Obituaries

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,...

Nov 27, 2023

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

Nov 23, 2023

Vincent was born March 29, 1951 to Johnnie Mae Spears (Carr) and  William Carr.  At an early age Vincent was baptized and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Vincent attended Cincinnati Public Schools where he took an interest in woodwork and singing.

He was an outdoorsman and in his teenage years loved skiing, fishing,...

Nov 21, 2023

Luerine Gates Mcclendon was born on January 4, 1927 to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Austin Gates and Louis Gates in Roanoke, Alabama. On November 21, 2023 Luerine was called upon by the Lord for eternal rest, in Cincinnati Ohio.

In her early years, she navigated life in the segregated south but always had a hopeful outlook on life. She...

Nov 20, 2023

LaVenia Anita Simms was born on October 18, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Cora L. and David T. Simms Sr. She went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2023.

She grew up in Cincinnati and attended Cincinnati Public Schools, graduating from Withrow High School, where she cultivated life-long friendships. Lavenia, who...

Nov 20, 2023

JERALD MONROE BRANTLEY was born on September 2, 1966 in Cincinnati Ohio to Delores Brantley and Deacon Shepard  Hilson Jr.  Jerald, who was a "bright" light to the world, departed this life on November 20, 2023 into the arms of The Lord.

He obtained his early education at Newport, Kentucky's Arnold Elementary School and graduated from Newport...

Nov 5, 2023

Veronica Lee Ewing Reese was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Geraldine and  Arthur Ewing on March 6, 1957.  She grew up in Walnut Hills where she was raised by her grandmother, Queen Ester Jetter, whom she loved, cherished, and adored. They are there already to greet her.

Veronica attended Sawyer Elementary School and went to Withrow High...

Oct 29, 2023

Sherman Bates Pritchett was born May 1, 1955 in Lincoln Heights, Ohio, to the late William F. and Dora L. Pritchett.  He was the youngest son of seven children in which four (William Pritchett, Jr. (Ann), Georgiana "Jo" Pritchett, Shirley Daniels (James), and Jean Alice Pritchett) preceded him in death.

He graduated from Princeton High School and...

Oct 29, 2023

Pa Ajame Batakwi Daniel was born of Papa Zacharia Ajame Ojegebong Abuenqang and Mama Lydia Anih all blessed memory in Fum Oshie Njikwa momo Division  on the 15th of June, 1946.  He attended primary school in Mbengwi momo division where he attained the first school leaving certificate in 1961.  He proceeded to C.P.C Bali where he obtained his secondary...