Category: Memorials

Family to celebrate life, raise awareness about unsolved murder

Come out and help the Halton family celebrate the life of their loved one this Sunday, January 11th.
Come out and help the Halton family celebrate the life of their loved one this Sunday, January 11th.

Cleveland, OH – Jan. 11 is a day that will live in infamy for the Halton family, but instead of hanging their heads in sorrow they will host a celebration, “Your Legacy Lives On..”, to remember their beloved son, brother, husband and father Stephen D. Halton, Jr.

The celebration says Lady Sheila Halton “is a time to celebrate our son’s life and to reignite interest in his case.” Stephen D. Halton, Jr. was fatally shot on Jan. 11, 2014 as he waited at a bus stop to go to work at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in the early morning hours.

Halton’s death followed a string of robberies in the Collinwood community, and although there were arrests in some of these crimes – his murder remains unsolved.

A flyer promoting the event invites the public to “Come celebrate with Bishop Stephen D. Halton, Sr., Lady Sheila D. Halton and the Halton Family as we commemorate the life of Stephen D. Halton, Jr.”  The Master of Ceremony is Louis Pollard of Columbus. Joining him on the program are Mark T. Jackson & Final Call, Stacey Airelle and Iran Watson & Iwat Ministries.

The celebration, organized by Bishop and Lady Halton and their daughter, Tanesha, will be held at their church, Bethlehem Temple of Praise Church, 2607 Archwood Ave., on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. The Memorial Celebration is free and open to the public.

They encourage anyone with information in Stephen, Jr.’s death to contact Cleveland police at 216.623.5464 or CrimeStoppers at 216.623.5440, which is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect.

Still Missing You


It’s been a year and I still find myself picking up the telephone to call you about something outrageous I just heard, saw or read. I have gone as far as picking up the telephone and starting to dial before something, and sometimes I really think it’s you giving me a look like – O. K. get it together I’m not there.
The tears have subsided although today they were trying hard to appear. When I get sad I think about some of the happier times when we were doubled over with laughter and I say to myself “I miss you, but you’re in a better place.”
As I’m writing this I can’t help but think of the time we went on the Haunted Hayride – that was a blast, especially the loud protests from Keith!
Your family placed an “In Memoriam” ad in the paper today – you would have liked it. It was probably one of your best pictures albeit not one of the “glamour” shots, but the message was so fitting – you are missed by so many and that’s a good thing because it means you had a positive impact on the many lives you touched.
If Heaven is anything like we imagine it, I’m sure you’re busy working on some project with Darryl and Gerald or maybe you’ve joined John in spreading the good news in Heaven.
You know, when I think about it – 2006-2007 wasn’t a good year for those of us left here on earth with respect to loosing those we loved and/or admired. When I think about it, within the span of about what – nine months I experienced the deaths of a number of people. I remember when Gerald died – you were sick, but at that time I couldn’t even imagine that two short months later you, too would be gone. When I heard the news I picked up the phone and called you and you confirmed that it was indeed true.
While you’re up there keeping an eye on things down here, pay special attention over the next couple of months as we try to pull this wedding together. I’ve got to get the invitations just right for Thed and Billy so send me some inspiration.
Missing you, my sister, friend.