Obituaries
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
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
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...
Eddie Dickerson
Jun 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Eddie "Great" Dickerson
Sunrise: September 20, 1950 - Sunset: June 9, 2025
Eddie Dickerson, affectionately known as "Great," was born on September 20, 1950, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late John Henry and Lillie Dickerson. He was the second son in a large and loving family.
In his early years, Eddie, along with his parents and...
Lessie Dandridge
Jun 6, 2025
Lessie Lee dandridge was born on may 17th 1950 to parents Mary Martin and Benjamin Graham. She also had six siblings Carrie,Clara, Delores, Benjamin , Curtis and Lester. Lessie grew up in Boston Georgia. When she was 17 she moved to Cleveland with her mother. Lessie was baptized at a early age at her church. She also ran track and...
Alberta Williams
Jun 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Alberta Williams
January 12, 1951 - June 5, 2025
Alberta was born January 12, 1951, to Leroy Tabb Sr, and Alberta Acoff in Browns, Alabama, a rural community in Dallas County. Alberta was the 11th of 12 children, all of whom accepted Christ at an early age.
Being very family oriented, Alberta loved to spend...
Romie Stephens
Jun 5, 2025
Romie A. Stephens Jr. was born on February 9, 1936, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Elder Romie A. Stephens Sr. and Minnie V. Douglas (Stephens). His birth father passed away when Romie was just six months old. Soon after, Minnie moved to Cleveland, where she met and married Emerson Boykins. Together, they raised Romie in a loving Christian home...
Dionne Hawkins
May 31, 2025
Dionne Monique Hawkins was born June 15, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio to Sheila Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her father Toney Boyce and two children Monquise, and Amod.
At an early age Dionne was Baptized and accepted Christ. Dionne received her education from the Cleveland Public School System, finishing at Glenville High School.
Dionne was known for being...
Ethelreen Ezell
May 30, 2025
Ethelreen Williams was born on May 9, 1947, in Butler, Alabama, to the late Onnie Williams Sr. and Irene (Miner) Brown. During her early childhood, she attended school in Mobile, Alabama. At the age of 15, her mother relocated the family to Houston, Delaware, where Ethelreen continued her education. Education was a cornerstone of her life, and she fought tirelessly...
Charles Allen
May 25, 2025
Charles Edward Allen, better known to his friends and family as "Chuckie," was born on April 2, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the parentage of Nolan Allen Sr. and Rachel Allen, both of whom preceded him in death.
Charles attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from John Hay High School in 1973. He had a passion for fixing cars and...
Marvin Hughes
May 19, 2025
Brother Marvin Hughes heard about Islam while serving in the United States Navy under the leadership of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (RA). He served honorably from 1950 to 1954 and later embraced the leadership of Elijah Muhammad's son, Imam W. Deen Mohammed (RA).
Affectionately known as Amir Hamed by his brothers at Masjid Bilal, Brother Marvin was a devout...
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