Obituaries

Wynetta Ashley

Wynetta Ashley

Feb 7, 2011

Wynetta Ashely was born July 10, 1925 in Hillsboro, Alabama to Bluit Phill Stewart and Ada Bell White. Wynetta was one of 6 children born to this union. Wynetta attended Davis Temple Elementary School in Hillsboro, Alabama until 1935 when her family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio and her education was continued at Gladstone Elementary. She later graduated from John Hay...

Maxine  Crenshaw Sandlin

Maxine Crenshaw Sandlin

Feb 5, 2011

Maxine Crenshaw Sandlin was born October 28, 1926 in Elmore County Alabama. Maxine was one of eight children born to the late Mr. Willie Luther Crenshaw and Mrs. Katie Crenshaw. Maxine accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Mt Zion Chapel AME Church in Wetumpka, Alabama. Maxine was educated in the Wetumpka Alabama School System. She was joined...

Mary  Gwendolyn Thompson

Mary Gwendolyn Thompson

Feb 2, 2011

MARY GWENDOLYN THOMPSON (nee Clark), 84; Completed her journey and joined her heavenly family on February 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late James Thompson; cherished mother of Manya Stewart Watson (Charles); Loving and devoted grandmother of Bradley Stewart; adored relative and dear friend. HOME GOING CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2011 at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church,...

Darlene Jackson

Darlene Jackson

Jan 24, 2011

DARLENE JACKSON, 55; Passed Jan. 24, 2011. Loving mother, grandmother , daughter, sister, lifelong companion, relative and friend. SERVICES FRIDAY, FEB. 4, WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park

Willie  Ruth Harris

Willie Ruth Harris

Jan 18, 2011

Service Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church 1161 East 105th Street Cleveland, Ohio

Mary  C. Davis

Mary C. Davis

Jan 18, 2011

Mary Davis was one of four children (all deceased) born to the union of Doc and Emma Andrews, October 14, 1916 in Miami, Florida. She was the mother of 5 children, 3 preceded her in death. Mary was also the stepmother of 3 children who preceded her in death. Mary confessed Christ at an early age and united with the...

Henry  Henderson Boone

Henry Henderson Boone

Jan 18, 2011

REV. HENRY HENDERSON BOONE, 80; Made his transition Jan. 18, 2011. Loving uncle, step-father, brother, dear relative and special friend. Graduated from and taught in the Cleveland Public Schools. Served his country in the U.S. Air force; VIEWING ON THURSDAY, JAN. 27TH, 9:00 AM TO 9:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Committal service and burial FRIDAY, JAN....

Alice Houston

Alice Houston

Jan 14, 2011

ALICE HOUSTON, 92; Passed Jan. 14, 2011. Cherished family member and dear friend. HOMEGOING SERVICES SATURDAY, JAN. 22, WAKE: 10:00 AM Funeral 10:30 AM at New Fellowship Baptist Church, 1230 Parkwood Drive. WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. 216.721.0066

Bessie  M. Orr

Bessie M. Orr

Jan 14, 2011

BESSIE M. ORR = Service arrangements are incomplete at this time...please return to this site at a later date for completed service details...Thank You

Annie  Pearl Franklin

Annie Pearl Franklin

Jan 12, 2011

Today we celebrate the life of Annie Pearl Franklin, affectionately known as "Ms. Pearl". Pearl was born March 2, 1935 to the late Ollis Brown and the late Ozie Booker. She was born and raised in Talladega, Alabama where she attended school during her earlier years and later continued her education in Detroit, Michigan where her family had moved. Pearl...

Edward Harris

Edward Harris

Jan 9, 2011

Edward Phillip Harris, 52, passed January 9, 2011. Services Saturday January 15, Family Hour 1:30 P.M. Memorial Service 2 P.M. at The West Side Contregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. 5900 Franklin Blvd.

Romell Champion

Romell Champion

Jan 5, 2011

ROMELL D. CHAMPION, 34; Passed Jan. 5, 2011; Loving father of Ronell D., cherished son of Melinda Champion, brother of John Champion, fiancé of Charmaine Turner, grandson, relative and friend of many. SERVICES SATURDAY, JAN. 15; WAKE 9:30 AM, FUNERAL 10:00 AM at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 7510 Woodland Avenue. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Willie  Mae Driffin

Willie Mae Driffin

Jan 4, 2011

Willie Mae Driffin (Baby) departed this life, Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Willie Mae better known as "Baby" was born March 16, 1932 to Thomas and Alice Nelson. Willie Mae was educated in the public schools of William County, South Carolina. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1950. She worked as a Nurse Assistant for many years and then started doing...

Joseph Cobb

Joseph Cobb

Jan 3, 2011

JOSEPH COBB "Big Joe" "Old Blue Eyes", 87; Went home to be with the Lord Monday, Jan 3, 2011. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth Gray Cobb, Beloved father of Joann Linson, Beverly Robinson, and Joe Lee and Willie Earl (both deceased); , brother, grand, great and great great grandfather, relative and friend. VIEWING, FRIDAY. JAN. 14, with services at...

Ornie  Mae Cook

Ornie Mae Cook

Jan 3, 2011

ORNIE M. COOK, 83; Passed Jan. 03, 2011; Cherished mother, relative and friend. SERVICES SATURDAY, Jan. 8; WAKE: 10:00 A.M., funeral: 10:30 A.M. at Mt. Gillion Baptist Church, 7025 Cedar Avenue. WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME in charge. 216.721.0066.

Jerry Gillespie

Jerry Gillespie

Dec 24, 2010

JERRY GILLESPIE, 42; Passed Dec. 24, 2010. Cherished family member and friend. SERVICES ARE MONDAY, JAN. 3, WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Noah Cartwright  Jr.

Noah Cartwright Jr.

Dec 23, 2010

NOAH CARTWRIGHT, age 88; Passed Dec. 23, 2010; The family would like to Thank Dr. Driscoll and the staff of the VA Medical Centers "Hero's Harbor" for their care. Loving husband of Rosa Mary Cartwright; cherished father of Yvonne, Wayne (Patricia), Sherman (Carolyn), and Paul (Beverly) Cartwright; Dear brother of James, Edward, Raymond and Judd. Leaves many relatives and friends....

Frank Thompson

Frank Thompson

Dec 22, 2010

FRANK JACKSON, 78, of Richmond Hts., Ohio; Passed Dec. 22, 2010. Beloved husband of Lillie; Father of six, devoted grandfather of five. Cherished member of the Jackson and Farmer families. SERVICES THURSDAY, DEC. 30, WAKE 10 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Central Bible Baptist Church, 2285 Noble Road. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Kenneth Townsend  Sr

Kenneth Townsend Sr

Dec 22, 2010

KENNETH TOWNSED SR., 68; Passed Dec. 22, 2010. Cherished father, dear son, loving grandfather, relative and friend. SERVICES ON THURSDAY, DEC. 30; WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL: 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. 216.721.0066.

Tameka  Monique Grimes

Tameka Monique Grimes

Dec 19, 2010

TAMEKA MONIQUE GRIMES, 24; Passed suddenly Dec. 19, 2010. Cherished daughter, relative and friend. SERVICES ARE WED., DEC., 29, WAKE; 10AM, FUNERAL; 11 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 3290 East 126 street. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.