Obituaries

Tony  Sylvester Rucker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Luther  "Skeezie" Burks  Jr.

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;...

Frank Mullins

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...

Frances  Rose Demchak

Frances Rose Demchak

Apr 25, 2014

FRANCES DEMCHAK, 77; Passed Apr. 25, 2014; Loving wife of the late Edward; adored mother of two sons and four daughters; leaves a host of other family and friends. Public viewing Thursday, May 1, from 9 AM to 7:30 PM with family visitation from 5 PM to 7 PM at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. HOMEGOING CELEBRATION FRIDAY, MAY...

William  Leonard Eason

William Leonard Eason

Apr 22, 2014

WILLIAM LEONARD EASON, Age 83 years; Passed away April 22, 2014. Loving husband of Endia Eason (nee Fritz); cherished father of Stanley L. Eason (deceased), Annette Miller (Darryl Sr.), Donna Pope (Norris Sr.) and Kathleen Blake (Kelvin Sr.); beloved grandfather of 10; great grandfather of 14 and great-great grandfather of 3; Adored Godfather of Deborah Jones and LaDonna Simmons; leaves...

Rev.  Oscar Hill

Rev. Oscar Hill

Apr 18, 2014

REVERAND OSCAR HILL, 75; Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2014; Former Pastor of Christ Star Missionary Baptist Church. Loving husband of Margaret Strawder Hill, beloved father, treasured relative and friend of many. SERVICES SATURDAY, APRIL 26th at First Missionary Baptist Church, 4312 Lee Road; Wake at 9:00 AM, Home Going Celebration at 9:30...

Vernon Baber  Sr.

Vernon Baber Sr.

Apr 12, 2014

VERNON BABER SR., 81; Passed Apr. 12, 2014; Adored husband of Annie Jo Jeffrey Baber; father of Vernon Jr. and Vonita Baber, Cheryl (Anthony) Johnson and Carolyn (Louis) Hohl; brother of Charles Youngblood and Gloria (Fred) Tyus; also leaves uncle Leo (Betty) Baber, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. SERVICES ON SATURDAY,...

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