Obituaries
James Orma Beynum
Dec 28, 2021
James Orma Beynum affectionately known as "Bunny or JB" was born October 10, 1955, in Washington DC. To Reverend Orma M. Beynum (proceed him in death) and Geneva Beynum. He sent all his summers in Staford VA with his grandparents, Jerry and Nelcia Beynum (who proceed him in death) is where he developed his love of fishing. James was...
William Raymond Clark
Dec 25, 2021
William Raymond Clark was born on November 23, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the third of fourteen children born to Russell Sr. (Deceased) and Louise Clark (Deceased). William was affectionately known as "Watergate" or "Gate". He graduated from John Hay High School in Cleveland, Ohio. William voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country along...
Fay Patrice Odom-Smith
Dec 25, 2021
Fay Odom-Smith of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Dec 25, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Chevonne Lillian Stokes-Gunnels
Dec 24, 2021
Chevonne Lillian Stokes-Gunnels was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 29, 1978, to Donna Welch and Allen Moore and unexpectedly passed away in her home on December 24, 2021. Leaving behind five beautiful children Kevon Gunnels, Keavia Gunnels which she had with her husband Kevin Gunnels they were married in 2005. Tavareyah Walker, Dontavion Walker and Auvauntay Walker and their...
Bobby Jones
Dec 24, 2021
Bobby Jones was born in Anderson, South Carolina on October 24, 1945 to Bill and Iris (Earl) Jones. The family relocated to Cleveland when Bobby was a young child. He attended John Adams high school. On June 27, 1970, he married Delores Patterson together they have four children, Bobby Jr, Shavonda, Robin and Melanie. Bobby worked various factory jobs as...
Lamar M. Worship
Dec 23, 2021
LaMar Monte' Worship, Sr. was born January 5, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio to the beloved Joyce E. Worship (deceased) and Nathaniel Jones. He received his education from the East Cleveland Public School District. It was his mother and Grandmother, Bessie Harper, that cultivated his spiritual foundation. Whether, The House of Prayer or Temple Baptist Church, he was always under...
Jerome Douglas Mccrary
Dec 23, 2021
Jerome Douglas McCrary Sr. Who is born on February 25th, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio to Catherine Robinson and Kenneth McCrary. Jerome graduated from Glenville high school in 1974. He attended Saint John AME Church. Jerome was a club member of Pete's Cozy Corner. Jerome met Carmella in 1974 and married her in 1982, to that union two children were...
Richard L Holliday
Dec 22, 2021
For Everything There is a Season and A Time for Every Matter Under Heaven...Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (ESV) He works out all things according to the counsel of His will... Ephesians 1 :ll(ESV)
A Time to be Born... Richard Leon Holliday was the first born child to Earl and Naomi Holliday in Cleveland, Ohio on...
Melvin Rollins
Dec 21, 2021
On December 21, 2021, God called Melvin Rollins home to be at rest. He was born on February 27, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama - the second eldest of seven children. Melvin was born to the late Oda B. Rollins-York and Carter Rollins. Melvin moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1960. Everyone who knew him, knew that he loved listening to...
Oscar Lee Tobias
Dec 17, 2021
Oscar Lee Tobias was born in Merigold, Mississippi on October 9, 1939 to Leroy Tobias and Virginia Pepper-Tobias. His father worked in a factory and his mother worked as a housekeeper at his time of birth. He was the first born of ten children. Growing up, he ventured out on his own at an early age. For a short...
Kenneth Leroy Jordan
Dec 10, 2021
Kenneth LeRoy Jordan was born September 7, 1952 to Gaston Jordan (deceased), and Ruby Green in Cleveland, Ohio. Kenneth professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at Saint. Phillips Lutheran Church. He was known as "Bucky" the family and to his friends. On the CB Radio "Pugsley (338)" was his handle. Kenny attended Cleveland Public schools,...
Ebonita Dawana Williams
Dec 10, 2021
Ebonita (Nita) was born on Wednesday, September 6, 1972, to Deborah Williams and Elbert Blevins. She was the second of four children. Nita was an athlete and often hung with her older brother (Gene) and served as his primary receiving target when they played football against the other neighborhood kids. Nita was very athletic and one of the neighborhood's...
Delores Smiley
Dec 4, 2021
Delores Smiley of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Dec 4, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Margaret Ogletree-Branham
Dec 3, 2021
Margaret Ogletree-Branham of Lorain, Ohio passed away on Dec 3, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Petrie O. James
Nov 30, 2021
Petrie O. James was born September 11, 1967, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Yvonne James (Williams) and Miton James. Pete was one of six siblings. Pete moved to Cleveland, Ohio as an infant and was raised by his cherishes grandmother, the late Lillie Mae Cummings. He was educated in the Cleveland Public School System; he also joined the...
Willie James Phillips
Nov 29, 2021
Willie James Phillips was born August 28, 1946 in Hurtsboro, Alabama to the union of the late Richard, and Charlotte Phillips, and had seven siblings. Willie passed away on November 29, at the Cleveland Clinic. Willie attended Russell County Training High School in Hurtsburo, Alabama. He was a member at the New Fellowship Baptist Church until his health failed...
Michael Curious Hines
Nov 27, 2021
Michael C. Hines was born on May 15, 1977 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Esther Hines. Michael affectionately known as "Mike", entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Michael attended James F. Roads high school, then transferred to Glenville high school, where he graduated. He enjoyed track, wrestling, and football. Michael leaves to forever cherish his memory;...
Blanche Nell Floyd
Nov 26, 2021
It is with great sadness that the children of Blanche announce her passing. Blanche Nell Floyd passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 26, 2021. She enjoyed dancing, Bingo, Music, Fashion, fishing, walking, laughing, telling Amazing stories, and her grandchildren. Blanche was well known for having lived in the historic Hough Neighborhood on Addison / Dellenbaugh where she met many...
Kiyana Jeannette Porter
Nov 24, 2021
Kiyana Porter of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Nov 24, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Idris Atiba Harris
Nov 20, 2021
Idris Atiba Harris was born on September 5, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio. At 13 weeks old Idris was gifted by God to Valerie and Matthew Harris. Idris was at the beginning of what would be a rewarding journey. In 1980, Valerie and Idris returned home to Cleveland, Ohio. Shortly after their relocation, John Weakley Sr. walked into their lives and...
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