Obituaries

Feb 1, 2024

Evelyn Vernita Crumes Mays-Hill was born December 15,1934 to Bishop William E. Crumes and Missionary Dorothy E. Crumes (Marshall) in Louisville, Ky (both of whom preceded her in death). To this union 2 children were born, Evelyn Vernita and William (Billy) Jr.  Billy died as an infant from a blood disease. As a result, Vernita was raised as an...

Feb 1, 2024

Howard E. Riley was born to the late, Raymond and Rosie W. Riley on March 6, 1943 in Lexington, KY.  Howard was married to the late, Rosie B. Harris on March 2, 1968 for 34 years until her passing, November 2, 2001.

Howard Riley accepted Christ at an early age at The House of God in Cincinnati,...

Jan 30, 2024

Mary Ann Costner was born on August 14, 1943 to the union of Cleve Simpson and Rosie Pearl Williams, both of whom preceded her in death.

Ann, as most people called her, attended South Woodlawn Elementary and Lincoln Heights High School. Her formative years were mostly spent and influenced by her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Simpson.

Jan 29, 2024

Remembering the Life and Spirit Of Lessie Mae Gay April 26, 1933-January 29, 2024

Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice.

Lessie Mae was born on April 26, 1933 in Jenkinsburg, Georgia to Troy and Lola Moore.

She worked for 32 years for the Episcopal Retirement Homes at the Deupree House...

Jan 28, 2024

Adoria Joy Blanchet Whittaker Perkins died peacefully on January 28, 2024, in Washington, DC.  Adoria was born on April 6, 1928, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Bernice Bush Blanchet and Glendon C. Blanchet.  She spent her early childhood in New Orleans and Chicago before moving to Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 12 with her mother and her beloved...

Jan 26, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Bruce William Attenborough. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 15, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Andra Surratt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 14, 2024

Thomas Wesley Cunningham, affectionately known as 'Ham', was born on May 12, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the second born of three children. Thomas' first 3 years were spent in Winton Terrace, then his family moved to Avondale, where he continued to grow and formed neighborhood and school friendships. He attended Clifton Elementary, Schwab Junior High School, and...

Jan 7, 2024

Annie Lee Moore departed this life on earth, Sunday January 7, 2024. Annie Lee was surrounded by family and friends as her health gradually declined. She was born in Chance, Alabama on March 28, 1937, to the late Andrew and Annie Brown. After her mother passed when she was 7 years old, she was raised by her Aunt Gertrude...

Dec 29, 2023

Gina Thompson was born in Cincinnati Ohio April 22, 1954 to Wilbur Joe Thompson and Barbara McCollum Thompson.  She was the oldest sibling of five children: Micheal Thompson, Angelo Thompson, Vanessa Thompson, Carlos Thompson. On December 29, 2023 the Lord summoned her to rest.

She graduated from Hughes High School in 1972. She later went on to...

Dec 29, 2023

Kevin Glenn Williams was born on November 1, 1978, in Cincinnati, OH to young, unskilled parents, Alice M. Williams and Glenn Oates on a blustery, record breaking winter day. He was a very sickly child, often requiring trips to Children's Hospital in respiratory distress. As a young mother, I was given much aide from my mother and family to...

Dec 26, 2023

Tyrone Kenney was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 14, 1947, to parents Rogers and Rose Kenney. He graduated from Rogers Bacon High School in Cincinnati, Ohio before matriculating to the University of Cincinnati, where he majored in Graphic Design. While at the University of Cincinnati, Tyrone Kenney became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He along with...

Dec 26, 2023

Laverne Jones-Hogan was born on February 6, 1945 in Cincinnati,Ohio. She died on December 26, 2023.

She attended Cincinnati Public Schools. After obtaining her education, she went to work for the General Electric Corporation as a cook. Ms. Jones-Hogan was the mother of four children, Steven and Brian Jones and Eddie Hogan and Charisse Michelle Jones, who...

Dec 18, 2023

Carolyn Lee Parks (West) was born on April 23, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Richard and Annie (Sanderson) West.  She departed this life on December 18, 2023 into the arms of The Lord.

Following the death of her mother, Annie, Carolyn was raised by Olamae (West) and her father, Richard, in Cincinnati.  She accepted...

Dec 16, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Duane Pearson, Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 9, 2023

Sunrise began on July 1, 1929 for Virginia Simmons, who was born to the union of Emma and Richard Lewis.  God called her home on December 9, 2023.

Virginia grew up in Cincinnati and attended Cincinnati Public Schools.  Virginia was baptized and spent her early years attending First Baptist Church of Cumminsville.  She moved her membership years...

Dec 7, 2023

Leonard Watson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 5, 1949 , the son of John and Evelyn Watson. He departed this life on December 7, 2023 into the arms of The Lord.

He was raised with his two brothers in his beloved community of Avondale. Leonard graduated from Annunciation Elementary School and St. Xavier High School....

Dec 5, 2023

Allanda Lee Bennett affectionately known as Lee Lee was born on July 5, 1965 in Cincinnati, OH to Mary Lewis Bennett and Lee Andrew Bennett Sr.  When Allanda departed this life on December 5, 2023 she was ready to meet her Lord and Savior.

Allanda accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a member of...

Dec 4, 2023

Jamie Lee Smith Sr., age 39 peacefully left us on Monday, December 4, 2023 in Cincinnati Ohio. Jamie was the beloved husband of Tia Smith, and together they shared 18 years of cherished moments.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jamie was the son of Gina and Danny Smith Sr. He graduated from Little Miami High School. He continued...

Nov 28, 2023

Mr. Dave Batchelor, Jr. was born on May 29, 1941 to Mr. Dave Batchelor, Sr. and Mrs. Loreace Hill Batchelor. He departed this earthly realm on November 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by both parents, brothers: Nathaniel, Sherman Strayhorn, Arthur and Robert and sister: Willie Lou Fuller. After graduating in 1959 from West High School in Denmark,...