Obituaries

Jan 7, 2025

Today, we gather to celebrate the remarkable, kind, and loving life of Charlotte Marie (Finnell) Penebaker.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Charlotte lived a life full of love, warmth, and dedication. She spent seven years working at Revlon Consumer Products LLC before building a decades-long career at Cincinnati Bell, where her infectious kindness and unwavering work...

Dec 25, 2024

Reginald Craig was born August 26, 1960 in Sunter, South Carolina to Arthur and Jeroline Craig. Reggie, as we called him was number seven out of eleven siblings.  Coming from a military family he grew up in California, Spain, Greece and Turkey coming back to the United States in 1974.

He attended Samuel Ach and graduated from...

Dec 24, 2024

"Russell Wright from Lincoln Heights" was a true Zone 15 man. He absolutely loved identifying himself in this way! He was always joking, laughing, smiling or getting on someone's case!

Russell was born on February 14, 1944 to the union of Mabel Whitt Wright and Shelby "Jack' Wright in Cincinnati, Ohio. Russell departed his earthly life on...

Dec 23, 2024

Vernetta Louise Lewis was born to Robert Lee Lewis and Veda Armildred Johnson on August 13, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2024.

Raised in the loving care of her precious grandmother, Edith Mason, in the West End, Vernetta was nurtured with scripture and prayer and began teaching Sunday School at...

Dec 22, 2024

Gloria Ann Simpson Rhodes born May 27, 1941 to Louis and Annie Bell Simpson Kinney. She was preceded in death by her stepfather James Kenney, mother Annie Bell Kinney, brother Roosevelt and sister-in-law Mary Thomas.

Gloria Ann joined Rose Chapel in 1965 under Pastor Soul Prophet. In 1995 joined Corinthian Baptist Church under Pastor KZ Smith. Gloria...

Dec 16, 2024

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the beautiful life of Dr. Fanta Dicko McMullen, who conferred her wings on December 16, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, teacher, mentor, and spiritual leader whose impact will be felt for generations to come.

Born on...

Nov 21, 2024

Elaine Mitchell Ramsey was born on August 14, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the firstborn daughter to David Lee Mitchell and Evelyn Ruby Mullins, both of whom preceded her in death. Elaine spent her early years in the West End of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she attended Hayes Elementary, Porter Junior High, and graduated from Taft High Night School in 1967....

Nov 19, 2024

Jean Stella Wilson (née Arnold, formerly McGee) was born on February 4, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the eldest daughter of Eugene Arnold and Francis Espy. She passed away peacefully at Maple Knoll Village on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 86.

Jean was a lifelong resident of Cincinnati and a proud graduate of Hughes High...

Nov 13, 2024

Thomas Roberson was born January 16,1969 in Cincinnati, OH to Thomas Crowell and Anna Dawkins. He departed this life on November 13, 2024 into the arms of the lord.

Thomas, who was lovingly known as "Jr" to family and "T Bone" to friends, was the fifth of six children. He was baptized at Rockdale Baptist Church at...

Nov 7, 2024

Jacqueline Cleota Keenon, 82yrs, went to sleep in transition to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2024, in Cincinnati, OH surrounded by her daughter Monica, spiritual daughter Kimberly, and Pastor Delores.

Jackie was born on September 20, 1942 to Jasper and Harriett (Callahan) Carter in Cleveland, OH. She attended Cleveland Public Schools. After graduating...

Oct 28, 2024

Fannie Mary Fairbanks, 97 years of age, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, in her home in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fannie Mary Fairbanks was born on January 4, 1927 in the county of Tuscaloosa and the City of Cottondale Alabama. She was the third oldest of 14 children, Fannie was preceded in death by her father,...

Oct 21, 2024

Barbara Jean Rogers Clark started her cycle around the sun on August 16, 1932. She was born in Cincinnati to the union of Talmer Rodgers and Rosa McClure Rodgers Clay. She transitioned back to God on October 21, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, grace and determination.

She was raised by her grandparents, Samuel and Katie McClure...

Oct 13, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing on October 13, 2024 of Kaleb Evans of Cincinnati, Ohio, a vibrant and cherished 18-year-old. Born on April 7, 2006, Kaleb's life was filled with promise, love and adventure.

Beloved son of Richard Evans and Alexis McDaniel, devoted brother to Makenna Evans, and cherished grandson of Melva Evans and...

Oct 9, 2024

Bryant Keith Ramsey was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Harrison N. Ramsey and Elaine Ramsey (Mitchell) on November 10, 1962 at General Hospital (Now known as UC Hospital).

He was the eldest of his siblings, Stephanie D. Ramsey Pierson (Ramsey) and Darrick N. Ramsey. His immediate family would become enhanced and blended with two more brothers James...

Oct 6, 2024

Maudie Hicks (Boykins) was born in Dothan, AL on November 7, 1940 to the late Albert and Ida (Crawford) Boykins.  To this union were seven children; six siblings preceded Maudie in death: Florene, Curtis, Lorene, Ernest, Bernice and Louise.  Maudie was joined in holy matrimony to the late Clifford Hicks.  This union was blessed with one son, Marvin.

Sep 30, 2024

Isaiah "Choke" Crawford, Jr. was a gentle, firm, relent-less giant. It is fitting that he lived most of his adult life on Shepherd Lane; for he was a shepherd to many.

Isaiah Crawford, Jr., son of the late Isaiah Crawford, Sr. and Inez Copeland Crawford, was born in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, September 12, 1929. In 1931, he...

Sep 14, 2024

Patricia Lynn McMullen was the beloved daughter of the late Pastor Emmett McMullen, Jr. and Carrie J. McMullen. Patricia was born on January 9, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She departed this earthly life to her eternal home on September 14, 2024, at her home.

At an early age she accepted Christ under the leadership of her Father,...

Sep 10, 2024

On July 11, 1954, the Lord presented Florida Mae Tillman and Albert Ector with a precious son in Cincinnati, Ohio and ordained him to have a blessed life of love and warmth for, and to, all who would come to know him.  Alfred Lee Tillman, affectionately known as "Ricky Tisdale" or "Uncle Rick" to some, walked his path as...

Sep 9, 2024

Our mother, Christine Mae Williams, was born on December 20, 1931, to Reverend I.J. & Minnie Hunter Williams. She was the last child to be born. Five years prior they lost a girl to tuberculosis. God answered their prayers and another girl was born, Christine.

Our Mom departed this life on September 9, 2024, peacefully at home...

Sep 4, 2024

Billie LaDeva Kimbrough passed away peacefully on September 4th in Lebanon, Ohio.  Billie was the third oldest of six children born to William H. Smith, Jr. and Alice Smith in Pittsburgh, PA.  She attended Pittsburgh public schools and graduated from Point Park College.   After graduation, Billie began a long and rewarding career with the Kroger grocery supermarket, starting as...