All Obituaries

  SAMUEL EUGENE SHAW was born on October 4, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to the late Sam and Eva Shaw. He met his beautiful wife Gloria when he gave her a ride to the amusement park in his red and white Chevy. They were united in Holy Matrimony on July 9, 1960 and shared 58 years together.  To this union was born four children Sharon, Sabrina, Anthony and Angela. Samuel was educated in the Cleveland Public School system and he accepted Christ at an early age. Sam was an active member...

Obituary   Sarah L. Butts was born November 9, 1933 in Birmingham, AL to Estelle Gray and William Asberry who both preceded her in death. Born an only child, she adopted her best friends, Pearl Burks and Dicie Bass as her sisters.   Sarah’s family moved to Cleveland, OH when she was six years old. There, she attended Olivet Institutional Baptist Church and later Eastview Christian Church. At the time of her death, Sarah was a member of All Saints Church.   Sarah...

Claudette G  Carter Went home to be with the Lord, January 14, 2019. Loving Mother, GrandMother, GreatGrand Mother and Sister with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held Friday January 25, 2019 at Mt Sinai Baptist Church 7510 Woodland Ave Cleveland 44104 Wake 10:30 Am Services 11:00  Am  

Whitney Alyssia Kate Madden age 26 went home to be with the Lord January 14, 2019. Loving daughter of Wallace Madden Jr., and Jennifer Thomas Madden. Cherished mother of JaN'iyah Madden.Dearest sister of Frederick Madden, Matthew Madden, Alice Madden, Quintin Thomas Shatila Thomas, Bryon Thomas, Harold Jones, Roberta Jones.

Ada Mae Terry ((76), called to eternal rest January 14, 2019. Beloved mother of Melvin (Erica)Terry, Rozita (Kenny) Womack and Justin Terry. Dear sister of Pearline Wilson. Grandmother of Chinada Terry and Eva  Terry. Great grandmother of Tyonne Warner. Viewing Monday January 21, 2019 3-7 pm At GAINES FUNERAL HOME 5386 Lee Rd. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. Life celebration will be held Tuesday January 22, 2019 at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church 11115 Kinsman Rd. Cleveland, Ohio...

James Robert Proctor Sr., went home to be with the Lord January 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Velma. Loving father of Betty (Deceased),  James I (Deceased) ,Melva, Brenda, Cheryl, Mark, James Jr.(Deceased). Ricardo, Rodney, Racquel..Cherished grandfather and Great and Great Great grandfather. Dearest brother of Mary Blanche and Mary Cecil. Public Viewing Friday January 25th. at Gaines Funeral Home 9116 Union Avenue from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Celebration Of Life Service Saturday January...

Lenard Ronald Butler Sr. was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 22, 1933, to Samuel Butler and Gladys (Martin) Butler.  He graduated from East Technical High School in 1952.  Lenard attended Cleveland State University and studied Computer Science. In 1953, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Braggs.  He was employed and retired as a special delivery carrier for the United States Postal Service. ...

Sherrell (Rell) Andre Mattis was born on September 17,1991 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio to Lisa Mattis and Sherrell Wilson. Rell attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Job Corps in May 2011 with his High School Diploma. He worked as a dishwasher at Tom’s Catering before his passing and was looking forward to his new position with Amazon. Rell had a compelling smile and could be found doing many adventurous things. He was a risk taker, a finesser, hard headed...

Susan Battle, age 89, called from labor to reward January 10, 2019. Public viewing will be held Thursday January 17, 2019 3PM - 7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where celebration of life services will be held Friday January 18, 2019, Wake 10:30AM Funeral 11AM . 

  Jesse Lee Woods Jr. (59), called to eternal rest January 7, 2019. Beloved son, father and brother,uncle, cousin and friend. Viewing Friday 3-7 PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Rd. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 Funeral service will be held Saturday January 12, 2019 at Grace Missionary Baptist Church 3742 East 131 Street  Cleveland, Ohio Wake 11:00 AM Funeral   11:30 AM