Obituaries

Helen Jackson

Helen Jackson

Aug 23, 2011

HELEN JACKSON, 88; Beloved mother of Leland Jackson and Natalie (Alfonso) Kinard; dear relative and friend. Passed on August 23, 2011. HOME GOING SERVICE ON WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31; WAKE 11:30 AM, FUNERAL 12:00 PM at Greater Abyssina Baptist Church, 1611 East 105th Street. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens, 4324 Green Road, Highland Hills, Ohio.

Herbert  Eugene Baker,  Jr.

Herbert Eugene Baker, Jr.

Aug 23, 2011

Herbert Eugene Baker Jr. (known to family as Jr.) was born January 21, 1955 to Herbert E. Baker and Juanita of Cleveland, Ohio. Herbert was the youngest of three children; he was baptized at Park Wood Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in 1956 under the late Pastor S.B. Harris. Herbert was educated in the East Cleveland Public School System; he was...

Bessie  Mae Gallego

Bessie Mae Gallego

Aug 19, 2011

BESSIE MAE GALLEGO, age 74; was born June 1, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to the parents of Mornia Eatmon and Todd Robertson she had 3 other siblings, Mary Stewart, Elizabeth Spencer and Calvin Goodwyn. Bessie attended Central High School. She joined Temple Baptist Church with her sister in Christ. She was married to her first husband Sydney Smith Sr. and...

Bessie Gallego

Bessie Gallego

Aug 19, 2011

Mrs. Bessie Mae Gallego was born June 1, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama to the parents of Mornia Eatmon and Todd Robertson she had 3 other siblings, Mary Stewart, Elizabeth Spencer and Calvin Goodwin. Bessie attended Central High School. She joined Temple Baptist Church with her sister in Christ. She was married to her first husband Sydney Smith Sr. and years...

Ernestine Perry

Ernestine Perry

Aug 17, 2011

ERNESTINE R. PERRY (nee McCLENDON), age 87; made her transition Wednesday, August 17, 2011. Loving and cherished mother of Rosalind, Lamont, Deborah, Deirdra, Joy and Vivian; will be greatly missed by family and friends. VIEWING SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. HOME GOING SERVICES ON MONDAY, AUGUST 22; AT 12:00...

Eunous  D. Spencer

Eunous D. Spencer

Aug 15, 2011

EUNOUS D. SPENCER entered into eternal rest on Monday August 15, 2011. Preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth (nee Savage); and his son Gary. He leaves to cherish his memory, children; Vivian (Robert) Allen, DeCarlo Taylor, Reginald, Ronald (Karen), Mitchell (Nydia), Wayne, and Regina (Kenneth) Moore; 19 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother Everett (Velma) Spencer and a...

Lula  Mae Thomas

Lula Mae Thomas

Aug 13, 2011

Epsie Lula Mae Grace Thomas was born January 14, 1916 in Georgia, Alabama to the late Gooley and Lila Thomas. She was one of nine siblings, Albert Porter, Greeley Grace, Janie Blue, Eunice Todd, Zeola Hamilton, Bethesther May, Ruth Wiley, Minnie Lee all who preceded her in death. Lula Mae accepted God as her Lord and savior at an early...

Jarod  Raheim Robinson

Jarod Raheim Robinson

Aug 9, 2011

JAROD RAHEIM ROBINSON, age 20; Passed suddenly Aug. 9, 2011; Loving son of Clayton and Deborah; cherished relative and friend. Attended Bowling Green University and carried a 4.0 grade average. Truely a gift to us. HOME GOING SERVICES ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, WAKE 10:00 A.M., FUNERAL 11:00 A.M. at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 12305 Arlington Ave. Interment in Cleveland Memorial...

John  Edward Moore  Sr.

John Edward Moore Sr.

Aug 9, 2011

JOHN E MOORE SR., 79; Passed August 9, 2011. Cherished father of John Edward Jr. and Yvonne Edna Moore, dear relative and friend. He was a medic in the Korean War. John retired from LTV steel where he was a very active Union steward. SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17; WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913...

Sadie  B. Price

Sadie B. Price

Aug 5, 2011

Saddie B. Price (Frog) was born in Grenada Mississippi, on October 6, 1922, to Jessie Lee Swopshire (Mother) and Sam Swopshire (Father). Saddie confessed to Christ in 1936, at a young age. She served as a dedicated member at East Mount Zion Baptist Church of Cleveland, Ohio. As a member she served as a nurse, usher, and guild. She was...

Geraldine  V. Smith

Geraldine V. Smith

Aug 4, 2011

GERALDINE V. SMITH (nee presley), a.k.a "PEE WEE", age 69; Passed away on August 4, 2011. Cherished wife of Elder Lewis C. Smith, loving mother, relative and friend. HOME GOING SERVICES ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011, at Calvary Presbyterian Church, where she was a Deacon, 2020 East 79th Street; WAKE 10:30 A.M., FUNERAL 11:00 A.M. Interment in Lake View Cemetery.

William Moon

William Moon

Aug 2, 2011

WILLIAM MOON, age 90; Passed away on August 2, 2011; He was a loving husband, cherished father, family member and friend who will be greatly missed. William was a teacher in the Cleveland Public School System and a U.S. Navy Veteran. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 11:00 AM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2011 at Cory United Methodist Church, 1117 East 105th Street....

William Moon  Jr

William Moon Jr

Aug 2, 2011

WILLIAM MOON JR, age 90; Made his transition on August 2, 2011. He was a beloved husband, loving father, dear relative and friend and will be be missed by many. William was a teacher in the Cleveland Public School System and a U.S. Navy Veteran. MEMORIAL SERVICE 1S at 11:00 am ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26th at Cory United Methodist Church,...

George Maclin

George Maclin

Aug 2, 2011

George Maclin was born July 11, 1923. George was one of 14 children born to the late Allen and Sallie Tucker Maclin. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. George departed this life Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 10:15 p.m. at the Veterans Administration Hospital. George Maclin grew up and received his education in Mason, Tennessee. He accepted...

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens

Jul 31, 2011

JESSE OWENS, 78; Passed July 31, 2011; Loving husband of Juanita (nee Mitchell), father, relative and friend. Cuyahoga County Engineer retiree. HOME GOING SERVICES ON SATURDAY AUGUST 6; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 12305 Arlington Ave. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens. Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. in charge.

Julius  W. Durham

Julius W. Durham

Jul 27, 2011

JULIUS W. DURHAM, 76; Passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Loving father, brother, relative and friend. Will greatly missed by many. SERVICES ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011; WAKE 10:00 AM. with FUNERAL AT 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Ohio Western Reserve National Veterans Cemetery.

Ray  R. Goins

Ray R. Goins

Jul 27, 2011

RAY R. GOINS, 77; Passed away July 27, 20011. Beloved father relative and dear friend..All services are private

Kenneth  Leroy Hubbard

Kenneth Leroy Hubbard

Jul 25, 2011

KENNETH LeROY HUBBARD, 84; Passed July 25, 2011; Leaves to mourn daughters, Gayle Gholson and Kimberly Redding-Smith and many other relatives and friends. HOME GOING SERVICES ON SATURDAY JULY 30, WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.

William  R. Jones

William R. Jones

Jul 24, 2011

William Randolph Jones was born May 28, 1924 to William W. and Mary E. Jones. He was their first child and oldest of 11 children was born in Manio, Virginia and raised in Saint Albans, West Virginia. At the age of 24 he moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he held positions as Chef and Maitre de at local restaurants. At...

Clara Gooden

Clara Gooden

Jul 18, 2011

Born March 10th, 1937 in Selma Alabama, Clara Gooden was the second of six children born to mother, Jessie Martin Gooden and late father, Jesse Gooden. In the early 1940's the Gooden family moved from Selma to Cleveland, Ohio where Clara attended Catholic Schools and received her high school diploma. Clara was the type of person who left an imprint...

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