Obituaries

James  Robert Dawson

James Robert Dawson

Jul 16, 2013

JAMES R. DAWSON, 69; Passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Cherished husband of Rolanda (nee Blunt); loving father of Tony, Belinda, Sheila, Lisa and David; loving family member and friend of many. SERVICE BEGIN AT 3:00 PM ON THURSDAY, JULY 25th at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue.

Kelvin  Lee Bunkley

Kelvin Lee Bunkley

Jul 15, 2013

KELVIN LEE BUNKLEY, 52; Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1960 to Joseph and Lizzie Mae Bunkley in Cleveland, Ohio. Kelvin grew up in East Cleveland, Ohio where he graduated from Shaw High School in 1979. After high school, he started work as a laborer at Republic Steel for...

Willie Bonner

Willie Bonner

Jul 15, 2013

WILLIE BONNER, 84; Passed July 15, 2013. Loving husband of Janet (nee Thornton) Bonner, father, grandfather, great grandfather, relative and friend. LTV Steel retiree and U.S. Army veteran . Services Friday, July 19; WAKE 10:00 A.M. FUNERAL 10:30 A.M. at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. 216.721.0066. Interment in Lake View Cemetery.

Regina  Helen Watts

Regina Helen Watts

Jul 11, 2013

REGINA HELEN WATTS, 80; Passed away July 11, 2013; Loving mother of Paul Mitchell; devoted grandmother of Tieisha Mitchell; leaves a host of other family and friends. Services Wednesday, July 17; WAKE 10:00 A.M. FUNERAL 10:30 A.M. at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. 216.721.0066. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Leonard Allmon  Sr.

Leonard Allmon Sr.

Jul 10, 2013

LEONARD ALLMON SR., 71; Passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Cherished father of Darlene, Leonard Jr., Michelle Allmon and Michael and Michelle Harris; Former husband of Jimmie Allmon; loving family member and friend of many. U.S. Air Force Veteran and Postal Service employee. Public Viewing on Friday, July 19 from 9 AM TO 7 PM at Watson's Funeral Home,...

Dora Jackson

Dora Jackson

Jul 7, 2013

DORA JACKSON, 85; Passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013; She was born October 19, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Savannah Green and Henderson Green (both deceased). Dora received God at a very young age. She belonged to Tristone Baptist Church where she was a very active member. Dora later married Perry Jackson (deceased). Together they raised six children....

Mary  Liza Jones

Mary Liza Jones

Jul 7, 2013

MARY LIZA JONES; Passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013; Loving mother of daughters, Beauty M. Parks, Beatrice Polk, Gustella Jones (deceased), Corrine Robinson and Easelle Jones: and sons, Wesley Jones, Ernest T. Jones (deceased) and Mosselle Jones. Dear sister of Woodrow and Gustella, leaves a host of other family and friends. Services Friday, July 12; WAKE 10:30 A.M. FUNERAL...

Pinkie Lockett

Pinkie Lockett

Jul 6, 2013

PINKIE LOCKETT, Passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013; Loving widow, family member and friend. SERVICES ON FRIDAY, JULY 12th; WAKE:10:00 AM, FUNERAL: 10:30 AM at Shiloh Baptist Church, 5500 Scovill Avenue. Private Interment.

Clarence Johnson

Clarence Johnson

Jun 30, 2013

CLARENCE JOHNSON SR, 77; Passed June 30, 2013. Loving father of six sons and five daughters; brother of one; leaves 23 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; employee of Charlie's BP Gas station for more than 30 years; SERVICE SAT. JULY 6; WAKE 9:00 A.M. FUNERAL 9:30 A.M. at Bethany Baptist Church , 1211 East 105 Street. WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME in...

Rebecca  J. Bowen

Rebecca J. Bowen

Jun 29, 2013

Rebecca J. BOWEN, 84; Passed JUNE 29, 2013; SERVICES to be FRI, July 5th 10 AM WAKE & 11 AM FUNERAL at Church of Christ on the Blvd. 8837 St. Clair Ave.

Parker Deloney

Parker Deloney

Jun 22, 2013

PARKER DELONEY, 86; Passed June 22, 2013. Cherished father of Ten, brother of eight; SERVICES BEGIN AT 9:30 AM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Highland Park Cemetery.

Charles  M. Holmes

Charles M. Holmes

Jun 19, 2013

CHARLES M. HOLMES, 63; Passed away on June 19, 2013. Cherished father of Faye C. Fields, Charles Marshall and Charsheuna Holmes; grandfather of five; dear family member and friend . 101st Airborne Division Vietnam Veteran; SERVICES BEGIN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 27TH at 5:30PM at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave. 216.721.0066.

Elester  B. Borden  Jr.

Elester B. Borden Jr.

Jun 13, 2013

ELESTER B.BORDEN JR.,57; Passed away on June 13, 2013. Treasured brother, family member and friend of many. Public Viewing on Thursday, June 20th from 12 NOON to 7 PM. SERVICES BEGIN at 12:30 PM on FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 at WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Ave.

Catherine  White Brown

Catherine White Brown

Jun 12, 2013

CATHERINE WHITE BROWN, 93; Passed June 12, 2013; Loving mother of Vincent DeForest (Caroline), Vanessa White-Guilyot (Minister Charles), Linda White and Patricia Bobo; dear relative and friend. VIEWING FRIDAY 9 AM until 7 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Avenue. 216.721.0066. SERVICES begin at 10:00 AM on SATURDAY, JUNE 22 at East Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 9990 Euclid Ave....

Lashawn Allen

Lashawn Allen

Jun 9, 2013

LaSHAWN "SKYY" ALLEN, 44; Passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 9, 2013. in Atlanta, Georgia. Member of the Rough Riders Motorcycle Club. Loving mother of Timothy Stewart Pernell; cherished sister, relative and friend of many, who will be greatly missed. SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 AM ON SATURDAY, JUNE 22 at Everlasting Baptist Church, 579 Eddy Road, Cleveland, Ohio

Frances Rice

Frances Rice

Jun 8, 2013

FRANCES RICE, 76; Was called by the Lord on June 8, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Gene Rice Sr. Loving mother of five children (one deceased); extraordinary grandmother of four and cherished great grandmother of 12. Public viewing on 06-12-2013 from 9AM to 7PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. SERVICES WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 13 AT...

Gregory  Lee Smith

Gregory Lee Smith

Jun 8, 2013

GREGORY LEE SMITH, 53; Beloved husband of Barbara Harville-Smith. Passed away suddenly on June 8, 2013. Public viewing 9AM - 7PM on Thursday, June 13th. FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH at 12:30 PM AT WATSON'S FUNERAL HOME, 10913 Superior Avenue. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Louise Reeves

Louise Reeves

Jun 6, 2013

LOUISE REEVES, 89; Passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Loving mother of Justine, Janice, Juanita, Marietta, Constance, William, Phyllis, Rosaline, and Jacqueline; sister of one; grandmother of nine and great grandmother of seven. Public viewing on Thursday, June 13th from 9AM to 7PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. SERVICES BEGIN AT 10AM on Friday, June 14th at...

Frances  J. Barber

Frances J. Barber

May 31, 2013

FRANCES J. BARBER, 65; Passed away May 31, 2013; Cherished mother of Dyatra, Robert and Christopher Fletcher; beloved relative and friend of many. Public Viewing Wednesday, June 5th 9AM - 7PM at the funeral home. SERVICES THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH , WAKE 12:30 PM, FUNERAL 1:00 PM at Watson's Funeral Home, 10913 Superior Ave. Interment in Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

William  Douglas Penland

William Douglas Penland

May 29, 2013

WILLIAM DOUGLAS PENLAND, 71; Passed away May 29, 2013; Treasured father of Darlene Horn (Robert), Yvonne Dashtianpour and Cheryl Robinson; beloved brother of Douglas Penland; dear grandfather who also leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Union Carbide Retiree. VIEWING ALL DAY FRIDAY UNTIL 7:00 PM SERVICES BEGIN AT 9:30 AM ON SAT. JUNE 8TH AT Watson's Funeral Home,...