Obituaries

Michael Shelton Franklin

Michael Shelton Franklin

Sep 23, 2022

Michael was born August 7, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio to Claude and Bernice Franklin. He was the seventh of eight children. As a child he was very energetic and kept his mother busy running behind him. Michael attended Cleveland and Cleveland Heights public schools. He graduated from Cleveland Heights high school in June 1976 where he excelled in basketball....

Robert Jeryll Louis James

Robert Jeryll Louis James

Sep 20, 2022

Robert Jeryll-Louis "Bobby aka Caddy" James, III was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 28, 1972, to Robert Jeryll-Louis James, Sr., and Peachie Harvey-Johnson. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Bobby accepted Christ at an early age at the Avon Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from John Adams in Cleveland, Ohio and received his high school diploma. Bobby enlisted in the...

Carolyn "Ms.Kitty" Holloman

Carolyn "Ms.Kitty" Holloman

Sep 19, 2022

On Sunday, September 19, 2022, "Miss Kitty" Carolyn F. Holloman departed this earth at 5:31 AM to travel to her new heavenly home, she will be so greatly missed by so many. On January 20, 1943, at 9:35 AM Carolyn F. Holloman was born to William and Lillian Ruth Holloman in the beautiful city of Atlanta Georgia what a beautiful...

Theodore Anthony Spears

Theodore Anthony Spears

Sep 5, 2022

Born August 9,1932, in Steubenville, Ohio to Theodore R. and Bessie Stone Spears, Theodore (Ted) Anthony Spears, or Tony, as he was called by family, was the sixth of eight children, all of whom preceded him in homegoing: Calvin Madden, Ernestine M. Edwards (Madden), Betty Jane Bickerstaff (Spears), Burma K. Beck (Spears), Nancy J. Smith (Spears), Guy A. Spears,...

Charles Davis

Charles Davis

Sep 5, 2022

Charles Davis Jr. was born on September 6, 1941 in Hughes, Arkansas to Charles Davis Sr. and Lillie Mae Robinson. He had fourteen siblings. He was Affectionately referred to as Charlie by his family and friends. Charlie left his hometown in Arkansas as a young man in 1957 to migrate to Ohio. He remained there throughout the remainder of...

Linda Sue Nowling

Linda Sue Nowling

Sep 5, 2022

Linda Sue Nowling was born on June 28, 1953 in San Francisco, California to the Late George Robert Nowling Jr and Grace Anne Nowling. Linda gained her heavenly wings peacefully at home on Monday, September 5, 2022. After coming from Charleston, West Virginia Linda participated with the East Cleveland Chiefs as an Original Cheerleader and Coach. Linda then graduated...

Rosalind Reeves

Rosalind Reeves

Sep 4, 2022

On Sunday, August 12, 1956, Louise and William Reeves came to the decision to name their eighth child after then-popular actress Rosalind Russell; and thus Rosalind Reeves, aka "Rozz", "Tweety Bird", "Egg", and "The House Lady" emerged. Rozz, the ultimate personification of the astrological sign Leo: outspoken, vivacious, showy, and passionate, touched all that she encountered and was loved...

Sandra J. Milan

Sandra J. Milan

Sep 4, 2022

Sandra Jean Milan was born to Archie L. Milan and Ethel Milan Polk on July 26, 1953 in Como, Mississippi. Sandra later relocated to Cleveland, Ohio with her grandparents, Dave and Marine McGhee. Sandra enjoyed living on Olivet Ave. where she met her dear sister-friends for life, Sherlynn Allen-Harris and Evelyn Stephens-Bates. This trio was thick as thieves and...

Carl Fletcher

Carl Fletcher

Aug 30, 2022

Carl Fletcher beloved father, brother, and companion was born on April 8, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, James, and Lottie Fletcher. Carl attended Cleveland Public Schools. He also earned a degree in political science. Carl worked for the City of Cleveland for many years. Carl was an avid reader and loved a good political debate. He was always...

Edward Rogers

Edward Rogers

Aug 27, 2022

Edward Rogers Jr. was born on November 26, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward and Mary Rogers. Edward was the oldest of two children. Sadly, his mother passed away when he and his sister were young children. They were loving raised by their maternal grandmother Bertha "Nana" Parker. He grew up on Central Avenue and attended Cleveland public...

Brendan Omar Tellis

Brendan Omar Tellis

Aug 25, 2022

Denice Tellis, and Reginald Thomas, welcomed Brendan Tellis on September 10, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio. Brendan attended East Cleveland schools and St Aloysius and returned to Shaw High school, took ROTC classes and graduated in 2005. He also attended Bryant & Stratton Community College. Brendan has one son, Cartier Tellis. Brendan worked at UPS for 1½ years, Macy's for 2...

William Miller

William Miller

Aug 24, 2022

William Miller of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Aug 24, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Olive Orinthia Douglas

Olive Orinthia Douglas

Aug 22, 2022

Olive Orinthia Douglas was born in Spanish Town, St Catherine, Jamaica to parents Alfred and Daisy Douglas. Olive later met Victor Barrett where that union produced seven children. some of her greatest passions were raising her children, reading, and sewing . In 1989, Olive migrated to the United States living in Chicago for several years and worked with the...

Bobby Lawrence Betts

Bobby Lawrence Betts

Aug 19, 2022

Bobby Betts of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Aug 19, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mack Mckinley White

Mack Mckinley White

Aug 17, 2022

Mack White passed away on Aug 17, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Luerean Talley

Luerean Talley

Aug 14, 2022

LueRean Talley was born to Josie Forman Marks and Joe Marks in Indianola, Mississippi, on June 19, 1938. She was the eighth of nine children. LueBirda Marks, Elvie Spry, Beatrice Smith, Annie L Hawkins, Lillian Anderson, James Edward Marks, Margrette Berry and Mattie B. Hill. LueRean confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pilgrims Green Baptist Church...

Barbara Cuyler

Barbara Cuyler

Aug 14, 2022

Born July 21, 1948, to Coleman and Marie Cuyler, both preceded her in death. Barbara accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and was soon baptized. She enjoyed reading the bible and listening to James Cleveland, The Canton Spirituals, Dottie Peoples, Shirley Caesar and of course the Isley Brothers. Barbara departed this life on August 14, 2022. She...

Ameer Karam Nuriddin

Ameer Karam Nuriddin

Aug 8, 2022

Ameer K. Nuriddin was born as (Lucious J. Anderson) on April 8, 1943, in Midway, Alabama to the late Jenie Mae Anderson, & Howard "Bud" Robbins Sr. He was the oldest of (8) siblings (2) Sisters, Barbra Ann Goram (James), and Sherry Ann Walker. (5) brothers, Tumoon (Charlie) Keyatta Jumar (Washington) Curly Hooks, Curtis James Robins, Howard "Harry" Robbins Jr,...

Ronald Mark Jackson

Ronald Mark Jackson

Aug 5, 2022

Ronald Mark was born on September 26, 1952, to the union of John D. and Lillie Mae Jackson. Ronald was the baby of the family; he was educated in the Cleveland Public School System. He received his welding certification from the Ohio Technical Institute and then opened Ron Gift Shop. He received his early religious teaching under the leadership...

Lillie L. Harris

Lillie L. Harris

Aug 3, 2022

Lillie Lou was one of many children born to James Moon and Bertha Taylor on July 2, 1934 in Tallassee, Alabama. She was not raised by her birth parents who had eight other children. They entrusted this duty to a wonderful lady named Sally James, who Lillie adored and referred to as "Mom Sally". Mom Sally loved and cared...

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