Obituaries

Samuel  D. Baylor

Samuel D. Baylor

Jan 4, 2014

SAMUEL D. BAYLOR, 60; Passed Jan. 4, 2014. Loving father, son, relative and friend. WAKE Mon., Jan. 13, 5 PM to 7 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. SERVICES BEGIN AT 6:30 PM ON TUE, JAN.14 at the Funeral Home.

Nathan  Lee Wright

Nathan Lee Wright

Jan 3, 2014

Nathan Lee WRIGHT, 81; Passed away on JAN. 3, 2014; SERVICES SAT, JAN. 11th; WAKE 12:30 PM and FUNERAL at 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home 10913 Superior Avenue. Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Michael  L. Carothers

Michael L. Carothers

Jan 3, 2014

MICHAEL L. CAROTHERS WAS BORN DECEMBER 25, 1949 IN CLEVELAND, OHIO TO LINWOOD SR. AND MABEL CAROTHERS, BOTH PARENTS PRECEDED HIM IN DEATH. MICHAEL ACCEPTED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HE ACTIVELY SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND WAS HONORABLE DISCHARGED IN 1971. MICHAEL WAS THE LOVING FATHER OF MICHAEL L. WOODS. HE CALMLY SLIPPED AWAY FROM THIS...

Gertrude Melson

Gertrude Melson

Dec 28, 2013

GERTRUDE MELSON, 80; Passed Dec. 28, 2013. Treasured relative and friend of many. Viewing Friday, Jan. 3 until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. SERVICES BEGIN AT 11:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JAN. 4TH AT THE FUNERAL HOME. Interment in Riverside Cemetery.

Margaret  L. White

Margaret L. White

Dec 26, 2013

Margaret Lousie Green was born August 18, 1948 in Gadsden, Alabama to Cleo Leonard Bonner. Margaret later moved to Cleveland Ohio where she was raised by Mammie and Herman Green. Margaret was the second oldest of her seven siblings. Margaret graduated from East Technical High School. Margaret accepted Christ early in her life at age of 14 at Southern Baptist...

Harold  Dixon Arnold

Harold Dixon Arnold

Dec 24, 2013

Flower Delivery & Public Viewing will be Sunday, Jan. 5th from 10am to 4pm HAROLD DIXON ARNOLD, 30; Passed away 24, 2013. Treasured son of Janis and Harold Arnold, beloved brother of Christopher and Jennifer; also leaves many other family and friends who will truly miss him. SERVICES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6TH; WAKE 10:00 AM, FUNERAl 10:30 AM at Watson's...

Deborah  Ann Byrd

Deborah Ann Byrd

Dec 19, 2013

DEBORAH ANN BYRD (nee Ashley), 60; Passed Dec. 19, 2013. Loving wife of David D. Byrd and cherished mother of Anthony (Sara) and Nicole Byrd; beloved relative and friend who shall be greatly missed. Valued employee of Ernst & Young. SERVICES ON FRIDAY, DEC. 27; WAKE 10:00 AM, Funeral 10:30 AM at Glenville C. O. C. Holiness U.S.A., 9009 Wade...

Charles  Godfrey Prentiss  Jr.

Charles Godfrey Prentiss Jr.

Dec 19, 2013

CHARLES G. PRENTISS Jr. age 80, passed away on December 19th, 2013. Beloved husband of Jannie Hayes-Prentiss. Dear father of Gary Featherstone, Sr. and Kenneth Turpin. Stepfather of Tia and Charles Hayes (Charonda). Loving brother of Denise and Jeremiah Prentiss, Esther Coleman, Helen Harrington and Hollman Wallace. Cherished grandfather of four. Cleveland Public School Teacher and U.S. Army Veteran. Public...

Burl  Lee Matthews

Burl Lee Matthews

Dec 18, 2013

BURL LEE MATTHEWS JR., 91; Passed Dec. 18, 2013. Treasured father, relative and friend who shall be greatly missed. HOME GOING SERVICES ON SATURDAY, DEC. 21; WAKE 10:00 AM and FUNERAL 10:30 AM at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Ave. Interment in Riverside Cemetery. Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. in charge.

Gloria  Dean Gladney

Gloria Dean Gladney

Dec 11, 2013

GLORIA DEAN GLADNEY, 66; Passed Dec. 11, 2013. Treasured sister of Riley (Edith) Gladney; beloved aunt of Anthony Exton and Rhea McMurdy; dear relative and friend who shall be greatly missed. SERVICES ON FRIDAY, DEC. 27; WAKE 12:30 PM and MEMORIAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave.

Eddie Boyd

Eddie Boyd

Dec 11, 2013

Brother Eddie Boyd was born July 31, 1955 in Crawfordville, Arkansas to John Henry and Agnes Boyd. His father, John Henry Boyd preceded him in death. Eddie lived in Earle AR, until he was in his pre-teens when he left home and ventured out on his own. Once his mind was made up about something it was no changing it....

Mary  Louise Simmons

Mary Louise Simmons

Dec 9, 2013

Mary Louise Simmons was born in Cottonplant, Arkansas on May 11, 1926 to the late McCoy & Joella Mathis. She departed this life on December 9, 2013. She professed hope to Christ at an early age and was later affiliated with East Mount Zion Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Mary Louise was united in holy matrimony to Cyrus E. Simmons...

Tommie Steward  Jr.

Tommie Steward Jr.

Dec 7, 2013

Tommie Steward, Jr. was born on August 5, 1949 in Indianola, Mississippi to the parents of Tommie Sr. and Bernice Steward, who both preceded him in death. Tommie aka Tom or Junior was the fourth child of eleven children. Tommie accepted Christ at an early age. Tommie attended John Adams High School in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating high school, Tommie...

Naomi Rolf

Naomi Rolf

Dec 6, 2013

NAOMI ROLF, 95; Passed peacefully on Dec. 6, 2013; Treasured mother, grandmother of two, sister of three; aunt of many, dear relative and friend. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:30 AM ON FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH at Lee Memorial A.M.E. ZION Church, 861 East 105 & Bryant Ave. WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. in charge.

Larry  Keith Clark

Larry Keith Clark

Dec 6, 2013

LARRY KEITH CLARK, 60; Passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. treasured father of Nehemiah, Cameron and Celeste Clark; also survived by many other family and friends. Department of Defense employee. Public viewing on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Final services and...

Dorothy  Mae Greer

Dorothy Mae Greer

Dec 2, 2013

Dorothy Mae Greer was born to the late Clarence and Dollie Mae Higgins on June 30, 1927 in Macon Georgia. Dorothy was the third child born of seven children, six whom preceded her in death: Bessie Lee, Clarence Sr., Christine, Robert, Dollie Mae, and Baby Brother. Dorothy was united in holy matrimony to Jealouscious (James) Greer on August 15, 1948....

Lillie  Ruth Mccray

Lillie Ruth Mccray

Dec 2, 2013

LILLIE RUTH McCRAY, 74; Passed away Dec. 3, 2013. Cherished mother , Treasured relative and dear friend of many who shall be greatly missed. Public viewing all day Friday until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. HOMEGOING SERVICES BEGIN AT 9:30 AM SATURDAY, DEC. 7TH at Everlasting Baptist Church, 579 Eddy Rd at St. Clair Ave. Interment...

Tony  Lee Baker

Tony Lee Baker

Dec 1, 2013

TONY LEE BAKER, 58; Passed away on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. Treasured relative and dear friend of many who shall be greatly missed. HOMEGOING SERVICES BEGIN AT 3:00 PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6TH at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Duane  Seneca Morton

Duane Seneca Morton

Nov 30, 2013

DUANE S. MORTON, 22; Passed on Nov. 30, 2013; Loving father of Dezirah and Lee'Amiah Morton, cherished son of Sharon T. Morton and Duane H. Morton, brother of Demarius and Shakira Johnson, adored companion of Lamesha Miller, cherished relative and friend of many. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10:00 AM ON FRIDAY, DEC. 13TH at EMMANNUEL CHRISTIAN CENTER, 8201 Superior Ave. Interment...

Dorothy Harden

Dorothy Harden

Nov 30, 2013

DOROTHY HARDEN, 89; Passed away Nov. 30, 2013. Loving wife of the late Edward; cherished mother of Sherman Cooper Jr. (deceased) and Edna Harden Barnes, sister of Grace Battle; grandmother of six and great grandmother of seven; with many relatives and friends who will greatly miss her. Public viewing all day Friday until 7:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913...