May 3, 2021

Joan Pride was born November 4, 1956 in Marietta, GA to Joe Pride II and Carolyn Shannell who both preceded her in death. As one of 14 children, Joan enjoyed spending time with her family from a young age. In 1976, Joan moved to Cleveland, OH where she ultimately became a mother to 3 children, Vanetta, Veonta and Vidal. Joan...

May 2, 2021

Zenolia Douglas age 92; passed away May 2, 2021; Public Viewing from 9 AM to 5 PM & Family Visitation 2 PM to 4 PM on Friday, May 07th at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cle, OH 44106. Funeral Services begin 10 AM on May 8, 2021 at Pentacostal Tabernacle UHC 6411 Quincy Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44104.

May 1, 2021

Gary Michael Bryson Sr was born on June 15, 1945 to the late Levi and Dorothy Lucille Bryson, of Old Towne, Virginia. He was the youngest of three. Mike was educated in the Galax Virginia Public schools and one of the first African American males to integrate Galax High School. He graduated in 1963. At the age...

Apr 30, 2021

Minnie Louise Edwards was born January 7, 1935, to the late Suzie Mae, and James E. Williamson in Sylacauaga, Alabama. Louise was the third of five children born into the Williamson family. In 1944, the Williamson family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where Louise graduated from East Technical High School. In early 1952, Louise met the love of...

Apr 24, 2021

Dorothy K. Flowers was born on September 11, 1941, in Dothan, Alabama to the late James, and Ruby Mae (Williams) Harvey. She was one of nine children, and accepted Christ at an early age. Her parents with their three children at the time moved to East Chicago, Indiana, where Dorothy graduated from Roosevelt High School in which she was...

Apr 15, 2021

Wesley B. Funches was born on June 25, 1937 to Louis Funches and Jessie Mae Adams. He has two siblings. On April 15, 2021, Wesley moved from this earthly home to a better place the Lord prepared for him. Wesley grew up in Marks, Mississippi. He graduated from Marks High School then attended Natchez Junior College where he obtained...

Apr 12, 2021

Earlene Mason of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was born on October 8, 1935, to the late lke Brooks, and Cora McClendon Brooks, of Alexander City, Alabama. She was the eighth of eleven children. Earlene attended Laurel High School where she was the "Head Majorette". She came to Cleveland as a young woman and was employed by St. John's Hospital. She was...

Apr 9, 2021

Raymond Haislah was born on September 3, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio to Dorothy Bernice (Waller), and John Thomas Haislah, Sr.

Known to friends as Ray and "Blackjack", he was one of seventeen children. Raymond attended Cleveland Public Schools. Raymond was an amateur boxer who once competed in the Golden Glove boxing competition. Along...

Apr 9, 2021

Tyrell Jerod Bates was born on November 24, 1981, he was 39 years young. Tyrell was the oldest child of Melody Trice, and Yancie Bates. Tyrell had a beautiful heart, and a kind soul, a precious gem at birth, and a privilege to have known. Tyrell loved his siblings, he was always there for them. He was the oldest...

Apr 2, 2021

Horace "Hawk" Griggs, Jr. was the only child born to the union of the late Horace "Buddy" Griggs, Sr. and Carrie Mae Griggs in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Washington High School in Atlanta. He played football and was adored by many. In October 1944, Horace joined the United States Navy and served until 1946. He was awarded the World War...

Mar 30, 2021

Margaret Foster was born in Brighton Alabama on May 18th 1925. Margaret was one of six children, Sam Jenkins (Mary), Earl Wilson (Von), Essie Homes (Leroy), Nathaniel Jenkins, and Ledel Jenkins.

As a young girl she married her love Curtis Lee Foster Sr. and they moved to Cleveland Ohio 1945. After settling in Cleveland for a few...

Mar 29, 2021

Ernestine Poe of Shaker Heights, Ohio, was born on January 26, 1950 to the late Lawrence and Carrie (Duncan) Poe. She was the youngest of two children and was affectionately called "Ernie" by family and friends.

Ernestine confessed her love for Christ at an early age at East Mount Zion Baptist Church. She attended Cleveland Public Schools...

Mar 27, 2021

Jerry Martin of Cleveland, Ohio was born on April 17, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee. Jerry loved taking walks, watching TV, fishing, listening to music on the radio, and eating his favorite sweets. Jerry had a love for his family especially his mother. Standing tall, Jerry was a protector of his siblings. He loved his sisters and brothers dearly. He...

Mar 26, 2021

Solomon Foy Sr was born April 16, 1945, to the late John B. and Laura Dorsey Foy. Solomon was preceded in death by four brothers, Inell Foy Sr, John, Eddie, and James Foy; three sisters, Lee Ellen Dorsey, Mary Ellen, and Gertrude Foy; step grandson, Tony Williams; and brother-in-law, Eddie Lee Peterson. Solomon confessed to Christ at an early...

Mar 24, 2021

Levy Hall was born March 3, 1951, in Bellamy, Alabama on "The Gully Place". As a young boy he enjoyed hanging with his friends and hunting with his brother Eddie. In high school Levi drove the school bus, and graduated from York Westend High School. After graduation he moved to Cleveland, Ohio. In his younger years, Levi worked for...

Mar 24, 2021

Willie James Levy, Sr. was the third of ten children born to the late Melvin and Ola Mae Levy. He entered this world on March 24, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up Willie was known as Bill to friends and family. Bill grew up attending Liberty Hill Baptist Church where he accepted Christ at an early age. Also known...

Mar 23, 2021

Fred Douglas Whatley Sr. was born on November 17, 1929 to the late Jeff and Sinia Whatley in Opelika, Alabama. He was the last surviving son of this union, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret Louise, his daughter Marilyn Louise Thomas, Ph.D. and grandchild Leon Jon Paul; also, his six brothers Thomas Jefferson, Lorenzo, Harvey...

Mar 22, 2021

Tara Valencia Murray was born on August 19, 1968 to the parents of John W. Murray (deceased) Marcia S. Murray in Birmingham Alabama. At the age of eleven she moved to Cleveland Ohio with her mother and siblings. Tara was the third oldest child amongst her siblings. She attended Martin L. King High School and graduated in 1986. After graduating...

Mar 21, 2021

Denize A. Kamara was born December 13, 1957 to the late Robert and Cynthia Allen. Denize was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia along with her brother's Bobby, Willie, and Kenny. In 1976 Denize was married to Alimammy Kamara, a Sierra Leone native who was studying from abroad to complete his college education. The two had 5 children, Mohammed, Issa, Rashid, Ibrahim...

Mar 18, 2021

George Leslie Atkinson, Les, 79, was born Jan 22, 1942, and passed away Mar 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Linda Atkinson (nee Stein) for 52 years; devoted father of David (Kristin) and Ian (Sammy); loving grandfather of Molly, Colin, Allie and Tessa; dear brother of Margaret (Mike) (both deceased); dearly loved brother-in-law of Wendy (Fred) and Sondra (Joe); cherished uncle....