Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

Yvonne Black (nee McClendon) was born on September 23, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert and Gertrude McClendon. She grew up in Evanston where she developed many lifelong friendships and a reputation for having a talent in hairstyling.

Yvonne was formally educated in Cincinnati Public Schools and graduated from Withrow High School in 1975, then went on...

Oct 15, 2023

Lawyer Bridges was born in Anniemanie, Alabama on January 21, 1929, to the late Oliver Goldsmith Bridges and Tempie Sykes Bridges. Lawyer was the ninth child of eleven children. Lawyer made his confession of faith at an early age and joined Canaan Presbyterian Church in Anniemanie, Alabama where he served humbly - helping with the younger youth, serving meals,...

Oct 14, 2023

Patricia Hale was born on June 17, 1962, in Trail Lake, Mississippi to the union of Albert and Thelma Hale. She departed this life on October14, 2023 into the arms of The Lord.

Patricia, the seventh of 11 children, moved to Cincinnati at the age of seven. She attended Windsor and South Avondale Elementary Schools. She graduated...

Oct 12, 2023

Barbara Ann Matthews Allen was born on November 4, 1951 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late James W. Matthews and Ora Lee Matthews (née Green).  Barbara was the fourth eldest of seven children.

She accepted Christ at an early age & became a member of the Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church.  She graduated from Temple High...

Oct 11, 2023

George Frederic Handel Vendzeka Njodzeka was born on the October 28th, 1985. He was the 2nd of four children: Emmanuel, Amabel and Derick, born to Daniel and Isabela Njodzeka. Inspired by his father's deep love for classical music, he was named after the renowned German composer George Frideric Handel, who left an indelible mark in the world of music...

Oct 11, 2023

Isaac Anthony Abraham Williams was born to Pandora Williams and Anthony Andrews on February 24, 1987 in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Isaac was called home on October 11, 2023.

His grandparents Charles & Nellie Williams, Ollie Wilson and Author Graham preceded him in death.

Isaac is survived by his beautiful daughter, I'rielle Williams; his parents; his five...

Oct 11, 2023

Steven Watkins was born June 12, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Steven transitioned from this earthly life to eternity on October 11, 2023 at his home from natural cause at the age of 70.

He grew up in the village of Lincoln Heights and graduated from Lincoln Heights High School.  Steven never moved from Cincinnati because he loved...

Oct 10, 2023

Dorothea Revale Weathersby, was born December 7, 1953 to Ralph and Mary V. Hammonds in Chattanooga Tennessee. She was the fifth child of six to this union.

Dorothea had a beautiful personality. Dot as she was loving called by most, never met a stranger; she'd welcome you into her home, heart and her world. She loved many...

Sep 23, 2023

Artelia Kelly Bell Murrell departed this life on September 23, 2023, at the Mercy West Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio where she spent the last three weeks of her life.

Artelia Kelly (better known as Tee or Tee Bell) was born on August 5, 1943, she was the only child born to the late Edward Earl Kelly, Sr....

Sep 21, 2023

George W. Childers was born on February 15, 1936 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Virginia Yates and George Childers. He graduated from Lawrenceburg High School in 1954, he then joined the United States Air Force.

He married his beloved wife Eleanor, who he met at a party through a mutual friend. They were married for 58 years, and...

Sep 20, 2023

Claudia Allison Hurst was born on July 28, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Mary Kathryn Allison and Frank Allison. She departed this life on September 20, 2023 ... ready and eager to meet her Lord and Savior.

Claudia grew up in Cincinnati's Evanston community and attended St. Mark's Catholic School for her primary education...

Sep 15, 2023

Valerie Lee Pickrum was born on July 24,1964  in Manhattan, New York, blessing the life of Helen Susanne, who welcomed Valerie as the first of her three children.  Valerie also blessed the life of Harvey Pickrum, bonding with him from day one…and becoming the "apple of his eye," throughout her life.

Valerie started catholic school in Columbus,...

Sep 14, 2023

Steve McCullom was a unique soul born on August 27, 1953. He attended Woodward High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated in 1971. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the army where he was stationed in California and Texas. He appeared to be a complicated man, but he was simply a no nonsense, no foolishness kind of guy. I guess...

Aug 24, 2023

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

Aug 22, 2023

Mary Ann Dunn entered this world on August 17, 1957 in Greenville, Mississippi to the union of Bobby Pleasant and Owen Green. On August 22, 2023 at the age of 66, Mary was suddenly called home.

Mary, the oldest of six children, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. As a bright student at East Nashville High School, Mary...

Aug 22, 2023

Mr. Mervin Martin was born in Marion, Alabama on December 10, 1949 to Velma Martin Tubbs and Herman Carter.  He departed this earthly life on August 22, 2023.

Mervin attended Mt. Pleasant AME Church with his mother and grandmother. He confessed Christ at an early age. After the death of his mother, Mervin (age 9) was raised...

Aug 21, 2023

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

Aug 20, 2023

Ruth Virginia Penn Davis, "Ginger", was the first daughter born to the union of Ambrose Penn and Ruth Dandridge. Her parents and younger sister, Elizabeth Penn Carter preceded her in death.

Virginia was educated in the Cincinnati Public Schools, graduating from Hughes High School. After graduation she attended the University of Cincinnati for three years. Following her...

Aug 17, 2023

William Edward Fluellen affectionately known as "Flu" was born on November 20, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Mattie Mae Wynn Fluellen and William Ezekiel Fluellen.

William grew up in the West End and Avondale areas of Cincinnati. He was baptized at the Beulah Baptist Church on Linn Street, was educated in Cincinnati Public Schools,...

Aug 6, 2023

Elaine Headen was born July 11, 1949 to John McCall and Alberta Mathis. Elaine found God at an early age and attended St Joseph church, Annunciation, and St Simon of Cyrene. Elaine attended grade school at St. Joseph Elementary, Samuel Ach Jr. High, and graduated from Hughes Center High School. Elaine also attended Stowe Vocational with proficiency in shorthand...