Obituaries

Frances Moreland

Frances Moreland

Dec 13, 2024

Frances "Fran" Johnnetta 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...

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;...

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...

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