Phyllis Yvette Clinton-Smith

Phyllis Yvette Clinton was born on December 25, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio; the fifth child of the seven children born to Willie Clinton and Marceline Clinton (O’Neal). (Both deceased). Phyllis attended school in the Cleveland Public School System and graduated in 1971 from John Addams High School. She did well in academics and found particular …
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Joseph Terrell Allen

Joseph T. Allen was born on March 11, 1985 to Kimberly Reynolds and Joseph A. Allen. He graduated from Rogers High School in Toledo, Ohio. Joseph suddenly passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 39. He was baptized at an early age. Joseph loved to socialize with family and friends. He had …
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Jamal Cotton

Bless to Blessed: Jamal Cotton’s Homage Jamal Antonio Cotton, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 29th, 1986 to his mother, Catherine “Cat” Cotton; father, Ronald D. Beatty and big brother, James ”Tuane” Cotton. Anyone who knew Jamal, knew how much he absolutely loved and honored his parents; and revered his older brother. From birth, …
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Derrick Hayes

Derrick Hayes “Bones” was born February 1, 1953, to parents Garnett Hayes Taylor (mother), Phillip Taylor (father). Derrick attended Cleveland public schools, and he accepted Christ at a very early age. He went to truck driving school and was in the trucking business for over 40 years, driving for various companies until his health began …
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Judy El’Tigre Fann-Bolden

Judy El’Tigre Fann Bolden was born on April 22, 1957 to Freddie Mae Wilder and Tiger Fann in Cleveland, Ohio. Judy attended Harry Davis where she met her best friend, Jackie Gregory. She also went to John Hat High School where she met her husband, Larry Bolden. Judy tried to take her brother to church …
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Connie Ann Slaughter Grayer

Connie Ann Slaughter Grayer was born June 16th, 1959. The youngest daughter of Robert and Claudette Slaughter. Educated in the Cleveland Public Schools, Connie was on the track and Volleyball teams at John Hay High School. She graduated in 1977 and attended Central State University. Connie accepted Christ at an early age and attended Freedom …
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Marketa Brown

Marketa Brown, age 54, passed away on June 19, 2024.

Angelia Robinson

Angelia E. Robinson was born September 9, 1958, in Birmingham, Alabama.  She was one of the children born to Edwin Lee Robinson and Maple Lee Robinson.  Her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1964. She had a passion for reading books and to become an author of her own book, which she did pursue.  I …
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Roxanne Gayzette Gates

Ms. Roxanne Gates, age 72, passed away on July 23, 2024. Roxanne “Rox” was born in Cleveland, OH, to Frank Gates and Ann (Draper) Gates. She is preceded in death by Ann Gates (Mother), Frank Gates (Father), Stephanie Gates (Daughter), Joyce Smith (Sister). Roxanne is survived by son Franklin Gates; daughter Staci Gates; daughter Shanna …
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