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Nathan Roy Watkins, Jr.

Nathan Roy Watkins, Jr.

January 6, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Nathan Roy Watkins Jr., age 70, of Petersburg, Kentucky,  who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Petersburg, Kentucky.  He was born on Saturday, May 14, 1955, in Somerset, Kentucky.

A Celebration of Nathan's Life will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...

Flora Foster

Flora Foster

January 5, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Flora  Foster, age 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born on Saturday, April 3, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri.

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned.  The family will notify loved ones...

A.D. Askew-Sami

A.D. Askew-Sami

January 5, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of A.D. Askew-Sami, age 72, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who entered eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born on Monday, March 2, 1953, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 12 noon at...

Taylor Ann Marie Butts

Taylor Ann Marie Butts

January 5, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Taylor Ann Marie Butts, age 20, of Addyston, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Addyston, Ohio.   She was born on Thursday, January 13, 2005, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Family and friends are cordially invited to a Celebration of Taylor's Life at...

Denise Lynn Smith

Denise Lynn Smith

January 5, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Denise Lynn Smith, age 67, of Covington, Kentucky,  who entered eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Covington,  Kentucky.   She was born on Sunday, December 21, 1958, in Covington, Kentucky.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 11:00 am until...

Jonathan Killings

Jonathan Killings

January 5, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Jonathan  Killings, age 63, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Thursday, December 27, 1962, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 am until 11:00...

Janet Elizabeth Hadnot-Ruff

Janet Elizabeth Hadnot-Ruff

January 5, 2026

Honoring a Remarkable Life Janet Elizabeth Ruff Today, we gather to honor the life of Janet Elizabeth Ruff (known to some as Sister Hadnot), a cherished matriarch who marked the end of preceding generations and became the foundation for four generations that followed her. Born on February 18, 1933, Janet was the younger of two children of Wilbur Smith...

Melissa Louise Edwards

Melissa Louise Edwards

January 4, 2026

On July 26, 1970, God sent a beautiful life into the earth and on January 4, 2026, Melissa Louise Edwards (Morgan), lovingly known as Missy went home peacefully to be with the Lord  at home in North College Hill, Ohio at the age of 55. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of Theresa Louise Morgan and...

Donle Semaj Jospiah Ridley

Donle Semaj Jospiah Ridley

January 4, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Donle Semaj Jospiah Ridley, age 21, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 Seton K of...

Joe Martin

Joe Martin

January 4, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of  Mr. Joe  Martin, age 82, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Friday, April 2, 1943, in Eufaula, Alabama.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 10:00 am until...

Vincent Lee Gates, Jr.

Vincent Lee Gates, Jr.

January 4, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Vincent Lee Gates Jr., age 32, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.   He was born on Tuesday, April 20, 1993, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 2:00 pm...

Jayrre Boyce Jarrett

Jayrre Boyce Jarrett

January 3, 2026

Jayrre Boyce Jarrett Sr was born October 24, 1985, on a Thursday in Aschaffenburg, Germany to the union of Boyce Edward Jarrett and Antje Jarrett. Jayrre attended Hughes high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jayrre graduated from ITT technical institute and Brown Mackie college with degrees in business management and electronic engineering. He had a love for Legos and food....

Jeffrey Lee Disney

Jeffrey Lee Disney

January 3, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Jeffrey Lee Disney, age 60, of Hamilton, Ohio, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in Hamilton, Ohio.   He was born on Wednesday, December 8, 1965, in Hamilton, Ohio.

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones...

Irma Jean Sparks

Irma Jean Sparks

January 3, 2026

Irma Jean Sparks, was affectionately called "Sister Babe" by some family members. Irma was born on January 14, 1931, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Russell Goode and Grace Ross (Pettijohn). Her entire life was spent in Cincinnati, Ohio. Most of her life, she lived in the West End. Later, she moved to Avondale to reside in a senior citizen building...

Kenneth B. Wolfe

Kenneth B. Wolfe

January 2, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Kenneth B. Wolfe, age 78, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who entered eternal rest on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio .

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved...

Eric Maurice Damon

Eric Maurice Damon

January 2, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Eric Maurice Damon, age 58, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Friday, January 20, 1967, in Hamilton, Ohio.

Memorial Service 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Walker Event Center, 3939 Reading...

Darlene Blackmon-Wilkinson

Darlene Blackmon-Wilkinson

January 2, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Darlene   Blackmon-Wilkinson, age 60, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born on Sunday, May 2, 1965, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned.  The family will notify loved ones in...

Frederick Nelson Davis, Jr.

Frederick Nelson Davis, Jr.

January 2, 2026

Frederick Nelson Davis Jr.  affectionately known as "Rusty" was born on August 22,1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rusty was a loving father who passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. Rusty was born to Frederick Nelson Davis Sr. "Sonny" from Helana Arkansas and Dorothy Davis (nee Cantrell) from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Our Pops went by a few names: Frederick,...

Dewayne Cody

Dewayne Cody

January 2, 2026

DeWayne Cody Sr., age 70, was born on August 12, 1955, and peacefully transitioned on January 2, 2026. DeWayne attended Hughes High School, where his sense of style was already turning heads. Known for rocking a suit jacket, jeans, and a fresh Jerry curl, he took pride in his appearance early on—a pride he carried with him throughout his...

Chester Kim Cooper

Chester Kim Cooper

January 1, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Chester Kim Cooper, age 54, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born on Thursday, December 30, 1971, in Georgetown, Ohio .

No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved...

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