Obituaries

Wesley  Lee Ponius

Wesley Lee Ponius

Aug 20, 2012

WESLEY LEE PONIUS, 64; Passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012. Husband of Betty Wynn Ponius; Cherished father of 8, brother of 8; devoted grandfather of 5; leaves a host of other family and friends. Services on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1; WAKE 9:30 AM AND FUNERAL 10:00 AM AT EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN CENTER, 8201 Superior Avenue. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park.

James Ashley

James Ashley

Aug 19, 2012

JAMES ASHLEY, 87; Passed away on August 19, 2012. Beloved brother of Helen Ashley Ward; nephew of Lillie Mae Ashley and cousin of Ammie White. U.S. Army Veteran and retiree of LTV Steele Corp. SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM AT WATSONS FUNERAL HOME, 0913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Ohio Western Reserve National Veteran's...

Debra  F. Drake

Debra F. Drake

Aug 17, 2012

DEBRA F. DRAKE, 63; Passed on August 17, 2012. Loving mother, daughter, relative and friend of many. Retired Cuyahoga County Employee. Services on SATURDAY, AUG. 25TH ; WAKE 9:00 AM and FUNERAL 9:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Vernell Mcduffie

Vernell Mcduffie

Aug 15, 2012

VERNELL McDUFFIE, 70; Passed on August 15, 2012. Cherished wife of Jim; Loving mother of Erica, Shannon, Stephanie, Priscilla and Latonya; leaves many other relatives and friends. Services begin at 9:30 AM on FRIDAY, AUG. 24TH at The Word Church, 18909 South Miles Ave. Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. in charge. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Theresa Pawnell

Theresa Pawnell

Aug 9, 2012

THERESA HEARNE-PAWNELL (nee Terry), 62; Passed Aug. 9, 2012; Loving mother, sister, relative and friend of many. Served in Women's Army Corp. Services SATURDAY, AUG. 18; WAKE 3:00 PM, FUNERAL 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. www.watsonsfuneralhome.com

Edwin  Charles Byers

Edwin Charles Byers

Aug 9, 2012

EDWIN C. BYERS, 60; Passed away on August 9, 2012; Beloved brother of Bricelia Rice and Theodore Byers, Jr.; cherished relative and dear friend of many. Viewing Tuesday, August 14th until 8:00 pm. Services on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012. WAKE 6:00 PM and FUNERAL at 7:00 pm at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1375 Addison Road. Intermnt on Thursday, August 16th...

L.T. Bishop

L.T. Bishop

Aug 8, 2012

L.T. BISHOP, 82; Passed away on August 8, 2012; Loving husband of Angela (nee Brown);Cherished father of 9 sons and 2 daughters; also leaving a host of grand and great grandchildren, relatives and friends; retired city of Cleveland employee. Services on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15; WAKE 10 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Star Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1567 Crawford Road. Public...

Gerald  A. Creighton

Gerald A. Creighton

Jul 30, 2012

GERALD A CREIGHTON, 72; Passed on July 30, 2012. Loving husband of Violet (nee Myers), beloved father, relative and friend of many. Services on SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th at 10:00 am at St. Ann Church, 2175 Coventry Rd. Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. in charge. www.watsonsfuneralhome.com

Tyree  Montez Johns

Tyree Montez Johns

Jul 28, 2012

TYREE MONTEZ JOHNS, 21; Passed suddenly on July 27, 2012. Cherished son of Frederica Mayes; survived by sister, Tyiesha Johns, grandmother, Marzet Mayes and a host of relatives and friends. Services SATURDAY, AUG. 4; WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. www.watsonsfuneralhome.com

Ivonia Lett

Ivonia Lett

Jul 24, 2012

IVONIA LETT, 76; Passed on July 24, 2012. Cherished mother of Janice Hudson, Dorothy Howard and Mary Ann Harris, dearest relative and friend of many. Viewing Saturday, July 28 from 12 PM to 4 PM and Sunday, July 29 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH. Services MONDAY, JULY 30; WAKE 11...

Terry  A. Chandler

Terry A. Chandler

Jul 22, 2012

TERRY A CHANDLER, 60; Passed on July 22, 2012; Loving husband of Joyce (deceased 2011), father, brother, relative and friend. Services on FRIDAY, JULY 27; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM AT Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens www.watsonsfuneralhome.com

William  Douglas Jackson

William Douglas Jackson

Jul 20, 2012

WILLIAM DOUGLAS JACKSON, 87; Passed on July 20, 2012; Beloved Faithful member of East Mt. Zion Baptist Church; Beloved brother-in-law of June Jackson; uncle of Ann Todd, Sheryl Watson, Anita Williams, Linda Williams, Faye Mandell, Terri Jackson and Gilda Strudwick, also leaves cousins, extended family and friends. PUBLIC VIEWING from 10 AM to 8 PM on THURSDAY, JULY 26 and...

Beetta Wade

Beetta Wade

Jul 20, 2012

BE ETTA WADE, 88; Passed on July 20, 2012; Adored mother of five, sister, grand and great grandmother, leaves many relatives and friends. Services on SATURDAY, JULY 28; WAKE 9:30 AM, FUNERAL 10 AM at 2nd Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1881 East 71 Street. Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. in charge.

Levester  "Jerry" Callieham

Levester "Jerry" Callieham

Jul 19, 2012

LEVESTER "JERRY" CALLIEHAM, 82; Loving husband of Mattie Callieham (nee White); cherished father of Levester Jr., Glenn (deceased), Dwayne, Randy, Katrina, Gwen, Tiona and Kimberly; treasured relative and friend of many. He will be greatly missed. Owner of "Jerry's Rexall Drug Store" in the Glenville Neighborhood. Visit with family from 5 to 8 pm on Fiday, July 27 at Watson's...

Rickey Macklin

Rickey Macklin

Jul 18, 2012

RICKEY MACKLIN, 57; Passed on July 18, 2012; Beloved husband of Margaret Carter; loving son of Lizzie Macklin, cherished brother of Charlene Appling; leaves many relatives and friends. Services on WEDNESDAY JULY 25; WAKE 6:00 PM, FUNERAL 6:30 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave.

Mary  Ruth Witherow

Mary Ruth Witherow

Jul 16, 2012

MARY RUTH WITHEROW, 72; Cherished mother of four, leaving extended family and friends. SERVICES ON TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2012; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 SUPERIOR AVENUE.

Andrea Brown

Andrea Brown

Jul 16, 2012

ANDREA BROWN, 51; Wife of Chuck Brown; went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2012, after a short illness. She leaves to celebrate her life, daughters, Christi and Conshea; mother, Cora Owens, best friend, Debra and many relatives and friends. Services SATURDAY, JULY 21; WAKE 9:30 AM, FUNERAL 10:00 AM at Morning Star Baptist Church, 10250 Shaker Blvd....

William Philmore

William Philmore

Jul 16, 2012

WILLIAM PHILMORE, 85; Passed on July 16, 2012; Beloved husband of Gertrude (nee Drake); loving father of Jeremy G. Philmore, and William P. Philmore, and Randolph Bolden (both deceased), and Venita L. Philmore; dear brother of Laura Patterson; leaves many relatives and friends LTV Steel retiree. Services BEGIN AT 10:00 AM on FRIDAY, JULY 20; at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913...

Willie  H. Austin

Willie H. Austin

Jul 12, 2012

WILLIE H. AUSTIN, 69; Passed on July 12, 2012. Loving husband of the late Alice ( March 2012) Beloved father of Donald, devoted grandfather, dear relative and friend of many. WAKE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 18; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Final services in Eutaw, AL.

Steven  A. Hubrins

Steven A. Hubrins

Jul 10, 2012

Steven A. Hubrins entered the world on April 12, 1970 Cleveland, Ohio to Ethel Hubrins and the late Nathan Hubrins. Steven affectionately called Steve (Stevie) by family was given to Christ at 7 years old at Calvary Baptist Church. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School and he continued his education at Shaw High School where he received his diploma....

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