Obituaries

Norman Beaty

Norman Beaty

Jun 21, 2021

NORMAN BEATY of East Clevland, Ohio passed away on Jun 21, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Carlton A. Christie

Carlton A. Christie

Jun 14, 2021

On Monday, June 14, 2021, Carlton Augustus Christie, loving husband, brother, father of three passed away at the youthful age of 75, in his home surrounded by family. Carlton was born on February 15, 1946, in St. Mary, Jamaica. He was the well-loved son of Vernal and Jane Brown Christie both of whom preceded him in death On July...

Belinda K. Hines-Gue

Belinda K. Hines-Gue

Jun 14, 2021

Belinda K. "Granny" "Nook" Hines-Gue was born on March 22, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee to Mattie Lou Hines-Gue, and William Lee Gue. Belinda later moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she attended East High School, where she obtained her high school diploma. Belinda attended college for two years. She held various jobs like a seamstress at Richmond Bros, and Circle Tyme,...

Fannie Juanita Pickett-Holt

Fannie Juanita Pickett-Holt

Jun 10, 2021

Fannie Juanita Pickett Holt was born February 12, 1938, in Birmingham Alabama to Dovie Dumas, and James Governor Pickett. Fannie had seven brothers, and six sisters. Fannie married Julius Alvin Holt on March 17, 1956, and they moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1962. Juanita and Julius had five children, Dane Kenneth Holt, Wanda J. Flynn-Mitchell, Julian Van Holt, Edwin Glenn...

Ollie Mae Dawson

Ollie Mae Dawson

Jun 9, 2021

Ollie Dawson of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Jun 9, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Bessie Mae Collins

Bessie Mae Collins

Jun 8, 2021

COLLINS, Bessie Mae, was born on November 24,1952 in Jonestown, Mississippi to the parents of David Branch & Louida Stewart. She received her formal education through the Cleveland Public School System where she excelled in her studies. She then furthered her education at Southern Ohio College and graduated in 1986. Bessie was no stranger to hard work. As a...

Rev. Alvin T. Jones

Rev. Alvin T. Jones

Jun 6, 2021

THE FAMILY STORY Pastor Alvin T. Jones was born on June 19, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Sam and Esma Jones. It wasn't long after his birth-at just nine-month-old, in fact the Jones family moved to Cleveland, Ohio as part of the Great Migration. After moving to Cleveland, the Jones family grew by three-sister Lorna and...

Phyllis E. Thomas

Phyllis E. Thomas

Jun 2, 2021

Phyllis Elaine Walcott Jennings Thomas was born June 21, 1930 to the late Allan Walcott Sr. and Sadie Tobias in Cleveland, OH. Phyllis was the eldest daughter of six children: Allan Jr. and Albert, Xenophon, Lemuel, and Monica, all deceased. Phyllis attended Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School and Church, the first Black Catholic Parish in the Diocese...

Madeline Wray

Madeline Wray

Jun 1, 2021

Madeline Dillard Wray, age 90, was born February 3, 1931 in Maitland, West Virginia. She was one of four children born to the late Leslie William Dillard, and Ruby (White) Dillard. Madeline was a resident of Welch, West Virginia for most of her life, she worked as an Adult Care aide, moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1986. She loved Word...

Billy Irving

Billy Irving

Jun 1, 2021

Billy Irving was born October 26, 1943 in Marietta Mississippi, to Ned, and Birlee Irving, Billy was the ninth of 10 children. Billy confessed his life to Christ at an early age, later joined Omega Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Finney, transferring to Upon this Rock Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Alex Reese. Billy enjoyed hunting,...

Sherry R. (Strickland)  Abernathy

Sherry R. (Strickland) Abernathy

May 31, 2021

Sherry Abernathy of Akron, Ohio passed away on May 31, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Otis Mayhand

Otis Mayhand

May 31, 2021

Otis Mayhand of East Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 31, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Juanita Lovelace

Juanita Lovelace

May 29, 2021

Juanita Lovelace was born in Cleveland Ohio on September 27, 1931 to Samuel & Alice Lovelace. Juanita was 1 of 5 children her siblings were, Samuel Jr., Elsie, Fredrick, and Linnell. Juanita grew up in the 30th block of Central neighborhood and attended East Technical High School. Juanita attended a Methodist church along with her Mother, she later made...

Wanda Jean Hutchins

Wanda Jean Hutchins

May 16, 2021

Wanda Hutchins was born in Pine Bluff Arkansas, June 18, 1958, to Mrs. Ruby Adams, and the late Earnest Green Jr. To this union was also born, Phillip, Ernestine, Betty, Janice, Ernie, Toni, and Stanley. Wanda was educated in East High School. She worked a few jobs in her lifetime from cleaning to security, but she was most known for...

Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones

May 15, 2021

Deborah Ann Jones (affectionately known as "Deb" or "BJ") was born to the late Douglas and Beverly Jones on January 15, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio. Her parents preceded her in death, along with her younger sister (Ethel Margo Jones). Debra accepted Christ at an early age. She lived her life of always thinking about her beliefs and what is right...

Lillian Rudd-Loving

Lillian Rudd-Loving

May 13, 2021

Lillian Rudd-Loving born on June 29, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio to Marvin, and Vera Nadine Rudd. Lillian was educated in the Cleveland Municipal School. She continued her education at Kent State University for Social Science. Lillian was a member of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. She later married Tylis Loving. One daughter, Ladaisha Williams, and granddaughter, Angel "Lillieve" Tembula, the...

Vanessa Tabron

Vanessa Tabron

May 7, 2021

Vanessa Tabron of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 7, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Joan Pride

Joan Pride

May 3, 2021

Joan Pride was born November 4, 1956 in Marietta, GA to Joe Pride II and Carolyn Shannell who both preceded her in death. As one of 14 children, Joan enjoyed spending time with her family from a young age. In 1976, Joan moved to Cleveland, OH where she ultimately became a mother to 3 children, Vanetta, Veonta and Vidal. Joan...

Zenolia A. Douglas

Zenolia A. Douglas

May 2, 2021

Zenolia Douglas age 92; passed away May 2, 2021; Public Viewing from 9 AM to 5 PM & Family Visitation 2 PM to 4 PM on Friday, May 07th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle, OH 44106. Funeral Services begin 10 AM on May 8, 2021 at Pentacostal Tabernacle UHC 6411 Quincy Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44104.

Gary Michael Bryson Sr.

Gary Michael Bryson Sr.

May 1, 2021

Gary Michael Bryson Sr was born on June 15, 1945 to the late Levi and Dorothy Lucille Bryson, of Old Towne, Virginia. He was the youngest of three. Mike was educated in the Galax Virginia Public schools and one of the first African American males to integrate Galax High School. He graduated in 1963. At the age...

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