Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

Roderick Allen Payne I passed away on February 7, 2025. Roderick was born in Cincinnati, OH on October 13, 1955 to Reginald and Josephine Payne. He attended parochial school and served as an acolyte before graduating from Hughes High School and joining the US Air Force.

A prayerful servant to his beloved Heavenly Father, Roderick enjoyed a...

Jan 27, 2025

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

Jan 19, 2025

With profound love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved David Andre Cann- husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. On January 19, 2025. David passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who held him dearest. David is survived by his loving wife, Monica; his sons, Armand, Brandon, and Julian; his siblings, Alan, Chris H., Jason, Muiren, Christopher...

Jan 16, 2025

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

Jan 16, 2025

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

Jan 15, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Watkins was born to Toppie Hardy and Russell Stouffer Miller Hardy on December 7, 1936, at General Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She went to be with her heavenly father on January 15, 2025.

She was a servant to the Lord and served faithfully all of her life, she joined Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church at the...

Jan 14, 2025

Kenneth Oscar Webb Sr, was born April 24, 1953 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was able to bless the lives of his biological parents Zelamrie Bullock and "Sunny". He peacefully departed this lifetime on January 14, 2025, at UC Hospital, surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren.

Kenneth Oscar Webb Sr. spent his childhood being raised in...

Jan 12, 2025

In memory of a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather. He served his community for 4 years in the US Navy. He proudly dedicated his career to substance abuse counseling for over 30 years. He was a proud member of the Elisha lodge masons, and let's not forget his passion for golf; an avid member of the...

Jan 10, 2025

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

Jan 9, 2025

A Life Well Lived

Anthony Tyrone Washington was born on November 5, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Arvan and Mable Washington. As the eldest of five siblings, Anthony embraced leadership and responsibility early in life.

Growing up in a proud military family, his formative years were spent traveling extensively, culminating in his high school graduation...

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.

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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...