Obituaries

Zelma J. Dillard

Zelma J. Dillard

Jun 30, 2022

Zelma Jean Dillard was born on June 9, 1961, in Prattville, Alabama to Ella Dillard, and James Yates. Zelma departed this life on June 30, 2022, at the age of 61. Zelma attended Cleveland Public schools and was very religious, she was introduced into the church at a young age. Zelma had many jobs, she loved working at Higbee's...

David Alexander Grayson

David Alexander Grayson

Jun 30, 2022

David Grayson was born on April 9, 1948, in McMinnville, Tennessee. The son of David and Mary Grayson. His parents, two brothers, and a sister preceded him in death: Jerry Sr., Gilbert, and Ethel Grayson. David attended John Hay high school. He enlisted in the United States Armed Forces on August 13, 1968. He was Honorable Discharged and received...

Debra Richardson

Debra Richardson

Jun 23, 2022

Debra Ann Richardson was born September 6, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio to Hugh and Sarah Richardson she was the third oldest of five children. Debra grew up in Cleveland where she attended Cleveland Public schools. She was a member of City Reach Baptist Church and was the loving mother of three beautiful children, Larry Richardson, Jajuan Richardson (Queen), and Sharonda...

Charles Clarence Greene, Sr.

Charles Clarence Greene, Sr.

Jun 20, 2022

Charles Clarence Greene, Sr. was born to William and Rose Greene (who preceded him in death) in Cleveland, Ohio on April 7, 1934. Charles was the last born of 3 boys: Edmund and Lawrence (both of whom preceded him in death.) Charles was educated in the Cleveland Public school system attending Kennard Junior High and the Old East Tech...

Ruby L. Young

Ruby L. Young

Jun 17, 2022

Ruby Young was born in Anderson, South Carolina on November 6, 1947, to Bill, and Iris (Earl) Jones. The family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio when Ruby was a young child. She graduated from Clarmount High school. After Ruby graduated she had a daughter Melissa McCall On April 14, 1989, she married Floyd Young. Ruby worked in the nursing field for...

Esther Bell Hines

Esther Bell Hines

Jun 13, 2022

Esther B. Hines was born in Haywood, Tennessee on June 27, 1952, to Lester Hines, and Viola Wilkes. Esther was the first of 11 children. Esther grew up in Brownsville, Tennessee where she attended school. She was raised in the church from an early age and later moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she attended Greater Friendship Baptist Church and was...

Mark Harris Reese

Mark Harris Reese

Jun 13, 2022

Mark Harris Reese, born July 27, 1949, to the union of Hilda and Freeman Reese, transitioned peacefully on June 13, 2022. Mark was preceded in death by his father Freeman. Mark accepted Christ at an early age, joining East Mt. Zion Baptist Church on March 3', 1963 and was baptized on March 24', 1963. His commitment to community service...

Mieshia Dawn Robinson

Mieshia Dawn Robinson

Jun 11, 2022

What can we tell you about Mieshia so that you can understand the depth and breadth of the blessing we had in knowing and loving her? Mieshia Dawn Robinson was born on August 27,1984 to Prince and Jacqulyn Robinson in Cleveland Ohio. Growing up in a full house, Mieshia not only had to share her space, but she also...

Paulette (Delmore)  Brown

Paulette (Delmore) Brown

Jun 9, 2022

Paulette Brown of Mesa, Arizona passed away on Jun 9, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Leonard M. Dickey

Leonard M. Dickey

Jun 8, 2022

Was born in Nashville Tennessee, the oldest of two children born from the union of the late Leonard Sr. and Louise R. Edmondson, but he was raised, loved and nurtured by the late Thomas E. Jackson. At the young age of 2 the family relocated to Cleveland, while as a young child he attended Crawford Road Church, he was...

Thelma Elizabeth Winston

Thelma Elizabeth Winston

Jun 6, 2022

Thelma Elizabeth Clark was born in Brooklyn, New York on Nov 22, 1935 as the youngest of seven children by Dennis and Vivian Clark. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Vivian Clark; brothers, Edwin Clark, Lennard Clark and James Clark; sisters, Cynthia Williams, Clarissa Keyes, and Hellen Clarke; husband, Mr. Winston; and grandson, Richard G....

Calvin Orlando Gardner

Calvin Orlando Gardner

Jun 5, 2022

Calvin Orlando Gardner was born on July 20, 1937, in Mexico, Missouri to Leon Rummans, and Necell Gardner. Calvin was the second oldest of five brothers, and three sisters. Based on the stories he used to tell his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren his family life growing up with eight siblings was pretty adventurous. His stories of coon and squirrel...

Clarence Miles

Clarence Miles

Jun 4, 2022

Clarence Miles was born July 24, 1947, to Grover and Arrie Miles in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was the sixth of 12 children. Boys; Tommy Ray, Grover L. Jr, Robert, Secellup (Joe) and Lamar, girls; Marva, Vickey, Shirley, Roslyn, Lamerle and Betty Lavern. Clarence grew up attending school in Sylacauga AL., where he graduated from Sylacauga High school. One year...

Diane O. (Wallace)  Mcdaniel

Diane O. (Wallace) Mcdaniel

Jun 1, 2022

Born August 9th, 1950, Diane O. McDaniel, age 71, transitioned peacefully on June 1st, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents Beatrice and George Wallace and brothers David and George Wallace, Jr. She was the oldest of seven children. Early on, Diane began to appreciate the importance of looking her best as she spent the night at...

David Stephen Brooks

David Stephen Brooks

May 30, 2022

David Stephen Brooks, the second child and son born to the late Clarence and Louise Brooks and was born on July 6, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio. David was baptized at an early age and was educated in the parochial school system. After high school, David began his career of 37 years with AT&T Telephone Company (formerly Ohio Bell) and retired...

Mazola Ann Mcdonald

Mazola Ann Mcdonald

May 26, 2022

Mazola was born on August 27, 1929, to Albert and Christoria Davis in Cleveland Ohio. She was the oldest of her four siblings, Mable, Russell, Ruth and Donald. As a youth, she attended school in Cleveland and went on to graduate from high school. Out of all the subjects studied, she had a fondness and excelled in algebra. After...

David S. Dozier

David S. Dozier

May 26, 2022

David Dozier of Euclid, Ohio passed away on May 26, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Florida J Gardner

Florida J Gardner

May 26, 2022

Florida Gardner of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 26, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Herman Lee Jenkins

Herman Lee Jenkins

May 23, 2022

Herman L. Jenkins, Jr. age 75, departed this life peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1946. He is preceded in death by his parent's, Herman Duke Jenkins, and Christina Jenkins; and his sister, Sheila Cochran; he was the younger of the two children. Herman began his early education attending, parochial school St. Aloysius....

Rev. James W. Bryant, Sr.

Rev. James W. Bryant, Sr.

May 19, 2022

Rev. James W. Bryant Sr was born on June 29, 1931, in Jeannette, PA to Georgia and James Lee Bryant. Rev. Bryant grew up in a small town and went to Jeanette high school where he graduated and join the army. He was the first black captain out of his town and went to Korea. Rev. Bryant attended Lincoln...

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