Obituaries

Benita Benford-Jones

Benita Benford-Jones

Jan 21, 2018

Benita Benford-Jones was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 20, 1963, to Sanford James Benford Jr and Sonja Reed Benford, Benita was the second of four children. Benita was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth A. Jones; mother, Sonja Reed Benford; father, James Benford, Jr.; and brother, Sanford James Benford III. Benita is survived by her siblings, Charlotte Benford...

Tamar  Xavier Ali

Tamar Xavier Ali

Jan 18, 2018

Mr. Tamar Xavier Ali, age 50, was born on January 4, 1968 to Annie Alberta Ali and Sam Sam'i Ali in Cleveland, Ohio. Tamar was the fourth of five children. Tamar Ali graduated from Shaw High School, Class of 1987 in East Cleveland, Ohio. Tamar completed his course training to become an Auto Mechanic through the Shaw High School Vocational...

Franklin  Roosevelt Beavers

Franklin Roosevelt Beavers

Jan 17, 2018

Franklin (Frank) Roosevelt Beavers, 82, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio went to heaven January 17, 2018. He was born February 7, 1935 to the late Willie and Estella Beavers. Frank began his career as a barber and later went to Cleveland State University to earn a Masters degree in Education. He devoted much time to educating the youth and spent 22...

George  Edward Ledbetter

George Edward Ledbetter

Jan 15, 2018

George Edward Ledbetter, 74; passed away Mon. Jan. 15th; Public Viewing 9 AM to 7PM Tue. Jan. 23rd at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106 & Funeral begins 10 AM Wed. Jan 24th at Abundant Life International Church 5942 Wilson Mills Rd. Highland Hts., OH 44143

Timothy Cantrell

Timothy Cantrell

Jan 12, 2018

Timothy "Larry" Cantrell was born on December 13, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ethelene Cantrell and Thomas Fields. Timothy received Christ at an early age as he was baptized as a child. He graduated from John Hay High School in general studies. He then went on attend the Lawton School and acquire specialized certifications in security and law services. He...

Jesie  Rutha Reese

Jesie Rutha Reese

Jan 10, 2018

Jesie Rutha Reese, 90; passed away Wednesday, January 10th; Public Viewing 9 AM to 7 PM Thursday, January 18th & Funeral begins 10 AM Friday, January 19th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106

Alfonsa Carter

Alfonsa Carter

Jan 9, 2018

Alfonsa Carter, 102; passed away Tuesday, January 9th; Public Viewing 9AM to 7PM Tuesday, January 16th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106 & Funeral begins 10 AM Wednesday, January 17th at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church 9990 Euclid Ave. Cle. 44106

Gwendolyn Dennis

Gwendolyn Dennis

Jan 9, 2018

Funeral Service Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:00 AM Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave Cleveland 44106, United States

Lazllious Marbury

Lazllious Marbury

Jan 8, 2018

Lazllious Marbury, known to everyone as "Zeke", passed away on January 8th, 2018 at the age of 68. Born September 19th, 1949 in Alexander City, AL, he was the son of Annie Mae Hill Marbury (deceased) and Ellious Marbury (deceased). Zeke accepted Christ at an early age and attended Sweet Home United Methodist Church. He was educated in the Attalla...

Carmen Luke-Cephus

Carmen Luke-Cephus

Jan 5, 2018

Carmen Luke-Cephus, 54; passed away Friday, January 5th; Memorial Services begin 12:30 PM on Saturday, January 20th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106

Eloise Jackson

Eloise Jackson

Jan 2, 2018

Eloise Jackson, 71; mother of Michial & Marchelle; passed away Tue. Jan. 2nd; Public Viewing Mon. Jan. 8th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106 & Funeral begins 9:30 AM Tue. Jan. 9th at Bethany Baptist Church 1211 E. 105th Street Cle. 44108

Willie  V. Dawson

Willie V. Dawson

Jan 1, 2018

Willie V. Dawson, 91; passed away Jan. 1, 2018; Public Viewing 9AM to 7PM Wed. Jan. 10th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106 & Funeral begins 10AM Thu. Jan. 11th at Starlight B.C. 14516 Euclid Ave. Cle. 44112

Joe  Love Percy,  Jr.

Joe Love Percy, Jr.

Dec 31, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Joe Love Percy, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Denise  Renee Hairston

Denise Renee Hairston

Dec 30, 2017

Denise R. Hairston, 64; passed away Sat. Dec. 30, 2017; Memorial Service begins 3PM Sat. Jan 6th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106

Marvin  Lorenzo Cunningham

Marvin Lorenzo Cunningham

Dec 29, 2017

Marvin L. Cunningham, 80, loving husband of LueEsther (neé Clark) & father of Kimberlyn; passed away Fri. Dec. 29th; Public Viewing 9 AM to 7 PM Fri. Jan. 5th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106 & Funeral begins 9 AM Sat. Jan. 6th at Beth-El AME Zion Church 1428 E. 110th St. Cle. 44106

Sandra  Renee Myrick-Smith

Sandra Renee Myrick-Smith

Dec 29, 2017

Sandra Renee Myrick-Smith, 63; passed away Friday, December 29, 2017; Public Viewing 9 AM to 7 PM Friday, January 5th & Funeral begins 10 AM Saturday, January 6th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106

Thomas  Howard Jones,  Sr.

Thomas Howard Jones, Sr.

Dec 25, 2017

Thomas Howard Jones "T.J." was born on August 1, 1952 to Aubrey & Viola Jones in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. Tommy, his parents and seven siblings came to Cleveland when Tommy was three years old. He attended Hough Elementary and graduated from John Hay High School in 1972. Tommy then enlisted in the U.S. Marines with his brother Larry on...

Cora  L. Harvey

Cora L. Harvey

Dec 23, 2017

Cora L. Harvey, 85; passed away Sat. Dec. 23rd; Public Viewing 9 AM to 7 PM Tue. Jan. 2nd at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106 & Funeral begins 10 AM Wed. Jan. 3rd at Fidelity B.C. 8402 Wade Park Ave, Cle. 44103 Cora L. Harvey was born May 30, 1932, in Tuskegee, Alabama to the late Milo...

Yvonne Gould-Gray

Yvonne Gould-Gray

Dec 22, 2017

Yvonne Gould-Gray took her transition from this earth to eternal peace on December 22, 2017 at South pointe Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Yvonne Gould-Gray was born to the parents of Bennie Hoskins and Richard Gould on April 9th, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. She has 5 siblings Tommy Davis, Robert White, Donna White-Green, Patricia Bowers (Prettis), Stanley (Catherine). Yvonne graduated from...

Louise  M. Henderson

Louise M. Henderson

Dec 21, 2017

Louise M. Henderson, 94; leaves a loving son, Kenneth (Linda) Henderson of Cali.; passed away Thu. Dec. 21st; Public Viewing 9AM to 7PM Wed. Jan. 3rd at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle. 44106 & Funeral begins 10 AM Thu. Jan. 4th at East Mt. Zion B.C. 9990 Euclid Ave. Cle. 44016

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