Apr 7, 2024

Donte Wesley Stubbs Sr., affectionately known as Tae, who peacefully transitioned into eternal life on April 7th, 2024. Born on October 13th, 1971, to Sharyn K. Stubbs and John W. Johnson Jr., Donte Sr. spent his formative years in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating from John Hay High School.

Donte embarked on his professional journey at a young age,...

Mar 19, 2024

Ernestine Wetherspoon went home peacefully on March 19th, surrounded by family. She was 82 years old. Her life partner, Lemual Darby preceded her in death. The daughter of the late Alma Lee Morgan, Ernestine grew up in Alabama and came to Cleveland at the age of seven. She graduated from Cleveland Public Schools. After high school, she decided to...

Mar 18, 2024

France's Carla Griffey was born April 17, 1952, at Fort Dix, New Jersey. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Durward Patton Griffey, and Artha Beatrice Lewis. The family moved to Cleveland in 1954 and Frances attended Chesterfield Elementary and Patrick Henry Junior High Schools. She graduated from Glenville High School class of 1970, attended and received...

Mar 16, 2024

Christian Bernard Hannan was born on June 27th, 1985, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Carol Hannan and Charles Hatcher. Chris was the only boy in the middle of sisters Tanisha Kirk (oldest) and Christina Hannan (youngest). Growing up in Euclid, Ohio, and in East Cleveland, Ohio, with his sister Tina, Chris graduated from Shaw High School in 2004. He...

Mar 11, 2024

Aaisha M. Hakim was born Pauline Fowler on June 24, 1929, to Ernest and Mattie Fowler in Youngstown, Ohio.Aaisha embraced Islam in 1955 at Muhammad Temple NOH9. In 1959, Aaisha and her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and she was a pioneer in bringing Islam to Cleveland. Under the leadership of Elijah Muhammad, her family name was changed to...

Mar 9, 2024

Day'ShaVonne "Daysha" La'Shae Hayes was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 9th, 1998, to Latonya Michelle Ervin and Damien Lamont Hayes.

Daysha was raised in Wickliffe, Ohio, where she attended Wickliffe schools and graduated from Wickliffe High School in 2017. After graduation, Daysha continued working at the local Texas Roadhouse where she was a beloved employee. In...

Mar 9, 2024

Laverne Moore passed away on March 10, 2024. She was born October 2, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, Willie & Syvella Moore Laverne graduated from Glenville High School in 1971. She went to work as a transit operator with RTA in 1976, where she stayed for 35 years. She won many rodeo's for being the best transit operator in...

Mar 7, 2024

Sandra M. Taylor was born in Clarksville, TN; on January 15, 1956, to James and Alma Collins. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, sister Babbie, brother Harold, and brother Dwayne. Sandra accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Cabin Row Baptist Church, in Clarksville, TN. Later in life alongside her husband, they became...

Mar 5, 2024

Charles Adam Ledyard, Jr. was born November 3, 1964 at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the first of three children to Charles and Loretta Ledyard. During his years as a toddler, he acquired the nickname "Petey" by his grandmother, Mollie Ledyard, who preceded him in death. Petey was a very happy baby and a fun-loving toddler with...

Mar 5, 2024

Green Mathews Jr. (affectionately known as Red) was born, March 9, 1950, in Cleveland Ohio. He was the 2nd of three children born to Green Mathews Sr. (deceased) and Barbara Tucker. He is preceded in death by Bruce Mathews (son) Christian Mathews (son), Yvonne Mathews (sister), Green Mathews Sr. (father), and William Tucker (step-father). Red attended Cleveland Municipal public schools...

Mar 3, 2024

Ashley Marie Carson was born February 27, 1987, in Toledo, Ohio. To the proud parents of Salethia Carson and Russell Williams. Ashley was baptized and accepted the Messiah as her savior. She believed in the death, burial, and resurrection. She was educated in the Dayton, Xenia, and the Cleveland Public School Systems. Ashley attended Ohio Media School and received...

Mar 1, 2024

Monica Sumpter, was born on June 6, 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Loretta Sumpter, and Eddie Jones (whom proceeded her in death). Monica attended Cleveland Municipal School District (South High/ Collinwood) High School. Monica was raised in a Christian home, and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Monica had many Hobbies and Interests : She Loved to Clean,...

Feb 27, 2024

James Flood, better known as "Head", was tragically taken from this world on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. James was the second born son to Cheryl C. Flood, and William Flood Sr. on September 04, 1976. He grew up in the Rozelle and Arlington neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. James was a very intelligent man; he had a passion for drawing...

Feb 26, 2024

Lorn Marious Perkins, departed this life on the 26th day of February in the year of our Lord 2024, at the age of forty-seven. Born unto this world on the 30th day of July in the year 1976, in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, he was a son to the late William Marvin Perkins and Cherryl June (Cookie) Perkins....

Feb 23, 2024

Patricia Ann Folds, affectionately known as "Tricia" to her siblings or "My Ma" to her children and grandchildren, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 18, 1963, to Ethel and Henry Polk. Patricia was the fifth child out of seven children born to Ethel. In her youth, Tricia was known for her infectious sense of humor and her unwavering...

Feb 21, 2024

Bruce Leon Wilson was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 4, 1975, to the union of Leon and Patricia Wilson. From this union also came his twin brother, Brian Wilson. Bruce rededicated his life and accepted Christ on March 8, 2020, under the leadership and guidance of Reverend Walker at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Bruce was well known...

Feb 21, 2024

James Hadnott Anderson was born June 7, 1964, and was the 11th child born to the late Eula Mae Edgerson Anderson and the late Herbert Eugene Anderson Sr. As a child, James grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Cleveland Public Schools. He graduated from Max Hayes Vocational High School, where he studied Autobody Repair. James loved to tell...

Feb 16, 2024

Evelyn Bohanon-Bey of Painesville, Ohio passed away on Feb 16, 2024. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 15, 2024

Emma Kathryn Turner, affectionately known as Kathryn, passed away at the age of 98. Born to Tressie "Tress", and Maggie Johnson in 1926, she was the middle child of twelve, and the flowery leaf on a deeply rooted family tree. Kathryn, a name she embraced in lieu of Emma, carried a spirit of individuality and strength throughout her life. Kathryn's...

Feb 8, 2024

Robert Samilton was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 1964, one of five children to Ann, and Oliver Samilton. Robert was a hard-working student in the Cleveland Public Schools attending, Doan Elementary, Harry Davis, and John Hay High School. He was always willing to help everyone. Robert loved football, and baseball. He was very smart and good with his...