Obituaries

Baby  Travis Williams

Baby Travis Williams

Aug 5, 2016

BABY TRAVIS JOSHUA WILLIAMS, 2 MONTHS OLD. Became an angel on Friday, August 5th, 2016. He was the cherished son of William Williams and Sydra Caressee Williams. He leaves many other family and friends to celebrate his short stay here on earth. Services are on Thursday, August 11th; wake 12:30PM and funeral 1:00PM AT Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue,...

Michael  John Kotnik

Michael John Kotnik

Jul 31, 2016

MICHAEL JOHN KOTNIK, 61, passed July 31st. Loving father of Erin Kotnik, Sean Kotnik & Morgan Genevieve Kotnik; devoted grandfather of Miquel dear brother of David (Rose), Elizabeth (John), Anthony (Maureen) & Julie (Tony); son of late Louis & Genevieve Kotnik. Memorial Bike Ride SAT, AUG. 6th beginning 9:30 am at 1621 Main St. Peninsula, OH. Please wear black or...

Kevin  La'Neal Scott  Sr.

Kevin La'Neal Scott Sr.

Jul 30, 2016

KEVIN L. SCOTT SR., AGE 21. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 30, 2016. Loving son of Theresa Black and Kenneth Scott. Cherished family member and friend who will be greatly missed by many. Services are on Thursday, August 11th; Wake 10AM, Funeral 10:30AM at Watson's funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue, 44106. Public viewing on Wednesday, August 10th from 9AM...

Scottie  Lamar Thornton  Jr

Scottie Lamar Thornton Jr

Jul 24, 2016

SCOTTIE LAMAR THORNTON JR., AGE 21. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 24, 2016. He was the beloved son of Samantha Ward Thornton and Scottie Lamar Thornton Sr. who also leaves many family members and friends left to cherish his memory. Scottie was a college student at Ashland University. Life celebration services are on Saturday, August 6th; wake 10 AM...

Larry  Thomas Cross

Larry Thomas Cross

Jul 20, 2016

LARRY THOMAS CROSS, AGE 58; Made his transition on Wednesday, July 20th in Cleveland, Ohio, the city where he was born. Tommy was the third of six children born to L.T. and Raydell Sevier Cross. He attended Glenville High School, later attending Woodland Job Center where he obtained Electrician Certification. Tommy was employed at Walbash Alloyed Steel Mill Co. for...

Alfreda Martin

Alfreda Martin

Jul 18, 2016

ALFREDA MARTIN, AGE 62. Passed away on Monday, July 18th, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Alfreda was the loving mother of Kernice, Anita, Danita, Letonia, Satonia, Consuelo, and Leketta Martin; doting grandmother, family member and friend of many. She will be greatly missed. She worked in the health care industry. Her service will be held on Thursday, July 28th;...

Willie  Edward Milner

Willie Edward Milner

Jul 18, 2016

WILLIE EDWARD MILNER, AGE 80. Passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at the David Simpson Hospice of the Western Reserve surrounded by his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Juanita M. Terry Milner; his daughter, mother, sister and other close family and friends. U.S. Army Veteran. Services are on Wednesday, July 27th; wake 10 AM, funeral...

Zada  J. Davis

Zada J. Davis

Jul 15, 2016

Public Viewing and flower deliveries will be on Thursday, July 21 from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 22 at Mt. Zion of Oakwood Village, located at One Mt.Zion Circle Oakwood Village, Ohio 44146 with family visitation starting at 10:00 am and funeral...

Louise Goldsby

Louise Goldsby

Jul 15, 2016

LOUISE GOLDSBY, AGE 88. Cherished mother of Lachesha Smith and David Henderson Beck; loving sister of Emma Jackson (Detroit, MI) and Mary Milton (Cleveland, OH); doting grandmother of Robyn Smith, Consuela Smith and Britney Larkin; five great grandchildren. Retired hair color technician. Home going celebration is on Saturday, July 23, 2016; wake 10:00 AM with service at 10:30 AM at...

James  Robert Mahone  Sr.

James Robert Mahone Sr.

Jul 14, 2016

Public Viewing from 9 am to 7 pm on Thursday, July 21; Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 22 beginning 10:00 am at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. James Robert Mahone, Sr. was born to the union of the late Pearson Mahone, Sr. and Fannie Mahone on October 21, 1932 in Troy, Alabama. James...

Jervon  Dazelle Campbell

Jervon Dazelle Campbell

Jul 12, 2016

JERVON DAZELLE CAMPBELL, AGE 22. Passesd away suddenly on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Cherished son of Chalonda Campbell, beloved grandson of Cheryl Campbell and relative and friend of many who will miss him dearly. Celebration of Life services on Saturday, July 23; wake 3:00 PM and funeral at 4:00 PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior avenue. Public viewing on...

Gloria  Jean Sumbry

Gloria Jean Sumbry

Jul 12, 2016

GLORIA JEAN SUMBRY, AGE 67. Passed July 12, 2016. Loving mother, sister, grandmother, relative and friend of many. Cleveland Clinic retiree. Services on Tuesday, July 19; Wake 10:00 AM, Funeral 10:30 AM at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 3290 East 126th Street. Public viewing Monday, July 18th from 9:00AM to 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave.

Arthur Ward

Arthur Ward

Jul 7, 2016

ARTHUR WARD, AGE 44; Passed away on THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. Loving father of Tylon Stewart, Arierion Ward, Alexandria and Arial McGee, Kaitlayn McKenzie, Brenna Hathaway and Jonasia Parker; Cherished son of Alice Holmes Rowe; dear brotherof Sumner Rowe, Ronald Range, Lydia Tabbs, Kadaya Lyles and Deborah Cooley; Celebration of life services are on Thursday, July...

Lovia  M. Price

Lovia M. Price

Jul 7, 2016

LOVIA M. PRICE, Age 89. Made her transition on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Beloved mother, family member and friend of many who shall be missed. Cleveland Public School Teacher. Home Going celebration on Wednesday July 13th ; Wake 10:00 AM, Funeral 10:30 AM at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Avenue; Public viewing Tuesday July 12th from 9:00AM to...

Maurio  D. Ayers

Maurio D. Ayers

Jul 5, 2016

MARIO D. AYERS, 31; passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the cherished son of Maurice White and Andrea Ayers who also leaves many other loving relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Celebration of life services are on Wednesday, July 13, 2016; Wake 10:00 AM and Funeral at 10:30 AM at Greater Faith Baptist...

Benny  Lee Strozier

Benny Lee Strozier

Jul 4, 2016

BENNY LEE STROZIER, AGE 65; Benny Lee Strozier was born December 5, 1950 to the late Eddie Sr. and Kathleen Strozier in Alma Bacon, Georgia. Benny received his education in the Alma Bacon school system. He relocated to Cleveland, Ohio after the death of his mother in 1965. It was here where he met and fell in love with his...

Rochelle Baltimore

Rochelle Baltimore

Jul 2, 2016

ROCHELLE BALTIMORE, AGE 78. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Cherished mother of Thee Arthur and Jay Roy Baltimore, Sheron Harris and Tina Holt; Leaving many other loving family members and friends . Home Going celebration on Wednesday, July 13th, wake 12:30 PM, funeral 1:00PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue, 44106. Public...

Linda  B. Young

Linda B. Young

Jun 30, 2016

LINDA B. YOUNG, 64; Made her transition on Thursday, June 30 2016. Loving mother to Germaine J. Young, Marie Louise Young and Niccole T. Young. Also leaving many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Home going services are on Tuesday, July 12th: Wake at 10:00 AM with Funeral at 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior...

Janie  Ruth Lane

Janie Ruth Lane

Jun 30, 2016

JANIE RUTH LANE, 77; Passed on June 30, 2016. Beloved mother of Anthony Robinson, Annette Pace, Charity and Willa Pasley, and many other family members and friends. She will be greatly missed. Former employee of the Cleveland Home Going celebration on Saturday July 9th; wake 10:00 AM, funeral 10:30 AM at Willing Workers Baptist Church, 3510 East 124 Street, 44105;...

Carl  F. Duvall

Carl F. Duvall

Jun 30, 2016

CARL F. DUVALL, AGE 62; Passed on June 30, 2016. Loving husband of Mary, father of 2 and grandfather of 3, relative and friend of many. He leaves behind 1 uncle, 2 sisters in law, Karen Gilbert and Becky Jones; 2 brothers in law, Robert Meutzer and Jimmy Jones; Glenville High School graduate. Retired U.S. Army Veteran and Mason. Received...