Obituaries

Ellie Johnson  Jr.

Ellie Johnson Jr.

Jul 22, 2014

MR. ELLIE JOHNSON JR., 83; Passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Evon Johnson; Cherished father, family member and friend who will be missed by many. SERVICES ARE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 1O:3O AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Public viewing all day Tuesday, July 29 until 7:00 PM. Interment in...

Richard Mcgee

Richard Mcgee

Jul 21, 2014

RICHARD McGEE, 34; Passed Monday, July 21, 2014. Adored son of Lavonia Barnes-McGee, beloved brother of James Truman Barnes, loving grandson, nephew, cousin, relative and friend Salvation Army Co-ordinator; SERVICES SATURDAY, AUGUST 2; WAKE 9:30 AM, FUNERAL 10:00 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Viewing Friday until 7:00 PM.

Blanche Johnson

Blanche Johnson

Jul 16, 2014

BLANCHE JOHNSON, 86; Went home on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Treasured grandmother of Karen, Robin and Damian Brown, also leaving other family members and friends to cherish her memory. SERVICES ARE ON SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2014; WAKE 3:00 PM, FUNERAL 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Friday until 7:00 PM.

Vance Boles

Vance Boles

Jul 15, 2014

VANCE BOLES, 79; Went home on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Beloved father of Phyllis Smith, Carolyn Boles and Cynthia Christian, dear relative and friend of many who will be greatly missed. SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014; WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Public Viewing all day Tuesday, July 29...

Rosa  Lee Shackerford

Rosa Lee Shackerford

Jul 11, 2014

ROSA LEE SHACKERFORD, 76; Passed July 11, 2014. Born in Youngstown, Oh. Cherished mother of four; treasured grand and great grandmother, family member and friend. Case manager for the Mahoning County Welfare Department. SERVICES FRIDAY, JULY 18; WAKE 12:30 PM , FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Oh 216-7621-0066. Public viewing Thursday until 7:00 PM.

Regina  Ann Rice

Regina Ann Rice

Jul 7, 2014

REGINA ANN RICE, 55; Passed July 7, 2014. Cherished daughter, sister, relative and friend. SERVICES TUESDAY, JULY 15; WAKE 10 AM , FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Monday until 7:00 PM. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Clenzy  Glenn Baker

Clenzy Glenn Baker

Jul 7, 2014

CLENZY G. BAKER, 86; Passed July 7, 2014. Treasured father, beloved brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. U. S. Army Veteran. Cleveland Builder's Supply employee. SERVICES SATURDAY, JULY 12; WAKE 9:30 AM , FUNERAL 10:00 AM at Zion Chapel Baptist Church, 4234 Lee Road. Public viewing at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue on Friday, July 11th until 7:00 PM....

Gladys Hill

Gladys Hill

Jul 5, 2014

GLADYS HUBBARD HILL, age 88, was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Willie Hubbard and Annie Bell Wallace, both of Rome, Georgia. Gladys had an elder sister, Mattie Louise Hubbard Lunkins and a younger sister Lola Mae Hubbard Early, who both preceded her in death. Gladys also had three half siblings: Vivian Hubbard Gomez, Loretta and Harry Hubbard...

Mae  Frances Lumpkin

Mae Frances Lumpkin

Jul 5, 2014

MAE FRANCES LUMPKIN, 93; Passed July 5, 2014. Adored sister of Erma Arrington and Helen Jackson; treasured family member and friend. SERVICES SATURDAY, JULY 12; WAKE 12:30 PM , FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Friday until 7:00 PM. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Agnes Lacy

Agnes Lacy

Jul 2, 2014

AGNES LACY, age 82, was born December 20, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the marriage of Lucille and Ernest Reaze. She was the seventh of eight children, Ethel, Warnell, Ennis, Johnnie Mae, Esther, Daniel and Herman, all her siblings preceded her in death. As an adult she attended Beauty School in Ohio and earned her Beautician's License and worked in...

Dixon  Graves Daniel  Jr

Dixon Graves Daniel Jr

Jul 2, 2014

DIXON G. DANIEL JR., 80; Passed July 2, 2014. Beloved father, cherished grandfather, family member and friend. U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired Postal service worker. SERVICES ON THURSDAY, JULY 17; WAKE 10 AM , FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Wednesday until 7:00 PM. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mary  Bell Leonard

Mary Bell Leonard

Jun 29, 2014

MARY BELL LEONARD, age 95; Went Home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Cherished mother, grandmother, family member and friend. Retired chef. All services are private.

Edward  "Jackie" Brooks

Edward "Jackie" Brooks

Jun 27, 2014

EDWARD "JACKIE" BROOKS, 87; MR. EDWARD BROOKS WAS BORN ON AUGUST 28, 1926 IN YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO HE WAS THE YOUNGEST CHILD OF CLARKE AND MARY BLACKLEDGE-BROOKS. EDWARD RECEIVED HIS EDUCATION FROM YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM. HE WAS A MEMBER OF REEDS CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH IN YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. HE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED. EDWARD ALSO...

Eartha  L. Bryant

Eartha L. Bryant

Jun 24, 2014

EARTHA L. BRYANT, 77: Went home on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Cherished mother, dear relative and friend of many. SERVICES IN LOVING MEMORY ARE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 5; WAKE 12:30 PM and FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior avenue.

Delocha Chatmon-Mayes

Delocha Chatmon-Mayes

Jun 19, 2014

DELOCHA CHATMON-MAYES, 62; Delocha Lynn Chatmon Mayes, known by everyone as "Dee Dee", was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio August 19, 1951. She was the third of five children born to the union of John Chatmon Jr. and Dorothy Allen Chatmon. Dee Dee attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Kennedy High School. She accepted Christ at an early...

Rufus Alexander

Rufus Alexander

Jun 16, 2014

RUFUS ALEXANDER was born September 28, 1933 to the late Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Bertha Alexander in Shellman, GA. During his formative years he lived in Florida, Pennsylvania and then he settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Rufus was a member of the United States Air Force. Upon exiting the service he was employed at Jones and Lockhart Steel Mill in Cleveland,...

Elizabeth  Thomas Boyd

Elizabeth Thomas Boyd

Jun 15, 2014

ELIZABETH THOMAS BOYD, age 94; Public Viewing on Monday, June 23rd from 5 - 8 pm at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH. Services on Tuesday, June 24th at 11 am at Shiloh Baptist Church, 5500 Scovill Ave, Cleveland, OH with visitation at 10:00 am. Elizabeth Thomas Boyd was born January 15, 1920 in Abbeville, South Carolina. She...

Robert  G. Allison

Robert G. Allison

Jun 14, 2014

ROBERT G. ALLISON, 55; Passed on Saturday, June 14, 2014; Cherished husband of Bonita; loving father of Robert Jr. and Candace Allison, Timothy Wallace Jr., and Ameena Saleem; beloved son of Robert Sr. and Ozella Allison; dear brother of Dale, Ozella, Rose Marie, and Renee Allison; grandfather of Sanae; great grandfather of Tyree and Khylee; also leavies many other family...

Georgia  Ann Litzsey

Georgia Ann Litzsey

Jun 13, 2014

GEORGIA ANN LITZSEY, age 63; Passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014. Cherished mother, family member and good friend. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21st; WAKE: 3:00 P, FUNERAL 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Public viewing on Friday, June 20th until 7:00PM.

Barbara Westberry

Barbara Westberry

Jun 11, 2014

BARBARA WESTBERRY, age 74; Passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Loving mother, grandmother, dear relative and friend whose memory shall be treasured. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014; WAKE: 9:30 AM, FUNERAL 10:00 AM at Bethany Baptist Church, 1211 East 105th Street. Public may view on all day Friday, June 20th until 7:00 PM. Barbara Jo Westberry was born...