Obituaries

Frederick McCollum

Frederick McCollum

Nov 15, 2024

Frederick McCollum, lovingly known as Poppo, 63, beloved Father, 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; and sons Madison James (Morgan James); and...

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...

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;...

Bernice Winbush-Wallace

Bernice Winbush-Wallace

Oct 23, 2024

Bernice Winbush-Wallace

Sunrise January 12, 1933

Sunset October 23, 2024

Bernice Winbush-Wallace was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 12, 1933 to Roosevelt L. Vines and Eunice Vines-Sykes

Bernice attended and graduated from Cleveland Public Schools. Bernice accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Nebo Baptist Church. She served on the missionary board and was...

Angela Carner

Angela Carner

Oct 15, 2024

Angela Carner, 52, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother, and Aunt passed away on October 15, 2024. She entered this world on February 5, 1972 in Cleveland, OH, born to the late Pamela Carner and Robert Blue


Angela is the loving mother of four children; Destyne Carner (Maurice Watkins), Tyesha Banks (Bronson Bowden), Tyrone Banks Jr., and Pamela Carner...

Marlene Jabbaar

Marlene Jabbaar

Oct 15, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved grandmother Marlene Grace Jabbaar, who entered eternal life in paradise on October 15th, 2024 at the age of 81. Born on October 6th, 1943 in Philadephia, Pennsylvania, she was a cherished matriarch, a guiding light in our family, and a devoted follower of the Islamic faith. She...

Eddie J. Henderson Jr

Eddie J. Henderson Jr

Oct 14, 2024

Eddie James Henderson Jr. was born to the late Eddie James Henderson Sr. and Annie Ruth Williams Ingram on January 28, 1959 in Detroit, MI. He was affectionately known by his family-given nicknames: Bud, Bug, or Ed. He was the oldest child among his siblings, three of whom preceded him in death: Stacey Smith, Terence, and Marvin Henderson.

Eddie...

Charlie Simpson

Charlie Simpson

Oct 6, 2024

Charlie Simpson was born May 11, 1929 in Goodman Mississippi, an only child, to parents Willie and Mary Simpson. He spent many of his early years in Goodman, and then Chicago, before settling in Cleveland, Ohio. Family responsibilities impacted Charlie's education, as he completed school through the eighth grade. One of the many things you can say about Charlie is...

Etta Marsh

Etta Marsh

Oct 3, 2024

Etta Indira Marsh was born on April 14, 1944, to Sarah Phillips (deceased) and grew up in Kosciusko, MS. She attended Central Mississippi College High School and Attala County Training School for honor and gifted students. 


Etta later relocated to Cleveland, OH, where she met and married Nathaniel Marsh (deceased), and they raised their family. She was a...

Willie Booker

Willie Booker

Sep 29, 2024

Mrs. Willie Mae Wright Booker, daughter of the late Herbert Wright and Effie Glover Wright, was born on September 16, 1922, in Union County South Carolina.

She attended public schools in Union County South Carolina. She accepted Christ at an early age.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to Sherman Lewis Booker in Cleveland, Ohio.

She delighted...

Betty Irons

Betty Irons

Sep 23, 2024

Betty J. Irons affectionately know as "OG B" graced this world on January 23rd, 1967 born to Willie C. & Ossie B. Irons. Betty's journey was marked by her impentrable spirit and passion for life. She began her educational journey at Mary M. Bethune, Wilbur Wright, and John Hay High School.

Betty's heart overflowed with pride and joy for...

Vanessa Wilson

Vanessa Wilson

Sep 22, 2024

Vanessa D. Wilson (Van) was born April 18, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio. Daughter of the late Hershel Rogers and Mattie E. Andrews. Proceeding in death her brother John. Vanessa accepted Christ at an early age in life and belonged to Family United Baptist Church.

Vanessa attended the Cleveland Public School System. She graduated with honors one year early from East...

Alice Mixon

Alice Mixon

Sep 18, 2024

Alice Juanita Mixon was born on January 22, 1932, in Jeannette, PA to the union of the late Grant Tillman and Alice Williams Tillman. She had six sisters: Henrietta, Venus, Susie, Willie Mae, Irene, and Jeanette, and three brothers, Ivan, Monroe and Joseph.

Alice was educated in the public school system and graduated from Jeanette High School. At an...

Scott Williams

Scott Williams

Sep 10, 2024

Scott Christopher Williams was born November 12th, 1970 in Cleveland Ohio as the third eldest to Calvin Sr. and Shirley Williams. Scott was never married or had any children. After his battle with a rare illness, he passed on September 10th, 2024.

Scott is survived by his parents, siblings - Vicky Thomas ( Kelly), Calvin Williams ( Judy)...

Joyce Sims

Joyce Sims

Sep 10, 2024

Joyce Ann Sims, known affectionately by her grandchildren as “Gigi”, departed her Alzheimer’s train after a lengthy and rough ride at home surrounded by family. 

Joyce enjoyed spending time with family, zumba, water aerobics, and nature walks. She spent most of her life working in Corporate America as a part of the leadership team. 

She was born to Gladys Dorothy LaSure and...

Ethel Hubrins

Ethel Hubrins

Sep 8, 2024

Ethel Mae Hubrins was born in Robinsonville, Mississippi, on December 10, 1947. She was one of eight children born to Albert and Mary Lane. Ethel attended Rosa Fort Jr. High and High School. In 1967, she moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and later retired as Ethel Mae Hubrins was born in Robinsonville, Mississippi, on December 10, 1947. She was one of...

Tamika Crankfield

Tamika Crankfield

Aug 30, 2024

Tamika Rochelle Crankfield-Lee beloved mother sister, and friend was called home on August 30,2024.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 28,1977 to the late Betty and Clinton Crankfield, Tamika was their only child.

Tamika attended and graduated from Shaw High School in 1995. Tamika also went on to attended Cleveland State university where she received her bachelor's degree in...

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