Sep 25, 2020

Margiree Murphy was born on March 16, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama. After a prolonged illness, Margaret celebrated her home going on September 25, 2020, in Cleveland, Ohio. Margiree was the tenth of twelve children born to Gresson and Martha Bolden, both deceased. Margiree was one of twin girls. Her twin, Margaret, did not survive long after the birth. Margiree...

Sep 24, 2020

Ellis Peek Jr. was born on January 5, 1961, to Betty and Ellis Peek, in Cleveland, Ohio. Ellis was like most children, adventurous, mischievous, and very outspoken. Ellis accepted Christ at a very early age, he attended Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, where he sang in the Male Choir. Ellis "The Dancing Bear" graduated from John Hay High School...

Sep 23, 2020

Tyra Nicole Cobbs was born on May 19, 1995, to the parent of Tara V. Murray. Tyra was the second oldest child amongst her siblings. Tyra joined the church and gave her life to Christ in 2010. Tyra was born with a Congestive Heart Condition. Although she had this condition, she never let it get her down. Tyra was a...

Sep 21, 2020

Born Essie Mae Stevens on July 20, 1936 to Coleman White and Lottie Mae Stephens in Halsell, Alabama. She was the youngest of her siblings. Dave Stevens, Robert Curtis Stevens, Luella Rowe, Mary Francis Bailey, Ora Jones, Georgia White, Louise White and Joe White all preceded her in death.

Essie attended West End...

Sep 15, 2020

Lynda Marie Rudd Cooper was born to the late Vera Nadine, and Marvin Rudd on November 24, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio. Lynda accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. She started out at the Salvation Army Church at the tender age of 6, she later joined Olivet Baptist Church and was baptized at 11 years old. Lynda later received...

Sep 9, 2020

Aneisa Taylor of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Sep 9, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 8, 2020

Ernest Olyon Jordan was born on August 1, 1937, in Sandersville, Georgia. Ernest was the eleventh of twelve children born to the late Peirce and Willa Mae Jordan. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Green Grove Baptist Church in Sandersville Ga. He always acknowledges that “it was nobody but the Lord that’s keeping him...

Sep 8, 2020

Rev. Dr. A. Charles Bowie age 85; passed away Tuesday, September 8th; God breathed the breath of life into him on October 28, 1934. A beloved son, brother, and cherished husband of 62 years, a loving father, grandfather, and a revered Man of God. To God be the Glory for the things he has done, is doing and will...

Sep 6, 2020

Carrie Hill was born on July 4, 1926, in Putnam County, Georgia. She was the oldest child of her mother Catherine Little -Banks. Carrie grew up in rural Georgia right before the Great Depression. As a young child she learned to cook and clean while her mother and step- father Marion Banks worked in the fields all day. Since...

Sep 5, 2020

Elijah W Hector Jr. 69 years of age passed away in Saturday September 5, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Elijah was born January 21, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Elijah W Hector and Juliette Barnes. He was the oldest of ten children. Two preceded him in death. Elijah went to Thomas Edison School...

Sep 3, 2020

Linda Leanora Brown was born March 19, 1937 in Roehampton—St. James Jamaica to her loving parents Catherine Rhodes and Robert Crann.

Linda gained her wings Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Hospice of Western Reserve.  She was one of seven children giving her 2 brothers and 4 sisters, who preceded her in death. She attended Roehampton All Age...

Sep 2, 2020

Beverly Lockett born on October 9, 1952, to the late George Lockett Sr, and Helen Lockett, departed this life on September 2, 2020, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Beverly attended Cleveland Public Schools and continued her education at Cleveland State University. She was employed by the US Government's Department of Navy Finance...

Sep 1, 2020

Louise Hunter Barbee was born on December 12, 1934, in Fostoria, Alabama. Louise was the 3rd oldest child in a sibship of 12, born to the late Jeremiah and Willie Virginia Hunter. Louise confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age, and joined First Baptist Church in Farmersville, Alabama. In 1954, after graduation from high school,...

Aug 31, 2020

Gregory Odell Ratchford Sr. was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 28, 1948, to parents Muriel and Odell Ratchford. Greg had five siblings, and he was the third born child. Growing up, Greg attended Cleveland Public Schools, first in the Miles Heights and Glenville neighborhoods, eventually graduating from East Tech High School. While in high school, he ran track...

Aug 31, 2020

Laura E. Brown was born on October 17, 1948, to the late Rev. Daniel J. and Lydia Shirley Phinnessee in Bolivar, Tennessee, and was the youngest of 12 children. She confessed Christ at an early age and moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 12, after her father was called to serve as pastor of New...

Aug 28, 2020

Anthony Cox was born November 13, 1948, to the late Jack, and Thelma Cox in Cleveland, Ohio. Anthony was the 3rd Child of Four Children. Anthony grew up in the Kinsman area of Cleveland. He attended Moses Cleveland and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. He went on to become a chef, and Anthony had one Daughter, Tara...

Aug 25, 2020

Donald L. Collins was born January 27, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents Manson Collins of Clarksville, Tn and Laverne Nowlen of Indianapolis, Indiana. Donald departed this life on August 25, 2020, at 2:30 a.m. at his residence. Donald relocated to Mound City, IL early in his life where he attended White Chapel Methodist AME church. Donald...

Aug 24, 2020

JULIA CASSELL of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Aug 24, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 23, 2020

James Carothers of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Aug 23, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 17, 2020

Odell Womack was born January 8, 1935, in Denmark, Tennessee to the late James A. Womack and Roberta Carruthers Womack. He was the second oldest of eight children born to this union. Four of his siblings proceeded him in death. Odell accepted Christ at an early age and joined Cerro Gordo Baptist Church in Jackson, Tennessee. Odell served in...