All Obituaries

James Anthony Simpson passed away July 15, 2018.  He was the youngest son of the late Clark and Velma Simpson. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother Clark Simpson, Jr. (René), four sisters: Opal Moorer, Betty Simpson, Brenda Riley, Dorothy Reynolds, and a host of family, friends, and caregivers.  He will be laid to rest in a private service at the gravesite. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.

Zonnie Mae Gideons, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 21st at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION: Friday, 5-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Ralph Deadwyler, beloved husband of Juliette, loving father of Ralph Jr., Gayle, Mark & Joe, adored grandfather of Robert & great grandfather, dear brother of Inez “Tootsie”,  loved by a host of family and friends. Memorial Service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 08th at New Life of Calvary 2020 E. 79th Street where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.

Andre Dimitri Roller, loved by a host of family & friends. Private Funeral services were previously held. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.

Brady Cogburn, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14th at The Word Church  5900 Kinsman Rd, where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friday, 1-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL.

George Hinton Jr., loved by a host of family & friends.  Funeral service 10:30am, Saturday, July 14th at Christ Baptist Church 5801 Memphis Ave. and family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment at Cleveland Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friday, 1-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL  

Robert Taylor, former employee of U.S. Postal Service and Shaker Hts. Board of Transportation, beloved husband of Joyce, loving father of Marlise & Robert, dear grandfather of Juron, Jason & Justin, cherished brother of Ida Mae, with a host of family & friends. Public viewing 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, July 13th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 14th at Evergreen Memorial Park.

Jean M. Lesure, loved by a host of family and friends.  Memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 10th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.   VISITATION: Monday, 6-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Debra A. Brown, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 19th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment at Cleveland Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Wednesday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Terence Stewart James, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION: Thursday, 2-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Claude Banks, beloved father of Lavitia, loving grandfather of Michael & Marcus, with a host of family & friends.  Funeral service 10:30am, Thursday, July 12th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. and family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service. Interment Friday at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. VISITATION: Wednesday, 4-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Marvin Lee Hughley, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. VISITATION: Friday, 2-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Pless G. Matlock Jr., beloved father of four, loving grandfather, great grandfather & dear brother, with a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 07th at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist 3232 E. 128 St. Cleveland Ohio, 44120 where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION: Friday, July 06th 10am-8pm...

Lee Arthur McCoy, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 07th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. VISITATION: Friday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Santee Holton Jr., married 74 years to his lovely wife Edwina, dear father of Homer, Santee Jr, Edna Pearl (deceased), Curlee, Bobbie, Cynthia; fond grandfather and great-grandfather, loving brother with a host of family and friends. Funeral Services 11:00 am Saturday, July 07th, 2018 at Second Calvary Baptist, 12017 Emery Rd., Cleveland Oh, where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts....

Juanita D. Gantt, beloved mother of Patricia, Chester, Afua & Charles, loving grandmother of seven, great grandmother of (10) & dear sister of Geneva, with a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 07th at Temple Baptist Church 1862 Noble Rd. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens. VISITATON:...

Regina Ellington, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral service 11am, Friday, July 06th at Lucas Memorial Chapel, 9010 Garfield Blvd. in Garfield Hts., Ohio where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service...Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens.    

Frederick A. Mosby, loved by a host of family and friends. Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 14th at St James A.M.E. Church 8401 Cedar Avenue where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.

Linda V. Rucker, beloved wife of Frank, loving mother of Ebony & Kelli, dear sister of James Jr. & Lisa, loved by a host of family and friends.  Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30th at Aldersgate United Methodist Church 4069 Eastwood Ln. where family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service.  Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. VISITATION: Friday, 10:00-6pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL...

Willie Stennett,  loved by a host of family and friends. Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 29th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Public viewing will be Thursday from 5:00-8pm & Friday 10:00am-5:30pm at Lucas Memorial Chapel.

Delores A. Sudberry-Benjamin nee Roberts, beloved wife of Gary, loving mother of Robin, Antoine (deceased), Cheryl, Keith & Rasul, loving grandmother, great grandmother, and dear sister of Dwight & Duane, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 30th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION: Friday 10am-8pm...

Lois Moore-Purvis, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 29th at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 4334 Lee Rd. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION: Thursday, June 28th 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL  (the family will be present between 6-8pm, Thursday)

Francetta D. Perry, loved by a host of family and friends.  Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 01th at Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist 15311 St. Clair Ave. Arrangement entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.                                                                 IN LOVING...

Felicia A. Jacobs, beloved sister of Alvin, Jacqueline, Rodney, Stanley & Rita, loved by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Memorial Service at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 30th at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 4334 Lee Rd. where family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service.  Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.

Richard Johnson Jr., loved by a host of family and friends.  Funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 23rd at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.  where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Friday, 2-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Mondina Marie Brown, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 22nd at Warrensville Road Community Baptist Church 5045 Warrensville Center Rd. and family will receive friends one-hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 Garfield Blvd. in Garfield Hts. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens. VISITATION: Thursday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

David Price Jr., loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 07th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service.

Donald Patton, 82, of Geneva, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, at the Symphony at Mentor. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1935. He attended Cleveland Public Schools, and proudly served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. Donald was a dedicated employee of Lincoln Electric for over 30 years and retired from the company in 1998. Through his life, Donald enjoyed watching sports, working in his yard, building model planes and traveling with his...

Shirley M. Cockrell, loved by a host of family & friends.  Funeral service 10:30am, Saturday, June 23rd at Real Gospel MBC 10900 Ravenna Rd. in Twinsburg and family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. VISITATION: Friday 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Curitia "Dee"  L. Embry, loved by a host of family & friends.  Funeral service 10:30am, Friday, June 29th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. and family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service. VISITATION: Thursday, June 28th 2-8pm at  LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Leon Sellers, loved by a host of family and friends. Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 16th at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness 11800 Superior Ave. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.  

It is with a heart of love that Elder Joe Wesley Hill, Sr., Pastor Emeritus of the St. Luke Overcoming Apostolic Church of Jesus has earned his prepared resting place with the Lord. Elder Hill departed this life on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Evangelist Sarah Hill (deceased), devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He served the Cleveland Community for decades being a man of honor, integrity and dignity. He will lie in State 3-8:00pm, Sunday, June 17th at...

Douglas Porter, beloved husband of Jeanette, loving father, grandfather & great grandfather, dear brother, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15th at Imani Temple Ministries 2463 North Taylor Rd. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. ​VISITATION: Thursday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Johnnie R. Harrell, beloved husband of Maudie, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 15th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. ​VISITATION: Thursday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Jerry G. Eads, beloved husband of Barbara Eads, loving father of Bertie Balog, Barbara Alston & Jerry Eads, cherished grandfather, with a host of other relatives and friends.  Family will receive friends 5:00-8:00pm, Thursday, June 7th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Friday at Riverside Cemetery. ​ViSITATION: 11am-8pm, Thursday, June 7th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Maxie L. Ward Sr., loved by a host of family and friends. Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 09th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. ​VISITATION: 5-8pm, Friday, June 8th & Saturday, June 09th 10am-2:00pm, at  LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL.

Harry Carr, loved by a host of family and friends.  Funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 12th at Dunham Avenue Christian Church 1629 E 66th St, where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens.

Willola  P. Whitmore, 105 years old, beloved mother of Porter, Deon & Milton, loving grandmother of (18), great grandmother of (35) & great-great grandmother of (44), loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 11th at South Haven United Church of Christ 415 Northfield Rd, where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Evergreen...

LeRoy Lockett, beloved husband of Josephine, loving father of Milbert, Chandra & Chablia, dear grandfather of (10), great grandfather of two and adored brother of three, with a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 08th at Zion Pentecostal Church of Christ 14102 Harvard Ave. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Evergreen Memorial...

Artis Dewberry, loved by a host of family and friends. Service Saturday, June 09th in Gaffney, South Carolina. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.

Robert L. Jackson, loved by a host of family & friends.  Funeral service 10:30am, Wednesday, June 20th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. and family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service. Interment Thursday at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. VISITATION: Tuesday, 4-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Patricia G. Luis, beloved mother of Sharon Robinson, Cathy D. Steverson, Leslie Hamilton & Karen Brown, loved by a host of family and friends.  Service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 02nd at Imani Temple Ministries 2463 North Taylor Rd. where family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service.  Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. ​

Dorothy J. Rogers, beloved wife of Clayborn (deceased),  loving mother of Gwendolyn & Lisa, adored grandmother of four, great grandmother of three and great-great grandmother of three, dear sister of two, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 05th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION: Monday, 1-8pm...

Eola Goran, beloved mother of Betty Minter, loving grandmother of Sharon Morris & Earl Minter, Maurice, Kevin (Rochel), Adrienne, Stephanie Goran, Kim & Kelley Jefferies, loved by a host of family & friends. Funeral Services 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. ​VISITATION: Tuesday, 12-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Stanley Gordon, beloved father of Shakena & Stanley (J.R.), loving grandfather of Braylon, dear brother of three, loved by a host of family and friends. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 25th at Grace Missionary Baptist Church 3742 E. 131st where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. VISITATION: Thursday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL...

Helen L. Rucker, loved by a host of family & friends.  Funeral service 10:30am, Saturday, May 26th at Body of Christ Assembly 20900 Miles Parkway and family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. ​VISITATION: Friday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Clarence Boyd, loved by a host of family and friends.  Funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 23rd at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. where family will receive friends one-half hour prior to service.  Interment Cleveland Memorial Gardens. ​VISITATION: Tuesday, 1-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL  

Herman Fred Knight, loved by a host of family & friends.  Funeral service 1:30pm, Saturday, May 26th at 1st Zion MBC 10313 Garfield Ave. and family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. Interment Friday, June 15th at Cleveland Memorial Gardens. ​VISITATION: Friday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Luther B. Alston, beloved husband of Evelyn nee Ingram, loving father of Terrence (Tera) & Kacey (Muhammad)), adored grandfather of Terrence Jr. & Amir and dear brother of Pansy & Rachel Ann, with a host of family and friends.  Family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, May 20th at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts.  Omega Psi Phi Services starts at 10:30am and Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21st at Imani Temple Ministries...

Kathy E. Simmons, loved by a host of family and friends.  Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19th at Temple Baptist Church 1862 Noble Rd. where family will receive friends ONE-HALF hour prior to service.  Arrangements entrusted to LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL 9010 GARFIELD BLVD. in Garfield Hts. ​VISITATION: Friday, 10am-8pm at LUCAS MEMORIAL CHAPEL