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CHATMAN - Clarence Chatman - Services for Clarence Chatman were held April 18 at Christian Community Baptist Church with Rev. M.L. Gooch officiating. Mr. Chatman was 42 years old when he died April 12. Born April 1, 1955 in Pittsview, Alabama. Mr. Chatman was educated in the Detroit Public School system. He is survived by his mother, Ruby Mae Chatman; two brothers, Willie and Robert Chatman; two sisters, Ethel Chatman and Sharon Morgan; and a host of other relatives. Arrangements were handled by Thompson Funeral Home. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park. (Michigan Chronicle, April 30 - May 3, 1997, page D-6)
CLAYTON - Lucille Hughes Clayton - Services for Mother Lucille Hughes Clayton were held February 7 at Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church with Milton Pierce, assistant pastor, officiating. Mrs. Clayton was born in Worth, Georgia. In 1925 she was married
to Freddie Clayton. From this union came 12 children. After moving to Detroit, Mother Clayton joined Greater Mt. Carmel where she served in the Senior Choir, the Mothers Ministry and the Pastor's Anniversary Committee. Mrs. Clayton made her transition on February 2. She leaves behind to cherish her memory three daughters, Ida Johnson, Nancy Tolbert and Lillie Beaton; four sons, Orrie, Edward, Obediah and Clyde; and many other relatives. Interment was at Trinity cemetery. Swanson Funeral Homes Inc. handled arrangements. (Michigan Chronicle, March 19-25, 1997, page D-5).
COKLOW - Karen D. Coklow - Bishop Phillip Pulliam officiated at the March 1 services held for Karen Doreen Coklow at the Greenfield chapel of Thompson Funeral Homes. Mrs. Coklow died Feb. 25 at Henry Ford Hospital. She was 40. Born Karen Clemons February 18, 1957 in Detroit, Mrs. Coklow attend St. Paul Life of Praise. She was preceded in death by her son, Eugene Coklow Jr.; mother, Barbara Clemons, and brother, Edward Clemons Jr. Mrs. Coklow is survived by her son, Lawrence; daughter, Chanel; father, Edward Clemons, Sr.; stepmother, Delores Clemons; sisters, Cherita Small and Regina Clemons; grandmother, Celest Fisher; special friend, Ray Sanders, and many others. Interment was at Detroit Memorial Park-West. (Michigan Chronicle, March 5-11, 1997, page D-2).
COLE - Susie Cole - Services were held for Susie Yvonne Cole January 30 at New Birth Church of Christ. Rev. Keith Cooper officiated. Ms. Cole, 56, died January 25. Born September 24, 1940, Ms. Cole attended Miller High School, and was an employee at Medical Recovery Center until she became ill. She is survived by her son, Malcolm Perrie Robinson; grandchildren, Matthew and Ebony; sisters, Frances Rolajid, Virginia Raines, Cherylee McCullough and Lacie Sykes; brother, Lacy Robinson; and many others. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Gethsemane cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-4).
COLLINS - Ann Love Collins - Services for Ann Love Collins were held Monday, May 5 at Bethel AME Church, with Pastor Norman V. Osborne officiating. Mrs. Collins died April 30 following an extended illness. She was 81. Born December 4, 1915 in Butts County, Georgia to the Rev. and Mrs. Richard Wynn, she moved to Detroit in 1941. She joined Bethel AME in 1953 and was an active member until her health failed. During her 44-year membership, she served as a member of the December Birthmonth Club, Detroit Housewives League, Nellie Pierce Club and Precious Coin Club. She was a life member of Central State University Mothers Association's Michigan Chapter. Mrs. Collins is survived by her husband, Samuel; son, Thomas Love; two sisters, Erna Tilman and Ruth Stodghill; niece, Willie Mae Price; five grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and many other relatives. Burial was at Elmwood cemetery. Handling arrangements were the O.H. Pye Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, May 14-20, 1997, pg. D-5).
COOPERWOOD - Johnnie Cooperwood - Services were held at Swanson Funeral Home on March 24 for Johnnie Ella Cooperwood. Ms. Cooperwood, 24, died March 16. Born December 30, 1972, Ms. Cooperwood attended Southeastern High School and Wayne County Community College. She was known for her beautiful smile and her warm heart. Ms. Cooperwood is survived by her mother, Birdie L. Cooperwood; sisters, Sonceria Cooperwood and Tocarra Curry; brothers, Sterling Cooperwood, Jessie Cooperwood, Keith Baldwin, Alonzo Sharp III, Lorenzo Sharp and Jermaine Cooperwood; and many others. Interment was at Forest Lawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, May 14-20, 1997, pg. D-5).
COPELAND - Albert Copeland - Services for Albert Copeland were held March 29 at World Wide Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. William Cunningham officiating. Mr. Copeland was 65 years old when he died March 24. Born February 29, 1932 in Talbotton, Georgia, Mr. Copeland relocated to Detroit in the late 1940's and served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956, receiving the National Defense Service Medal Award while in Germany. Mr. Copeland is survived by his wife, Lois Copeland; daughters, Linda, Brenda and Celeste; two sons-in-law, Leonard Morgan and Milton Campbell; and a host of other relatives. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, May 14-20, 1997, pg. D-5).
COPELAND - Marie L. Copeland - The Rev. Charles Butler officiated at the Jan. 10 services held for Marie Lightfoot Copeland at New Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Copeland, 79, died January 5. Born April 1, 1917 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mrs. Copeland moved to Chicago as a youth. In 1928, she moved to Detroit where she completed high school at Miller High, graduating in 1935. Employed by the federal government for 15 years, she worked at Fort Wayne during World War II and later at the Ordinance Tank Automotive Command. Mrs. Copeland later was employed by the Detroit Board of Education for 23 years, working as a secretary. Before her 1983 retirement she had worked at the Clay Building, the Macabees Building, Clippert School and the Region II Area office. A member of New Calvary Baptist, Mrs. Copeland was active in the church school program where she taught Sunday school for many years and was a member of the Young Matrons, the Dorcas Circle and the Mission Department. She was also active in the American Business Women's Association. Mrs. Copeland is survived by her husband, J. C. Copeland; son, Ronald Copeland; daughters, Atty. Linda Copeland-Drake and Gail Copeland; grandchildren, Darrell, Russell, Elliott, Lynetta and Jarrett; sisters, Alberta Shelton, Zelma Lightfoot and Alice Johnson; brothers, Jesse and James Lightfoot, and many others. Arrangements were handled by McFall Brothers Funeral Home. Interment was at Elmwood cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, January 22-28, 1997, page 4-D)
COTTON - Anthony Cotton - Services for Anthony Cotton were held February 22 at Greater Community Baptist Church with Pastor Marvin J. Kelley officiating. Mr. Cotton was 34 years old. He died February 14. Born April 18, 1961, Mr. Cotton attended Kettering High School and graduated from Detroit Business Institute in 1980. He worked at Chrysler Corporation from 1996 until his death. Mr. Cotton is survived by his wife, Tracey; his grandmother, Jewel Jones; four sisters, Sheila Smith, Linda Sims, Kimberly Cotton and Bridgette Cotton; two brothers, D' Wayne and David; and a host of other family members. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 26 - April 1, 1997, pg. D-5).
COVINGTON - Arzelius Covington - Services for Arzelius Covington were held Thursday, September 12, in the Swanson Funeral Home Boulevard Chapel. The Reverend Kenneth Taylor officiated. Mr. Covington died September 8 at the age of 17. Born February 13, 1979 in Detroit, he was a junior at Finney High School. Fondly called "Zeke," his goals were to complete high school and become a police officer. Survivors include his mother, Roydia; father, Henry; two brothers, Henry III and Anthony; five nieces and nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Burial was at Detroit Memorial Park-East. (Michigan Chronicle, December 31 - January 7, 1997, page 5-D).
COX - Marion Cox - Services for Marion Mitchell Cox were held Oct. 5 at Greater Rock of Ages Church of God in Christ with Elder F. L. Mitchell officiating. Mrs. Cox died Sept. 29 following a lengthy illness. She was 41. Born June 13, 1955 in Detroit, Mrs. Cox was educated in the Detroit Public Schools system. An active member of Greater Rock of Ages she was known as an outstanding soloist and sang in the church choir. Although on-going illnesses confined her to the hospital in her last year, Mrs. Cox was happy to be able to celebrate her parents 50th wedding anniversary in June and take part in her family reunion in July. Mrs. Cox is survived by her son, Jerome; parents, Elder and Mrs. Fred Mitchell Sr.; sisters, Diane, Sharon, Vivian and Valerie; brother, Fred Jr., and many other relatives. Arrangements were handled by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Gethsemane cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, January 8-14, 1997, page 4-D).
CRAFT - Bernard Craft Sr. - Services for Bernard Craft Sr. were held Feb. 13 with Pastor Robert Kelly officiating. Mr. Craft died Feb. 5. He was 56. Born Dec. 16, 1940, Mr. Craft, who was known to his family and friends as "Poochie," lived in Ferndale as a youth. After relocating to Detroit he attended Northern High School where he met his wife, Bernice Goldsby. The couple married
in 1960. A well-loved family man, Mr. Craft was known as a man who brought laughter to many. He had enjoyed spending humor-filled sports weekends with his late brother, Pony. A laborer who held a variety of jobs, Mr. Craft had been employed by the Chrysler corp., the Michigan State Fairgrounds and the International Automobile shows. In addition to his wife, Mr. Craft is survived by children, Bernard, May, Ina, Tony and Jomo; grandchildren, Paul, T.J., Mario, Durand and Kiki; sisters, Daisy Wilson, Shirley Brown, and Climatine Sailor; brother, Charles Craft, and many other relatives. Arrangements were handled by Barksdale Funeral Home. Interment was at Gethsemane cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 19-25, 1996 Page D-6).
DANIELS - Casstella Daniels - The Rev. Ocie Tabb Jr. officiated at the Feb. 11 services held for Casstella Daniels at Swanson Funeral Home. Mrs. Daniels died Feb. 5. She was 71. Born Casstella McGregory in Mayhew, Mississippi on Feb. 9, 1925, Mrs. Daniels married
the late James Daniels in 1953. Mrs. Daniels is survived by her daughters, Minnie Stephens and Debra Daniels; sons, William Gordon Jr., James Stephens Jr., Jimmie and Willie Daniels; grandchildren, Shawntay, Natasha, Michael, Michelle, Angie, Petrice, Paula, Kimberly, Otis, Eric, Tony, Sheena and Shonda; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Lillie Williams, Mary Forest, Virginia Jones, Mattie Jones and Georgia Duck; brothers, Frank and Willie McGregory, and many others. Interment was at Trinity cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 5-11, 1997, page D-2).
DANIELS - Mitchell Daniels Jr. - The Rev. Joseph Hobbs officiated at the Feb. 1 services held for Mitchell Daniels Jr. at Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Daniels died Jan. 22. He was 52. Born July 22, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, Mr. Daniels moved to Detroit as a youth. A dedicated worker at the Chrysler Mound Road Engine Plant, he had worked there 32 years. A life time member of the NAACP, he also took an active role in the UAW. He was known as a devoted family man who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Mr. Daniels is survived by his wife, Janice; sons, Edward Sherrod and Mitchell III, Carlton Kenneth, Christopher and Craig Lamont; stepson, Derrick; 13 grandchildren, parents, Mitchell Sr. and Edna Daniels; sister, Earnestine Jordan; brothers, Bobby Joe, Leothis and Taylor Daniels, and many other relatives. Arrangements were handled by the James H. Cole Home for Funerals. Interment was at Elmwood cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 12-18, 1997, page D-5).
DAVIDSON - Walter Davidson - Services for Walter Jordan Davidson were held at Annapolis Park church of Christ on Saturday, March 29. Terrance R. McClain officiated. Mr. Davidson, 62, died on March 22. Mr. Davidson was born on March 29, 1934 in Ashville, North Carolina. He attended Ashville School system. He married
Virginia Gist on June 12, 1955 and moved with his family to Detroit in 1967. He worked at the Sharon Steel Corporation until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Davidson is survived by his wife, Virginia; five children, Tyrone Howard Davidson, Donna Renee Davidson, Veronica Rochelle Davidson, Darryl Eugene Davidson and Lawrence Emanuel Gist; sisters, Annie Mae Jeter, Martha Black, Clementine (Willie) Belcher, Carolyn (Henry) Hill and Mammie Davidson; brothers, Ernest, Desley (Toni), Leroy (Willie Mae), Luther (Queen), James (Caster) and Stanley (Louise); two grandchildren, Jermaine Richard and Jamie Renette Davidson; and a host of relatives. Interment was at Metropolitan Memorial Gardens. Thompson Funeral Home Inc. handled the arrangements. (Michigan Chronicle, April 9-15, 1997, page D-5).
DAVIS - Carrie H. Davis - Services for Carrie H. Davis were held Tuesday, February 4, at Greater St. Peter AME Zion Church with Rev. George A. Stewart officiating. Mrs. Davis died January 29, 1997 at the age of 87. Mrs. Davis was born November 17, 1909 in Montgomery, Alabama to Richard and Laura Hurst. She graduated from Alabama State College and taught school in both Montgomery and Detroit. From her marriage to Henry Lee Davis came seven children. She was a loyal member of Greater St. Peter AME and sang in the choir. Left behind to cherish previous memories of Carrie H. Davis are four children, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one sister and many other relatives. Swanson Funeral Home handled arrangements. Interment was at Trinity cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, March 19-25, 1997, page D-5).
DAVIS - Clifton Davis - Services for Clifton Lindon Davis were held Monday, Dec. 16 at Apostolic Faith Temple with Bishop N. Smith officiating. Mr. Davis died Sunday, Dec. 8, at the age of 45. Born October 4, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was a product of the Detroit Public Schools and Eastern Michigan University. He accepted Christ at a young age. Mr. Davis was an avid basketball fan. He married
Sandra Greer in 1973 and they were the parents of one son. Survivors include his mother, Ousie Davis; son Clifton, brothers, Willie C., James E., Sammie L, and Michael; a sister, Elise Brinkley, special friend, Fiesta Jackson and many other relatives. Burial was at Grand Lawn cemetery. Arrangements were by the Joseph N. Hutchison Funeral Home. (Michigan Chronicle, January 8-14, 1997, page 4-D).
DAVIS - Girvious Davis - Services for Girvious T. Davis Jr. were held Jan. 18 at Lomax Temple AME Zion Church with the Rev. Joel D. Miles officiating. Mr. Davis died Jan. 13. He was 77. Born July 13, 1919 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, Mr. Davis grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois. After graduating from Lincoln High School, he attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. After relocating to Detroit in 1947, Mr. Davis joined Lomax Temple where he sang in the senior choir, served as a Sunday school teacher in the Youth Department and was treasurer of the Trustee Board for more than 30 years. He had been employed by the Chrysler Corp. at the old Desoto plant and the export-import plant before retiring after 30 years of service. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Lillian; son, Kenneth; daughters, Patricia Sailor, Barbara Tucker and Adrienne Love; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, brother, Eldridge; sisters, Clemmie Foote and Lurlean Franklin, and many others. Arrangements were handled by Barksdale Funeral Home. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery. (Michigan Chronicle, February 12-18, 1997, page D-5).
