Obituaries

Clement Coleman

Clement Coleman

Jun 15, 2024

Clement Allen Coleman, lovingly known as 'Poppa', was born to the union of J.C. Coleman and Elizabeth Coleman on April 2, 1960, in Pensacola, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents. Poppa moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 9 and attended East Cleveland city schools. He graduated from Shaw High School in 1978. He enlisted...

Ethel Shelynne (Williams)  Woods

Ethel Shelynne (Williams) Woods

Jun 12, 2024

Ethel Shelynne Woods was born June 9th, 1960 in Jackson Mississippi to the Rev. Lee Vaughn Williams Sr. and Mary Eugene Williams-Wright (Jackson) She was proceeded in death by both as well as her son Darvin K. Williams, sister (LiaKeta P. Williams) and husband Walter L. Woods.

Ethel moved to Cleveland, Ohio at an early age and...

Michael Christopher Young

Michael Christopher Young

Jun 11, 2024

Michael Christopher Young passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024, surrounded by those who love him intensely from the heart.  He was born on April 15, 1972 to George & Kathryn Young, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Michael worked at Lube Stop for several years as Manager in South Euclid, he loved that job! He was also a licensed...

Ruth (Wilson)  Sims

Ruth (Wilson) Sims

Jun 1, 2024

Ruth Wilson Sims was born in South Carolina on May 7th, 1947, to the late Simon Wilson and Eliza McClary Wilson. Ruth grew up in South Carolina with her family and then later relocated to Eustis Florida where she attended Eustis Bates School. The family later relocated to Rochester NY where she attended Madison High School. Ruth married the...

Marguerite Monique Germany-Craig

Marguerite Monique Germany-Craig

May 18, 2024

Marguerite "Monique" Germany (nee, Craig) was born to the proud parents of Matthew Craig (decreased) and Yuvonne "Bonnie" Craig (nee, Brooks) on November 23, 1967, at Metropolitan General Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Monique attended Cleveland Public Schools. She received the Lord into her life as a young adult and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church under the Leadership...

Lawrence Edward Spearman

Lawrence Edward Spearman

May 10, 2024

Celebration Of Life Lawrence Edward Spearman, well known as Larry, passed away at the age of 74. Born to James E. Spearman, Sr. and Helen M. Spearman (both deceased) on August 21, 1949, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He was the oldest of four children. Larry spent his early years in Martins Ferry. The family moved to Cleveland when he...

Janet Spivey

Janet Spivey

May 10, 2024

Janet Spivey was the eldest child born to the late Nesbit Lee Spivey, Sr. and Joan Spivey, on July 21, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. Janet was educated in the Cleveland Public School System and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Community College. with a degree in Registered Nursing, in 1987. After graduation, she immediately passed the Ohio State Board Nursing...

Frederick D. Brown

Frederick D. Brown

May 10, 2024

Fred Brown was born July 19, 1966 in New York, New York to Annette Louise Dunne, and Frederick Douglas Brown Sr. The family then moved to Shaker Hts, OH in 1971. He attended Lomond Elementary, Byron Junior High, and Shaker Heights High School. On August 10th, 1990 he met the love of his life, Juwana L. Burns Brown and...

Darlene Danine (Blanks)  Blanks-Parks

Darlene Danine (Blanks) Blanks-Parks

May 10, 2024

Danine ("Darlene") Blanks-Parks was born on April 5, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Marion Blanks and Elma (Brewer) Blanks. She was the fourth of six children: three sisters and two brothers. Darlene was raised in the Church as a child. She later attended the former Community Baptist Church, East Cleveland Ohio where she formally accepted Jesus the Christ...

William Noble Jones

William Noble Jones

May 10, 2024

William Jones of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 10, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mattie Durham

Mattie Durham

May 8, 2024

Mattie Durham of Cleveland Heights, Ohio passed away on May 8, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Lewis Shack

Lewis Shack

May 7, 2024

Lewis Shack of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 7, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

William J. Stevenson

William J. Stevenson

May 6, 2024

William J. Stevenson was born on November 11, 1951, to Ruth Small and William J. Stevenson in Memphis, TN. William was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Lawrence Stevenson, Bennell Small, Frank Stevenson, and Abdul Muhaymin. Known affectionately by his family as Mel, Roy, and sometimes Rowdy Rod, he was very adventurous and outgoing. Roy graduated from...

Shamonique Tondaleea Eugene (Stewart)  Stewart

Shamonique Tondaleea Eugene (Stewart) Stewart

May 4, 2024

Shamonique Stewart of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Tyler Marie Banks

Tyler Marie Banks

Apr 29, 2024

Tyler Marie Banks, 24 of East Cleveland, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born May 13, 1999, to Tyrone Banks, and Nikita Phillips. Tyler graduated from Shaw High School in 2017. Tyler loved basketball, and playing volleyball. She enjoyed playing her video games and loved to travel. For several years, she worked at Walmart, and was...

Margaret Louise Mclaughlin

Margaret Louise Mclaughlin

Apr 27, 2024

Margaret Louise Alexander was born to John Alexander and Virginia Braxton Alexander in Salem, Ohio on June 11, 1936. She was later joined by two brothers, John (Jack) and Charles Alexander. Following her mother's passing and her father's remarriage to Connie Hardy, she gained three additional siblings: Connie, Carl, and Leslie. Margaret graduated from Salem High School in 1954,...

Dajah Mónae Thaxton

Dajah Mónae Thaxton

Apr 20, 2024

Dajah Mónae Thaxton was born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 16, 1997. To Lateesha Brown Reed and Darryl Thaxton.

Dajah, also known as “D.Rose”, was the first born daughter of Lateesha. She attended Cleveland public Schools, graduating from Collinwood High School in 2016.

God Called his daughter home on April 20, 2024. Dajah was loved by...

Llwayne Hawkins

Llwayne Hawkins

Apr 19, 2024

Llwayne Hawkins of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Apr 19, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Myrna Cummings Tubbs

Myrna Cummings Tubbs

Apr 10, 2024

Myrna Evadney Cummings was born in Georgetown, Guyana, South America on February 19, 1949. She was one of seven children born to Ivy and Claude Cummings, now deceased. Myrna was fondly known as "the stepper" due to her love of high heel shoes. She seemed to be a model from birth. At less than one year old, Myrna won first...

Pastor Marvin Mcgraw

Pastor Marvin Mcgraw

Apr 7, 2024

Pastor Marvin moved through his life keeping his hands to the plow & succeeded in most challenges that came before him. He was a vibrant and exciting young man that drew so many people as he was a "Leader" not a Follower. Marvin was also a fantastic Dancer and loved to hand-dance and also a Player &Smooth Operator. Motivator...