Obituaries
Robert L. James
Mar 16, 2021
Robert Lee "Rob" James born August 2, 1951 in Cleveland Ohio to Elijah James and Rose Lee Melton. Rob was the second oldest of eight siblings. Rob attended and graduated from Thomas Edison high school. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age. Rob did not have a church home but his love for Christ allowed him...
Andre L. Odom
Mar 15, 2021
Andre Le'sean Odom was born on August 7, 1988, in Weisbaden, Germany to parents Wanda Jones and Sean Odom. Andre departed this Earth on March 15, 2021, at University Hospitals. Although Andre's physical life was short, his heavenly spirit and memory live on in a host of family, friends and loved ones that he leaves behind. Among those left...
Gwendolyn M. Beverly
Mar 15, 2021
Gwendolyn "Gwen" M. Beverly, 62, of Cleveland, Ohio; born to Mattie Smith, was called home by God on March 15, 2021. Gwen was an amazing cook and absolutely loved dancing! A "Boy Mom", spoiled by her loving sons, she was entirely devoted to and loved her family. This love of family overflowed to her beloved grandchildren, to whom she...
Joe L. Pride
Mar 12, 2021
Born on June 18, 1955, to the late Carolyn Shannell and Joe Pride, II. He was educated in the Cleveland Public School System. He found companionship in Yolanda M. Greene, together they had two children, Damien and Dion. Joe also had two other children, Dametria (Nicky), and Antoine.
Joe worked for Yellow Cab Company where he was...
Clementine J. Durham
Mar 12, 2021
Clementine Jones Durham was born on February 05, 1936, in Lumpkin, Georgia (Stewart County) to the parentage of Rufus and Marjorie Glenn Jones. "Tiny" as she was affectionately known by family ("Clem" by friends and co-workers), accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Zion Watch Baptist Church in Lumpkin, Georgia by the late Reverend Gore. She...
Courtney Rogers
Mar 9, 2021
Courtney Lawrence Rogers was the second child of three born to Steven and Jacqueline Rogers on November 4, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio. Family and friends would agree that Courtney had a very different view of the world; one that kept him motivated and eager to seek more and remain optimistic about everything that was available to him through his...
Rodney N. Foster
Mar 8, 2021
Dr. Rodney Noah Foster made his entrance into this world to Elisha and Clara Foster on February 23, 1940 while residing in Cleveland, Ohio. Rodney was the second oldest of six siblings, Gwen Riley, Natalie Lockwood, Linda Roberson, Cornell Foster and Stacey Long.
Rodney received his formal education in the Cleveland Public School system and graduated from...
Lawrence M. Arnold
Mar 7, 2021
Lawrence Matthew Arnold Jr., 66, died of cancer on March 7, 2021, at Euclid Hospital. He was born, on June 22, 1954, in Cleveland Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence M. Arnold Sr. and Theresa Arnold Graves (Earl Graves). Lawrence, known as "Larry", and "ZIP", graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1973, he attended John Hopkins University...
Elijah Holley
Mar 6, 2021
Elijah Holley, one out of five siblings born to Arthur and Annie Holley, was born on January 9,1928 in Wetumpka, Alabama. Before leaving home in the south at age 14, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior and began his journey of taking care of himself. His first job was as a dishwasher. That job lasted two...
Verna Gaines
Mar 1, 2021
Ms. Verna Gaines (Bouie) was born on February 1, 1925 in Headland, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie (Hodges) Bouie. She was the only child born to this union. Verna accepted Christ into her life at an early age as a member of St. Peter's A.M.E Church in Headland, Alabama. She relocated to Cleveland, Ohio...
Betti J. Dillard
Mar 1, 2021
Betti Dillard was born on July 20, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to James and Mary Dillard. She attended St. Edward High School, as well as East Technical High. After High School enrolled in Nursing School and eventually became a LPN Nurse. Betti obviously enjoyed helping people being in the medical field. Betti also enjoyed music, such as Whitney Houston, and...
Alex V. Moore
Feb 26, 2021
Alex Moore of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 26, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Isreal Barnes
Feb 25, 2021
Isreal Barnes was born on July 9, 1948 to Maggie and Jesse Barnes, one of 11 children. His siblings, Delores (Charles) Smiley (deceased), Dorothy (Randy) Stowers (deceased), Lavonia (Stephen) Lewis, Jesse Barnes Jr (deceased), Lemora, James (Annette) Nelson, Ann Bates, Kathleen (Darrell) Ragland, Difranco (Myra) Barnes, Sharon, and Grady Thomas. Isreal received his education in the Cleveland Public Schools, he...
Kimberly Nicole Briscoe
Feb 23, 2021
Kimberly Nicole Briscoe was born on April 20, 1982 in Cleveland, Ohio to Donna J. Black and Harry Eugene Briscoe Sr. She attended John Dewey Elementary School and Shaker Heights High School. Kim obtained her GED and later graduated from Cuyahoga Community College. She was the life of the party and would always close it out. She loved fishing,...
Aamir F. Beasley
Feb 19, 2021
Aamir Faheem Beasley was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 8, 1984. First born to the union of Orteca and Shahidah Beasley and also bonded with his inseparable, one and only, sister Aqela Beasley. Raised as a Muslim, then upon entering into adulthood, made the decision to remain as one. Allah Akbar. Aamir was well loved by many people...
Gladys Brenda Robinson-Scott
Feb 15, 2021
GLADYS BRENDA JACKSON ROBINSON-SCOTT was born on January 28, 1928, in Selma, Alabama. She was the daughter of Mr. Harvey J., Sr. and Mrs. Eddie Mae Holloway Jackson, the eighth of nine children. Sadly, her mother passed away just a month before Gladys’ third birthday. Thus, she was reared by her father, her uncle Sam Jackson, her older siblings,...
Robert Rutledge
Feb 13, 2021
The Entry: Robert Rutledge, Jr. (Surename: Uncle June & U) was born on February 8, 1932, in Bessemer, Alabama. He was the second child to bless the late Robert Rutledge, Sr. & Ruth Greene, three siblings preceded him in death, Idell Jackson, Elijah Rutledge, and Joann Nettles. Robert accepted Christ at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church under...
Steven J. English
Feb 12, 2021
Steven James English, age 44, beloved son of Sherri Jean English passed away on February 12, 2021. He was born on January 7, 1977 at 11:27 am in St. Luke Hospital. Steven was welcomed into this world by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs John Kelly. He was a happy, curious baby. Steven attended school on the East side and graduated...
Alberto Sanchez
Feb 11, 2021
Alberto Sanchez was born March 27th, 1950, to parents of Julio Sanchez Maldonado and Ramoma Pena Plaza, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. As one of the oldest in the family, Alberto sacrificed education to help his mother care for his younger siblings. His brothers and sisters loved Alberto for his willingness to do for others. Later in life, Alberto...
Carla Marie Sturghill
Feb 10, 2021
Carla Sturghill of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 10, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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