Rev. Clayton LaQuinn Merriweather entered this world on April 29th, 1968, to Ruth Merriweather in Bedford, Ohio, where he attended Bedford City Schools. He later moved to East Cleveland, Ohio with his mother and stepfather Johnnie L. Hester Sr. who embraced him as his own son. Rev. Merriweather received his education through East Cleveland City …
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Brian Smith, affectionately known as “Pud” by family and friends and “Governor” by his church family, was born on November 15, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Bessie and Willie Smith. He attended East Technical High School and went on to study at Parma Community College. Brian proudly served in both the U.S. Army and …
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Lois Washington was born on January 26, 1926, as Lois Williams, to James Hirsch of Arkansas and Sadie Williams of Georgia. She was the youngest and was preceded in death by her brother, Hilliard “Hickeyman” Williams. Her father was a trucker. As a child, their mother passed away from tuberculosis. At the age of nine, …
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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Javeir Stewart, who departed this life at the tender age of 17. Javeir was a bright, kind-hearted young man whose smile could light up any room. His sense of humor, creative spirit, and compassionate nature made him a cherished son, grandson, nephew, …
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Helen Hazel Fann was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 18, 1925. She was the older of two daughters born to the late Harvey Fann, Jr. and Cora Lee Johnson. Her sister Mildred, preceded her in death. Helen spent her youth between New York, Michigan, and Ohio, graduating from Central High School in Cleveland, Ohio. …
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The Glorious Light Of The Life Of Mildred Dotson-Smith! (The Arch Queen Of Honor) (1) Love is a living blaze of fire, Kindled by an attractive thought divine, It blooms and blazes in raptured speed, According as it is the Lord’s design. (ABJJJJE DG) Mildred Dotson-Smith, (The Royal Arch Queen Of Honor) a life beautifully …
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Areyana McMichael – Wingo September 15, 2002 – April 17, 2025
Charlie Lewis Brown Jr., 87, of Twinsburg Township, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2025.He was born in Lynch, Kentucky, on January 14, 1938, the only child of Charlie Lewis Sr. and Mozella L. Kemp Brown. Charlie accepted Christ at an early age, being baptized by Reverend Holloway of First Baptist …
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Hattie Mae Gant was born November 19, 1933, in Camden, Alabama to the late Sam “Buddy” Gant and Katie Ree Gant. Sam and Katie had two daughters Geneva and Hattie. At an early age, Hattie confessed to Christ and united with The Pine Level A.M.E. Church in Camden, Alabama, where she remained a faithful member until …
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Wife, Daughter, Mother, Eastern Star and Beloved Friend, LeeDell Wilson-Johnson, 77, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 25, 1947, in Cleveland, LeeDell spent her life deeply rooted in the community she loved. She graduated from John Hay High School and …
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