All Obituaries

Joseph “Joe” Sams was born October 28th, 1934, to parents Lucinda Hughes and Belve Sams in Gallion, Alabama. To his friends he was known as “Butch”, and to many he was known as “Uncle Joe”. In 1955, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Shortly after moving to Cleveland, in 1956, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Lena Caldwell. From this union they had son Joesph Sams Jr. It was in 1991 that Joe was united in holy matrimony to his friend and life partner Lillie...

Debrarine Marie James, age 55, called to eternal rest July 9, 2019. Public viewing will be held Friday July 19, 2019 3PM - 7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137. Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday July 20, 2019 at Faith Fellowship Church 10277 Valley View Road Macedonia, OH 44056, Wake 9:30AM Funeral 10AM. 

Janda D. SIngleton-Johnson  (54), Called to eternal rest July 4, 2019. Beloved Wife of Eric Johnson. Mother of Kandace Jackson, Dearest daughter of Herbert Singleton (Bernice). Sister of Renee and Tanya Singleton. Loving aunt of Tashira Singleton and Tyler Singleton. Great-aunt of Tashara Batts, and Azriah Singleton. Viewing Friday July 12, 2019 12 noon-8 PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Rd. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 PM....

Sherry L. Baker (40), called to eternal rest July 3, 2019. Loving mother, sister, and neice. Funeral service will be held Saturday July 13, 2019 Wake 4:00 PM Funeral 4:30 PM at Southeast Seventh Day Adventist Church 16602 Tarkington Avenue Cleveland 44128.  

Mack Mauldin Jr(70) went home to be with the lord on July 2, 2019 viewing be held on  July 17, 2019 at Gaines Funeral Home 5686 Lee Rd From 3pm- 7pm services will be held at Elizabeth Baptist Church 6114 Francis ave Wake 10:00am Services 10:30am  

Josephine Kimbro went home to be with the Lord July 2, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph Kimbro Sr., Loving mother of Gale Johnson, Debra Lyons, Yuvonne Woodruff, Denise Oatman, Rudolph Kimbro Jr., Meredith Kimbro. Dearest sister Catherine Sowell . Public Viewing Friday July 5, 2019 at Gaines Funeral Home 9116 Union Avenue from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., also where Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday July 6, 2019 Wake 1:00 p.m. Service 1:30 p.m.

Frederick Knight was born on February 4, 1936.  He was the oldest of three children born to Mace and Mary Knight (deceased) of Cleveland, Ohio. His brother Jimmie Knight has also preceded him in death.    Fred graduated from East Technical High School in Cleveland, Ohio.  He entered the United States Army in July,1954, and served as a Heavy Weapons Infantryman until he was honorably discharged in June,1962. During his service Fred earned the National Defense Service...

Bri'Yanna A. Jones (age 26) was called to eternal rest June 26, 2019. Public Viewing will be held Thursday July 11, 2019 3PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where celebration of life services will be held Friday July 12, 2019, Wake 10AM Funeral 11AM. 

Joey Bullock (79), June 25, 2019. Beloved father.  Viewing Wed.  3-7 PM at GAINES FUNERAL HOME 5386 Lee Rd. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. Funeral service will be held Friday July 5, 2019 at Caanan Missionary Baptist Church 4688 East 162nd. Street. Wake 10:30 AM Funeral 11:00 AM