Obituaries

Deborah Reese

Deborah Reese

Mar 14, 2023

Deborah Reese of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Mar 14, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Gladys Spangler

Gladys Spangler

Mar 10, 2023

Gladys Spangler of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Mar 10, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Delores Ann Bowden

Delores Ann Bowden

Mar 7, 2023

Delores Watson Harris Was Born May 19, 1949, to Mr. Harvey Watson of Pinebluff, and Lula William. Delores second, oldest of eight children of which seven preceded Delores in death. Dolores attended public schools in Chicago, IL. She confessed to Christ at an early age, Dolores loved and advanced in all sports and activities at school. She was a...

Apollyon Kennedy

Apollyon Kennedy

Mar 4, 2023

Gary Leonard Kennedy was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 30, 1965 to Betty Kennedy and Jack Stokes. He attended East Cleveland schools. Gary wedded Stephaniemaie Jones on December 9, 1988 and from this union Alexx Jordan DeBrossard Kennedy, his only offspring, was born. The union lasted five years. Gary wedded Mary Foster in April 28, 2005. Gary became...

Charles W. Smith

Charles W. Smith

Feb 27, 2023

Charles William Smith was born in Barnesville, Georgia to his father Marshall Smith Jr (deceased), and mother, Flossie Mae Smith whom he leaves behind. Charlie was the 3rd oldest of four children: Walter James Smith (deceased) Debroah Shaw Michael J. Smith, and Marshall Donnell Mosley all of Cleveland, Ohio. Charlie attended Cleveland Public schools. He was an entrepreneur and...

Caleb Emmanuel Kelley

Caleb Emmanuel Kelley

Feb 22, 2023

Caleb Emmanuel Kelley was born on January 26, 1989 to Lisa Kelley. At the young age of two, Arthur Johnson came into his life and became his stepdad. Caleb had a total of five siblings, his baby sister, Arriel Johnson preceded him in death. Caleb attended East Cleveland City Schools where he met a lot of friends that still...

Patricia Sumpter

Patricia Sumpter

Feb 20, 2023

Patricia Sumpter was born on July 12, 1953 in Cleveland Ohio the 3rd oldest of seven children to the late Mattie and John Sumpter. Patricia glided into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 20, 2023 at 11:02 PM. Patricia received her GED from the Thea Bowman center, and it was a proud day for her...

Anthony James Howard

Anthony James Howard

Feb 16, 2023

Anthony Howard of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 16, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Tonya A. Johnson

Tonya A. Johnson

Feb 16, 2023

Tonya Johnson of Euclid, Ohio passed away on Feb 16, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Helen Parish Mckinney

Helen Parish Mckinney

Feb 12, 2023

Helen Parish McKinney was born February 22, 1922, in Canfield, Arkansas to the late Willie Mae and Danny Earnest Parish. She was the third (3rd) of twelve (12) children. She accepted Christ at an early age and was very active at Munger Avenue Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. Since childhood, Sister McKinney developed her personal relationship with Jesus Christ enabling...

Leslie Howard Linder

Leslie Howard Linder

Feb 11, 2023

Leslie Howard Linder born May 1st, 1939, in Birmingham, AL, to the late Sally Ford, and Lord Linder. He was the oldest brother to James Linder (deceased), Easter Ford (deceased), Joseph Ford (deceased). Leslie accepted Christ at a young age. Leslie married Salome Linder at the ages of 17 and 16, followed by a moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He...

Hardenia Williams

Hardenia Williams

Feb 11, 2023

Hardenia Williams was born in Livingston, Alabama on October 8, 1919, from the union of the late Fred and Sophie (Brown) Travis. She was the first of seven children of this marriage: Hardenia, Bobby Lee, Robert, James, Sam, Edward, and Fannie. Their grandfather, Joe Travis held the family together and protected them against injustices in their community which was...

Amos Perry

Amos Perry

Feb 8, 2023

Amos Perry Jr was born March 25, 1939, he was born in Bessemer Alabama set a lay Hattie Bell Jackson and Amos Perry Sr. Proceeded him in death. Amos work in the Field with his father as a young boy. Amos found love with Shirley Ann Perry who precede him in death. Amos Jr And Shirley got married October 8,...

Gerald B. White

Gerald B. White

Feb 7, 2023

Gerald White, 76, of Walton Hills, Ohio, transitioned on February 7, 2023. Born to Allen, Sr. and Excelene White on July 30, 1946, he attended the D.C. public school system graduating from Spingarn High after which Gerald attended Wilberforce University. As a youth, he loved playing basketball, roller skating, and eventually picked up a tennis racket. He spent his summers...

Deborah Williams

Deborah Williams

Feb 5, 2023

Deborah Williams was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 1, 1954 to the union of the late Lafayette and Mary Williams. She grew up in Cleveland and attended Cleveland Public Schools. She graduated in June of 1973. Deborah loved the Lord and made the decision to join and be baptized at the Pentecostal Church of Christ in Cleveland, Ohio....

Carolyn Mariee Sheppard

Carolyn Mariee Sheppard

Feb 4, 2023

Carolyn Sheppard was born on December 31st, 1954, in Thomaston, Alabama to Susie Bell King-Sheppard and Eddie Lee Sheppard Sr. She has one sister and four brothers. Carol, mama Sheppard or just mom as our mother is fondly known as, and her siblings grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated high school and had four children. Carolyn won an award...

Rev. James Edward Marks

Rev. James Edward Marks

Feb 4, 2023

Reverend James Edward (JE) Marks was born January 2, 1930 in Indianola, Mississippi to Joe and Josie Marks. He departed this life on February 4,2023. Brought up in the church, Rev. Marks was baptized by the late Rev S.L. Sanders of the St. John Baptist Church, Indianola, Mississippi at the age of 10. As a young adult, Rev. Marks...

Jihad Ahmad

Jihad Ahmad

Feb 4, 2023

Like many African Americans plagued with rebuilding the family structure post slavery, four Black women converged to raise their children together in Louisiana during the Jim Crow Era. It's the spirit of the ancestors who know creating a village is the best way to survive. In November 1944, Venita Smith gave birth to Junius McKinley in New Orleans. Her...

Carrie Louise Gill

Carrie Louise Gill

Feb 1, 2023

Carrie Louise Gill was born on Monday, April 23, 1928, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Her parents, Sammy Windom, and Marion "Sister" Cook Hall preceded her in death. Carrie moved to Cleveland, Ohio, as a young child. She recounted often how ominous the Terminal Tower looked when she arrived via train. Carrie professed her faith and pledged her life to Christ at...

Robert Lee Watson

Robert Lee Watson

Jan 30, 2023

Robert Lee Watson: Was born November 18, 1940, to the late Bob, and Georg-Ann Watson in Riverwood Alabama. Robert was one of five children which four proceeded him in death. His brothers Thomas and Judge and his sisters Rosie and Leubirta. Robert was Educated in the Choctaw County School System. Robert frequently attended Wahalak Baptist Church located in Butler...

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