All Obituaries

We are saddened to announce the transition of Ms. Jardaia Mason-Owens A  public viewing will be held on May 10, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the House Of Peace Funeral Home, 4105 East 71st Street, Cleveland, OH. The Celebration of Life Services will be held on May 11, 2024. 10:00 AM Wake and 10:30 AM Service at Messiah Ministries, 9009 Wade Park, Cleveland, OH. Pastor Justine Lockwood, Eulogist.  Interment will immediately follow at...

Jacqueline Marie Thornhill (nee Mason), affectionately known as Jackie, passed away on April 16, 2024, in Cleveland, OH. She was born to Mattie (nee Johnson) and Harry Mason on October 16, 1946.  Sister to Camilla Chamberlain (Edward-deceased), Nancy Davis (Gregory-deceased), and Eddie Moore (deceased), Jackie was the oldest of the Mason girls, known in the neighborhood for their basement parties. In 1980, she married her beloved Rev. Walter Thornhill, beginning a shared life filled...

We are saddened to announce the transition of Ms. Willie Lee Savage. A  public viewing will be held on May 2, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the House Of Peace Funeral Home, 4105 East 71st Street, Cleveland, OH. The Celebration of Life Services will be held on May 03, 2024. 9:30 AM Wake and 10:00 AM Service at Christian Hope Baptist Church, 2424 E. 79th Street, Cleveland, OH. Pastor Chris Washburn, Eulogist.  Interment will...

Her Journey  Rose Marie Allen was born November 19, 1951, in Kentucky to the late Benjamin and Mildred Ruffin. She was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Jane Addams "All Girl's School where she graduated in 1968.  Rose worked at Ohio Bell and was also a school bus driver for handicapped children. Rose later retired from the Cleveland Hanger Co.  Rose married Emmett Lee Allen Sr. in July 1969. To this union three children were born.  Rose was a loving...

Edward Davenport Jr. was born January 02, 1956, in Athens, Georgia to Edward Davenport Sr. (deceased) and Estella Davenport Williams. Edward was the second of four children. The family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1960.  Edward accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Beulah Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Theodore Longmire. Edward was a member of the Sunday School and Youth Choir.  Edward attended the Cleveland Public Schools,...

Vernon M Rice Jr was born May 9, 1971 to the proud parents of Vernon M. Rice Sr. and Virginia Jackson. Vernon departed this life on April 4, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Vernon was a loving Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather and Friend to many. Preceding him in death, his Father Vernon M. Rice Sr. Vernon leaves to mourn, his Mother Virginia Jackson, his partner Tymika, three Siblings, his seven children, grandchildren and his best friend Patrick. Vernon loved music, cars,...

Marvin Callahan was born September 11, 1938, in Cleveland Ohio to Elijah and Lillian Callahan. He was the 3rd of 12 children. Brother Malcolm Ashford and Sister Gloria Smith who preceded him In death. Survivor siblings: Sisters - Jean Reed, Sylvia Johnson, Sadie Anderson, Myrna Brown, Alana Callahan and Carmita Callahan. Brothers - Wesley Callahan (Angela), Karl Callahan (Robin), and Finley Callahan.  In Marvin's early adult years, he took the ownership of helping to provide for...

My Journey Michelle Denise Wall was born December 22, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Richard Higgins (preceded in death) and Elizabeth Wall. Michelle accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She attended New Life Cathedral Church under the pastorate of Pastors Shawn and Stacy Braxton, where she served faithfully every Sunday with her second family since 2018. Michelle attended Cleveland Public Schools and later received her GED. She went on to attend The Cut Beauty School and...

Rebecca Wilbom Ashford was born on April 9. 1940 in Opelika, Alabama to Daniel Webster and Narcissus Darby Wilbom (proceeded in death). She was the youngest of twelve (12), children. Rebecca had seven (7) brothers; Daniel, James, John (Ed), Lindsey, Wiltie, Lee James, and a twin brother Issac Wilbom. She also had three (3) sisters; Beauty Mae Tolbert, Areatha Matthews Brown, and Mary Lillie Tolbert. All Proceeding in Death. Rebecca was educated in the Lee County School District, in Alabama....

Marc Aaron Jenkins was born on April 10, 1969 Cleveland, Ohio, to the proud parents of James and Lucille Jenkins. He was the only son of four siblings. Marc was not unfamiliar with the will to fight. His journey began at birth with health challenges which included experiencing three major surgeries by the age of four. He was the first recipient of the Hirschsprung Disease reconstructive surgery, which is the process of aligning the intestinal tract. His surgery was the first of its kind and...