Obituaries

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...

Darrell  Glenn Walker  Sr.

Darrell Glenn Walker Sr.

Jun 10, 2014

DARRELL GLENN WALKER SR., age 60; Passed on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Beloved fiance' of Charlotte Williams, loving father of Darrell Walker Jr., Dollar, Eutopia, Aleia and Mir Gill and Layla Kimbro; treasured relative and good friend who shall be missed by many. United States Postal Service Employee. SERVICES ARE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th; WAKE 3:00 PM, FUNERAL 3:30 PM...

Diann Talton

Diann Talton

Jun 10, 2014

DIANN TALTON, age 58; Passed on Tuesday, June 10, 2014; Loving sister, aunt, relative and friend of many who will cherish her memory. SERVICES ARE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18th; WAKE: 10:00 AM, FUNERAL: 10:30 AM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue; Public viewing on Tuesday, June 17th at the funeral home until 7:00 PM.

Paul  D. Ealy

Paul D. Ealy

Jun 7, 2014

ELDER PAUL D. EALY, 97; Went home June 7, 2014. Cherished husband of Edith Spivey-Ealy; treasured father of Paul C., Gilbert D., Teddy L. and Patricia Ealy, Carolyn Scott, Serena Rashed and Alphadetta Briscoe; leaves many other family and friends. U.S. Army Veteran. HOME GOING SERVICES SAT., JUNE 14th; WAKE 9:30 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at Calvary Church of God...

Carlton Pate

Carlton Pate

Jun 1, 2014

CARLTON U. PATE, 86; Passed June 1, 2014. Treasured father of Carlton D., Kelvin, Johnathan and Darrell Pate and Denise Woodyard and Onetha Russell; beloved brother, leaves many other family and friends. Air Force Veteran and Entrepreneur. SERVICES MONDAY, JUNE 9, at 10:00 AM at Calvary Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2171 East 103 St. Public viewing Saturday until 4:00 PM...

Monique  Louise Freeman

Monique Louise Freeman

Jun 1, 2014

MONIQUE LOUISE FREEMAN, 46; Passed June 1, 2014. Cherished mother, daughter, sister, relative and friend. SERVICES MONDAY, JUNE 9, at 3:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Saturday until 4:00 PM at the funeral home.

Duane  A. Smith

Duane A. Smith

May 29, 2014

An angel came down and gave a precious gift to the proud parents of Nellie and Rudolph Eugene Smith Sr., and to that union Duane Anthony Smith Sr. was born on March 4, 1956, in Akron Ohio. Duane attended Max Hayes High School where he studied electronics and was a member of the varsity basketball team. It was during this...

Ammer  T. Smith

Ammer T. Smith

May 29, 2014

Ammer T. Hanna was born Feb. 17, 1937, to the union of Russell and Katie Hannah in Louisville, Miss. To this union 10 children were born. Ammer was saved, she accepted Christ at an early age attending Rock Port United Methodist Church in Chocktaw County Mississippi. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio and met the love of her life, Louis Smith...

Carrie  M. Merriwether

Carrie M. Merriwether

May 27, 2014

CARRIE M. MERRIWETHER, 100 YEARS OLD. Went Home on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Adored mother, sister, relative and friend. HOME GOING SERVICES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014; WAKE 12:30 PM AND FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Beatrice  Ann Foster

Beatrice Ann Foster

May 23, 2014

BEATRICE ANN FOSTER, 85; Went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 23, 2014. Cherished wife of James Milton Foster; loving mother, grandmother, family member and friend. Former employee of the Cleveland Sheraton Hotel. HOME GOING CELEBRATION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5th; WAKE 3:00 PM, FUNERAL 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral home, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Tony  Sylvester Rucker

Tony Sylvester Rucker

May 22, 2014

TONY SYLVESTER RUCKER, 88; Passed Thursday, May 22, 2014; Beloved father of Harold Rucker; treasured brother of Isaih, Tidas, Frank, Jeanette, Lula, Matline, Katherine, Bobby Jean and Evelyn; dear family member and friend whose memory shall be treasured. SERVICES SAT. MAY 31, WAKE: 10 AM , SERVICE 10:30 AM at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Ave. Watsons Funeral...

Joann  Gray Ogletree

Joann Gray Ogletree

May 21, 2014

JOANN OGLETREE, 66; Passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. JoAnn Gray was born February 20, 1948 to the late Barbara Harris Gray and John Gray in Cleveland, Ohio. JoAnn attended Cleveland Public Schools and Cleveland Community College. JoAnn accepted Christ and was baptized at Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Earl Preston and served faithfully...