Obituaries

Jul 20, 2023

Mr. Ernest Leon Robinson was born in Hopewell, Virginia on July 12, 1926; the youngest son of Mr. Benjamin and Mrs. Irene Robinson. His parents passed away when he was two years old. Some of his siblings remained in Virginia to be raised by relatives. Ernest and remaining siblings moved to Youngstown, Ohio, where they were raised by their...

Jul 16, 2023

Tempest Elise Epps was born April 5th 1986 in Cincinnati Ohio to Alicia Ann Epps and Charles Edward Epps Sr.

Tempest was very smart and loved to draw and do hair at a young age while in elementary school at Washburn. She carried that passion for hair all the way through high school and decided to make...

Jul 13, 2023

In our memories forever as a daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend, handpicked by God, Ann was delivered to her earthly parents, Willie James and Catherine Green Wheeler on November 28, 1942.

After a lengthy illness God whispered, Ann you cannot with stand this storm.  Majestic wings he gave her to make the flight back home.

Jul 7, 2023

Weeda L. Palmore was born November 28, 1960, to William Palmore and Arnell Haynes in Eufaula, Alabama. She was unexpectedly called home on July 7, 2023.

In her younger years, Weeda and a couple of her siblings were relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio. Many of those adolescent years were spent in the church. She attended Cincinnati Public Schools;...

Jun 29, 2023

Rodney Lee Murph was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 11, 1961 to Claudia Marie Mitchell and the late, Oscar Murph.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at New Prospect Baptist Church. He would attend services of several churches throughout Cincinnati. He attended Aiken High School and...

Jun 25, 2023

Emanuel Christopher Warren Hayes was born February 28, 2004 in Cincinnati, OH to Rebecca Hayes and Kimbro Thomas.  He moved in with his grandmother at the age of three.  He departed this earthly life on June 25, 2023.

Emanuel leaves us broken hearted and full of pain.  Anyone who met Emanuel knew instantly of his charisma and...

Jun 23, 2023

Juanita Milford graciously entered into the world on November 28, 1956 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ambus Middlebrooks and Betty Ann Milford.  Juanita gained her wings on Friday, June 23, 2023 with her daughter by her side.

Juanita grew up in Cincinnati's Avondale community.  She attended Cincinnati public School and graduated from Hughes High School  in 1975.  Following...

Jun 21, 2023

Ernest Roosevelt White was born on March 26, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Ernest Hawkins and Ozell White.  He departed this life on June 21, 2023 into the arms of The Lord.

Ernest, affectionately called "Ernie" by family and friends, grew up in Cincinnati and attended Cincinnati Public Schools.  After graduating from Taft High...

Jun 21, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time.

Jun 18, 2023

Nicole Thomas was born to Wanda Stiger Dean and Danny Lee Thomas, Sr. on September 27, 1982.

Nicole was a smart and intelligent woman with aspirations to be a family/relationship counselor. Her time here on earth was filled with listening to books and listening to the bible. She enjoyed listening to music.

Her pastime was...

Jun 17, 2023

Clifton B. Pierson, Jr. was born in Cincinnati, OH at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was raised by Calvin and Janet Mathis. He died on June 17, 2023 at Atrium Hospital in Franklin, OH from an asthma attack.

Cliff as he was affectionately known, loved to walk and be around family.  When you think you haven't...

Jun 17, 2023

Robert Cole was born in Cincinnati, Ohio June 11,1957 to the late Cassie L Collins and James Collins.

Growing up in Cincinnati and graduating from Taft High School and earning a business degree at University of Cincinnati, Robert was quite familiar with the city and began his career in retail downtown with Save Discount for several years...

Jun 16, 2023

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

Jun 13, 2023

Betty Jean Key was born on January 18, 1950 to the late George and Georgia Ridley in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was called home to rest on June 13, 2023.

Betty was the oldest of ten siblings. She was educated at Robert A. Taft High School. She later earned a certification in Nutrition and a Early Childhood Credential....

Jun 8, 2023

In loving memory of Viola Mae Bumgardner,

April 17, 1938 to June 8, 2023

Viola, preceded in death by Prestess L. Marshall (Mother), Charles D. Martin, Sr. (Father), Donald Martin (Brother), Charles Martin, Jr. (Brother), Frances Cunningham (Sister), Loretta Carter (Sister), Lewis Byrd (Son).

Survived by Gloria Batte' (Daughter), Nina Byrd-Powell (Daughter), grandchildren...

Jun 4, 2023

Joshua Joe Harris was born February 19, 1994 in Cincinnati, OH to Minerva Wilcox and Jimmie Harris.

Joshua was a lifelong resident of Over the Rhine (OTR) where he attended Washington Park Elementary School and Western Hills High School.  He was known for being a sweet and loving person with a pure heart.  He was a family...

Jun 2, 2023

Harold Jones Sr. was born on May 30, 1925 to the union of John Ivory and Nellie Jones. He transitioned from this life into his eternal resting home on June 2, 2023.

Harold, the youngest of two children, was born and raised in Cincinnati.  Following his graduation from  Woodward High School, Harold enlisted in the United States...

May 22, 2023

Kevin was born February 13, 1970 to Victoria Stallworth Jennings however he was raised by John and Betty Jean Stallworth.  Kevin transitioned from this earthly life on May 22, 2023.

Kevin was a natural athlete and a Taft High School basketball star. He enjoyed reading the Bible working out and spending time with his family and friends...

May 21, 2023

Gregory Jimal Smith was born on September 16, 1957 to Mattie (nee Neal) and Alonzo Smith in Cincinnati, Ohio. Greg, the youngest of the Smith clan grew up amongst his rather large extended family in Cincinnati's West End neighborhood.

Greg grew up in Cincinnati's West End Richmond Village. He started school at Sands Montessori and graduated from...

May 21, 2023

Janet Alene James was born on April 18, 1943 in Dayton, Kentucky, to the late Eranst Edward Banks and Alene Riley. She was raised by her late bonus-father John Dallas Chapple, who was happily married to Alene Riley for 32 years.

Janet grew up in Evanston, Ohio and graduated from Withrow High School. In high school, she...