Obituaries

Joe L. Pride

Joe L. Pride

Mar 12, 2021

Born on June 18, 1955, to the late Carolyn Shannell and Joe Pride, II. He was educated in the Cleveland Public School System. He found companionship in Yolanda M. Greene, together they had two children, Damien and Dion. Joe also had two other children, Dametria (Nicky), and Antoine.

Joe worked for Yellow Cab Company where he was...

Clementine J. Durham

Clementine J. Durham

Mar 12, 2021

Clementine Jones Durham was born on February 05, 1936, in Lumpkin, Georgia (Stewart County) to the parentage of Rufus and Marjorie Glenn Jones. "Tiny" as she was affectionately known by family ("Clem" by friends and co-workers), accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Zion Watch Baptist Church in Lumpkin, Georgia by the late Reverend Gore. She...

Courtney Rogers

Courtney Rogers

Mar 9, 2021

Courtney Lawrence Rogers was the second child of three born to Steven and Jacqueline Rogers on November 4, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio. Family and friends would agree that Courtney had a very different view of the world; one that kept him motivated and eager to seek more and remain optimistic about everything that was available to him through his...

Rodney N. Foster

Rodney N. Foster

Mar 8, 2021

Dr. Rodney Noah Foster made his entrance into this world to Elisha and Clara Foster on February 23, 1940 while residing in Cleveland, Ohio. Rodney was the second oldest of six siblings, Gwen Riley, Natalie Lockwood, Linda Roberson, Cornell Foster and Stacey Long.

Rodney received his formal education in the Cleveland Public School system and graduated from...

Lawrence M. Arnold

Lawrence M. Arnold

Mar 7, 2021

Lawrence Matthew Arnold Jr., 66, died of cancer on March 7, 2021, at Euclid Hospital. He was born, on June 22, 1954, in Cleveland Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence M. Arnold Sr. and Theresa Arnold Graves (Earl Graves). Lawrence, known as "Larry", and "ZIP", graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1973, he attended John Hopkins University...

Elijah Holley

Elijah Holley

Mar 6, 2021

Elijah Holley, one out of five siblings born to Arthur and Annie Holley, was born on January 9,1928 in Wetumpka, Alabama. Before leaving home in the south at age 14, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior and began his journey of taking care of himself. His first job was as a dishwasher. That job lasted two...

Verna Gaines

Verna Gaines

Mar 1, 2021

Ms. Verna Gaines (Bouie) was born on February 1, 1925 in Headland, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie (Hodges) Bouie. She was the only child born to this union. Verna accepted Christ into her life at an early age as a member of St. Peter's A.M.E Church in Headland, Alabama. She relocated to Cleveland, Ohio...

Betti J. Dillard

Betti J. Dillard

Mar 1, 2021

Betti Dillard was born on July 20, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to James and Mary Dillard. She attended St. Edward High School, as well as East Technical High. After High School enrolled in Nursing School and eventually became a LPN Nurse. Betti obviously enjoyed helping people being in the medical field. Betti also enjoyed music, such as Whitney Houston, and...

Alex V. Moore

Alex V. Moore

Feb 26, 2021

Alex Moore of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 26, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Isreal Barnes

Isreal Barnes

Feb 25, 2021

Isreal Barnes was born on July 9, 1948 to Maggie and Jesse Barnes, one of 11 children. His siblings, Delores (Charles) Smiley (deceased), Dorothy (Randy) Stowers (deceased), Lavonia (Stephen) Lewis, Jesse Barnes Jr (deceased), Lemora, James (Annette) Nelson, Ann Bates, Kathleen (Darrell) Ragland, Difranco (Myra) Barnes, Sharon, and Grady Thomas. Isreal received his education in the Cleveland Public Schools, he...

Kimberly Nicole Briscoe

Kimberly Nicole Briscoe

Feb 23, 2021

Kimberly Nicole Briscoe was born on April 20, 1982 in Cleveland, Ohio to Donna J. Black and Harry Eugene Briscoe Sr. She attended John Dewey Elementary School and Shaker Heights High School. Kim obtained her GED and later graduated from Cuyahoga Community College. She was the life of the party and would always close it out. She loved fishing,...

Aamir F. Beasley

Aamir F. Beasley

Feb 19, 2021

Aamir Faheem Beasley was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 8, 1984. First born to the union of Orteca and Shahidah Beasley and also bonded with his inseparable, one and only, sister Aqela Beasley. Raised as a Muslim, then upon entering into adulthood, made the decision to remain as one. Allah Akbar. Aamir was well loved by many people...

Gladys Brenda Robinson-Scott

Gladys Brenda Robinson-Scott

Feb 15, 2021

GLADYS BRENDA JACKSON ROBINSON-SCOTT was born on January 28, 1928, in Selma, Alabama.  She was the daughter of Mr. Harvey J., Sr. and Mrs. Eddie Mae Holloway Jackson, the eighth of nine children.  Sadly, her mother passed away just a month before Gladys’ third birthday.  Thus, she was reared by her father, her uncle Sam Jackson, her older siblings,...

Robert Rutledge

Robert Rutledge

Feb 13, 2021

The Entry: Robert Rutledge, Jr. (Surename: Uncle June & U) was born on February 8, 1932, in Bessemer, Alabama. He was the second child to bless the late Robert Rutledge, Sr. & Ruth Greene, three siblings preceded him in death, Idell Jackson, Elijah Rutledge, and Joann Nettles. Robert accepted Christ at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church under...

Steven J. English

Steven J. English

Feb 12, 2021

Steven James English, age 44, beloved son of Sherri Jean English passed away on February 12, 2021. He was born on January 7, 1977 at 11:27 am in St. Luke Hospital. Steven was welcomed into this world by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs John Kelly. He was a happy, curious baby. Steven attended school on the East side and graduated...

Alberto Sanchez

Alberto Sanchez

Feb 11, 2021

Alberto Sanchez was born March 27th, 1950, to parents of Julio Sanchez Maldonado and Ramoma Pena Plaza, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As one of the oldest in the family, Alberto sacrificed education to help his mother care for his younger siblings. His brothers and sisters loved Alberto for his willingness to do for others. Later in life, Alberto...

Carla Marie Sturghill

Carla Marie Sturghill

Feb 10, 2021

Carla Sturghill of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 10, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oscar Smart

Oscar Smart

Feb 9, 2021

Oscar Smart of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 9, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Terrance D. Norfleet

Terrance D. Norfleet

Feb 9, 2021

Terrance Norfleet of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 9, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Willie G. Clay

Willie G. Clay

Feb 9, 2021

Willie G. Clay was born July 22, 1942, in Batesville, Mississippi to Susan and Willie J. Clay, Sr. He confessed the hope in Christ at an early age. He attended Antioch Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. He was raised in Mississippi where he received his education from the Mississippi School System. He left Mississippi and traveled to Chicago and lived...

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