All Obituaries

Shameeka Lynette Vance (28) passed unexpectedly into eternity on March 2, 2024. She is the daughter of Lashawn Owens (father) and Jemeyka Vance (mother, deceased), born on April 21, 1995. She will be remembered for her good sense of humor and beautiful laugh. She loved being around people and her family. Shameeka is the eldest of seven children and is survived by Jaylen Vance, Janaye Vance, Jayshawn Vance, Jkwon Vance, Justice Vance, and Jordan Vance. She is also survived by her...

Dr Thomas G Pretlow II, the oldest son of the late Dr William Ribble Pretlow and May Fletcher Pretlow, Warrenton, VA, died on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Judson Park.   He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Theresa Pace Pretlow, Rochester, NY; sons, James M (Michelle) Elmhurst, IL, Joseph P. (Kathryn) Beverly  Hills, CA, and David M, Brentwood, TN; grandchildren Mieko P, San Diego, CA, Alexa G and Dean, Beverly  Hills, CA; brothers C Tiffany (Mary) High Point, NC, J...

Fannie Mae Flakes was born on May 23, 1943 to late Charles & Mattie Flakes. She was united in holy matrimony to Robert Robinson and born to this union was one child Robneeka Keynoa Robinson.   On December 4, 2023 Fannie Mae was greeted gates of heaven by (mother ) Mattie Powell & (father)Charles Flakes. Also joining her brother 's J.P. Williams, Robert Flemmings, Charles, Edward, Sherman & John Flakes.   She leaves her foot prints in the hearts of Three...

Mrs. DeLarion Carole Cobb better known as “Carole” was born on January 1, 1944 in Greenville, South Carolina, the only child of Richard Madden and Hattye Sullivan Madden. Through the inspiration and guidance of a Christian home Carole became a devout Christian at a young age. She attended the historic Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio with her mother and was baptized in reverence of God under the leadership of Rev. Wilson. DeLarion attended Cleveland Public Schools...

David Wheeler, BKA Dave, was born on January 11, 1961. He was one of six children born to the late Dorothy and John Wheeler, in Cleveland, OH. He attended Cleveland Public Schools. BKA  During David's lifetime he was known to many for his soulful singing, he would break out in song often. He was loving, caring, and had a good heart. But most importantly he knew God. He would give you the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. Those who knew him loved his serious and jokester...

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our Father, Anthony "Tony " Morris. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 24, 2023, at the age of 69 years old. Our dad loved his family and was always unintentionally cracking jokes. He leaves behind brothers Leonard Ford,  & Tyrone Morris, his daughter  Taria Cooper (Elton K. Cooper Sr.), and his son Anthony T. Morris Sr. ( Yvonne Morris ), his grandchildren Elton Cooper Jr, Antwone Johnson, Eli...

Charles James Alexander III was born on March 2, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio at Mt Sinai Hospital to Debrann and Charles James Alexander II (Carnelia). His mother preceded him in death (March 2005). Three sisters: Dionne “DeeDee”, Alece “Lisa”, Evette, and three brothers: Terry, Anthony I (Georgella), Shaun.Chucky completed his education at Lakewood High School in 1989. As a young man, he had a very strong work ethic. Chucky passed away on the morning of Tuesday, April 11, 2023. To...

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