Obituaries

AnTon McCall II

AnTon McCall II

Dec 24, 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...

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

Antonio Roderick Bell Native of Cleveland, Ohio. A graduate of John Adams High School, and U. S. Navy Veteran. Beloved youngest son Albert R Bell Sr, (decreased) and Aslean Poole Bell, younger brother to Renee Bell and Albert R. Bell, Jr.

In lieu of flowers and gifts I'm going to ask for contributions to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors...

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...

Lewis Wilson

Lewis Wilson

Nov 21, 2024

Lewis David Wilson was born on March 24, 1930, in Catawba County, North Carolina. He was the eleventh of fourteen children born to Clarence David and Eliza Mae Wilson. His parents and eleven siblings preceded him in death.

Lewis acquired his formal education from the school system in Catawba County, NC, and graduated from Central High School in 1948....

Frederick McCollum

Frederick McCollum

Nov 15, 2024

Frederick Bernard McCollum, affectionately known as "Poppo", 63, beloved father, brother, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on November 15, 2024. He entered this world on April 4, 1961 in Cleveland, OH, born to Catherine McCollum.

He is survived by his daughters Debanesha Wright; Chisa Smith (Edward Smith); Shavaun James; Ilissa James; his sons Madison James...

Demario Smith

Demario Smith

Nov 13, 2024

Demario E. Smith Sr., 34, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on November 13, 2024. Born January 26, 1990, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Stanley Sr. and Regina Smith. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Marie Antoinette Jackson and Charles Mcghee; Paternal grandparents, Earnest Sr. and Jean H. Smith and two siblings: Stanley Smith Jr. and Regina Marie Smith....

Joe Watson

Joe Watson

Nov 6, 2024

Joe Nathan Watson (passionately known as "Watson") was born in Meridian, Mississippi on January 19, 1939 to Annie Mae Graves and Addy Alexander, who preceded him in death. Joe was the oldest child of four who all preceded him in death, Shirley, Edna and Verbell. 


Joe graduated from West End High School in 1956. As a child, Joe...

Rebecca Hurd-Hope

Rebecca Hurd-Hope

Nov 4, 2024

Rebecca Hurd-Hope, 83, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. She grew up in Akron, Ohio & moved to Cleveland were she married her sweetheart of many years, Mr Robert Hope.

Rebecca is survived by her baby sister, Jannie Williams (Chicago), and her special friend, Miss Ashley Cross-Pettit, whom Becky referred to as her "second baby".

Becky was preceded in her passing...

Chezarae Jackson

Chezarae Jackson

Nov 3, 2024

Mr. Chezarae Jackson, born on July 7, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio, was the son of Ms. Cherlyn Johnson Reese and the late Ralph Jackson. In January 2009, Chezarae embraced Christianity through baptism. He successfully earned his GED after attending Life Skills High School and later pursued further education in barbering.


Mr. Jackson established a notable career in the warehousing industry,...

Jenette Moore

Jenette Moore

Oct 23, 2024

Jenette Delourse Moore, 40, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on October 22, 2024. Born on September 18, 1984, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jenette Moore and Richard Craigmiles, Jenette was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and a cherished member of her church family.

Jenette is survived by her beloved children, Miasha, Myanna, Maliyah, Carease, Cherelle, and her son Jamarion;...

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