Obituaries

Richard Hundley

Richard Hundley

Jan 13, 2025

Richard T. Hundley, known as "Dickie" as a child, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 9, 1943, to Doris Dena Smyles Hundley and Ira T. Hundley (deceased). Richard was born in his mother's bedroom in the family home on Hampden Avenue. Although he was the only child, he grew up with cousins who were like siblings: Jimmy, Jan, Fred,...

Miasha Kimbrough

Miasha Kimbrough

Jan 6, 2025

Miasha Kimbrough was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ruthie Kimbrough and Marnell Mitchell. Miasha accepted Christ at a very young age at Christian Pentecostal Assembly Church.

She attended Shaw High School Job Corps, where she earned her GED and received training in Architecture.

Miasha was affectionately known by several nicknames: Esha Dog, Bop, and Peppermint Pattie. She always...

Jeanne Tate–Whitley

Jeanne Tate–Whitley

Jan 2, 2025

Jeanne L. Tate-Whitley was born August 19, 1951 in Sandusky, Ohio to Charles and Rebecca Tate. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 2, 2025 at the age of 73.

Jeanne was a product of Cleveland Public Schools. She graduated from East High School in 1970 and later attended Cuyahoga Community College "Tri-C" and Cleveland State majoring in...

Marvin Braxton

Marvin Braxton

Dec 27, 2024

Marvin Braxton was born on May 30, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Laura Braxton. He was the sixth child of eight children.

Marvin grew up in the Miles Park section of South-East Cleveland where he attended Beehive Elementary School and then Nathan Hale Jr. High School, however, Marvin never went on to high school. Instead, Marvin became a horse...

AnTon E. McCall II

AnTon E. McCall II

2024

AnTon E. McCall II, affectionately known as "Tank," was born on April 23, 1982, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents AnTon McCall and Jocelyn McCane. Tank was one of eight siblings, a cherished member of a large and loving family.

Tank pursued his education with determination, earning his GED as an adult. In 2006, he married the love of...

Herman Lee Holmes, Jr.

Herman Lee Holmes, Jr.

Dec 23, 2024

Herman Holmes Jr. was born on May 18, 1963, at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital to his loving parents, Herman and Jessie Holmes. He was the eldest of two children, with his younger sister, Jodi.

Herman attended East Cleveland schools, including Chambers Elementary, Kirk Middle School, and Shaw High School. He also cherished attending church with his grandmother and...

Josephine Brown

Josephine Brown

Dec 20, 2024

Josephine Brown, age 93, was the only child of Henry and Cora Underwood, born in Brent, Alabama, on October 6, 1931. Josephine accepted Christ at an early age at the Church of God in Christ in Fort Payne, Alabama. She completed her education at Parker High in Birmingham, Alabama, before meeting and marrying David Allen Sr., who preceded her in...

Deeleese Starks

Deeleese Starks

Dec 15, 2024

Deleese (Dee) Starks was born on May 27, 1951 to the union of Claude Starks Sr. and Virginia Ferguson in Cleveland, Ohio at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

Deeleese (Dee) received her formal education at Parkwood Elementary School and Shaw High School.

Her enjoyments in life were being fashionable and dressing up, she loved music and dancing. She also loved...

Frances Moreland

Frances Moreland

Dec 13, 2024

Frances "Fran" Johnetta Thomas Moreland‬

‭ June 7, 1948 - December 13, 2024‬

‭It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Thomas Moreland, a beloved‬ mother, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, who passed away peacefully on‬ December 13, 2024.‬

Born on June 7, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Bernice Hilliard Thomas and...

Antonio Bell

Antonio Bell

Dec 12, 2024

It is with deep pain and sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved Antonio "Tony" Bell, age 51, who departed this life in December 2024. Tony was the cherished youngest son of the late Albert Sr. and Aslean Bell and the beloved brother of Renee and Albert Jr.

A proud graduate of John Adams High School in...

Wayne Holloway, Sr.

Wayne Holloway, Sr.

Dec 8, 2024

Wayne Holloway, Sr.

August 9, 1960 - December 8, 2024

Wayne Holloway, Sr., 64, a beloved father, son, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 8, 2024.

Wayne was born on August 9, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ralph and Wilda Holloway, Sr., who both preceded him in death.

Wayne is survived by...

Larry Cunningham

Larry Cunningham

Dec 7, 2024

On this day that GOD has made, we as one, join in celebrating the life of our beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and dear friend known to many as - Larry James Cunningham. Larry, Daddy, Pops, Silent Knight, Ham, Big Larry, Married Man, Coca Cola, Bread, was born in the grace of a beautiful mother, Emma Hill...

Lucy Carter

Lucy Carter

Dec 1, 2024

Lucy Ann Carter was born on January 27, 1954, in Hollandale, Mississippi, to the late Robert Jones Sr. and LoVert Jones Thurman. She graduated from high school in Demopolis, Alabama, before relocating to Cleveland, Ohio, in the early 1970s.

She was united in holy matrimony to her devoted husband, William B. Carter.

In her early years, she worked in the garment industry...

Oscar Dunnican

Oscar Dunnican

Nov 29, 2024

Our brother Oscar Dunnican was born on June 28, 1952, to the late Elmer and Mentha Long - Dunnican of Greensboro, Alabama. Oscar confessed his hope in Christ at an early age. He graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. One thing about Oscar was that he enjoyed spending time with his family, he was no stranger to his...

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