Obituaries
Ammer T. Smith
May 29, 2014
Ammer T. Hanna was born Feb. 17, 1937, to the union of Russell and Katie Hannah in Louisville, Miss. To this union 10 children were born. Ammer was saved, she accepted Christ at an early age attending Rock Port United Methodist Church in Chocktaw County Mississippi. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio and met the love of her life, Louis Smith...
Duane A. Smith
May 29, 2014
An angel came down and gave a precious gift to the proud parents of Nellie and Rudolph Eugene Smith Sr., and to that union Duane Anthony Smith Sr. was born on March 4, 1956, in Akron Ohio. Duane attended Max Hayes High School where he studied electronics and was a member of the varsity basketball team. It was during this...
Carrie M. Merriwether
May 27, 2014
CARRIE M. MERRIWETHER, 100 YEARS OLD. Went Home on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Adored mother, sister, relative and friend. HOME GOING SERVICES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014; WAKE 12:30 PM AND FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.
Beatrice Ann Foster
May 23, 2014
BEATRICE ANN FOSTER, 85; Went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 23, 2014. Cherished wife of James Milton Foster; loving mother, grandmother, family member and friend. Former employee of the Cleveland Sheraton Hotel. HOME GOING CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5th; WAKE 3:00 PM, FUNERAL 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral home, 10913 Superior Avenue.
Tony Sylvester Rucker
May 22, 2014
TONY SYLVESTER RUCKER, 88; Passed Thursday, May 22, 2014; Beloved father of Harold Rucker; treasured brother of Isaih, Tidas, Frank, Jeanette, Lula, Matline, Katherine, Bobby Jean and Evelyn; dear family member and friend whose memory shall be treasured. SERVICES SAT. MAY 31, WAKE: 10 AM , SERVICE 10:30 AM at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Ave. Watsons Funeral...
Joann Gray Ogletree
May 21, 2014
JOANN OGLETREE, 66; Passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. JoAnn Gray was born February 20, 1948 to the late Barbara Harris Gray and John Gray in Cleveland, Ohio. JoAnn attended Cleveland Public Schools and Cleveland Community College. JoAnn accepted Christ and was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Earl Preston and served faithfully...
Richard Sheppard
May 17, 2014
RICHARD SHEPPARD, 57; Passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Beloved brother, son, family member and friend of many. SERVICES ARE ON FRIDAY, MAY 23; WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior avenue.
Esther Poleate
May 15, 2014
ESTHER POLEATE, 85; Passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Cherished mother of Lewis (Maryann), Larry and Karen (John H. Jones); loving grandmother of Aaron Poleate; beloved family member and friend. Services begin at 12:30 PM on SATURDAY, MAY 24TH at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave.
Janice Leigh Bennifield
May 15, 2014
JANICE LEIGH BENNIFIELD, 51; Passed on May 15, 2014. Cherished wife of Thomas; beloved family member and friend. Services on FRIDAY, MAY 23; WAKE 10 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.
Sarah S. Mcdowell
May 12, 2014
SARAH S. McDOWELL, 81 years old; My beloved mother passed away the evening of Monday, May 12, 2014, at The Cleveland Clinic, where she put in 41 years of service. She was surrounded by family who took care of her and loved her very much. She will be sorely missed ..Annette. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, MAY 24; WAKE: 11:00 AM, FUNERAL:...
Anna E. Davis
May 11, 2014
ANNA E. DAVIS, 81; Sunrise 09-24-932- Sunset 05-11-2014; Leaves behind a host of loving family and friends. SERVICES ON SAT., MAY 17th; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment is Private.
Daisy Lena Stewart
May 9, 2014
DAISY L. STEWART, 95; Adored mother, relative and friend. HOME GOING SERVICES ON SATURDAY, MAY 17; WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Public viewing on Friday, May 16 from 9 AM to 7 PM at the funeral home. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.
Jazmine R. Curry
May 9, 2014
JAZMINE R. CURRY, 22; Passed away suddenly on Friday, May 9, 2014. Adored daughter of Bernice Curry; cherished sister of Maxton, Bernice and Yolanda Stallworth and Cash'e Mosey; also survived by many other relatives and dear friends who will miss her dearly. LIFE CELEBRATION SERVICES ARE ON THURSDAY, MAY 22; WAKE 3:00 PM, FUNERAL 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral Home,...
Margaret Lee Hill
May 7, 2014
MARGARET LEE HILL, 70; Went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Oscar Hill (04-18-2014). Cherished mother, family member and friend of many. HOME GOING SERVICES ON THURSDAY, MAY 15; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at First Missionary Baptist Church, 4312 Lee Road. Public viewing on Wednesday, May...
Franklin E. Blue
May 5, 2014
FRANKLIN E. BLUE was born June 30, 1939 to his late father, Frank Blue and mother, Mary Lou(Thompson)Blue in Florence Alabama. He was the middle child of three siblings. Franklin attended Coffee High School in Florence, Alabama where he graduated and then later relocated to Cleveland, Ohio. In Cleveland he met and then married Etta Connor, his wife for over...
Emma Lee Starks
May 3, 2014
EMMA LEE STARKS, 74; Passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Cherished family member and friend. Metrohealth Hospital dispatcher. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, MAY 17; WAKE 3:30 PM, MEMORIAL 4:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.
Gayle Denise Williams
May 3, 2014
GAYLE DENISE WILLIAMS (nee PAYNE), 70; Passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Adored wife of Robert "Bob" Williams; cherished mother of Michelleine, Mark and Damien; beloved sister, family member and friend who shall be greatly missed. Retired EKG II Technician at University Hospital. LIFE CELEBRATION SERVICES ON FRIDAY, MAY 9th; WAKE 11:30 AM, FUNERAL 12 NOON at Greater Abyssinia...
Rev. Walter Hatcher
May 2, 2014
REV. WALTER W. HATCHER, 62; Beloved husband of Linda (nee Crook); loving father of four sons and six daughters; dear brother of three; grandfather, great grandfather, relative and friend. HOME-GOING SERVICES ON FRIDAY, MAY 9TH; WAKE 10 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at East Mt Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Avenue. Public viewing on Thursday;May 8th from 9AM;to 7PM at Watson's...
Frank Mullins
Apr 29, 2014
FRANK MULLINS, 65; Departed this life Apr. 29, 2014; Loving father of Victoria Thomas, Leslie Mullins, Sherita Mullins and Debra Crockett; beloved brother of John (Gwen), Floyd (Michelle), Thomas (Catherine) and George Mullins and Rev. Hallie Richardson Jr. (Beverly). Leaves many relatives and friends. Employee of Roth Steel Co. SERVICES TUESDAY, MAY 6; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at...
Luther "Skeezie" Burks Jr.
Apr 29, 2014
LUTHER BURKS JR., 67; Passed away Tuesday April 29, 2014. Loving father of seven, Luther, Kim, Vickie, Shamell, Danielle, Luther III, and La Trice; He also survived by his father, Luther Sr.; siblings, Lonell, Rico (deceased), Rhonda, Denise, Ersina and Corie; brothers-in-law, Woody and Christopher; many grandchildren and a host of other family and good friends. SERVICES MONDAY, MAY 5;...
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