Obituaries

Arthur Ward

Arthur Ward

Jul 7, 2016

ARTHUR WARD, AGE 44; Passed away on THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. Loving father of Tylon Stewart, Arierion Ward, Alexandria and Arial McGee, Kaitlayn McKenzie, Brenna Hathaway and Jonasia Parker; Cherished son of Alice Holmes Rowe; dear brotherof Sumner Rowe, Ronald Range, Lydia Tabbs, Kadaya Lyles and Deborah Cooley; Celebration of life services are on Thursday, July...

Maurio  D. Ayers

Maurio D. Ayers

Jul 5, 2016

MARIO D. AYERS, 31; passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the cherished son of Maurice White and Andrea Ayers who also leaves many other loving relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Celebration of life services are on Wednesday, July 13, 2016; Wake 10:00 AM and Funeral at 10:30 AM at Greater Faith Baptist...

Benny  Lee Strozier

Benny Lee Strozier

Jul 4, 2016

BENNY LEE STROZIER, AGE 65; Benny Lee Strozier was born December 5, 1950 to the late Eddie Sr. and Kathleen Strozier in Alma Bacon, Georgia. Benny received his education in the Alma Bacon school system. He relocated to Cleveland, Ohio after the death of his mother in 1965. It was here where he met and fell in love with his...

Rochelle Baltimore

Rochelle Baltimore

Jul 2, 2016

ROCHELLE BALTIMORE, AGE 78. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Cherished mother of Thee Arthur and Jay Roy Baltimore, Sheron Harris and Tina Holt; Leaving many other loving family members and friends . Home Going celebration on Wednesday, July 13th, wake 12:30 PM, funeral 1:00PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue, 44106. Public...

Linda  B. Young

Linda B. Young

Jun 30, 2016

LINDA B. YOUNG, 64; Made her transition on Thursday, June 30 2016. Loving mother to Germaine J. Young, Marie Louise Young and Niccole T. Young. Also leaving many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Home going services are on Tuesday, July 12th: Wake at 10:00 AM with Funeral at 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior...

Janie  Ruth Lane

Janie Ruth Lane

Jun 30, 2016

JANIE RUTH LANE, 77; Passed on June 30, 2016. Beloved mother of Anthony Robinson, Annette Pace, Charity and Willa Pasley, and many other family members and friends. She will be greatly missed. Former employee of the Cleveland Home Going celebration on Saturday July 9th; wake 10:00 AM, funeral 10:30 AM at Willing Workers Baptist Church, 3510 East 124 Street, 44105;...

Carl  F. Duvall

Carl F. Duvall

Jun 30, 2016

CARL F. DUVALL, AGE 62; Passed on June 30, 2016. Loving husband of Mary, father of 2 and grandfather of 3, relative and friend of many. He leaves behind 1 uncle, 2 sisters in law, Karen Gilbert and Becky Jones; 2 brothers in law, Robert Meutzer and Jimmy Jones; Glenville High School graduate. Retired U.S. Army Veteran and Mason. Received...

Rakin  Abdul Aziz

Rakin Abdul Aziz

Jun 29, 2016

RAKIN ABDUL AZIZ, 69; Made his transitition on Wednesday June 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a loving father, family member and friend who shall be missed by many. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and Director of the Lutheran Ministries. Final services will be held on Saturday, July 2nd; wake 9:00 AM and funeral at 9:30 AM...

Luther Burks  Sr.

Luther Burks Sr.

Jun 20, 2016

LUTHER BURKS SR., 88, passed Monday, June 20, 2016. Cherished father, family member and friend. Services SATURDAY, JUNE 25; wake 11:00 a.m., funeral 11:30 a.m., OLIVE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 2928 Woodhill Rd. Public viewing Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Luther Burks Sr. was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 25, 1927. Luther...

Ronald  C. Mcghee

Ronald C. Mcghee

Jun 18, 2016

RONALD C. McGHEE, 58, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 19, 1957 to Ernest McGhee and Levonia Pitts Cooper. He was a loving father, son, brother, relative and friend of many. He worked as a Chef for the Bob Evans Restaurant chain. Services are on SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue; WAKE 12:30 PM...

Harry  A. Davis  Sr

Harry A. Davis Sr

Jun 17, 2016

HARRY A. DAVIS, 86, passed peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Zada, cherished father of Elizabeth Ashley, Harry Davis Jr., Madelyn Davis-Craggett, and Renee Wade; dear grandfather of Erica Cragget, Marcia Craggett, Staci Craggett, Deshawn Wade, and Lisa Zovkic. SERVICES FRIDAY, JUNE 24; wake 10:00 a.m., funeral 10:30 a.m., WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 SUPERIOR AVE. PUBLIC VIEWING THURDAY,...

Tyrone Milner

Tyrone Milner

Jun 12, 2016

TYRONE MILNER (age 47) was born on July 5, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio to Willie and Juanita Milner. Tyrone was the youngest of four children, following brother James and sisters, Leatha and Surilda (Rene). He attended Central Catholic School and graduated from John Hay High School in 1986. While attending John Hay Tyrone played football, which was his passion. Tyrone...

Lloyd Berry

Lloyd Berry

Jun 9, 2016

LLOYD BERRY, Age 85; Passed June 9, 2016; Cherished husband of Porter Barkley Berry, beloved family member and friend. Services Saturday June 18th; wake 12:30 PM, funeral 1:00 PM at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens Funeral Service Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:30 PM Watson's Funeral...

Tommie  Lee Foard

Tommie Lee Foard

Jun 8, 2016

Services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Bethany Baptist Church. Family Visitation at 9:00 am and Funeral Services at 9:30 am. Public Viewing all day from 9 am to 7 pm on Friday, June 17 at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Mr. Tommie Lee Foard was born in Greenwood Mississippi, to Mr. Avery,...

Cora  Lee Hill

Cora Lee Hill

Jun 8, 2016

CORA LEE HILL, age 86. Passed on June 8, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Arthur Julius Hill, Sr; cherished mother of Janis Hill, Dionne Davis (Joe), Arthur J. Hill, Jr. (Aloi), Deborah Hooks (Rickey), Michelle Hill and Cheryl Hill; loving grandmother of Dionne (deceased), Ryanne, Jeremy, and Chris and great grandmother of Story; retired U.S. Postal Supervisor. Home Going celebration...

Sjolene  Laura Bennifield

Sjolene Laura Bennifield

Jun 3, 2016

Sjolene Laura Bennifield was born September 19, 1983 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jacqueline Renee Wright and Thomas Bennifield. She was the 4th of 6 siblings. Sjolene attended Cleveland Heights, and Cleveland Public Schools. Later she attended Tri-C College for Culinary Arts, she was very artistic in poetry, fashion and hair, and she had a unique sense of humor. Sjolene had...

Ashley  J. Mccall

Ashley J. Mccall

May 30, 2016

ASHLEY J. MCCALL, 24; Passed away suddenly on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Massachusetts. She leaves to honor her life, her mother, Jenet McCall Federico; her father, Darryl McCall; her grandparents, Margie Mack, Willie and Esparanza Arga, and Raymond and Jessie Hunley; her sisters, D'Andrea and Mackenzy McCall; and host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Ashley...

James  Richard Cherry  Sr.

James Richard Cherry Sr.

May 28, 2016

JAMES RICHARD CHERRY SR., 81; Passed May 28, 2016; husband of the late Veronica Cherry; leaves to mourn his devoted mother-in-law, Emerine Banks. Services Wednesday, June 8; wake 10 AM, funeral 10:30 AM at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, 8900 Quincy Ave. Viewing Tuesday, 9 AM to 7 PM at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment in Lake View Cemetery.

Margaret Crayton

Margaret Crayton

May 28, 2016

MARGARET ALVEDA CRAYTON (nee SMALL), age 95. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Crayton Sr.; loving mother of Sylvia Easley (Charles), Jacqueline Hinson (Walter), Jacob Crayton Jr., Judith Crayton Peck, Robert John Crayton (Venus), Kim Crayton; dearest grandmother of Traci Easley Williams, Candice Easley Berry, Brittany Crayton, Robert Crayton Jr., Brandon Crayton, Shannon Williams and Megan Cockrell and great grandmother...

Edward Martin  Iii

Edward Martin Iii

May 27, 2016

Public Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 5th and Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 6th starting at 12:30 P.M. at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Edward Martin III was born on November 22, 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio to Flora Jones and Edward Martin Jr. At the age...

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