Luetta Marguerite Parries (nee Warren) Was called home peacefully on September 12, 2021.  She was the only child to the late Maude Brown and Theodore Warren.  Left to mourn her are eight of her nine children: Diane Vaughn (deceased), T. Michael of Kentucky, Lawrence of Detroit, Karen Tate, Cheryl Copeland, Nicholas (D'Borah), Carleton, Natalie Avery, and Camille Scott; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, loved ones, and...

Ethel Lynette Cunningham (nee Upshaw) passed away peacefully September 12, 2021 at the age of 100. Devoted wife of the late Rev. Andrew Cunningham, dear mother of 4, loving grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and loved by a host of family members and friends.  Wake Monday, September 20, 10:30 AM, Homegoing service 11 AM at Open Door Missionary Baptist Church, 8215 Woodland Ave.  Guests may livestream the service at:...

James Moses Whitley Jr. was born in Rochester, New York on April 29, 1934. He was one of five children, Gloria Flemming, Rosara Joyce Whitley (deceased), Twin William N. Whitley, Janice Carlstedt. Born to Moses James Whitley Sr. (Chemist) and Beatris N. Whitley (Teacher) who came to Cleveland from Warren, Ohio. James M. Whitley Jr. graduated from John Adams High School where he and his twin brother were standout athletes in football and track. They received football scholarships to Kent...

Robert Lee Lavender was born on Sunday, June 5, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Fred Lavender, Sr. and Mary Francis Lavender. Robert was a very funny person that loved to keep you laughing. He was the 12th child of Mary Francis and Fred Lavender, Sr. Rob graduated from Martin Luther King, Jr. High School in 1978. While in high school, he was as the comedian. After graduating high school, he studied welding and became a certified journeyman. He worked as a journeyman for five plus years...

Timmy Allen,Sr. was born on June 8,1965 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was raised by his mother, Laura Allen. Timmy was employed by the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority. Timmy passed away suddenly on or about Monday,September 6, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Timmy Allen,Jr. ,and Tony Allen; grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.