Obituaries

Hattie  V. Jacobs

Hattie V. Jacobs

Mar 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Hattie V. Jacobs. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Laroy Gilleylen

Laroy Gilleylen

Mar 16, 2020

LaRoy Gilleylen of Cleveland Heights, Ohio passed away on Mar 16, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Emma  C. Hill

Emma C. Hill

Mar 15, 2020

Emma Hill of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Mar 15, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here. Funeral Service Saturday, March 21, 2020 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Second Ebenezer Baptist Church 1881 E. 71st Street Cleveland 44103, US

Emma C. Hill

Emma C. Hill

Mar 15, 2020

Sister Emma C. Hill was known and called by many names such as “Mrs. C”, and “Ma C. Hill”. She was a kind and loving person. Emma was the sixth child of Herbert and Lillie Cunningham, she had her beginning in Mobile, Alabama. At the age of seven she confessed Christ and became a member of the Mt. Olive No....

Curtis  E. Ruffin

Curtis E. Ruffin

Mar 14, 2020

Curtis Earl Ruffin, Sr. was born on September 16, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Earl Ruffin, Jr. and Mageree Lang Ruffin. There were three children born to their union: Cynthia Fay, Curtis and Marguerita. His beloved mother preceded him in death. As a young child, Curtis spent his summers in Shubuta, Mississippi, with his loving grandmother, Ellen Lang. While in...

Robin  Maria Farmer-Bates

Robin Maria Farmer-Bates

Mar 10, 2020

Robin Maria Farmer-Bates was born to Brenda Butler in Camden, New Jersey on May 7th, 1967 as the youngest sister to 6 siblings. Robin grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Jane Adams High School in 1985. In 1997, Robin generously adopted the son of her late brother Londo Farmer. In 1999, she met Leonard Bates Sr. and soon...

Charles  B. Fears,  Jr.

Charles B. Fears, Jr.

Mar 9, 2020

Charles Barnett Fears Jr, also known by many as "Bub", was born December 20, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio. Charles attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Central Sr High School He was the 3rd of nine children born to the late Mary Ann Trimble and Charles B Fears Sr. He was married to the beautiful late Olivia Dupree Fears for...

Willie  A. Abdullah

Willie A. Abdullah

Mar 9, 2020

On the afternoon of March 9th, 2020 the world said goodbye to Willie Abdullah, as he was called home to rest in peace after a long battle with complications from multiple strokes. Willie is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Ethel, his sister Amie, his six children (and their spouses), Tracy, Harson (Sabrina), Naeema (Javed), Evoien (EJ), Anthony...

Michael  Christopher Randolph

Michael Christopher Randolph

Mar 8, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Christopher Randolph. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Christine Cowlin

Christine Cowlin

Mar 8, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Christine Cowlin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Christopher  Tyson Rice

Christopher Tyson Rice

Mar 7, 2020

Christopher Tyson Rice was born on August 11, 1973, to Bricelia and Jesse Rice, Jr., Chris as he was affectionately known, was educated in the Cleveland Public School System. Later in life, Chris became a Muslim and was known as Abdulla Yaseen. Christopher leaves to mourn his mother, Bricelia; father, Jesse Rice, Jr.; one brother, Jesse Rice III; three children,...

Julius  Cornell Longshaw

Julius Cornell Longshaw

Mar 7, 2020

Julius Cornell Longshaw, born May 31, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio was the youngest child of the late Ruth Lucille Longshaw and Julius Longshaw.  Julius was a godsend to his family, born during a very difficult time, when his father was terminally ill.  From the anticipation of his birth and throughout his life, he brought hope, encouragement and joy. During his...

Sade'  Brennae Mccord

Sade' Brennae Mccord

Mar 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Sade' Brennae McCord. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Walter  Lee Jones

Walter Lee Jones

Mar 1, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Walter Lee Jones. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Willie  Osgy Stewart

Willie Osgy Stewart

Feb 26, 2020

Willie Stewart of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 26, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aretha  Lafaye Swanigan

Aretha Lafaye Swanigan

Feb 26, 2020

Aretha Swanigan "Ree" passed away at the age of 50 years old, peacefully on February 26, 2020. Aretha was born in Chicago, Illinois December 18, 1969, to Jeanette Briggins/Davis and Barnell Swanigan. She was a 1988 graduate of Lincoln West High School. She worked as a daycare worker at Circletime over the years. Aretha truly lived life to the fullest...

Saundra  Renee Clark

Saundra Renee Clark

Feb 25, 2020

Saundra Clark of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 25, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Hazel Bruce

Hazel Bruce

Feb 23, 2020

Hazel Mae Bruce was born on April 19, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Hazel came to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952 where she met Howard Bruce and the couple were married for 54 years. To their union were born 10 children, Pamela, Larry, Eric, Rochelle, Marvin, Howard, Terresa, Tyrese, Presious, and Tarrail Johnson.

Hazel worked at Hillcrest Hospital in the Surgery...

D'Andre  R. Bennett

D'Andre R. Bennett

Feb 22, 2020

Funeral Service Saturday, March 7, 2020 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44106, US

Harvey  T. Banks

Harvey T. Banks

Feb 17, 2020

Harvey T. Banks was born on September 16, 1943, in Madison, Georgia to Johnny Edwards and Carrie Banks. He was the oldest of nine children. Harvey grew up in Cleveland where he attended John Hay High School. He joined the United States Army on July 1, 1961, and served until July 23, 1964, where he received an Honorable discharge. Harvey...