Obituaries
Anna L. Shaw
Aug 15, 2020
Anna Louise Shaw was born October 20, 1956, in Slidell, Louisiana to the late Edward & Olivia Ducre. Anna was the youngest of 11 children (Edna, Mary Frances, Crystal Bell, Edward Jr., Louis, Paul Jean and Ella Mae all preceded her in death). Anna moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she met and married Searcy Shaw, to this union two...
Bryan M Bradford
Aug 13, 2020
Bryan Marquis Bradford was born February 25, 1992. He was the firstborn to Sharita Bradford, and Shelly Hurt. Bryan was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where he attended CMSD Schools. He was an Honor Roll student. Bryan was a great athlete, that's why his name was Buss. They said he would run through you like a bus. Bryan was...
Tony Allmond
Aug 13, 2020
Tony Allmond, Jr. was born on August 27, 1936. He was baptized under Rev. Charles Crable at Mount Haven Baptist Church. He attended John Hay High School, where he was in the band, mixed chorus, and All-City Chorus. Tony was a quiet spirit and a man of few words. He was honest, trustworthy, dependable, hardworking, and always willing to help....
Bridget L White
Aug 12, 2020
Bridget White, known to everyone as either "Bridge" or "Tangee" was born to the proud parent, Mary Louise White on March 28th, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio. Bridget attended John Hay High School and later transitioned to Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio After high school, Bridget worked at a myriad of department stores including Kmart and Giant Tiger....
Benjamin Rapheal Phillips
Aug 11, 2020
Benjamin Raphael Phillips Jr. was born December 29,1956, to Benjamin Phillips Sr. and Eloise H. Phillips. Ben was a graduate of Glenville High School in Cleveland, OH. Ben entered enteral rest August 11, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Ben entered spiritual matrimony with Regina Choice, October 10, 1979. Ben relocated with Regina and his children to Fort...
John Henry Williams, Jr.
Aug 10, 2020
John H. Williams, Jr. was born November 15, 1949, to parents, John H. Williams, Sr., and Phyllis (Dorcey) Williams, in Cleveland, Ohio. John had seven siblings, Cora, Rosetta, Edbert, Alfred, Dorothy, Charles, and Marlene.
John attended and graduated from East Technical High School and attended Cleveland State University. John was not affiliated with...
Johnny Alfred Thompson
Aug 10, 2020
Johnny Alfred Thompson Sr. was born on June 9, 1951, to the late Benjamin A. Thompson Sr., and Cozy E. Thompson in Cleveland Ohio. Johnny attended grade school in Cleveland Ohio, and he graduated from East High School in 1969. Upon graduation, Johnny began working at General Electric, where he was a dedicated worker. Johnny worked at GE (Pitney...
Olen L. Bradley
Aug 9, 2020
Olen Bradley was born on May 16, 1960, to Samuel (deceased) and Minnie Bradley of Bamesville, Georgia. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1963 where he was educated in the Cleveland Public School System and graduated from Glenville High School. He married Denise Bradley (deceased) in 1987 and from that union, one son, Olen Bradley, II and one granddaughter,...
Gloria J. Lawrence
Aug 8, 2020
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. – Psalms 116:15 Gloria Jean Lawrence was born on May 13, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Betty Grayson and Jay D. Smart. To this union Cecil Smart who is now deceased was also born. She later married John Willis Lawrence; from this union Debra...
Toney L Mckinney
Aug 7, 2020
Toney Lamar Mckinney (known as) "Jot, or Willie lunch meat”. Born January 6, 1969, in Munford Alabama to the proud parents: Lillie Mae Mckinney and Willie Robert Millender (known as Coachie who proceeded him in death). His mom moving him to Cleveland Ohio for a better life, met and married his stepdad Milton Pickett (who proceeded him in death). Out...
Darnell Thomas
Aug 7, 2020
Darnell Thomas, born the 6th of August in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Edwin Thomas and Phoebe A. Thomas both proceeding him in death. Of this union six children were born: Edwina Barron, Arlene Thomas (deceased) Renee Grant (deceased), James E. Thomas (deceased), Deborah L Blackwell (deceased). Darnell graduated from East High in 1973 and started working for Associated...
Darnell Champion
Aug 6, 2020
Darnell Champion, 65, passed away August 6, 2020, at his home in Cleveland. He was born on October 11, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio to Mother: Shirley Ann Long and Father: John Champion Darnell Champion grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland Ohio. After graduation, Darnell became an employee of Cleveland Clinic, where he...
Jerry Jerome Scott
Aug 4, 2020
Jerry Jerome Scott aka G-Ball age 60, died unexpectedly on August 4th while grocery shopping at Aldi’s. Jerry Jerome Scott was born on May 23, 1960, in Michigan City, Indiana. Years later his mother Laverne Brown relocated him and his two older brothers to Cleveland, Ohio. As a child Jerry enjoyed collecting pop-bottles, making sling shots, playing with peashooters,...
Delvonte King
Jul 30, 2020
Delvonte Sherman King was born on May 7, 1998, in Cleveland, Ohio to Janet Foster and the late Lawrence King Jr. He was their fourth child.
Delvonte attended Maple Hts schools where he received his High School Diploma and was also a member of the football team.
Delvonte was a character, who loved to joke and play video games. He...
Domenique King
Jul 29, 2020
Domenique Sherman King was born on April 7, 1994, in Cleveland, Ohio to Janet Foster and the late Lawrence King Jr. He was their third child.
Domenique attended Remington College, where he received his diploma and his medical assistant certificate.
Domenique held a genuine passion for singing and rapping. He loved spending time with his sons, his uncle Trent, and...
Mary D. (Whitsitt) Lockett
Jul 29, 2020
Mary Dian Whitsitt was born on May 15, 1952, in Cleveland Ohio to Lucille Vaughn and Clarence Whitsitt (who both preceded her in death). She was the youngest of their seven children- James (dec), Roy (dec), Joseph (dec), Willie, Thea (dec), and Lorenzo (dec). Mary was baptized at an early age. She attended John Burroughs Elementary School, Central Jr...
Jimmy Lee Ryce
Jul 26, 2020
Jimmy Lee Ryce, Jr. the son of Catherine McCollum and Jimmy Rice Sr (deceased) was born on April 3, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio. Jenny attended Hodge Elementary, Addison, Empire Junior High, and East High School. Jimmy and Kimberly Hereford were married on July 13, 1992. Jimmy and Kim shared two children together, James Michael Hereford and Jassimine Smith. Jimmy...
Annie Pearl (Turner) Moore
Jul 26, 2020
Annie Pearl Moore (Turner) was born on August 22nd, 1947, in Cleveland Ohio. She was the second of four children born from the union of Kathryn and the late Lamarl Turner Sr. Annie chose to accept Christ at an early age and attended Greater Avery AME church where she was later baptized. She was a proud product...
Myrna (Goodson) Goodson-White
Jul 26, 2020
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PUBLIC VIEWING Saturday August 1, 2020 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106
Myrna Goodson-White, 77, of Walton Hills, Ohio, transitioned on July 26, 2020. Born to Thessalonia and Lander Goodson on March 27, 1943, she attended Cleveland Public Schools, graduating from Glenville...
Marie (Shaw) Shaw
Jul 25, 2020
Marie Shaw of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Jul 25, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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