Arthur J. Idom, Jr. (July 29, 1963 - October 1, 2004)

Arthur J. Idom, Jr. was born to Elouise and Arthur Idom, Sr. on July 29, 1963 at Mt. Sinai Hospital.  "Arthur Jr." as he was best known, attended the Cleveland Public Schools and graduated the 12th grade from Shaw High School.  He became a member of and was baptized at Second Lakeview Baptist Church at the age of 6.  Arthur Jr. began his life long trade at Davey's Arborist Training School.  He became an entrepreneur and began his own business, Regional Tree Service.  Arthur Jr. married Wanza Cunningham and out of this union produced three children.  They were married for 19 years.  Arthur J. Idom, Jr. was called home on Friday, October 1, 2004.  Left to cherish Arthur Jr.'s memory are his mother Elouise Idom;  his father Arthur J. Idom, Sr.; wife Wanza Idom;  three daughters Quiana, Artina, and Khaliah;  sisters Lillie (Vera) General, Jennifer Clayton;  three brothers Bobby, Jeffrey and James Idom;  one niece Nina General;  one nephew Lillo General;  one grandniece Ania General Callahan;  mother-in-law Elaine Cunningham;  father-in-law Frank Cunningham;  two brothers-in-law Shelly and Cory Cunningham;  and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Willie Ivory (March 4, 1916 - July 8, 2007)

Willie Ivory was born on March 4, 1916, in Greenwood, South Carolina. His mother was Eliza Pitts. Willie moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1930. He was employed at East Technical High School, National Carbine and Highland Park Cemetery from which he retired in 1982.  In 1942, he married Johnnie Mae and in 1962, he married Christine Fleming. There were no children from either union.  On Sunday July 8, 2007 Willie departed this life. On this day, Friday July 13, 2007, he is laid to rest at Highland Park Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio.  Those left to mourn include one son, Willie Lane, and a host of other friends and relatives.