Sep 1, 2020

Louise Hunter Barbee was born on December 12, 1934, in Fostoria, Alabama. Louise was the 3rd oldest child in a sibship of 12, born to the late Jeremiah and Willie Virginia Hunter. Louise confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age, and joined First Baptist Church in Farmersville, Alabama. In 1954, after graduation from high school,...

Aug 31, 2020

Gregory Odell Ratchford Sr. was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 28, 1948, to parents Muriel and Odell Ratchford. Greg had five siblings, and he was the third born child. Growing up, Greg attended Cleveland Public Schools, first in the Miles Heights and Glenville neighborhoods, eventually graduating from East Tech High School. While in high school, he ran track...

Aug 31, 2020

Laura E. Brown was born on October 17, 1948, to the late Rev. Daniel J. and Lydia Shirley Phinnessee in Bolivar, Tennessee, and was the youngest of 12 children. She confessed Christ at an early age and moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 12, after her father was called to serve as pastor of New...

Aug 28, 2020

Anthony Cox was born November 13, 1948, to the late Jack, and Thelma Cox in Cleveland, Ohio. Anthony was the 3rd Child of Four Children. Anthony grew up in the Kinsman area of Cleveland. He attended Moses Cleveland and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. He went on to become a chef, and Anthony had one Daughter, Tara...

Aug 25, 2020

Donald L. Collins was born January 27, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Manson Collins of Clarksville, Tn and Laverne Nowlen of Indianapolis, Indiana. Donald departed this life on August 25, 2020, at 2:30 a.m. at his residence. Donald relocated to Mound City, IL early in his life where he attended White Chapel Methodist AME church. Donald...

Aug 24, 2020

JULIA CASSELL of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Aug 24, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 23, 2020

James Carothers of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Aug 23, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 17, 2020

Odell Womack was born January 8, 1935, in Denmark, Tennessee to the late James A. Womack and Roberta Carruthers Womack. He was the second oldest of eight children born to this union. Four of his siblings proceeded him in death. Odell accepted Christ at an early age and joined Cerro Gordo Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. Odell served in...

Aug 15, 2020

Anna Louise Shaw was born October 20, 1956, in Slidell, Louisiana to the late Edward & Olivia Ducre. Anna was the youngest of 11 children (Edna, Mary Frances, Crystal Bell, Edward Jr., Louis, Paul Jean and Ella Mae all preceded her in death). Anna moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she met and married Searcy Shaw, to this union two...

Aug 13, 2020

Bryan Marquis Bradford was born February 25, 1992. He was the firstborn to Sharita Bradford, and Shelly Hurt. Bryan was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where he attended CMSD Schools. He was an Honor Roll student. Bryan was a great athlete, that's why his name was Buss. They said he would run through you like a bus. Bryan was...

Aug 13, 2020

Tony Allmond, Jr. was born on August 27, 1936. He was baptized under Rev. Charles Crable at Mount Haven Baptist Church. He attended John Hay High School, where he was in the band, mixed chorus, and All-City Chorus. Tony was a quiet spirit and a man of few words. He was honest, trustworthy, dependable, hardworking, and always willing to help....

Aug 12, 2020

Bridget White, known to everyone as either "Bridge" or "Tangee" was born to the proud parent, Mary Louise White on March 28th, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. Bridget attended John Hay High School and later transitioned to Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio After high school, Bridget worked at a myriad of department stores including Kmart and Giant Tiger....

Aug 11, 2020

Benjamin Raphael Phillips Jr. was born December 29,1956, to Benjamin Phillips Sr. and Eloise H. Phillips. Ben was a graduate of Glenville High School in Cleveland, OH. Ben entered enteral rest August 11, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Ben entered spiritual matrimony with Regina Choice, October 10, 1979. Ben relocated with Regina and his children to Fort...

Aug 10, 2020

John H. Williams, Jr. was born November 15, 1949, to parents, John H. Williams, Sr., and Phyllis (Dorcey) Williams, in Cleveland, Ohio. John had seven siblings, Cora, Rosetta, Edbert, Alfred, Dorothy, Charles, and Marlene.

John attended and graduated from East Technical High School and attended Cleveland State University. John was not affiliated with...

Aug 10, 2020

Johnny Alfred Thompson Sr. was born on June 9, 1951, to the late Benjamin A. Thompson Sr., and Cozy E. Thompson in Cleveland Ohio. Johnny attended grade school in Cleveland Ohio, and he graduated from East High School in 1969. Upon graduation, Johnny began working at General Electric, where he was a dedicated worker. Johnny worked at GE (Pitney...

Aug 9, 2020

Olen Bradley was born on May 16, 1960, to Samuel (deceased) and Minnie Bradley of Bamesville, Georgia. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1963 where he was educated in the Cleveland Public School System and graduated from Glenville High School. He married Denise Bradley (deceased) in 1987 and from that union, one son, Olen Bradley, II and one granddaughter,...

Aug 8, 2020

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. – Psalms 116:15 Gloria Jean Lawrence was born on May 13, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Betty Grayson and Jay D. Smart. To this union Cecil Smart who is now deceased was also born. She later married John Willis Lawrence; from this union Debra...

Aug 7, 2020

Toney Lamar Mckinney (known as) "Jot, or Willie lunch meat”. Born January 6, 1969, in Munford Alabama to the proud parents: Lillie Mae Mckinney and Willie Robert Millender (known as Coachie who proceeded him in death). His mom moving him to Cleveland Ohio for a better life, met and married his stepdad Milton Pickett (who proceeded him in death). Out...

Aug 7, 2020

Darnell Thomas, born the 6th of August in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Edwin Thomas and Phoebe A. Thomas both proceeding him in death. Of this union six children were born: Edwina Barron, Arlene Thomas (deceased) Renee Grant (deceased), James E. Thomas (deceased), Deborah L Blackwell (deceased). Darnell graduated from East High in 1973 and started working for Associated...

Aug 6, 2020

Darnell Champion, 65, passed away August 6, 2020, at his home in Cleveland. He was born on October 11, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio to Mother: Shirley Ann Long and Father: John Champion Darnell Champion grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland Ohio. After graduation, Darnell became an employee of Cleveland Clinic, where he...