All Obituaries

Inora Kee-Hands went home to be with the Lord January 23, 2023 in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Beloved wife of the late John Hands and adored mother of Reginald S. Hands (Yolanda), cherished grandmother of Reginald S. Hands II, dearest sister of Gladys Jenkins and Jimmie Lee Kee (Gladys), along with a host of nieces, nephews , cousins and friends.

William Jackson, age 68, called to eternal rest January 6, 2023 at The Avenue Nursing Home in Warrensville Heights, OH. Public Viewing to be held 9:00AM-10:00AM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 with a celebration of life to follow promptly at 10:00AM. Interment: Riverside Cemetery. 

Calvin Fenderson, age 83, called to eternal rest January 15, 2023. Public Viewing will be held Tuesday January 31, 2023 5PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where Celebration of Life Services will be held Wednesday February 1, 2023, Wake 1:00PM Funeral 1:30PM.

Rev. Steve Allen Jr. (82), called from labor to reward January 18, 2023.

Ms. Laura Ann Johnson was born on January 7, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio.     A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 5350 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44104. It will begin at 2:00 P.M. and conclude at 7:00 P.M.   The family wishes to offer their sincere gratitude for the all the kind words, phone calls and condolences that they received during their loss. 

Arnold Shorter Sr., age 61, called from labor to reward January 16, 2023. Public Viewing will be held Friday January 27, 2023 5PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday January 28, 2023, Wake 4:00PM Funeral 4:30PM. 

Edward Sims, beloved father, son and brother, died peacefully at his family home in East Cleveland, Ohio. Edward grew up there as the second eldest of the six children of Ophelia and Buddy Sims (deceased). His sister Carol Boyd predeceased him.  He was sixty-four years old. Edward met his former wife Cynthia Sims at church and their union gave birth to two sons, Dwayne Lamont Sims and Michael Gerald Sims. He graduated from Shaw High School and was proud to be a Cardinal. He...

Tahira H Wadud (Goldie Lynch) was born January 24,1943 in Wheeling, West Virginia to James Lynch and Estella Bailey. She was the oldest of five siblings. She completed her education through the Cleveland Public School System. Tahira accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord at Savior at an early age.  Tahira was known by many as she worked as a Bar Maid for many of years and had a smile that could brighten any room. She also worked years for a professional cleaners as well. She was...