Obituaries
Mamie Bailey
Aug 12, 2023
Mrs. Mamie Bailey entered eternal rest and peace, August 12, 2023. She was born October 17, 1923, to the late Ellis and Theodocia Gingles in Newport News, Virginia. At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She had four siblings; Paul, Ransom, Constance, and Jessie (all are deceased). Upon moving to Cleveland, Ohio, she...
Raymond Nathaniel Edwards
Aug 11, 2023
Raymond Nathaniel Edwards affectionally known as "Ray" and to others "Silver Fox", was born November 27, 1934, to the late Rosa Lee Robinson and Nathaniel Edwards in Paige, West Virginia. Raymond was the eldest of four siblings, Wallace, Michael, & Inez Edwards. Raymond relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952, where he met Minnie Louise Williamson. That same year on...
Dorothy J. Croft-Emmerson
Aug 8, 2023
Dorothy Juanita Mason Banks Croft Emmerson, 91 was born October 4, 1932, in Stapleton, Virginia to the late Sylvester "Buck" and Sadie Horsley-Mason. She departed this life on August 8, 2023, at Hospice of Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio. She was the oldest of three sisters, the older being a brother who died as an infant. Dorothy accepted Christ...
Bashir Hasan
Aug 4, 2023
Bashir was born December 18, 1935 to William and Estella Fite in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from McKinley High school, and joined the Navy. After leaving the service, Bashir joined the Nation of Islam in 1958, attending Temple #18, and was a long time member of Masjid Bilal. He served as assistant secretary and volunteered for many various responsibilities....
Joe R. Marsh
Aug 1, 2023
Joe was born on February 28, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. the son of Mary Ashford, and Joe Newman. He was the eldest son and the third oldest of 14 children. Joe's sister professed that he was the father that many of his siblings never knew. They were a very close-knit family and Joe had a deep love for his...
William Clovis Mccullough Ii
Jul 29, 2023
Carolyne Turner McCullough, passed away peacefully on November, 26, 2022, at the age of 72. Her beloved husband, William Clovis McCullough Jr., age 74, was reunited with his loving wife on July 29, 2023. Together, they were the beloved and dedicated parents to William III, David, Stacey, and Morgan. The couple also were devoted grandparents to Jada, Isabelle, Ruby...
Ronald M. Johnson
Jul 23, 2023
Ronald Johnson affectionately known as Scooter was born August 30, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ronald and Michelle Towns (both preceded him in death). Scooter was the oldest of four children from this union. Ronald accepted Christ at a young age and was Baptized at Eaglewing Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Henry O Maxwell. Ronald...
Linda Dian Jenkins
Jul 23, 2023
Linda Jenkins of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Jul 23, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Eva Ann (Howard) Cox-Goings
Jul 21, 2023
Eva Ann Cox Goings was born in Chattanooga Tennessee on August 28,1935 to Hubert and Hilda Howard Paige. Eva was an only children. Eva was raised in Cleveland Ohio where she was educated in the Cleveland Public School System. Eva attended St. John Cathedral and Triestone Baptist Church until her health prevented her from attending. Eva had a daughter...
James Somerville
Jul 20, 2023
James Lewis Somerville, Sr. was born on November 18, 1945, in Greensboro, Alabama to Sophronia Somerville, and was reared by his grandparents Martha and Norman Somerville. James graduated from Hale County Training School in 1965. After working various jobs in his hometown and with the goal of improving his quality of life, he made the migration north, along with...
John R. Grissom
Jul 12, 2023
John Robert Grissom, Jr., (Barney, Bunny), was born on March 25, 1951, in Hogansville, Georgia, to the late Mattie Lou and John Robert Grissom, Sr. John was the oldest of three (3) children, and the only son. His sisters, Belinda and Evermae, both preceded him in death. John grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. John confessed Christ as a young...
Dale Londell Peters
Jul 11, 2023
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Dale L. Peters, I, (74), of Cleveland, Ohio. Dale, affectionately known as Lonny, passed away on July 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Lonny was born on May 1, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, as the second oldest of eight children to Richard Eugene Sr. and Jean Louise Peters....
Gwendolyn Bates
Jul 11, 2023
Gwendolyn Bates was born April 11th, 1952, in Vredenburgh, Alabama to Clemmie and Ella Braggs. She was the eldest of the family's four children, including sisters Esper and Patricia, and younger brother Bruce. While growing up, Gwen attended Cleveland public schools, including Patrick Henry Junior High School and Glenville High School, where she graduated in January of 1971. While...
Delores Jeanette Thomas
Jul 5, 2023
Delores Thomas of Richmond Heights, Ohio passed away on Jul 5, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Michelleine Chavis
Jun 30, 2023
Michelleine Chavis was born May 23, 1964, to Edward L. Chavis and Gayle Payne-Williams in Cleveland, Ohio, her mother Gayle proceeded her in death. She is one of three children and the only daughter of Edward and Gayle. Michelleine departed this life June 30, 2023, and she will be deeply missed by all who loved and came into contact with...
Artha L. Hicks
Jun 17, 2023
Arthalean Lee Hicks was born on the fifth day of September in 1928, to the late Robert Smith "Big DAD" and Anime Shields. Arthalean was the only daughter of two siblings and a sister to Robert. Shields II (deceased) and sister-in-law to Georgia Mae. Arthalean was born in Monticello, Georgia, and moved "up north" Cleveland to give her ONLY...
Deborah Jean Perry-Nixon
Jun 17, 2023
Deborah Jean Perry Nixon entered this world on December 8, 1949, as the third child of the late Ernestine and Daniel Perry. She joined her two older sibling Rosalind and Lamont Perry, and this is when the trio formed a special bond which was referred by the family as the older three. Rosalind was the chief planner of the...
Calvin Daniel Seay
Jun 12, 2023
Calvin Seay passed away on Jun 12, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Shirley Mae Sterrett
Jun 12, 2023
Shirley Mae (Carson) Sterrett was born October 4, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Veal) Carson. Shirley spent most of her youth between Joliet, Illinois and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended school in both cities, completing her schooling at Joliet High School in 1946. Shirley was united in marriage to Lee C. Buchanan Sr. in 1946,...
Leslie Allen Ogletree
Jun 11, 2023
Leslie Ogletree of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Jun 11, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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