Obituaries

Michael  A. Jones

Michael A. Jones

Jun 17, 2008

View Video Tribute MICHAEL A. JONES, 52; Passed away from colon cancer on June 17, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Rose Mary Griffith Jones; cherished son of Evelyne Jones; loving father of Christine Roberts; devoted grandfather of Cayla and Cassidy; survived by nieces, nephews, two aunts, and a host of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Xenophen  B. Walcott

Xenophen B. Walcott

Jun 14, 2008

XENOPHON B. WALCOTT, 57; Passed June 14, 2008; Cherished husband of Sylvia ( nee Morgan ); loving father of Brian and four step children; beloved son of Albert (deceased) and Anna Walcott; dear brother of Sylvia Grisby, Annette Walcott (deceased), Charlene Williams, Jacqueline Walcott McQuigg and Claudette Walcott Martin; devoted grandfather of eight and great grandfather of one. Services on...

Mamie  Ardell Hurt

Mamie Ardell Hurt

Jun 11, 2008

MAMIE ARDELL HURT, 91; Passed June 11, 2008; Beloved sister of Louise Johnson of Atlanta, GA. And Gertrude Crenshaw of East Cleveland, OH. Services on Wed., June 18; VISITATION 10:00 AM, funeral 10:30 am at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment at Lake View Cemetery.

Betty  Slappy Mcelrath

Betty Slappy Mcelrath

Jun 11, 2008

BETTY McELRATH ( nee Slappy), 78; Passed June 11, 2008; Leaves to mourn daughters, Sandra, Carolyn, Wilma, Diane, Denise, Cheryl, and son, Thadious, sisters, Wilma and Lillian; grand, great and great great grandchildren; Services on Wed., June 18; WAKE 12:30 PM and funeral 1:00 pm at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Ada Prude

Ada Prude

Jun 9, 2008

Ada Pude, 84; passed away on June 9, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimers Lewybody disease. Ada was a devoted mother, taking care of her family came first,above all else. Beloved wife of the late William Prude, loving mother of Lamonde Prude (Rosetta),Ricardo Prude (Janet), dear Sister of Mary Pitts, Inez Brownlee, Julia Stevenson and Ann Young;...

Antoinette  T. Thomas

Antoinette T. Thomas

Jun 9, 2008

ANTOINETTE T. THOMAS, 55; Passed away June 9, 2008; beloved sister of Shelley and Delores Thomas; cherished granddaughter of Sallie F. Thomas; Viewing on Thurs., June 12th, 9 am to 9 pm at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue. Funeral service on Friday, June 13th at 10:00 am at Cleveland Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 4324 Green Road, Highland Hills, Ohio.

Ernest  L.Ee Ryan

Ernest L.Ee Ryan

Jun 7, 2008

ERNEST L. RYAN JR., 56; Passed June 7, 2008; loving husband of Reba (nee Watts); beloved father of Kendra, Chela and Kenya; cherished sister of Regi, Fredrick, Steven, Deborah, Linda, Melissa and Narissa; Services on Sat., June 14, WAKE 10:00 AM, funeral 10:30 am at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave.

Dorothy Brady

Dorothy Brady

Jun 6, 2008

Dorothy Brady, 101; Passed June 06, 2008; cherished mother of Samuel Brady (deceased), Geraldine Patterson, and Ramona Hall, loving sister of John Bergeon and Ruth Hunter. Services on Thurs., June 12, VISITATION: 10:00 AM, funeral: 10:30 am at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. www.watsonsfuneralhome.com

Berneice  D. Roberson

Berneice D. Roberson

May 30, 2008

BERNEICE D. ROBERSON, 75; Passed May 30, 2008; Loving mother of Ricky and Eric Roberson, Stephon Baker and Veda Lowe. Services on Fri. May 9, VISITATION 10:00 AM, funeral 10:30 am at The Church, 7541 Kinsman Road. WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME in charge.

Gary  Roc Byars

Gary Roc Byars

May 27, 2008

Gary Roc Byars 54, Passed May 27, 2008; Beloved Husband of Chirstine Byars, cherished Son of Birdell Byars, loving father of Shon Byars, Dear brother of Kenneth Byers, Linda Byars-Wallace, loving Uncle of Rashawn, Kenneth Jr. and Sergio Byers, Corleone, and Mario Wallace. Services Tuesday June 03, VIEWING: 12:00PM, funeral 1:00PM at Lee Memorial A M E Church, 861 East...

Ocsar  Jerome Williams

Ocsar Jerome Williams

May 25, 2008

Oscar "Jerome" Williams, 52, Passed May 25, 2008; Loving father of Denzel Williams, cherished brother of Elton and Ronald Williams, Ernestine Chisholm, Linday Porter, Brenday Hughley and Angie Stevens. Services Friday May 30, VIEWING: 10:30 AM, funeral 11:00 am at Sanctuary Baptist Church, 4004 East 131 Street.

Clarence Robinson

Clarence Robinson

May 23, 2008

CLARENCE ROBINSON, 53; Passed May 23, 2008. Loving father of four; Services on Tues., June 3; WAKE 3:00 PM, funeral 3:30 pm at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Robert  Lee Smith

Robert Lee Smith

May 20, 2008

ROBERT SMITH "SMITTY", 83; Passed May 20, 2008. Cherished father of Kenneth and Robert J. Smith, Sharon Hall and Sondra Clarke; beloved brother of seven; loving grandfather of five and great grandfather of one; Services on Tuesday, May 27, VISITATION 10:00AM, funeral 10:30 am at House of Jubilee 1331 East 260 Street. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

Virginia  Royal Cinnamon

Virginia Royal Cinnamon

May 19, 2008

VIRGINIA CINNAMON, 90; Departed this life May 19, 2008. Leaves to mourn a niece, Virginia Broadway ( Washington, DC) and cousins, Marie Nelson (Rochester, NY), and Christine Matthews (Lebanon, MA), WAKE, FRIDAY, MAY 23, FROM 6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 SUPERIOR AVE. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the United Negro College Fund. Memorial...

Grace Bridget

Grace Bridget

May 12, 2008

GRACE BRIDGET, 81; Passed May 12, 2008; cherished mother of Henry, James and Robert (both deceased), Ethel, Dorothy, and Roshel Bridget; devoted to a host of grand and great grandchildren. Services on Monday, May 19, VISITATION: 10:00 AM, funeral: 10:30 am at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave.

Troy  L. Wallace

Troy L. Wallace

May 8, 2008

TROY L. WALLACE, 86; Passed May 8, 2008; Loving husband of Blanche (deceased) and father of Troy Jr. and Bonnie Jean Robinson (both deceased); cherished brother of William, Sherman, Leonard and Lilly Matthews, Edna Hunter and Delores Kelsey. Retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. Services on Thursday, May 15, VISITATION: 10:00 AM, funeral : 10:30 am at Parkwood C.M.E. Church, 10915...

Searcy  L. Valentine

Searcy L. Valentine

May 1, 2008

SEARCY L. VALENTINE (Paige) " MAMMA SEARCY" , 101; Passed May 1, 2008; Cherished mother of David, Paul, Pauline, and Betty; beloved grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 28; leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing on Wed., May 7 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue Where Services will be...

Robert  Earl Poole

Robert Earl Poole

Apr 29, 2008

ROBERT EARL POOLE, 68; Entered his weary body into rest with the Lord on April 29, 2008 at Hospice of the Western Reserve. He leaves to mourn his sister, Aslean Poole-Bell, his caregiver, sisters, Lola (Thomas) Walker, Gwendolyn (Eugene) Borden, and Jeannette Poole; Brothers, Ernest (Betty) Poole, Andrew ( JoAnn) Poole, Eugene Poole and Ricard (deceased) (Juanita) Poole; Daughters, Cynthia...

Josephine Townsley

Josephine Townsley

Apr 28, 2008

JOSEPHINE TOWNSLEY, 90, Passed April 28, 2008; Services on Friday, May 2, 2008; VISITATION:1:00 PM, Funeral: 1:30 pm at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue

Reginald Farmer

Reginald Farmer

Apr 25, 2008

REGINALD FARMER , 56; Passed April 25, 2008. Cherished son of Alma Farmer, beloved brother of Carolyn Moore; Services on Sat., May 3; VISITATION 9:30 AM, funeral 10:00 am at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave.