Obituaries
Dwayne Burton
Aug 3, 2025
Dwayne Burton
August 8, 1961 - August 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dwayne Burton, who departed this life on August 3, 2025, just five days shy of his 64th birthday. Born on August 8, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, Dwayne was a beloved father, brother, and friend. His vibrant spirit, unwavering strength, and...
Willie Baker
Aug 15, 2025
Willie George Baker, (known to most as just George/"Bam") was the oldest of five siblings, born to Willie Mae and George Baker on November 5, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio. Because George was the oldest and both parents were working, he was often left to the task of taking care of his younger siblings. Following High school George join the army...
Lucille Abernathy
Aug 10, 2025
A true star was born March 8, 1944 a bouncing baby girl with a twinkle in her eye in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Ulysses Sr. & Ruther Mae McNair joining siblings Ruby, and Ulysses Jr. Later siblings Ora Dee, Alice Ruth & Willie Earl were added to the family. The latter two passed away as children.
Lucille lived an extraordinary life rooted...
Lindsey Stewart
Aug 11, 2025
Lindsey Stewart was born on September 6, 1951, in Robinsonville, Mississippi, to the late Albert and Mary Lane. He was the youngest of eight children born to this union. Lindsey attended Delta High School in Walls, Mississippi. Later, the family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where Lindsey made his home.
He was employed at The Illuminating Company, JL Steel, and Master...
Kittye Williams
Aug 5, 2025
Kittye Farris Williams was born on February 25, 1937, in Garrison, West Virginia, to the union of Walter and Carrie Spencer. She peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
She was united in marriage to the late Norman Williams, Sr. From this union came three beloved sons: Walter (deceased) (Jeanette), Norman Jr. (Angelia), and Gregory.
Kittye attended Carver...
Barbara Byrd
Aug 3, 2025
Obituary
(Written by Barbara Jean Byrd)
I, Barbara Jean Byrd, was born on January 22, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, to the union of Clifford and Mildred (Rhodes) Allen. After the passing of my mother, I was lovingly raised by my Aunt Thelma Haggins in Springfield, Ohio, who was more than a mother to me. I received my education in the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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