Obituaries

Eddie Boyd

Eddie Boyd

Dec 11, 2013

Brother Eddie Boyd was born July 31, 1955 in Crawfordville, Arkansas to John Henry and Agnes Boyd. His father, John Henry Boyd preceded him in death. Eddie lived in Earle AR, until he was in his pre-teens when he left home and ventured out on his own. Once his mind was made up about something it was no changing it....

Gloria  Dean Gladney

Gloria Dean Gladney

Dec 11, 2013

GLORIA DEAN GLADNEY, 66; Passed Dec. 11, 2013. Treasured sister of Riley (Edith) Gladney; beloved aunt of Anthony Exton and Rhea McMurdy; dear relative and friend who shall be greatly missed. SERVICES ON FRIDAY, DEC. 27; WAKE 12:30 PM and MEMORIAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave.

Mary  Louise Simmons

Mary Louise Simmons

Dec 9, 2013

Mary Louise Simmons was born in Cottonplant, Arkansas on May 11, 1926 to the late McCoy & Joella Mathis. She departed this life on December 9, 2013. She professed hope to Christ at an early age and was later affiliated with East Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Mary Louise was united in holy matrimony to Cyrus E. Simmons...

Tommie Steward  Jr.

Tommie Steward Jr.

Dec 7, 2013

Tommie Steward, Jr. was born on August 5, 1949 in Indianola, Mississippi to the parents of Tommie Sr. and Bernice Steward, who both preceded him in death. Tommie aka Tom or Junior was the fourth child of eleven children. Tommie accepted Christ at an early age. Tommie attended John Adams High School in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating high school, Tommie...

Naomi Rolf

Naomi Rolf

Dec 6, 2013

NAOMI ROLF, 95; Passed peacefully on Dec. 6, 2013; Treasured mother, grandmother of two, sister of three; aunt of many, dear relative and friend. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:30 AM ON FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH at Lee Memorial A.M.E. ZION Church, 861 East 105 & Bryant Ave. WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. in charge.

Larry  Keith Clark

Larry Keith Clark

Dec 6, 2013

LARRY KEITH CLARK, 60; Passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. treasured father of Nehemiah, Cameron and Celeste Clark; also survived by many other family and friends. Department of Defense employee. Public viewing on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Final services and...

Lillie  Ruth Mccray

Lillie Ruth Mccray

Dec 2, 2013

LILLIE RUTH McCRAY, 74; Passed away Dec. 3, 2013. Cherished mother , Treasured relative and dear friend of many who shall be greatly missed. Public viewing all day Friday until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. HOMEGOING SERVICES BEGIN AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY, DEC. 7TH at Everlasting Baptist Church, 579 Eddy Rd at St. Clair Ave. Interment...

Dorothy  Mae Greer

Dorothy Mae Greer

Dec 2, 2013

Dorothy Mae Greer was born to the late Clarence and Dollie Mae Higgins on June 30, 1927 in Macon Georgia. Dorothy was the third child born of seven children, six whom preceded her in death: Bessie Lee, Clarence Sr., Christine, Robert, Dollie Mae, and Baby Brother. Dorothy was united in holy matrimony to Jealouscious (James) Greer on August 15, 1948....

Tony  Lee Baker

Tony Lee Baker

Dec 1, 2013

TONY LEE BAKER, 58; Passed away on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. Treasured relative and dear friend of many who shall be greatly missed. HOMEGOING SERVICES BEGIN AT 3:00 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Duane  Seneca Morton

Duane Seneca Morton

Nov 30, 2013

DUANE S. MORTON, 22; Passed on Nov. 30, 2013; Loving father of Dezirah and Lee'Amiah Morton, cherished son of Sharon T. Morton and Duane H. Morton, brother of Demarius and Shakira Johnson, adored companion of Lamesha Miller, cherished relative and friend of many. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH at EMMANNUEL CHRISTIAN CENTER, 8201 Superior Ave. Interment...

Dorothy Harden

Dorothy Harden

Nov 30, 2013

DOROTHY HARDEN, 89; Passed away Nov. 30, 2013. Loving wife of the late Edward; cherished mother of Sherman Cooper Jr. (deceased) and Edna Harden Barnes, sister of Grace Battle; grandmother of six and great grandmother of seven; with many relatives and friends who will greatly miss her. Public viewing all day Friday until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913...

Evelyn  Happy Ross

Evelyn Happy Ross

Nov 26, 2013

Faithful, Faithful, Faithful! This world describes Evelyn Happy Ross, born April 12, 1924 and departed this life on November 26, 2013. She was raised by her grandmother of whom she spoke fondly of. She joined East Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church on April 11, 1976 and was baptized on July 25, 1976. Evelyn joined Usher Board #1 in 1977 where...

Joann Cook

Joann Cook

Nov 26, 2013

JoANN COOK, 56; Passed away Nov. 26, 2013. Loving mother of Christopher Cook and LaTiosha Evans; cherished daughter of Billy Evans Sr. and Shirley A. Jones; Treasured relative and dear friend of many. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, DEC. 7; WAKE 12 NOON, MEMORIAL 12:30 PM at Community of Faith Assembly, 5949 Engle Ave. Cleveland, OH. Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue...

Edna  F. Washington

Edna F. Washington

Nov 25, 2013

EDNA WASHINGTON, 80; Went home on Monday, November 25th 2013; Adored mother, treasured relative and dear friend. Public viewing on Thursday, December 5th until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. HOME GOING SERVICES BEGIN AT 6:30 PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 2013.

Grady  Ross Finley

Grady Ross Finley

Nov 18, 2013

GRADY ROSS FINLEY, 73; Passed away on Monday, Nov. 18. 2013. Leaves behind his loving wife, Edith F. Finley and seven devoted children along with a plethora of beautiful grandchildren and compassionate and loving family and friends. He was a retired member of local 310. Viewing on Friday, Nov. 22 until 7:00 pm at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave....

Johnny Williams

Johnny Williams

Nov 17, 2013

JOHNNY WILLIAMS, 72; Passed Nov. 17, 2013. Loving husband of Thelma Edmond Williams; cherished father and treasured relative and friend of many. Public viewing Thursday, Nov. 21st until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10 AM ON FRIDAY, NOV. 22ND at Mt. Zion of Oakwood Village, 1 Mt. Zion Circle, Bedford, Ohio. Interment in...

Marshall  M. Beale  Jr

Marshall M. Beale Jr

Nov 14, 2013

MARSHALL M BEALE JR., 70; Passed Nov. 14, 2013. Loving father of Aaron, Sicilie, Charisma and Siobyan Beale; dear brother of Robert, Brenda and Prima Beale and Shelia Jenkins; leaving many other family members and friends. Public viewing Wednesday, Nov. 20th until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. SERVICES BEGIN AT 12:30 PM ON THURSDAY, NOV. 21...

Barbara Jones

Barbara Jones

Nov 13, 2013

BARBARA JONES, 73; Went Home on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Left to cherish her legacy are her brother, Allen Williams; her sisters, Antoinette Holmes (Edris) and Beatrice Wentz. Also leaving many other relatives and dear friends. She was a University Hospital employee, Tutor at Christ The King School and secretary of the Eta Phi Beta Sorority. Memorial Services begin at...

Rosa  L. Givhan

Rosa L. Givhan

Nov 9, 2013

ROSA L. GIVHAN, 80; Went home on Nov. 9, 2013; Adored mother of Willie, Jimmie (deceased, Tyrone and Diane; grandmother, cherished relative of many. SERVICES SATURDAY, NOV. 16; WAKE 12:30 PM and FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Friday Nov. 15 from 9AM - 7PM at the Funeral Home. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Rose  E. Ward

Rose E. Ward

Nov 9, 2013

ROSE E. WARD, 88; Passed on Nov. 9, 2013; Treasured relative and friend of many. HOME GOING SERVICES FRIDAY, NOV. 15; WAKE 3:00 PM, MEMORIAL SVC. 3:30 Interment is Private.

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