Obituaries

Verdis  J. Pope

Verdis J. Pope

Aug 23, 2016

VERDIS L. POPE, AGE 86. Made her transition on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Cherished god mother of Brenda Payne-Riley, relative and friend. Home going celebration is on Friday, September 2, at Fifth Church of God, 2182 East 38th Street at Cedar Avenue (44115). Service Times, Wake 10 AM with Funeral at 10:30 AM. Burial is private.

Maxine Templeton

Maxine Templeton

Aug 22, 2016

MAXINE LONG TEMPLETON, AGE 63. Passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016. Beloved wife, sister, family member and friend of many. Chef at St. Pete's Florida Nursing home. A memorial service will be held at Watson's funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue, 44106. on Saturday, September 3rd; Wake 3 PM and funeral 3:30 PM.

Leonzo  Leroy Bufford

Leonzo Leroy Bufford

Aug 20, 2016

Leonzo LeRoy Bufford, affectionately known by others as King Leo, was born to the union of Joan and Dwight Bufford, on July 27, 1974 in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Leonzo grew up in East Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Shaw High School in 1992. He went on to further his education at Cleveland State University. He was employed for many years...

Richard  P. Gould

Richard P. Gould

Aug 16, 2016

RICHARD P. GOULD, AGE 89. Made a peaceful transition on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Loving father, beloved son, cherished family member and friend. Former Kaiser Health Foundation employee. Services on Friday, August 26th; wake 12:30PM and funeral 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue, Cleveland 44106. Public viewing is on Thursday, August 25th until 7:00pm. Interment in Cleveland...

Gregory  Odell Ratchford

Gregory Odell Ratchford

Aug 15, 2016

GREGORY ODELL RATCHFORD, JR., Age 42. Made his transition on Monday, August 15, 2016. Loving father of Noah Gregory Ratchford; cherished son of Deborah Gill Ratchford and Gregory Odell Ratchford Sr.; beloved brother of Windom Gill Ratchford; dear grandson of George Algernon Gill Jr., Carrie Windom Gill, Odell Ratchford and Muriel Ratchford; also leaves many, many other relatives and friends...

Jacquez  Terell Lawson

Jacquez Terell Lawson

Aug 11, 2016

JACQUEZ TERELL LAWSON, 28; Passed Thursday, August 11, 2016. Loving son, family member and friend of many. Services Saturday, August 27th; wake 3 PM, funeral 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Friday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Funeral Service: Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:30 PM

Florence  Lucille Jeffries

Florence Lucille Jeffries

Aug 6, 2016

FLORENCE LOUISE JEFFRIE, AGE 94,Passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2016. Cherished mother, grand and great grandmother, beloved family member and friend. SERVICES FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, Wake 10:00 AM, Funeral 10:30 AM at St. James A.M.E. Church, 8401 Cedar Ave. Public viewing Thursday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park,...

Baby  Travis Williams

Baby Travis Williams

Aug 5, 2016

BABY TRAVIS JOSHUA WILLIAMS, 2 MONTHS OLD. Became an angel on Friday, August 5th, 2016. He was the cherished son of William Williams and Sydra Caressee Williams. He leaves many other family and friends to celebrate his short stay here on earth. Services are on Thursday, August 11th; wake 12:30PM and funeral 1:00PM AT Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue,...

Michael  John Kotnik

Michael John Kotnik

Jul 31, 2016

MICHAEL JOHN KOTNIK, 61, passed July 31st. Loving father of Erin Kotnik, Sean Kotnik & Morgan Genevieve Kotnik; devoted grandfather of Miquel dear brother of David (Rose), Elizabeth (John), Anthony (Maureen) & Julie (Tony); son of late Louis & Genevieve Kotnik. Memorial Bike Ride SAT, AUG. 6th beginning 9:30 am at 1621 Main St. Peninsula, OH. Please wear black or...

Kevin  La'Neal Scott  Sr.

Kevin La'Neal Scott Sr.

Jul 30, 2016

KEVIN L. SCOTT SR., AGE 21. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 30, 2016. Loving son of Theresa Black and Kenneth Scott. Cherished family member and friend who will be greatly missed by many. Services are on Thursday, August 11th; Wake 10AM, Funeral 10:30AM at Watson's funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue, 44106. Public viewing on Wednesday, August 10th from 9AM...

Scottie  Lamar Thornton  Jr

Scottie Lamar Thornton Jr

Jul 24, 2016

SCOTTIE LAMAR THORNTON JR., AGE 21. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 24, 2016. He was the beloved son of Samantha Ward Thornton and Scottie Lamar Thornton Sr. who also leaves many family members and friends left to cherish his memory. Scottie was a college student at Ashland University. Life celebration services are on Saturday, August 6th; wake 10 AM...

Larry  Thomas Cross

Larry Thomas Cross

Jul 20, 2016

LARRY THOMAS CROSS, AGE 58; Made his transition on Wednesday, July 20th in Cleveland, Ohio, the city where he was born. Tommy was the third of six children born to L.T. and Raydell Sevier Cross. He attended Glenville High School, later attending Woodland Job Center where he obtained Electrician Certification. Tommy was employed at Walbash Alloyed Steel Mill Co. for...

Alfreda Martin

Alfreda Martin

Jul 18, 2016

ALFREDA MARTIN, AGE 62. Passed away on Monday, July 18th, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Alfreda was the loving mother of Kernice, Anita, Danita, Letonia, Satonia, Consuelo, and Leketta Martin; doting grandmother, family member and friend of many. She will be greatly missed. She worked in the health care industry. Her service will be held on Thursday, July 28th;...

Willie  Edward Milner

Willie Edward Milner

Jul 18, 2016

WILLIE EDWARD MILNER, AGE 80. Passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the David Simpson Hospice of the Western Reserve surrounded by his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Juanita M. Terry Milner; his daughter, mother, sister and other close family and friends. U.S. Army Veteran. Services are on Wednesday, July 27th; wake 10 AM, funeral...

Zada  J. Davis

Zada J. Davis

Jul 15, 2016

Public Viewing and flower deliveries will be on Thursday, July 21 from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 22 at Mt. Zion of Oakwood Village, located at One Mt.Zion Circle Oakwood Village, Ohio 44146 with family visitation starting at 10:00 am and funeral...

Louise Goldsby

Louise Goldsby

Jul 15, 2016

LOUISE GOLDSBY, AGE 88. Cherished mother of Lachesha Smith and David Henderson Beck; loving sister of Emma Jackson (Detroit, MI) and Mary Milton (Cleveland, OH); doting grandmother of Robyn Smith, Consuela Smith and Britney Larkin; five great grandchildren. Retired hair color technician. Home going celebration is on Saturday, July 23, 2016; wake 10:00 AM with service at 10:30 AM at...

James  Robert Mahone  Sr.

James Robert Mahone Sr.

Jul 14, 2016

Public Viewing from 9 am to 7 pm on Thursday, July 21; Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 22 beginning 10:00 am at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. James Robert Mahone, Sr. was born to the union of the late Pearson Mahone, Sr. and Fannie Mahone on October 21, 1932 in Troy, Alabama. James...

Gloria  Jean Sumbry

Gloria Jean Sumbry

Jul 12, 2016

GLORIA JEAN SUMBRY, AGE 67. Passed July 12, 2016. Loving mother, sister, grandmother, relative and friend of many. Cleveland Clinic retiree. Services on Tuesday, July 19; Wake 10:00 AM, Funeral 10:30 AM at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 3290 East 126th Street. Public viewing Monday, July 18th from 9:00AM to 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave.

Jervon  Dazelle Campbell

Jervon Dazelle Campbell

Jul 12, 2016

JERVON DAZELLE CAMPBELL, AGE 22. Passesd away suddenly on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Cherished son of Chalonda Campbell, beloved grandson of Cheryl Campbell and relative and friend of many who will miss him dearly. Celebration of Life services on Saturday, July 23; wake 3:00 PM and funeral at 4:00 PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior avenue. Public viewing on...

Lovia  M. Price

Lovia M. Price

Jul 7, 2016

LOVIA M. PRICE, Age 89. Made her transition on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Beloved mother, family member and friend of many who shall be missed. Cleveland Public School Teacher. Home Going celebration on Wednesday July 13th ; Wake 10:00 AM, Funeral 10:30 AM at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Avenue; Public viewing Tuesday July 12th from 9:00AM to...

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