Obituaries

Horace Tuggle

Horace Tuggle

Aug 2, 2025

Horace LaReese Tuggle was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Lottie Tuggle and Moses Reese. He received his education within the Cleveland Public School System, graduating from Martin Luther King Law & Public Service High School in 1990. Following high school, LaReese enlisted in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Simon Bolivar Submarine. After receiving an honorable discharge, he...

Beverly Trammer

Beverly Trammer

Jul 30, 2025

Beverly (Parker) Trammer

Sunrise: June 2, 1955 - Sunset: July 30, 2025

Beverly Joyce Trammer was born in Birmingham, Alabama, at Hillman Hospital on June 2, 1955, to Mamie Jean Gaffney and John Mitchell.

She was the eldest daughter of four children and was raised by her parents, Ester Trammer, Jr., and Mamie Jean Trammer.

In 1962, the family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to...

Nicole Williams-Lee

Nicole Williams-Lee

Jul 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nicole Denise Williams-Lee

March 13, 1974 - July 28, 2025

Nicole Denise Williams-Lee was born on March 13, 1974, to Margaret Williams in Cleveland, Ohio. She accepted Christ at an early age and was deeply committed to studying the Word of God, attending various churches throughout her life.

Nicole graduated from Middle College in Cleveland in...

Joann Kelley

Joann Kelley

Jul 25, 2025

Joann Kelley was born on November 7, 1948, in Limestone County, Alabama. She was lovingly raised by her mother, Marie Peoples, her grandparents, Alex and Deliah, alongside her three siblings as well as her special cousin Marie Farrar Hines.

In her twenties, Joann relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, to begin a new chapter of life with her husband and their children....

Naomi Walker

Naomi Walker

Jul 19, 2025

Naomi Moore Thomas Walker was born June 7, 1927 to Stanton Thomas Sr. and Amanda M. Johnson of Lewisburg, Kentucky. She had three brothers, Alfred, Stanton and William, and one sister, Virginia.

She attended school in Lewisburg and was baptized at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Lewisburg. She belonged to New Concord Baptist Church in East Cleveland under Pastor Lorenzo...

Merle Bates–Griggs

Merle Bates–Griggs

Jul 10, 2025

Merle Bates was born on Saturday, November 7, 1936, in Washington, D.C., to Alice Martin Bates and Robert Edward Bates, Sr., who lovingly welcomed their baby girl. She would later be affectionately known as "Momo," a name lovingly given by her first grandchild, Shay, who couldn't yet pronounce "Grandmom."

Merle grew up in the Kingman Park neighborhood of Northeast Washington,...

Mattie Hardaway

Mattie Hardaway

Jul 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mother Mattie Bell Hardaway

Sunrise: December 6, 1937 - Sunset: July 9, 2025

Mother Mattie Bell Hardaway was born on December 6, 1937, in Prattville, Alabama, to Hurry White and Rose Bell White, both of whom preceded her in death.

At the age of 12, she was baptized at Bethesda Baptist Church. She cherished attending church...

Wilbur Harris

Wilbur Harris

Jul 9, 2025

Wilbur Webster Harris was born September 9, 1933 to Wilbur Harris and Catherine Smith. He had one brother, James Jesse Harris (1937-2025). On July 9, 2025, Wilbur passed away from natural causes.

After attending high school in Cleveland, Wilbur served in the Army during the Korean War. In August 1956, he married his sweetheart, Saundra Griffin, beginning a beautiful union...

Terry Gibson

Terry Gibson

Jul 8, 2025

Terry Lynn Gibson was born on June 18, 1957 in Starkville, Mississippi to the late Preston Gibson Jr and Fannie Dell Gibson. He was the second of six children.

Terry grew up on Emily Street in East Cleveland, Ohio where he met the love of his life, Cassandra Lee Mayo. They had three children together, Antoinio Lynn Mayo, Antoinette Marie...

Jacqueline Scott-Hawkins

Jacqueline Scott-Hawkins

Jul 4, 2025

Jacqueline Scott Hawkins was born on April 6, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the third oldest of seven children born to the late Mary Scott and her stepfather Roy Westfield.

Jacqueline, affectionately known as "Jackie," grew up on the west side of Cleveland and attended East High School until she left to give birth to her first child. She...

Dorothy Spencer

Dorothy Spencer

Jun 24, 2025

Dorothy Nell Frazier was born on August 13, 1940, in Birmingham, AL, to her late parents, John L. and Mildred Frazier. She was the oldest of seven siblings. She grew up attending 46th Street Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. Dorothy attended A.H. Parker High School and graduated at the age of 16. After high school, she attended...

Derrick Maynard

Derrick Maynard

Jun 23, 2025

Derrick Maynard was born on December 24, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward Maynard and Vanessa Netherly. Preceding him in death was his father Edward Maynard, his grandparents

James and Nettie Comer, Leo and Macie Maynard who loved him dearly.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was a junior deacon at New Revelation Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor...

Kathy Smith

Kathy Smith

Jun 22, 2025

Kathy was the fourth child born to the late Minnie and Raymond Edwards on September 26, 1956.

A mother, sister, auntie, cousin, and friend Kathy was a beautiful soul comfortable, and confident in her own skin. Always lifting someone spirits and giving motivations to be better. Her famous line was "imma give you one more chance".

Kathy attended East High...