Obituaries

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...

May 10, 2023

Bernice Stiggers-Reeves was born in Cincinnati Ohio to parents Paul and Arbelia Stiggers on September  25, 1931 and is the second oldest to over 22 siblings.

Bernice married Johnny Lloyd Edwards and had 5 children.  She worked many years in the medical field as a nurse's assistant and after leaving the medical field she allowed her love...

May 1, 2023

Mr. Howard Paul Duncan was born on March 11, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the union of the late Mary Yancy Mccullars and Robert Duncan. He departed this life on May 1, 2023, into the arms of The Lord.

He grew up in a loving family as the only child, where he was the center of attention...

Apr 23, 2023

Barbara Ann Person was born August 10, 1950 at General Hospital in Cincinnati, OH.  She was the third child of Peter Cross Sr. and Euluia Nicholas.  She went to Cummings elementary School and Hughes Senior High School.

She was full of life and high spirited.  She loved her family more than anything.  She loved fishing, dancing, fashion...

Apr 23, 2023

It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow to announce the sudden passing away of Lawrence David Geiger on April 23, 2023. He was 71 years old. Larry is survived by his only daughter April Marlene Geiger Evans (husband Mike Evans). April blessed Larry with five grandchildren, Michael, Alecia, Dynell, April and Angel along with seven great grandchildren...

Apr 20, 2023

Tammy Renee Eatmond Tarrance was born in St. Louis, MO on November 15, 1977 to Rosetta Eatmond and Walter Reynolds.

She attended Cahokia High School.  Tammy loved to travel, and her travels landed her in Cincinnati, OH.  Tammy met Michael Tarrance in 1998.  At this time, Tammy was already well on her path to do what she...

Apr 15, 2023

It is always difficult to summarize a person's life in only a few words. A life well-lived is more than just vital statistics or facts recorded in a document.  Therefore, the family has decided to look at James' life the way God looks at it rather than the way people look at it.   According to I Samuel 16:7, people...

Apr 13, 2023

Martha Patricia (Pat) Lee was born on October 14, 1948, to Clarence Sr. and Martha Louise Powell (McDaniel). From a family of ten children, she was the oldest daughter.

She had a loving heart and a strong love for life winning fights against cancer four times. Her smile was like the sun, warming you up on the...

Apr 11, 2023

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

Apr 10, 2023

Thomas Plear was born on July 4, 1927, in Weeksbury, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Clemmie Plear. He had a large, loving family, growing up as the 11th of 12 children. He learned the importance of hard work, compassion and camaraderie from his parents - a lesson that he would carry with him throughout his life.

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Apr 6, 2023

Evelyn June Titsworth (aka 'Evie' to her sisters/brothers) was born February 2, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to parents, Owen Todd and Goldie (Brightwell) Todd. She departed this life on April 6, 2023 at the age of 91.

Evelyn was the eighth of ten children and was the last of her siblings to depart this earthly life. Evelyn...

Apr 3, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Kenney was born August 1, 1968 to the late Servelman and Peggy Ann Kenney. Bobby had a heart.  His heart was a gift from God. For, it was his heart that was at the center of his love for people, even a stranger he had just met. How many times have we seen photos of Bobby with...

Apr 2, 2023

Urban Junior Jackson was born on August 26,1953 to the late Evangelist Vera Ellison Jackson and the late Ulysses Jackson in Cincinnati, Ohio He gave his life to Christ at an early age. He also became a faithful member of Walk by Faith Christian Ministries with Pastor Gerry M. Gooding Sr. and sang in the Sons of Thunder Male...

Mar 26, 2023

Aloysius Benedict Robinson began his life cycle in Cincinnati, Ohio November 13, 1977.  He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Maddox. His cycle ended suddenly at his home on March 26, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Robinson; two brothers, Kevin and Jeffrey Robinson and his one and only daughter, Nariah Robinson.

Aloysius,...

Mar 19, 2023

Patricia A. Wilson, 67, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Pettus W. and Janie M. Wilson in 1955.  She is the second oldest child of nine born to this union.

Patricia was a quiet storm; she was a very strong-willed person.  She loved to laugh and have fun.  She was an avid bingo player;...