Obituaries

Chanta Dandridge

Chanta Dandridge

Apr 19, 2025

Chanta Dandridge was born on December 27, 1972, to Lessie Dandridge and Larry Dandridge. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, alongside her siblings Toni, Sam, and Tenisha.

Chanta attended Health Career Center High School, where she graduated and began pursuing her passions. She had a deep love for music and drawing, and her favorite artist of all time was...

Annie Rashad

Annie Rashad

Apr 13, 2025

Annie Bell Rashad was born on May 1, 1937, to the late Annie McCord, and passed away on April 13, 2025.

She dedicated over 30 years of service to Carnegie Health Care Rehabilitation, where she met her two best friends, Ruby and Marlene. A woman of faith, Annie Bell was a devoted member of Agape Missionary Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama,...

William Fanning Jr

William Fanning Jr

Apr 10, 2025

William William Fanning Jr. age 73; passed away on Thursday,April 10, 2025

Everett Telfair

Everett Telfair

Apr 10, 2025

Everett Telfair, Jr., affectionately known as Ricky, was born on September 27, 1959, to the late Daisy and Everett Telfair, Sr. He passed away peacefully at the age of 65 on April 10, 2025, following a prolonged illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Ricky was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where he attended the local public schools and graduated...

Dario Jamison

Dario Jamison

Apr 6, 2025

Dario Jamison was born August 19,1962 to Lewis Jamison and Gwendolyn Harris in Cleveland, OH. Dario attended Cleveland and East Cleveland public school systems. He was a member of Local 3 Abestos and Pipefitters Union, where he was a Journeyman Pipe Insulator. Dario thoroughly enjoyed this trade for more than 40 years. His Faith resided with Jehovah Witness organization.

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Ethel Iverson

Ethel Iverson

Apr 2, 2025

Obituary for Ethel Frances Stone Iverson

Ethel Frances Stone Iverson was born on February 15, 1941, in Macon, Georgia to the late Jessie Pearl Banks and Tommy Shaw. In 1958, she relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where she later united in marriage with Victor Iverson Sr. on June 6, 1959.

Ethel was a proud graduate of East Tech High...

Ethel Polk

Ethel Polk

Mar 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ethel Jones



Sunrise: December 13, 1931  Sunset:March 29, 2025



Ethel Jones Polk was born December 13, 1931, in Como, Mississippi to the late Rufus and Ethel Jones whom both preceded her in death.


Ethel confessed Christ at an early age at Cistern Hill Baptist Church in Mississippi. She attended the...

Jacqueline Brown-Jones

Jacqueline Brown-Jones

Mar 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Leanne Brown Jones

August 24, 1963 - March 22, 2025

Jacqueline Leanne Brown Jones, affectionately known as Jackie, was born on August 24, 1963, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Albert Charles Brown and Wanda Jaunita Brown. She peacefully departed this life on March 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness.

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Louis Bates, Sr.

Louis Bates, Sr.

Mar 20, 2025

Louis Edward Bates was born in Marengo County, Alabama to the late Joe and Nellie Bales. He was the middle child of three children.

Louis was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary Carter Bates, on December 8, 2007, his older sister Bertha Triplet of Cleveland, Ohio and a younger brother, James Otis (Love) Bates (Anne)...

Denoris Slaughter

Denoris Slaughter

Mar 20, 2025

Denoris Fay Slaughter

October 5, 1959 - March 20, 2020

Denoris Fay Slaughter, affectionately known as "Dee-Dee," was born October 5, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Zeaster and Nocks Slaughter. She was the seventh of eight children.

Denoris received her education through the Cleveland Public School System. She was employed for over 30 years as a...

Louise McKinney

Louise McKinney

Mar 18, 2025

Louise Elaine McKinney

June 2nd, 1942-March 18th 2025

Louise "Weeg" McKinney passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday March 18th.

Louise Wenner was born to Jerome and Pauline "Polly" Wenner in Philadelphia on June 2nd, 1942. Louise was the baby of the family, with her brothers Bruce and Fred leading the way. Louise's formative years were in Philadelphia while...

Donald Cunningham

Donald Cunningham

Mar 16, 2025

On this day that GOD has made, we as one, join in celebrating the life of our beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and dear friend known to many as - Donald Cunningham. Donald, Uncle Don and the oldest of The Originals was born in the grace of a beautiful mother, Emma Hill (Cunningham), and father, Robert Russell on January...

James Edward Scott

James Edward Scott

Mar 9, 2025

James Edward Scott of Cleveland, Ohio, entered eternal rest on March 9th, 2025.

James was born on June 30, 1936, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Edward and Virginia Scott. He spent his childhood exploring the lush woods of Appalachia, where he developed a deep appreciation for nature, rugged outdoorsmanship, and his community.

To say James was a...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Mar 8, 2025

Margaret Ann Smith was born in Lebanon, Kentucky on September 5th 1930 to Nona Smith and Aloysius Pipes. She grew up outside of Louisville with her sisters and brother, and had a life long love for Kentucky

She attended college in Ohio, and became a teacher. She and her family relocated to Cleveland, where she lived the remainder of...

Terence Wilson

Terence Wilson

Mar 8, 2025

Terence Craig Wilson, born November 2, 1965, to Carolyn and James Wilson (deceased). Terry was a joyful child, weighing eight pounds at birth and bringing endless happiness to his family. His mother fondly remembers his small cry, a sound she can still recall to this day. Terry was surrounded by love from an early age, with his sister, Renee, teaching...