Obituaries
Robert Jones
Jan 31, 2025
Robert Elmer Jones, affectionately called "Bobby", "Bobby Jones" aka "Slim", of Cleveland, Ohio, entered his Heavenly home surrounded by family on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Bobby was born September 5, 1957, in Cleveland Ohio, to Sandra (Jones) Fort and Curtis L. Houston Sr.
Bobby graduated from Glenville High School. After high school, the Tarblooder answered the call to serve and enlisted in...
Otis Goodrum
Jan 31, 2025
Obituary of Otis Goodrum Sr.
September 22, 1929 - January 31, 2025
Otis Goodrum Sr. was born on September 22, 1929, in Forsyth, Georgia, to the late Pitts and Estelle Goodrum. After relocating to Cleveland, Ohio, he accepted Christ at an early age and remained a faithful member of First Zion Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years under...
Gwendolyn Baker
Jan 29, 2025
Gwendolyn Marie "Nina" Baker was born on October 4, 1944 in Beckley, West Virginia. She transcended from earth on January 29, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Esther Kirkpatrick, her brother James Jr.
Gwendolyn accepted Christ at an early age in her childhood church in Beckley, West Virginia. She attended the Beckley School system and...
Henley Johnson
Jan 28, 2025
Henley B. Johnson Jr., DDS
December 11, 1948 - January 28, 2025
Dr. Henley B. Johnson Jr., devoted son, father, and respected dentist, known to his loved ones as Barney, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Washington, DC, on December 11, 1948, Barney lived a life marked by intellectual curiosity, professional excellence,...
Richard Hundley
Jan 13, 2025
Richard T. Hundley, known as "Dickie" as a child, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 9, 1943, to Doris Dena Smyles Hundley and Ira T. Hundley (deceased). Richard was born in his mother's bedroom in the family home on Hampden Avenue. Although he was the only child, he grew up with cousins who were like siblings: Jimmy, Jan, Fred,...
Elsie Anthony
Jan 9, 2025
Elsie Mae Anthony was born on December 12, 1957, to the late Margaret Mahone of Tuskegee, Alabama. She accepted Christ at an early age. Elsie attended and graduated from South Macon High School in Tuskegee. She worked as a STNA with Magnolia Nursing Home and the Veterans Hospital in Tuskeegee Alabama for many years until she took ill, doing what...
Miasha Kimbrough
Jan 6, 2025
Miasha Kimbrough was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ruthie Kimbrough and Marnell Mitchell. Miasha accepted Christ at a very young age at Christian Pentecostal Assembly Church.
She attended Shaw High School Job Corps, where she earned her GED and received training in Architecture.
Miasha was affectionately known by several nicknames: Esha Dog, Bop, and Peppermint Pattie. She always...
Jeanne Tate–Whitley
Jan 2, 2025
Jeanne L. Tate-Whitley was born August 19, 1951 in Sandusky, Ohio to Charles and Rebecca Tate. She passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 2, 2025 at the age of 73.
Jeanne was a product of Cleveland Public Schools. She graduated from East High School in 1970 and later attended Cuyahoga Community College "Tri-C" and Cleveland State majoring in...
Marvin Braxton
Dec 27, 2024
Marvin Braxton was born on May 30, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Laura Braxton. He was the sixth child of eight children.
Marvin grew up in the Miles Park section of South-East Cleveland where he attended Beehive Elementary School and then Nathan Hale Jr. High School, however, Marvin never went on to high school. Instead, Marvin became a horse...
AnTon E. McCall II
2024
AnTon E. McCall II, affectionately known as "Tank," was born on April 23, 1982, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents AnTon McCall and Jocelyn McCane. Tank was one of eight siblings, a cherished member of a large and loving family.
Tank pursued his education with determination, earning his GED as an adult. In 2006, he married the love of...
Herman Lee Holmes, Jr.
Dec 23, 2024
Herman Holmes Jr. was born on May 18, 1963, at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital to his loving parents, Herman and Jessie Holmes. He was the eldest of two children, with his younger sister, Jodi.
Herman attended East Cleveland schools, including Chambers Elementary, Kirk Middle School, and Shaw High School. He also cherished attending church with his grandmother and...
Josephine Brown
Dec 20, 2024
Josephine Brown, age 93, was the only child of Henry and Cora Underwood, born in Brent, Alabama, on October 6, 1931. Josephine accepted Christ at an early age at the Church of God in Christ in Fort Payne, Alabama. She completed her education at Parker High in Birmingham, Alabama, before meeting and marrying David Allen Sr., who preceded her in...
Deeleese Starks
Dec 15, 2024
Deleese (Dee) Starks was born on May 27, 1951 to the union of Claude Starks Sr. and Virginia Ferguson in Cleveland, Ohio at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
Deeleese (Dee) received her formal education at Parkwood Elementary School and Shaw High School.
Her enjoyments in life were being fashionable and dressing up, she loved music and dancing. She also loved...
Frances Moreland
Dec 13, 2024
Frances "Fran" Johnetta Thomas Moreland
June 7, 1948 - December 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Thomas Moreland, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, who passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024.
Born on June 7, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Bernice Hilliard Thomas and...
Antonio Bell
Dec 12, 2024
It is with deep pain and sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved Antonio "Tony" Bell, age 51, who departed this life in December 2024. Tony was the cherished youngest son of the late Albert Sr. and Aslean Bell and the beloved brother of Renee and Albert Jr.
A proud graduate of John Adams High School in...
Wayne Holloway, Sr.
Dec 8, 2024
Wayne Holloway, Sr.
August 9, 1960 - December 8, 2024
Wayne Holloway, Sr., 64, a beloved father, son, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 8, 2024.
Wayne was born on August 9, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ralph and Wilda Holloway, Sr., who both preceded him in death.
Wayne is survived by...
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