All Obituaries

Willie "Mike" Murphy, age 59, entered eternal rest May 21, 2020. Public viewing will be held Tuesday June 2, 2020 5PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where Celebration of Life Services will be held Wednesday June 3, 2020, 12PM. Services are being held by INVITATION ONLY.   PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to process to the cemetery for interment following funeral services, the family requests that you arrive at the funeral home at...

William A Milligan Jr. was born July 2, 1949 in Ethel, Louisiana to William A Milligan Sr. (deceased) and ZearLee Wilson-Milligan. He departed this earthly life to be with our heavenly Father in His Glorious Kingdom on May 23, 2020. William was the oldest of 7 children and moved to Cleveland, Ohio at a young age. William started working at LTV Steel in 1969 as a Coiler Operator for 32 years until he retired in 2001. He was very dedicated, almost never missed a day of work....

Our aunt, loving sister, daughter, cousin, adopted grandmother, and friend. Westova Goins was a pistol! Aunt Wes was determined, driven, independent, and outspoken. She loved to prove people wrong. Westova was born at home in Martinsville, Virginia to Arthur Lee Goins and Hattie Bell Travis Goins on Friday, June 17, 1921. She and her three older siblings (Gertrude Goins, James Goins, Oklis Goins Parks) and four younger (Annie Laura Goins, Thomas Goins, Stafford Goins, Savannah Goins Draper)...

Larry D. Ferman (68), called to eternal rest May 24, 2020. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Donnell Williams Sr. (DeeShanne), Denisha Graham (Amon), Dr. LaRae Tillis (David) and Angel Ferman (Lee Woods). Brother of Andre Anderson, Genise Harris, Arnett Moten and Margaret Moton. Grandfather of 8. Great-grandfather of 3. Viewing  Sunday May 31, 2020 3-5 PM at GAINES FUNERAL HOME 5386  Lee Rd. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 where funeral services will be held at 5PM.

Mary E. Franklin went home to be with the Lord May 22, 2020. Loving mother of Joe Turner Jr., Kerry Howard and the late Gerry Howard, and the late Wilbert Turner. Cherished grandmother. Dearest sister of Leona Williams and David Huggins. Public Viewing Saturday May 30, 2020 at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Hts, Ohio from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. also where Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday June 1, 2020. Wake 10:00 a.m. Service 10:30 a.m.

Willie J. Rudolph Sr. (81) called to eternal rest May 23, 2020. Beloved husband of 60 years to Carrie Elizabeth Rudolph. Dear father of Willie Rudolph Jr., Angela Rudolph-Little, Lonrenzell Rudolph and Lisa Marie Moorer. Beloved brother of Tommie and David Rudolph and Ann R. Price. Grandfather of 8. Great grandfather of 7. Family will receive friends Friday May 29, 2020 6-8 PM at GAINES FUNERAL HOME 5386 Lee Rd. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137 where private funeral services will be held...

Vivian Manson-Sykes was born to the union of the late Blannie and Beulah Manson in Cleveland, Ohio on February 4th, 1927.   She attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Central High School.   Vivian found God at an early age. She served as a member of Hayes Temple Church of God in Christ.   Vivian departed this life on May 18th, 2020. She leaves to mourn three daughters Paulette Manson Theriault, Pamela Freeman, Bryna Sykes, and stepchildren, Frank Robinson,...

Diane A. Cohill-Thomas, age 74, called from labor to reward May 19, 2020. Public viewing will held Tuesday May 26, 2020 10AM - 12PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 with a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 12PM.  Please Note: The public may view from 10AM - 12PM ONLY. Celebration of Life Service will be held by invitation only. 

Lawrence Tolbert (80), entered eternal rest on May 13, 2020. Loving husband of Bonnie, dear son of Carol, and beloved brother of James and Delores. Public viewing will be held at GAINES FUNERAL HOME 5386 Lee Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137 on Saturday, May 23, 2020 from 2-4 pm. 

Reverend Lauree "Larry" Hall (90), called from labor to reward May 14, 2020.  Founder and Pastor Emertis of Genesis Missionary Baptist Church 9412 Buckeye Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44104. Beloved husband of Annette Hall. Loving father of Christopher M. Hall and Vicky Hampton.  Brother of Hazel Thompson and grandfather of 5. Viewing Friday May 22, 2020 3-5 PM at GAINES FUNERAL HOME 5386 Lee Rd. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. Funeral service will be held Saturday May 23, 2020 at...