Joan Pride of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 3, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Zenolia Douglas age 92; passed away May 2, 2021; Public Viewing from 9 AM to 5 PM & Family Visitation 2 PM to 4 PM on Friday, May 07th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle, OH 44106. Funeral Services begin 10 AM on May 8, 2021 at Pentacostal Tabernacle UHC 6411 Quincy Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44104.

Gary Michael Bryson Sr was born on June 15, 1945 to the late Levi and Dorothy Lucille Bryson, of Old Towne, Virginia. He was the youngest of three. Mike was educated in the Galax Virginia Public schools and one of the first African American males to integrate Galax High School. He graduated in 1963. At the age of 16 , Mike met the love of his life Ionia Delance Brown. August 28, 1966, they were united in marriage. Born to this union were two children, Gary Jr. and Tamara Suzette. Mike...

Minnie Louise Edwards was born January 7, 1935, to the late Suzie Mae, and James E. Williamson in Sylacauaga, Alabama. Louise was the third of five children born into the Williamson family. In 1944, the Williamson family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where Louise graduated from East Technical High School. In early 1952, Louise met the love of her life, Raymond Edwards, when Raymond came to visit a long time friend at the Williamson's home. After a few months of courtship the two wed on...

Dorothy K. Flowers was born on September 11, 1941, in Dothan, Alabama to the late James, and Ruby Mae (Williams) Harvey. She was one of nine children, and accepted Christ at an early age. Her parents with their three children at the time moved to East Chicago, Indiana, where Dorothy graduated from Roosevelt High School in which she was very active. Dorothy loved her family and always followed the lead of her older brothers, Jim, and Murray, who she adored. As a young lady, Dorothy married...

Wesley B. Funches was born on June 25, 1937 to Louis Funches and Jessie Mae Adams. He has two siblings. On April 15, 2021, Wesley moved from this earthly home to a better place the Lord prepared for him. Wesley grew up in Marks, Mississippi. He graduated from Marks High School then attended Natchez Junior College where he obtained an Associates Degree in Botany. Wesley married Dorothy Jean Patterson, and over the years the two celebrated the birth of three sons and two daughters. Wesley...

Earlene Mason of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was born on October 8, 1935, to the late lke Brooks, and Cora McClendon Brooks, of Alexander City, Alabama. She was the eighth of eleven children. Earlene attended Laurel High School where she was the "Head Majorette". She came to Cleveland as a young woman and was employed by St. John's Hospital. She was a loving mother to her only child, Sandra J. Walker. Later, Earlene chose a job closer to home at Mt. Sinai Hospital as a Nurses' Assistant and...

Raymond Haislah was born on September 3, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio to Dorothy Bernice (Waller), and John Thomas Haislah, Sr. Known to friends as Ray and "Blackjack", he was one of seventeen children. Raymond attended Cleveland Public Schools. Raymond was an amateur boxer who once competed in the Golden Glove boxing competition. Along with boxing, he also loved basketball and football. He worked for a brief period at Hough Bakery. Raymond was "unbothered" about most...

Tyrell Jerod Bates was born on November 24, 1981, he was 39 years young. Tyrell was the oldest child of Melody Trice, and Yancie Bates. Tyrell had a beautiful heart, and a kind soul, a precious gem at birth, and a privilege to have known. Tyrell loved his siblings, he was always there for them. He was the oldest of seven children. Tyrell was a welder by trade and wanted to open his own Body Shop. he was on the right path. Tyrell loved art, music, and spending time with his sons and our...

Horace "Hawk" Griggs, Jr. was the only child born to the union of the late Horace "Buddy" Griggs, Sr. and Carrie Mae Griggs in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Washington High School in Atlanta. He played football and was adored by many. In October 1944, Horace joined the United States Navy and served until 1946. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. He reenlisted in the Navy in 1951 for a second tour of duty on the USS Adirondack. While on the ship, Horace acquired a love for...