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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Apr 30, 2021

Minnie Louise Edwards was born January 7, 1935, to the late Suzie Mae, and James E. Williamson in Sylacauaga, Alabama. Louise was the third of five children born into the Williamson family. In 1944, the Williamson family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where Louise graduated from East Technical High School. In early 1952, Louise met the love of...

Apr 24, 2021

Dorothy K. Flowers was born on September 11, 1941, in Dothan, Alabama to the late James, and Ruby Mae (Williams) Harvey. She was one of nine children, and accepted Christ at an early age. Her parents with their three children at the time moved to East Chicago, Indiana, where Dorothy graduated from Roosevelt High School in which she was...

Apr 15, 2021

Wesley B. Funches was born on June 25, 1937 to Louis Funches and Jessie Mae Adams. He has two siblings. On April 15, 2021, Wesley moved from this earthly home to a better place the Lord prepared for him. Wesley grew up in Marks, Mississippi. He graduated from Marks High School then attended Natchez Junior College where he obtained...

Apr 12, 2021

Earlene Mason of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was born on October 8, 1935, to the late lke Brooks, and Cora McClendon Brooks, of Alexander City, Alabama. She was the eighth of eleven children. Earlene attended Laurel High School where she was the "Head Majorette". She came to Cleveland as a young woman and was employed by St. John's Hospital. She was...

Apr 9, 2021

Raymond Haislah was born on September 3, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio to Dorothy Bernice (Waller), and John Thomas Haislah, Sr.

Known to friends as Ray and "Blackjack", he was one of seventeen children. Raymond attended Cleveland Public Schools. Raymond was an amateur boxer who once competed in the Golden Glove boxing competition. Along...