Obituaries

Rakin  Abdul Aziz

Rakin Abdul Aziz

Jun 29, 2016

RAKIN ABDUL AZIZ, 69; Made his transitition on Wednesday June 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was a loving father, family member and friend who shall be missed by many. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and Director of the Lutheran Ministries. Final services will be held on Saturday, July 2nd; wake 9:00 AM and funeral at 9:30 AM...

Luther Burks  Sr.

Luther Burks Sr.

Jun 20, 2016

LUTHER BURKS SR., 88, passed Monday, June 20, 2016. Cherished father, family member and friend. Services SATURDAY, JUNE 25; wake 11:00 a.m., funeral 11:30 a.m., OLIVE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, 2928 Woodhill Rd. Public viewing Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Luther Burks Sr. was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 25, 1927. Luther...

Ronald  C. Mcghee

Ronald C. Mcghee

Jun 18, 2016

RONALD C. McGHEE, 58, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 19, 1957 to Ernest McGhee and Levonia Pitts Cooper. He was a loving father, son, brother, relative and friend of many. He worked as a Chef for the Bob Evans Restaurant chain. Services are on SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue; WAKE 12:30 PM...

Harry  A. Davis  Sr

Harry A. Davis Sr

Jun 17, 2016

HARRY A. DAVIS, 86, passed peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Zada, cherished father of Elizabeth Ashley, Harry Davis Jr., Madelyn Davis-Craggett, and Renee Wade; dear grandfather of Erica Cragget, Marcia Craggett, Staci Craggett, Deshawn Wade, and Lisa Zovkic. SERVICES FRIDAY, JUNE 24; wake 10:00 a.m., funeral 10:30 a.m., WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 SUPERIOR AVE. PUBLIC VIEWING THURDAY,...

Tyrone Milner

Tyrone Milner

Jun 12, 2016

TYRONE MILNER (age 47) was born on July 5, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio to Willie and Juanita Milner. Tyrone was the youngest of four children, following brother James and sisters, Leatha and Surilda (Rene). He attended Central Catholic School and graduated from John Hay High School in 1986. While attending John Hay Tyrone played football, which was his passion. Tyrone...

Lloyd Berry

Lloyd Berry

Jun 9, 2016

LLOYD BERRY, Age 85; Passed June 9, 2016; Cherished husband of Porter Barkley Berry, beloved family member and friend. Services Saturday June 18th; wake 12:30 PM, funeral 1:00 PM at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens Funeral Service Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:30 PM Watson's Funeral...

Tommie  Lee Foard

Tommie Lee Foard

Jun 8, 2016

Services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Bethany Baptist Church. Family Visitation at 9:00 am and Funeral Services at 9:30 am. Public Viewing all day from 9 am to 7 pm on Friday, June 17 at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Mr. Tommie Lee Foard was born in Greenwood Mississippi, to Mr. Avery,...

Cora  Lee Hill

Cora Lee Hill

Jun 8, 2016

CORA LEE HILL, age 86. Passed on June 8, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Arthur Julius Hill, Sr; cherished mother of Janis Hill, Dionne Davis (Joe), Arthur J. Hill, Jr. (Aloi), Deborah Hooks (Rickey), Michelle Hill and Cheryl Hill; loving grandmother of Dionne (deceased), Ryanne, Jeremy, and Chris and great grandmother of Story; retired U.S. Postal Supervisor. Home Going celebration...

Sjolene  Laura Bennifield

Sjolene Laura Bennifield

Jun 3, 2016

Sjolene Laura Bennifield was born September 19, 1983 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jacqueline Renee Wright and Thomas Bennifield. She was the 4th of 6 siblings. Sjolene attended Cleveland Heights, and Cleveland Public Schools. Later she attended Tri-C College for Culinary Arts, she was very artistic in poetry, fashion and hair, and she had a unique sense of humor. Sjolene had...

Ashley  J. Mccall

Ashley J. Mccall

May 30, 2016

ASHLEY J. MCCALL, 24; Passed away suddenly on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Massachusetts. She leaves to honor her life, her mother, Jenet McCall Federico; her father, Darryl McCall; her grandparents, Margie Mack, Willie and Esparanza Arga, and Raymond and Jessie Hunley; her sisters, D'Andrea and Mackenzy McCall; and host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Ashley...

James  Richard Cherry  Sr.

James Richard Cherry Sr.

May 28, 2016

JAMES RICHARD CHERRY SR., 81; Passed May 28, 2016; husband of the late Veronica Cherry; leaves to mourn his devoted mother-in-law, Emerine Banks. Services Wednesday, June 8; wake 10 AM, funeral 10:30 AM at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, 8900 Quincy Ave. Viewing Tuesday, 9 AM to 7 PM at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment in Lake View Cemetery.

Margaret Crayton

Margaret Crayton

May 28, 2016

MARGARET ALVEDA CRAYTON (nee SMALL), age 95. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Crayton Sr.; loving mother of Sylvia Easley (Charles), Jacqueline Hinson (Walter), Jacob Crayton Jr., Judith Crayton Peck, Robert John Crayton (Venus), Kim Crayton; dearest grandmother of Traci Easley Williams, Candice Easley Berry, Brittany Crayton, Robert Crayton Jr., Brandon Crayton, Shannon Williams and Megan Cockrell and great grandmother...

Edward Martin  Iii

Edward Martin Iii

May 27, 2016

Public Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 5th and Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 6th starting at 12:30 P.M. at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Edward Martin III was born on November 22, 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio to Flora Jones and Edward Martin Jr. At the age...

Gloria  J. Stitch

Gloria J. Stitch

May 25, 2016

GLORIA JEAN STITCH, 80, passed May 25, 2016. Cherished mother, grandmother, aunt, relative and friend. Services THURSDAY, JUNE 2, Wake 10 a.m., Funeral 10:30 a.m. at Everlasting Baptist Church, 579 Eddy Rd. PUBLIC VIEWING WEDNESDAY FROM 9 A.M.-7 P.M. AT WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 SUPERIOR AVE. Funeral Service Thursday, June 2, 2016 10:00 AM Everlasting Baptist Church 579 Eddy Road...

Donzell Washington

Donzell Washington

May 17, 2016

Services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 starting at 3:00 p.m. at Watson's Funeral Home. Donzell Washington, son of Donell Washington (deceased) and Rosetta Washington; was born on November 28, 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 to meet his Lord and Savior. Donzell, affectionately known as "Zell" was baptized at an...

Diandre Lott

Diandre Lott

May 17, 2016

Services will be Tuesday, May 31, 2016 starting at 3:00 p.m. at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Diandre Lott was born in Cleveland , OH to Sebreal Evans and William Trammell Sr. Diandre had 5 sister Sarita Evans, Shauntina Lott, Icee Johnson, Teshira Trammell, Cheyvon Trammell and 10 brothers Arnold Johnson, Daniel Cook, Samuel Cook, William...

Jeanette Mckibben

Jeanette Mckibben

May 17, 2016

Jeanette McKIBBEN, 66, passed away Tue. May 17th. Public Viewing 9AM to 7PM Mon. May 23rd. FUNERAL begins 10AM, TUE. MAY 24TH at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleve. 44106 Funeral Service Tuesday, May 24, 2016 10:00 AM Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave Cleveland 44106, United States

Brenda  J. Burroughs

Brenda J. Burroughs

May 15, 2016

Brenda J. BURROUGHS, 62, passed away Sun. May 15th. Public Viewing 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sun. May 22nd. FUNERAL begins 10:00 AM, MON. MAY 23rd at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleve. 44106 Funeral Service Monday, May 23, 2016 10:00 AM Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave Cleveland 44106, United States

Carnell  Douglas Partee

Carnell Douglas Partee

May 14, 2016

Carnell Douglas PARTEE, 63; Passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Beloved brother of Theadore and Odette Partee, and lifelong dear friend Jeanette Harris, also leaving many family members and friends left to celebrate his life. All day viewing on WEDNESDAY MAY 18th and THURSDAY MAY 19th from 9 AM - 7 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue....

Carrie Whitehead

Carrie Whitehead

May 13, 2016

CARRIE WHITEHEAD, 64; Made her transition on Friday May 13, 2016. Loving family member and friend of many. Bus Driver for the Regional Transit Authority. Public Viewing 9AM to 7PM Thur. May 19th. FUNERAL begins 10AM , FRI. MAY 20TH at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Ave. Cleve. 44106 Funeral Service Friday, May 20, 2016 10:00 AM Watson's Funeral Home...