Delores Underwood (December 13, 1952 - August 23, 2006)

Delores (Lois) Underwood was born December 13, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky to Doris Jones and William Nothington (preceded her in death).  Her family relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. In 1971, her only child, Yolanda Underwood, was born.  Lois accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Pastor W.C. Crayton at Second Lakeview Baptist Church.  She rejoined Second Lakeview in 2000.  Lois was educated in the Cleveland Public School System and graduated from Cleveland Extension High School in 1972.  She became a certified Nursing Assistant in 1981 from Automation Academy.  She furthered her education, graduating with honors from Stratford Career Institute in Rehabilitation Counseling.  Lois worked as a Nursing Assistant for more than twenty (20) years. She volunteered at Saint Vincent Charity Hospital as a Detox Counselor for three years. She was employed for the past three years at Fairview Hospital.  Lois was especially gifted in writing and had a passion for reading. Her hobbies were shopping and collecting teddy bears and she had a zest for roses.  Lois departed this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2006.  She leaves to cherish her memory, mother Doris Jones; daughter Yolanda Underwood; grandson De’Mone Frisco; two sisters, Frances Jones, Susie Jones-Pollard (Jerry); three brothers, Larry Underwood (Ethel), Nate Jones (Jackie), Ed Jones (Pat); four nieces,  Monique Underwood, Wanetta Jones, Toquana Jones, Theresa Jones; one great-nephew Demetrius Jones; and close friends Rochelle Robinson, Tina Francis, Keith Champion, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Maurice Underwood (December 23, 1930 - March 31, 2006)

Maurice Underwood was born December 23, 1930 to Frank and Minnie Maude Underwood in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the second youngest of eight children. He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Miles Standish Elementary, Empire Junior High & East Technical High School. After high school, Maurice joined the army in 1948 where he received and honorable discharge with decorations in 1952. In 1955, on July 25, through the marital union of Maurice and Jerry Dean was born Maurice Lee Underwood, Jr. Jerry Dean preceded him in death in 1992.  After his divorce to Jerry Dean Maurice moved to Chicago, Illinois where he met Annie Laura McKenzie. He and Annie Laura had two sons, David Cordell born May 9, 1969 and Creston Maurice born September 9, 1970.  Shortly thereafter he returned to Cleveland and in 1973 he married Willie Mae. Two years later on October 17, 1975 they had a daughter, Nedra Lashaun. Willie Mae preceded him in death in 2004.  Maurice was a loving and caring father and grandfather who loved life. He enjoyed many favorite pastimes including playing cards, visiting with family and friends and watching his favorite team The Cleveland Indians play baseball. After retiring Maurice returned to Miles Standish Elementary School where he worked as an aide for many years providing a variety of assistance to staff and students. He also enjoyed the added pleasure of spending everyday with his grandchildren as they were students at the school for four years.  Maurice loved to sing and carry a tune. He was lovingly known to break out into song on any given occasion. He also loved to spend mornings at Cory United Methodist Church's Senior Program where he participated in various activities with friends and acquaintances.  Maurice entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 31, 2006 at 10:00p.m. at VA Medical Center. He leaves to celebrate his life his son Maurice Lee Underwood Jr. of Cleveland, his sons David and Creston McKenzie of Chicago, his only daughter Nedra Benson of Cleveland, son-in-law Freddie Benson Jr. of Cleveland, daughter-in-law Jennifer McKenzie of Chicago, stepdaughters Ruby, Olivia and Linda who preceded him in Death in 1995, grandchildren Sheila, Jerrel Maurice, Jamilah Aliyah, Freddie III, Marcus Leshaun, Elijah Kevon of Cleveland and Emma Leigh Annie of Chicago. Preceded him in death are his brothers Andrew, Cornelius, Thomas, James, Robert, Benjamin and his only sister Helen. He also leaves a host of family and friends to cherish his sweet memory.

Deonte D. Upshaw (June 24, 1994 - August 9, 2005)