Obituaries
Charles Allen
May 25, 2025
Charles Edward Allen, better known to his friends and family as "Chuckie," was born on April 2, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the parentage of Nolan Allen Sr. and Rachel Allen, both of whom preceded him in death.
Charles attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from John Hay High School in 1973. He had a passion for fixing cars and...
Marvin Hughes
May 19, 2025
Brother Marvin Hughes heard about Islam while serving in the United States Navy under the leadership of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad (RA). He served honorably from 1950 to 1954 and later embraced the leadership of Elijah Muhammad's son, Imam W. Deen Mohammed (RA).
Affectionately known as Amir Hamed by his brothers at Masjid Bilal, Brother Marvin was a devout...
Elizabeth Cannon
May 15, 2025
Mattie Elizabeth Williams was born on July 12, 1929, in Jefferson County, Alabama, to the late Hunter Williams and Beulah Toney.
Elizabeth accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a very young age. She was the eldest of five children. She left Jefferson County in the early 1940s and relocated to Cleveland, Ohio, where she spent the rest of...
Charmain Darden
May 7, 2025
Charmain Darden was born on November 12, 1982, at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the beloved firstborn child of the late Cecil Darden and Venetta E. Darden (Payne). Charmain spent her formative years on 105th Street in the Glenville neighborhood, where she and her younger sister, Amber, immersed themselves in youth programs and community initiatives. The sisters were...
Charles Copes
May 5, 2025
Charles Copes, affectionately known as Chuck Fresh born on February 16, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, Charles graduate from East High school Home of the Mighty Blue Bombers. He married Rhonda Allen, and Charles passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the age of 67. A dedicated maintenance worker and skilled tow motor operator, Charles spent his career contributing...
Lawrence Davis
May 3, 2025
Lawrence "L.D" Davis was Born June 6th 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents Adolph Davis Sr. and Willa Mae Melton (both preceded in death.) During his adolescence, Lawrence moved with his mother and three siblings, Adolph Jr., James and Martha (all preceded in death) to Cleveland, Ohio. In 1969, at the age of twenty-one, he started his long, awarded career...
Lola Nicholson
May 1, 2025
Lola Mae Nicholson, affectionately called "Lora" by her dad, was born January 22, 1931 as the 12th child of 13 from Laura and Floyd Gradford in Calvert (Paul Bayou), Alabama, Washington County.
She was raised on her parents' farm, where her childhood chores included gathering potatoes, corn, and eggs, and picking cotton. She was also responsible for combing her sisters...
Sarah Hunt
May 1, 2025
Sarah Y. Hunt
Sunrise: January 4, 1962 - Sunset: May 2, 2025
Sarah Yvonne Hunt, affectionately known as "Sadie," was born on January 4, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Lydia McRae and Charles Morris. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Second Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Sarah attended Lauderdale High School and...
Kenneth Patterson
May 1, 2025
Kenneth Leroy Patterson, was born on July 11th, 1961 to Louis Charles Patterson Sr and Mary Patterson. As the sixth of seven children and the youngest son, Kenny graced this world with a home birth on Glenville ave in Cleveland, Ohio. You could always expect the unexpected when it came to Kenny and Surprising his family in this manner was...
Regina Harris
Apr 26, 2025
Regina Harris
June 11, 1964 - April 26, 2025
Regina Harris was born on June 11, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to loving parents Tommy Harris Sr. and Delores Bowden. She spent her early years in Chicago alongside her younger brother, Tommy Harris Jr.
Regina attended John Marshall High School, where she discovered her love for basketball and proudly...
Bobby Lathon
Apr 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobby L. Lathon
September 12, 1955 - April 24, 2025
We celebrate the life of Bobby L. Lathon, a beloved father, uncle, and son, who transitioned from this life on April 24, 2025, at the age of 69.
Bobby was the devoted son of Frank Lathon and Mary (both preceded him in death). He...
Devon Foster
Apr 23, 2025
Devon Rashaun Foster, born on February 3, 1991, to Lawrence Edward King and Janet Ann Foster, departed this life leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep family bonds.
Devon was a proud graduate of John Adams High School, Class of 2014. He had an unforgettable personality and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures-especially his mother's fried chicken, macaroni...
Cheryl Walcott
Apr 23, 2025
A Life of Lessons, Legacy, and Love
Cheryl Walcott was a proud product of the Cleveland Public School System and attended Warrensville Heights High School. Though she left school in the 11th grade, that early decision did not define the trajectory of her life. Instead, it marked the beginning of a journey filled with resilience, transformation, and purpose.
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