Obituaries

Emma  Lee Starks

Emma Lee Starks

May 3, 2014

EMMA LEE STARKS, 74; Passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Cherished family member and friend. Metrohealth Hospital dispatcher. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, MAY 17; WAKE 3:30 PM, MEMORIAL 4:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Gayle  Denise Williams

Gayle Denise Williams

May 3, 2014

GAYLE DENISE WILLIAMS (nee PAYNE), 70; Passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Adored wife of Robert "Bob" Williams; cherished mother of Michelleine, Mark and Damien; beloved sister, family member and friend who shall be greatly missed. Retired EKG II Technician at University Hospital. LIFE CELEBRATION SERVICES ON FRIDAY, MAY 9th; WAKE 11:30 AM, FUNERAL 12 NOON at Greater Abyssinia...

Rev.  Walter Hatcher

Rev. Walter Hatcher

May 2, 2014

REV. WALTER W. HATCHER, 62; Beloved husband of Linda (nee Crook); loving father of four sons and six daughters; dear brother of three; grandfather, great grandfather, relative and friend. HOME-GOING SERVICES ON FRIDAY, MAY 9TH; WAKE 10 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at East Mt Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Avenue. Public viewing on Thursday;May 8th from 9AM;to 7PM at Watson's...

Frank Mullins

Frank Mullins

Apr 29, 2014

FRANK MULLINS, 65; Departed this life Apr. 29, 2014; Loving father of Victoria Thomas, Leslie Mullins, Sherita Mullins and Debra Crockett; beloved brother of John (Gwen), Floyd (Michelle), Thomas (Catherine) and George Mullins and Rev. Hallie Richardson Jr. (Beverly). Leaves many relatives and friends. Employee of Roth Steel Co. SERVICES TUESDAY, MAY 6; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAL 10:30 AM at...

Luther  "Skeezie" Burks  Jr.

Luther "Skeezie" Burks Jr.

Apr 29, 2014

LUTHER BURKS JR., 67; Passed away Tuesday April 29, 2014. Loving father of seven, Luther, Kim, Vickie, Shamell, Danielle, Luther III, and La Trice; He also survived by his father, Luther Sr.; siblings, Lonell, Rico (deceased), Rhonda, Denise, Ersina and Corie; brothers-in-law, Woody and Christopher; many grandchildren and a host of other family and good friends. SERVICES MONDAY, MAY 5;...

Frances  Rose Demchak

Frances Rose Demchak

Apr 25, 2014

FRANCES DEMCHAK, 77; Passed Apr. 25, 2014; Loving wife of the late Edward; adored mother of two sons and four daughters; leaves a host of other family and friends. Public viewing Thursday, May 1, from 9 AM to 7:30 PM with family visitation from 5 PM to 7 PM at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. HOMEGOING CELEBRATION FRIDAY, MAY...

William  Leonard Eason

William Leonard Eason

Apr 22, 2014

WILLIAM LEONARD EASON, Age 83 years; Passed away April 22, 2014. Loving husband of Endia Eason (nee Fritz); cherished father of Stanley L. Eason (deceased), Annette Miller (Darryl Sr.), Donna Pope (Norris Sr.) and Kathleen Blake (Kelvin Sr.); beloved grandfather of 10; great grandfather of 14 and great-great grandfather of 3; Adored Godfather of Deborah Jones and LaDonna Simmons; leaves...

Rev.  Oscar Hill

Rev. Oscar Hill

Apr 18, 2014

REVERAND OSCAR HILL, 75; Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2014; Former Pastor of Christ Star Missionary Baptist Church. Loving husband of Margaret Strawder Hill, beloved father, treasured relative and friend of many. SERVICES SATURDAY, APRIL 26th at First Missionary Baptist Church, 4312 Lee Road; Wake at 9:00 AM, Home Going Celebration at 9:30...

Vernon Baber  Sr.

Vernon Baber Sr.

Apr 12, 2014

VERNON BABER SR., 81; Passed Apr. 12, 2014; Adored husband of Annie Jo Jeffrey Baber; father of Vernon Jr. and Vonita Baber, Cheryl (Anthony) Johnson and Carolyn (Louis) Hohl; brother of Charles Youngblood and Gloria (Fred) Tyus; also leaves uncle Leo (Betty) Baber, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends. SERVICES ON SATURDAY,...

Coretta White-Boyd

Coretta White-Boyd

Apr 11, 2014

CORETTA WHITE-BOYD, 45; Passed Apr. 11, 2014; Treasured wife of Solomon Boyd; loving mother of Destiny M. White and Solomon Chandler Boyd; devoted daughter of Ammie White; cherished sister of Alma Jackson; beloved relative and friend of many. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:00 AM ON SATURDAY, APR. 19th at East Mt Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Ave. Watsons Funeral Home, 10913...

Donald  G. Slaughter

Donald G. Slaughter

Apr 10, 2014

DONALD G. SLAUGHTER, 74; Passed Apr. 10, 2014; Loving husband of Louvander Slaughter (nee Hall); cherished relative and friend of many. U.S. Navy Veteran. 32 year employee of Alcoa Aluminum Corp. and former president of UAW Local 1050; SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:00 AM ON THURSDAY, APR. 17th at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Public viewing Wednesday, April 16 until...

Mary  Lee Payne

Mary Lee Payne

Apr 6, 2014

MARY LEE PAYNE, 95; (nee Green) was one of two children born to the union of Mary Green (nee Harvey) and Harry Green on August 30, 1918, in St. Louis, Missouri. She moved with her parents to Cleveland, Ohio, at four years of age. Both of her parents and her brother Charles preceded her in death. She was born in...

Darrell  M. Hitt  Sr

Darrell M. Hitt Sr

Apr 6, 2014

DARRELL M. HITT SR., 55; Passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Loving father of the late Darrell Jr.; beloved son of Milton Hardley; cherished brother of Milton Jr., Roosevelt, Benjamin, Alfonzo and Mildred Hardley, Gloria Lee (deceased), Katherine Vincent, Margarine Brown, Janice Bennifield and Janet Donald; dear family member and friend of many. SERVICES BEGIN AT 12:30 PM ON...

Annie  Kate Powell

Annie Kate Powell

Apr 3, 2014

Mrs. Annie Kate McCalebb Powell was born on March 26, 1924, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Clinton McCalebb and Estelle Flagg. The Heavenly Father called her home to rest on April 3, 2014. On September 4, 1941, Annie Kate McCalebb married the late Marcus Garvey Powell, Sr. They had two sons, Marcus Garvey Powell II and Cedric Merlin Powell....

Herman  Louis Groce  Iii

Herman Louis Groce Iii

Apr 2, 2014

HERMAN L. GROCE III, 22; Passed suddenly on April 2, 2014. Cherished son of Herman Groce Jr. and Michelle Parks; beloved brother, relative and great friend. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:30 AM on WEDNESDAY, APR. 9, at New Community Church, 3557 Washington Blvd. Public Viewing Tues. 9 AM 7 PM at Watsons Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave.

Tianna  C. Tobias

Tianna C. Tobias

Mar 31, 2014

TIANNA C. TOBIAS, 25; Passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014. Treasured daughter of Walter Tobias and Crystal Collins; Cherished family member and friend who was loved by many. SERVICES ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12; WAKE 3:00 PM AND MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 3:30 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Anna  M. Carter

Anna M. Carter

Mar 30, 2014

ANNA M. CARTER, 54; Passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014; Adored mother of Marquis Carter, James Statley and Nedra Carter Smith; also leaving many family members and dear friends to cherish her memory. Horseshoe Casino employee. Services on Saturday, April 5th; Wake 10:00 AM and funeral 10:30 AM at the BODY OF CHRIST ASSEMBLY, 20801 Miles Road. Public viewing...

Calvin  Kelly Brooks  Sr

Calvin Kelly Brooks Sr

Mar 28, 2014

CALVIN KELLY BROOKS SR, 92; Made his transition on Friday, March 28, 2014; Beloved brother, grandfather, relative and friend. Former American Steel Worker. Services Pending

Florence Cole

Florence Cole

Mar 27, 2014

FLORENCE COLE (nee SIMMS), 79; Passed Mar. 27, 2014. Loving wife of the late T.C. Cole; Cherished mother of Leonard, Spencer, Tracy, Vernice and Luann Cole, Regina Moore, Lena Toth and Easter Quinn; beloved sister of Vivian Vaughn; devoted grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 23 and great great grandmother of one. SERVICES SATURDAY, APR. 5; WAKE 9:00 AM, FUNERAL...

Barbara  N. Miller

Barbara N. Miller

Mar 22, 2014

BARBARA NICOLE MILLER, 76; Made her transition on Saturday, March 22, 2014; Loving mother, cherished relative and dear friend of many. MEMORIAL SERVICE BEGINS AT 10:30 AM ON SATURDAY, MARCH 29, at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.