Obituaries
William Simpson
May 29, 2023
William Simpson, 91, was a beloved Husband, Son, Father, and Grandfather. He entered this world on July 19, 1931, in Milledgeville, GA, born to Lonnie and Louise Simpson, as one of eight children. William was a good student, but his education was cut short when his school was burned to the ground by angry whites in rural Milledgeville. He was...
Edward Johnson
May 27, 2023
Edward Johnson Jr. was born on February 12,1938 in Fairfax Alabama to his mother Hattie Sterling and his father Edward Johnson Sr. He has one sister, Mary Sterling. Edward (Fish) attended schools in Fairfax Alabama. He grew up in the church and sang in the choir where he developed his love for music. In 1956 he moved to Cleveland to...
Lewis C. Barber, Jr
May 26, 2023
A Time to be Born Lewis C. Barber Jr. affectionately called "Teddy", was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 21,1948, the second of two children, to the union of the late Lewis C. Barber Sr. and Estella Hoiston Barber. A Time to Live Teddy was baptized at the age of 12 by Rev. William M. Downs into the East...
Michael S. Williams
May 25, 2023
Michael Samuel Williams was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 26, 1979 to Samuel and Beverly Williams. He was their only son of two children, just fifteen months younger than his sister and protector, Deandra. Michael was baptized at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church (Dayton, Ohio). He was a graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School (Dayton, Ohio) were he played...
Charlene Johnson
May 25, 2023
Charlene Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 25, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Ralph Edward Myers
May 22, 2023
Ralph Edward Myers was born on March 14, 1949 to Marzette Myers Craig and Ruby Floyd Dudley in Gadsden Alabama. He was called home to rest on May 22, 2023. Ralph accepted Christ at an early age and attended Shiloh Baptist Church. He was educated in the Gadsden School System and graduated from Gadsden High School in 1967. He...
Frankie Darlene Sims
May 19, 2023
Frankie Darlene (Green) Sims was born on June 4, 1953 at St. Luke's hospital, in Cleveland, Ohio to Parish Green Sr and Laura (Cammon) Green. Frankie was the 11th child of 14 children. She was preceded in death by her father, Parish, her mother, Laura, her brothers, Paul, Parish Jr. (Sonny), Patrick; and her sisters, Elsie, Edith, Josephine, Laura...
Eva Marie (Bonner) Miller
May 13, 2023
Eva Marie Bonner was born January 1, 1933, to parents Robert and Jesse Ruth Bonner, in Kimberly, West Virginia. The older siblings were Robert Jr. and sister Cleo, and younger siblings were Etta, Cora, and Colbert. Eva graduated from West Virginia State College with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. While at college she met Moreno Miller. They would marry...
Alfred Leary
May 9, 2023
Alfred Leary or Allie as he was affectionately known, to his close-knit family and friends, was the youngest of seven children born to the union of the late Arthur Leary Sr. and Eva Bell Walker Leary on August 12, 1944. Following graduation from Glenville High School in 1963, Alfred was hired at General Electric Company Nela Park Divison. Shortly...
Evelyn M. Love
May 8, 2023
Evelyn M. Love was born in Cleveland, OH July 5, 1945, and answered the Lord's call to come home May 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Love, parents, Marion Joseph and Lilly Bell (Cobbs) McMichael, sister, Eartha Elridge, and brother, Fred McMichael. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Kevin Love and Randy...
Bobby J. Mcdowell
May 6, 2023
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31 Bobby Joe McDowell, a servant, scholar, and leader, was born on July 4, 1939, to the late Hayles and Ozelia McDowell in Gaffney, South Carolina....
Bruce Everett Dixon
May 1, 2023
Bruce Dixon, 81, beloved Stepfather, Spouse, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on May 1, 2023. He entered this world on March 9, 1942, in Rosebud, TX, born to Joe and Bettye Dixon. Bruce is survived by his wife Pamela Dixon. His sisters Betty Jo Dixon Williams, Nikki Humble James, Bonnie Humble (Deceased); brothers Nolan Dixon, James...
Marvene Ogletree
Apr 30, 2023
Marvene was born in Cleveland, OH on April 7, 1947, to James, and Odessa Ogletree. Marvene attended Cleveland Public schools. After graduating, she spent her time raising her children in the community known as," DTW." Marvene was a strong and positive pillar in the Lives of many in her community. She was not one to hold her tongue with...
Maurice Jovane Redd
Apr 29, 2023
Maurice Jovane Redd was born to Monique Williams, and Michael Redd, on February, 13, 1991 and departed this life, on April 24, 2023. Maurice is the 3rd born with four siblings; Michael, Miguel, Myron and Maria. As well as a host of aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, with grandparents, Princess, and P.C Williams to cherish his memories. Maurice Malia...
Bernice (Stradford) Simpson
Apr 27, 2023
Bernice (Stradford) Simpson was the first black child born in the Moses Coal Mining Community of Howard, Alabama, and the first baby girl of 15 children born to James and Alma Stradford. She spent several of her early years in West Virginia before settling in Cleveland, Ohio. As a young adult, Bernice graduated from John Hay High School, worked...
Carla Ann (Hall) Liggins
Apr 27, 2023
Carla Ann Liggins, age 59, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on April 27, 2023, after a long and difficult battle with bladder cancer. Carla was born on October 15, 1963, to Gwendolyn Benjamin and Charles Johnson in Cleveland, OH. After Carla graduated from South High School in 1982, she spent a couple of years in college until she met...
Sylvia Annette Crenshaw
Apr 26, 2023
Sylvia Annette Crenshaw, affectionately known as "Bobie" was born August 7, 1955 to Richard Allen Philpott Sr. (deceased) and Barbara Ann Philpott. Sylvia accepted Christ as her person Savior at an early age. A native of Cleveland, Ohio she graduated from John Hay High School. Always following her passion for education she graduated from The Wilton School of Cake Decorating...
Nena Quran Muhammad
Apr 24, 2023
Hattie Lee Webb born July 15th 1948. She gained her wings on April 24th 2023. Birth by Almeter Bland and Eli Webb In Bell City Missouri along with seven siblings Tommy Webb, Thomas Webb (Pearl Webb), Dorothy Williams (Anthony Williams), Marie Webb, Mabel Collins, Sunshine Muhammad, Halo Muhammad, Lilly Mae Buckner, and Lester Webb. Hattie moved to Cleveland Ohio...
Ariane Nicole Caldwell
Apr 23, 2023
Ariane Caldwell of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Apr 23, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Larry Scott Savoy
Apr 22, 2023
Larry Scott Savoy was born September 8, 1957, in Cleveland,Ohio to the union of Robert Savoy, and Willa Mae Wooten. The last of four boys, joining brothers, William, Robert and Michael. Larry during his formative years played clarinet and was tutored by his mother Willa, how to play the piano. He was baptized at Parkwood AME church where he along...
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