Obituaries

Debra Renea Robinson

Debra Renea Robinson

Jul 4, 2021

Debra Renee Robinson was born on July 14, 1958, to the late Deryl Robinson and Reuben O'Dell Hayden in Cleveland, Ohio. She was affectionately known as ""Renee"" or ""Auntie Nea."" She attended John Hay High School and later earned a Computer Technology degree through the IBM Technical College. Renee received Christ at an early age and was baptized at the...

Shannon Dionte Johnson

Shannon Dionte Johnson

Jul 1, 2021

Shannon Dionte Johnson was born on February 6, 1991 to Terresa Anne Johnson-Toney (Ervin) in Cleveland, Ohio.

Shannon received his education at Glenville High School (G.E.D.), was always passionate about music,  taking care of his daughters Loyalty Cherai Gordon and Royalty Danielle Johnson and living life to the fullest.

Shannon leaves to cherish his memory...

Albert G. Moody

Albert G. Moody

Jun 29, 2021

Albert G. Moody was born on August 29, 1937, in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Albert Sr and Irene Moody. He accepted Christ at an early age attending Mt. Heroden Baptist Church where he was later baptized. He relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1949 joining his sisters. He attended John Adams High School from which he graduated in 1955. Albert...

Collins Bennett

Collins Bennett

Jun 29, 2021

Born Collins James Bennett on October 14, 1946, to Jeanette Bennett (Smith) and James Lowery and raised by Lewis Smith in Cleveland, Ohio. Collins, who was affectionately known by either "Roddie" or "Ronnie", depending on who you talked to, was baptized at an early age, went to school in the Cleveland public school system, graduating from Glenville High School in...

Ronald H. Crenshaw

Ronald H. Crenshaw

Jun 29, 2021

Ronald Robert Henry Crenshaw was born in Cleveland, OH to Henry Crenshaw and Doris Dorothy Crenshaw (Stark) on June 4, 1943. He is the 2nd oldest of ten siblings. He attended Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary, Kennard Junior High School, and graduated from Max S. Hayes High School in June 1961. Ronald entered the United States Air Force serving 4...

James Madison Mitchell

James Madison Mitchell

Jun 27, 2021

James Madison Mitchell "Sparky" was born on July 6, 1945 in Clarksburg, WV to Robert Dunlap and Elena Griffin Mitchell. He was the eldest of four children; Jayne Forge Cloud (Mitchell), Renee Bradford, Karleton Bradford and Eric Bradford. At an early age, Sparky moved to Cleveland, OH. He graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland, OH in 1965. On February...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Jun 25, 2021

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE CHARLES WADSWORTH WILLIAMS

CHARLES WADSWORTH WILLIAMS was born on August 12, 1938 in Cedartown, Georgia to the union of William Lee and Cora Mozzelle Williams. He was the second of three sons. He departed this life on Friday June 25, 2021. Charles grew up on East 34th...

Wesley Donnell Funches

Wesley Donnell Funches

Jun 22, 2021

Wesley Donell Funches, was born on January 14, 1967, to Wesley B. Funches, and Dorothy J. Patterson. Wesley grew up in a Christian home and expressed his faith in Christ at an early age. He has four siblings. On June 22, 2021 Wesley moved from this earthly home to a better place the Lord has prepared for him. Wesley...

Norman Beaty

Norman Beaty

Jun 21, 2021

NORMAN BEATY of East Clevland, Ohio passed away on Jun 21, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Carlton A. Christie

Carlton A. Christie

Jun 14, 2021

On Monday, June 14, 2021, Carlton Augustus Christie, loving husband, brother, father of three passed away at the youthful age of 75, in his home surrounded by family. Carlton was born on February 15, 1946, in St. Mary, Jamaica. He was the well-loved son of Vernal and Jane Brown Christie both of whom preceded him in death On July...

Belinda K. Hines-Gue

Belinda K. Hines-Gue

Jun 14, 2021

Belinda K. "Granny" "Nook" Hines-Gue was born on March 22, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee to Mattie Lou Hines-Gue, and William Lee Gue. Belinda later moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she attended East High School, where she obtained her high school diploma. Belinda attended college for two years. She held various jobs like a seamstress at Richmond Bros, and Circle Tyme,...

Fannie Juanita Pickett-Holt

Fannie Juanita Pickett-Holt

Jun 10, 2021

Fannie Juanita Pickett Holt was born February 12, 1938, in Birmingham Alabama to Dovie Dumas, and James Governor Pickett. Fannie had seven brothers, and six sisters. Fannie married Julius Alvin Holt on March 17, 1956, and they moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1962. Juanita and Julius had five children, Dane Kenneth Holt, Wanda J. Flynn-Mitchell, Julian Van Holt, Edwin Glenn...

Ollie Mae Dawson

Ollie Mae Dawson

Jun 9, 2021

Ollie Dawson of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Jun 9, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Bessie Mae Collins

Bessie Mae Collins

Jun 8, 2021

COLLINS, Bessie Mae, was born on November 24,1952 in Jonestown, Mississippi to the parents of David Branch & Louida Stewart. She received her formal education through the Cleveland Public School System where she excelled in her studies. She then furthered her education at Southern Ohio College and graduated in 1986. Bessie was no stranger to hard work. As a...

Rev. Alvin T. Jones

Rev. Alvin T. Jones

Jun 6, 2021

THE FAMILY STORY Pastor Alvin T. Jones was born on June 19, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Sam and Esma Jones. It wasn't long after his birth-at just nine-month-old, in fact the Jones family moved to Cleveland, Ohio as part of the Great Migration. After moving to Cleveland, the Jones family grew by three-sister Lorna and...

Phyllis E. Thomas

Phyllis E. Thomas

Jun 2, 2021

Phyllis Elaine Walcott Jennings Thomas was born June 21, 1930 to the late Allan Walcott Sr. and Sadie Tobias in Cleveland, OH. Phyllis was the eldest daughter of six children: Allan Jr. and Albert, Xenophon, Lemuel, and Monica, all deceased. Phyllis attended Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School and Church, the first Black Catholic Parish in the Diocese...

Madeline Wray

Madeline Wray

Jun 1, 2021

Madeline Dillard Wray, age 90, was born February 3, 1931 in Maitland, West Virginia. She was one of four children born to the late Leslie William Dillard, and Ruby (White) Dillard. Madeline was a resident of Welch, West Virginia for most of her life, she worked as an Adult Care aide, moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1986. She loved Word...

Billy Irving

Billy Irving

Jun 1, 2021

Billy Irving was born October 26, 1943 in Marietta Mississippi, to Ned, and Birlee Irving, Billy was the ninth of 10 children. Billy confessed his life to Christ at an early age, later joined Omega Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Finney, transferring to Upon this Rock Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Alex Reese. Billy enjoyed hunting,...

Sherry R. (Strickland)  Abernathy

Sherry R. (Strickland) Abernathy

May 31, 2021

Sherry Abernathy of Akron, Ohio passed away on May 31, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Otis Mayhand

Otis Mayhand

May 31, 2021

Otis Mayhand of East Cleveland, Ohio passed away on May 31, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.