received her wings on January 6, 2018. She was born December 4, 1935 in Akron, OH to the late James and Elishie Giddings. She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at Akron Children’s Hospital with 24 years of service. Bettie was an amazing woman and mother. Everyone that knew …
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SIDNEY COOK, JR. passed away December 27, 2017, He was born in Selma, Alabama to the late Martha Murray-Cook and Sidney Cook, Sr. He was a construction worker.. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. His is preceded in death by his parents; brother, John R. Cook; sisters, Rosie Cook-Harris and …
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Mrs. Sylvia M. Brown, 83, passed away January 6, 2018 at Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. Mrs. Brown was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She attended East High School and earned her bachelors degree in Medical Technology at the University of Akron. She was employed at Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron as a …
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