Obituaries

Gladys Brenda Robinson-Scott

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

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

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

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

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.

Oscar Smart

Oscar Smart

Feb 9, 2021

Oscar Smart of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 9, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Terrance D. Norfleet

Terrance D. Norfleet

Feb 9, 2021

Terrance Norfleet of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 9, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Willie G. Clay

Willie G. Clay

Feb 9, 2021

Willie G. Clay was born July 22, 1942, in Batesville, Mississippi to Susan and Willie J. Clay, Sr. He confessed the hope in Christ at an early age. He attended Antioch Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. He was raised in Mississippi where he received his education from the Mississippi School System. He left Mississippi and traveled to Chicago and lived...

Juanita Leviege-Haynes

Juanita Leviege-Haynes

Feb 7, 2021

Juanita LeViege-Haynes of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 7, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Clarence Pittman

Clarence Pittman

Feb 6, 2021

Born Clarence Pittman to the parents of Mary Lou Stewart and David (Dock) Pittman on July 5, 1923, in Stockbridge, Georgia. After entering adulthood Clarence relocated to Cleveland, OH where he started his own business. Later in life he met his wife Tina (Payne) Pittman. Clarence was a father of two Clarissa (Pittman) Jackson and Clarence Pittman, he also...

Johnie L. Mcadams

Johnie L. Mcadams

Feb 4, 2021

Johnie Lee McAdams, affectionately known as John Lee, was born July 21, 1927, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Frank and Lily McAdams. He was one of five children to this union: Frank Jr., Mildred, James, Johnie and Thedow. He grew up farming and attended Harrison High School in Blytheville. He knew Shirley Jean Robinson as they grew up in the...

William E. Powell

William E. Powell

Feb 4, 2021

William E. Powell was born July 7th, 1936, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Boone Frame (deceased) and Nona Mae Powell (deceased). He was called to his final reward on Thursday, February 4th, 2021, in Richmond Hts, Ohio. William attended Garnet High School, graduating class of 1953 at the age of 17. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States...

Michael Robert Earley

Michael Robert Earley

Feb 3, 2021

Michael Earley of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Feb 4, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Robert Raheim Fentress

Robert Raheim Fentress

Feb 1, 2021

Robert Raheim Fentress, son of Patricia Fentress-Valentine, and Ronald Powell (deceased), was born on September 7, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio. The second of four children. Robert was educated in Cleveland Public Schools, later receiving his General Education Diploma, and obtained his Ohio State Tested Nursing Certification in 2010. Robert worked as an STNA for ten years, with...

James Lee Woods

James Lee Woods

Jan 31, 2021

James Lee Woods was born on July 16, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio  to Agatha Heard (preceded in death) and Albert Lee Woods (preceded in death). James attended East Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Shaw High School. James then went into the Air Force. James loved his children and he loved looking out for others. He was a hell...

Barbara A. Anderson-Hughes

Barbara A. Anderson-Hughes

Jan 31, 2021

Barbara Ann Anderson-Hughes was born in Monroe, Louisiana, on December 25, 1957, to Emma Goldsmith, & James Anderson. Barbara has four siblings, James Earl Anderson, Charles Ray Anderson, Alice Faye Rice, and Jacqueline Anderson. Barbara's family moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the tender age of 18 months, where she grew up, and attended school. Barbara was introduced to the...

Frank Sharp

Frank Sharp

Jan 29, 2021

Born Frankie (Frank) Lee Sharp Jr. to the parents of Francis Allen Bell (Crawford) and Frankie Sharp Sr on December 1, 1930, in Memphis, Tennessee. After entering adulthood Frank relocated to Cleveland Ohio where he met his Wife Mildred Little (Sharp). He worked for Alcoa where he retired after 40 years in 1977 . Frank was a father of...

Crystal Knight

Crystal Knight

Jan 23, 2021

Crystal Knight was born on August 26, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended the Cleveland School of the Arts, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. Crystal was a businesswoman and pursued many goals; from law, cosmetology, to care giving. She was a real wonder woman, helping any and everyone who needed it. A woman of God,...

Alfred Lusane

Alfred Lusane

Jan 18, 2021

On Monday, Jan 18th, 2021, Alfred Lusane, loving husband, father, and grandfather departed at the age 63.

Alfred was born May 1, 1957 in Montgomery, Alabama to Authur and Alice Lusane. He graduated from receiving his diploma from Central High, High School in Haynesville, Alabama in 1976. He also enlisted into the military...

Tommy Gene Forney

Tommy Gene Forney

Jan 16, 2021

Tommy Gene Forney was born March 28, 1932, in Ragland, Alabama to Willie Mae Oliver, and Thomas Forney. he later moved to Hemphill, West Virginia, where he attended school at Kimball High. After high school, Tommy joined the United States Army where he served 7+ years. Tommy was a quiet, loving, gentle soul. After successfully completing his term he...