Wesley Funches of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Apr 15, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

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...

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...

Margaret Foster was born in Brighton Alabama on May 18th 1925. Margaret was one of six children, Sam Jenkins (Mary), Earl Wilson (Von), Essie Homes (Leroy), Nathaniel Jenkins, and Ledel Jenkins. As a young girl she married her love Curtis Lee Foster Sr. and they moved to Cleveland Ohio 1945. After settling in Cleveland for a few years she returned with her mother, brother's and other family members. Upon divorcing her husband in 1963, she became a single parent of seven young children,...

Ernestine Poe of Shaker Heights, Ohio, was born on January 26, 1950 to the late Lawrence and Carrie (Duncan) Poe. She was the youngest of two children and was affectionately called "Ernie" by family and friends.  Ernestine confessed her love for Christ at an early age at East Mount Zion Baptist Church. She attended Cleveland Public Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Glenville High School. After high school, she attended Ohio State University. Ernestine was employed by Bailey...

Solomon Foy Sr was born April 16, 1945, to the late John B. and Laura Dorsey Foy. Solomon was preceded in death by four brothers, Inell Foy Sr, John, Eddie, and James Foy; three sisters, Lee Ellen Dorsey, Mary Ellen, and Gertrude Foy; step grandson, Tony Williams; and brother-in-law, Eddie Lee Peterson. Solomon confessed to Christ at an early age with Bryant Missionary Baptist Church. He graduated from George Washington Carver. Better known as "SOAP", Solomon moved to Cleveland,...

Willie James Levy, Sr. was the third of ten children born to the late Melvin and Ola Mae Levy. He entered this world on March 24, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up Willie was known as Bill to friends and family. Bill grew up attending Liberty Hill Baptist Church where he accepted Christ at an early age. Also known as "Crank" in the neighborhood, he was a protector of his younger brothers and kept them out of many fights. Bill was educated in the Cleveland Public School System...

Levy Hall was born March 3, 1951, in Bellamy, Alabama on "The Gully Place". As a young boy he enjoyed hanging with his friends and hunting with his brother Eddie. In high school Levi drove the school bus, and graduated from York Westend High School. After graduation he moved to Cleveland, Ohio. In his younger years, Levi worked for Bradly Metal and Mid-West Forge. In 1973, Levi was blessed with a daughter, Angel (to him "Ms Fat). He later decided to become an entrepreneur,...

Fred Douglas Whatley Sr. was born on November 17, 1929 to the late Jeff and Sinia Whatley in Opelika, Alabama. He was the last surviving son of this union, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret Louise, his daughter Marilyn Louise Thomas, Ph.D. and grandchild Leon Jon Paul; also, his six brothers Thomas Jefferson, Lorenzo, Harvey Roy, Frank, King David, John Madison and three sisters Brinnie, Mary and Hattie Jane. Fred started his life in Opelika, AL and was moved to Cleveland...