All Obituaries

Roderick A. Walden, age 69, called to eternal rest April 5, 2024. Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday April 20, 2024 at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137, Wake 1:00PM Memorial Service 1:30PM.

Lawrence Edward Pulley was born on March 22, 1940, in Kilmichael, Mississippi, to the late William Mack Pulley Sr. and Lucille (Fair) Pulley. He was the third born of nine children (two of whom died at childbirth). His family faced humble beginnings as sharecroppers however his parents instilled in him faith in God and the importance of hard work. Lawrence possessed an exceptional work ethic; He not only picked cotton (300lb bales per day, exceeding EVERYONE), but also contributed to the...

Iana Princess McCrary, whose life illuminated the world with her kind spirit and creative flair, was born into love and light on October 26, 2007, in Cleveland, Ohio, and continued to spread that same love and light until her departure on April 1, 2024, in the same city that witnessed her first breath. Iana's journey on this earth may have been a constellation of moments just shy of seventeen years, but her impact will be felt eternally, an inspiring testament to a life lived with...

Daeshon Whalen, a spirited and joyful soul, left this world far too soon on April 1, 2024, at the tender age of nine. Born on February 1, 2015, in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, Daeshon's vibrant energy and infectious smile were gifts to all who knew him. His departure leaves a void in the same city that shaped his bright but all-too-short journey. In his life, Daeshon was the embodiment of joy and the epitome of a young boy with a zest for life that could outshine the sun. He was the...

Jimmie Young, age 94, called to eternal rest April 14, 2024. Public viewing will be held Friday April 19, 2024 5PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday April 20, 2024, Wake 9:30AM Funeral 10:00AM. Interment: Lakeview Cemetery

Darrell Edward Pate was born September 13, 1965 to the late Carlton Ulysses Pate and Ann Elizabeth Pate, in Cleveland, Ohio. Darrell began his education at Mary McCloud Bethune Elementary School and then attended  Harry E. Davis Jr. High School.  He   Graduated from Glenville High School in 1984. Darrell had a passion and was trained in martial arts from his younger years, until his young adulthood.  With Darrell's diligence, determination and practice in this...

Allie Lee Howell Dunham was born in Saint Stephens, Alabama on July 19, 1937 to Mable Harris Howell and Roosevelt Howell. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at and joined James Chapel Baptist Church (St. Stephens, AL) under the leadership of Rev. Alphoso Elliot. Later in life Allie joined of The Star of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (Cleveland, OH) where she served on the Mother's Board. Allie married Edd Dunham. Their union produced seven children, six sons...

Brenton James Belcher, age 63, entered eternal rest March 20, 2024. Public Viewing will be held Saturday April 13, 2024 3PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137.