Obituaries

Geneva  Mae Martin

Geneva Mae Martin

Mar 6, 2015

GENEVA M. MARTIN; Passed away Friday, March 06, 2015. Treasured sister, aunt, relative and friend; Services begin at 10:00 AM on SATURDAY, MARCH 14th at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public Viewing Friday 9 AM - 7 PM.

Mary  Magdeline Gardner

Mary Magdeline Gardner

Mar 6, 2015

MARY M. GARDNER, 84; Passed Friday, March 06, 2015. Treasured mother, grand, great, and great-great-grandmother. Services begin at 12:30 PM on SATURDAY, MARCH 14th at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public Viewing Friday 9 AM - 7 PM.

Annie  Pearl Ferguson

Annie Pearl Ferguson

Mar 5, 2015

ANNIE PEARL FERGUSON, 94; Made her transition on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memory her beloved granddaughter, Cassandra D. Baker; grandsons, Clarence N. Baker III, Benjamin F. Baker Sr., Karen DeBase (deceased), Alecia Vickers (Robbie), Anita Baker, Bonita Baker-Lee (Maurice), Pamela Huggins (David), Michelle Baker, the entire staff at the Woodlands of...

Chris  Allen Mitchell

Chris Allen Mitchell

Mar 3, 2015

CHRIS ALLEN MITCHELL, 55; born July 2, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio to Samuel Brooks Jr. and Margaret Mitchell(deceased). Chris graduated from John Hay High school and attended Central State University. Chris loved football, basketball and listening to music. Chris and Saundra united in holy matrimony August 11, 2003. After a long battle with multiple health issues, Chris was called home...

Phyllis  J. Mclendon

Phyllis J. Mclendon

Feb 27, 2015

PHYLLIS J. McLENDON, 84; Passed Feb. 27, 2015. Phyllis J. Smith was born July 30, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert F. Smith II and Retha Leona Smith (neé Buggs). She was the fourth of seven children. Phyllis accepted Christ at a very young age and joined East Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She served faithfully throughout the years...

Gregory  L. Etheridge

Gregory L. Etheridge

Feb 23, 2015

GREGORY L. ETHERIDGE, 43; Passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. Treasured son, brother, family member and friend who shall be sorely missed by all who knew him. Celebration of Life services will be held on SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015; WAKE 10:00 AM and FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Lake View Cemetery.

Bryan  A. Davis

Bryan A. Davis

Feb 22, 2015

BRYAN A DAVIS, 60; Passed Feb. 22, 2015. Treasured husband OF Brenda (nee Flowers); loving father of Tralaina Davis and Lesha Flowers; beloved son of Arlene Davis Willard and Willette Willard(deceased);, dear brother of Jonathan Willard, Lori Willard, Bibi Rogers and Amber Burris; grandfather of Ahzlynn Davis and Khloe Truitt; relative and friend. U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran and Cleveland Hopkins...

Hallie  Smith Briggs

Hallie Smith Briggs

Feb 19, 2015

HALLIE LOUISE SMITH-BRIGGS (nee FOUNTAIN); Mrs. Hallie Louise Fountain Smith-Briggs was born May 9, 1929 to Dr. & Mrs. Richard & Louise Fountain in Atlanta Ga. She left Atlanta and moved to New York then Settled in Cleveland Ohio. In the early 50's where she set forth the beginning of her life's many accomplishments. First of which was becoming the...

Frances  Kelly Floyd-Arline

Frances Kelly Floyd-Arline

Feb 19, 2015

FRANCES FLOYD-ARLINE (nee KELLY), 75; Passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Loving wife of Jake Arline, Treasured mother, precious relative and friend of many whom shall be greatly missed. Services on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th; WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1443 Addison Road; Public viewing on Thursday, February 26th at Watson's Funeral Home,...

Fred  Lee Coleman

Fred Lee Coleman

Feb 14, 2015

FRED LEE COLEMAN, 73; was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 5, 1941. He was the first born to the union of Frederick Lee Coleman and Annie Lois Babb-Coleman, who preceded him in death. Fred was united in holy matrimony on June 6, 1962 to his Queen, Sandra Ann Coleman (deceased), to this union five children were born, Michael, Fred...

Valita  Cleo Harris

Valita Cleo Harris

Feb 14, 2015

VALITA CLEO HARRIS (nee Robinson), 58; Passed Feb. 14, 2015. She leaves to cherish her husband, Roosevelt Harris of 24 years, two children; Ahmed Roberts and Aziza Spencer, four grandchildren; Anaya, Donovan, Alexander and Nazir, Mother; Evelyn Robinson, Siblings; Carl Robinson, Rita Weaver (Robert), Naomi Fudge (Anthony), Shirley Mell (Marty), Tyrone Robinson (Debra), Razikiwe Adisa (Jakini), Roosevelt Muhammad (Akilah), Jesse...

Joe  L. Dixon

Joe L. Dixon

Feb 13, 2015

JOE L. DIXON, 67; Passed Feb. 13, 2015. Adored father of sons Jeremy and Tyrone and daughters, Pastor Yolanda Tolliver, Josedine and Adrienne Dixon; beloved brother, relative and friend. SERVICES SATURDAY, FEB. 21; WAKE 8:30 AM, FUNERAL 9:00 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Friday until 7:00 PM. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Benjamin Williams  Jr

Benjamin Williams Jr

Feb 11, 2015

BENJAMIN WILLIAMS JR., 69; Passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Cherished husband of LaFevvia (nee Arthur); loving father of Collin, Benjamin, Charlotte and Candyce; beloved brother of Ruth Ann Wilson and Susie Lewis; adoring grandfather of thirteen and great grandfather of one. Crane Operator for LTV Steel and U.S. Navy veteran. SERVICES ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th; WAKE 10:00 AM,...

Donald  Edward Gray

Donald Edward Gray

Feb 8, 2015

DONALD EDWARD GRAY, 70; Passed Feb. 8, 2015. Cherished companion of Alice Davis; treasured father of Catherine Gray-Cox; devoted family member and friend of many. SERVICES THURSDAY, FEB. 19; WAKE 10:30 AM, FUNERAL 11:00 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Wednesday until 7:00 PM. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

Gloria Bennett

Gloria Bennett

Feb 6, 2015

Gloria Bennett was born January 21, 1925 in Ironton, Ohio to Dolly and Ernest Bickley. Gloria departed this life after a brief illness on February 6, 2015. Gloria had been a two year patient at the Berea Care Center. Gloria completed her education in the Cleveland Public School System and began her working career at the Carnegie Hotel as an...

Isaiah Primous  Sr

Isaiah Primous Sr

Jan 28, 2015

ISAIAH PRIMOUS SR., 81; Passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Cherished husband of Bessie Primous (nee Weaver); treasured father, family member and friend; Retiree of Columbian Iron and Metal Co. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH; WAKE 10:30 AM AND FUNERAL AT 11:00 AM at Community AME church, 5805 Lexington Ave. Public viewing Friday until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral...

Andrew  L. Sapp

Andrew L. Sapp

Jan 28, 2015

ANDREW L. SAPP, 81; Passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Loving husband of Gladys (nee Roberts) Sapp; Precious father, family member and friend. retired truck driver for Conway Trucking. Home Going Services on Saturday, February 7th; Wake 10:30 AM, Funeral 11:00 AM at CALVARY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 10808 Superior Avenue; Public viewing on Friday until 7:00 PM...

Bradford Appling  Jr.

Bradford Appling Jr.

Jan 25, 2015

BRADFORD APPLING JR., 63; Passed Jan. 25, 2015. Loving husband of Charlene Fields Appling; cherished father of Faye C. Fields; treasured relative and friend. LTV - Republic Steel retiree. Home Going services SATURDAY JAN. 31; Wake 10 AM, Funeral 10:30 AM at Calvary Church of God in Christ, 10808 Superior Ave. Viewing Friday until 7 PM at Watson's Funeral Home,...

Anita  Margaret Robinson

Anita Margaret Robinson

Jan 23, 2015

Anita Margaret Robinson passed away suddenly Friday, January 23, 2015. She leaves to mourn four children: Christopher, Courtney, Cierra, and Donte; and one sister Vaun Nelly. Her parents and brother preceded her in death. She leaves a host of extended family and devoted friends who mourn her loss. Celebrate Her Life Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 10:00 am at The...

Oleatha Wilson

Oleatha Wilson

Jan 20, 2015

Services to be held on Saturday, January 24 beginning at 9:30 AM at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church 9990 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. ___________________________________ Oleatha Wilson was born March 20, 1929 to Jeff and Rebecca Forrester, in Gifford South Carolina. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her 5 siblings, Leroy and Coy Forrester, Annie Alexander,...