Obituaries

Jul 24, 2025

John Eric Burger

Eric was born March 8, 1967, in Mariemont, Ohio to Paul and Vera Burger. He was welcomed home by older brothers Vaughn and Dave (Pam) and Sister Lisa (Bob).   Eric spent most of his school years in Madeira, a community he always held very dear to his heart. In high school he played Varsity...

Jul 24, 2025

Vanessa Owensby was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 2, 1957, to Roy and Essie Owensby.

Vanessa took her last breath and closed her beautiful eyes on July 24, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Essie Owensby; her brothers Roger, Randy, Rudolph, and Rodney; her sister Theresa Owensby; and her stepson, Walter...

Jul 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Minnie  Blasingame, age 91, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born on Saturday, April 7, 1934, in America, Georgia.

Gathering of family and friends is from 4:00 pm until 4:30 pm, on  Saturday, August...

Jul 23, 2025

Ryan Daniel Parker was born on April 21, 1981, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Barbra Parker—her only child—and Billy Dailey. A proud graduate of Taft High School, Class of 2000, Ryan's journey into ministry began early. At the age of 16, he met Pastor Damon Lynch Jr. through a mentorship program, and from that moment, a deep father-son bond was...

Jul 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Dwayne Gary Marcum, age 41, of Newport, Kentucky,  who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio.   He was born on Monday, September 26, 1983, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Jul 22, 2025

Gregory Edward Harrison was born on March 20, 1980, to Gwendolyn Harrison and Gregory Mullins. He passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025.

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Gregory was a man whose faith was the foundation of his life. He lived with a servant's heart—always offering a helping hand, a warm smile, and unwavering support to...

Jul 22, 2025

Oscar Lee Pressley was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 17, 1959. He was the youngest of seven children, a blessing to the union of Herman Pressley and Gladys Ross Jackson Pressley. Oscar departed this life on July 22, 2025.

Oscar was preceded in death by his parents.

Oscar was baptized at First Baptist Church...

Jul 22, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of James C. Davis, age 55, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born on Saturday, July 26, 1969, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Jul 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Gerald Francis Gorman, age 64, of West Chester, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Saturday, July 8, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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

Jul 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Robert Lee Harris, age 90, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Monday, December 17, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Jul 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Doneal Cortez Berry Sr., age 49, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Saturday, January 31, 1976, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Jul 19, 2025

Charnelle Jalenise Thompson, affectionately known as "Nelle," was born on July 4, 1989, in Covington, Kentucky, to Carol Ann Florence and Charles Evans. She departed this life at the age of 36, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and generosity.

Charnelle spent part of her life in Norfolk, Virginia, where she welcomed her first child. She...

Jul 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Beverly Jean Kennedy, age 61, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio.   She was born on Monday, January 6, 1964, in Bethesda, Maryland.

A celebration of Beverly's life will be held on August 18, 2025, at 916...

Jul 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Michael David Smith, age 42, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Cleveland,  Ohio.   He was born on Friday, September 24, 1982, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Jul 18, 2025

Sallie Calhoun, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on November 10, 1933, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Sally and Joseph Baskins.

Sallie was the heart and soul of her family a sweet, caring, and loving woman whose kindness and strength...

Jul 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Estella D. Johnson, age 55, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born on Friday, February 6, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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

Jul 17, 2025

Courtney Jean Gilyard, born September 2, 1989, in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away at the age of 35. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a cousin, and a friend—and the heartbeat of every room she walked into. Courtney wasn't just loved, she was adored. To know her was to know joy, laughter, and loyalty at its loudest, brightest,...

Jul 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Pastor Joey Allen Ferguson,  age 67, of New Birth Ministries,  who entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Fairfield,  Ohio.   He was born on Friday, October 11, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Saturday, August 2,...

Jul 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the heavenly transition of Marvin  Nared, age 71, of Cincinnati, Ohio,  who entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born on Monday, February 15, 1954, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Gathering of family and friends is from 2:00 pm until 2:30 pm, on  Saturday, August...

Jul 17, 2025

Bonita Matthews of Carlisle, Kentucky, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a quiet but powerful legacy rooted in love, compassion, and selflessness. Bonita was reserved by nature, but her heart spoke volumes. She was the kind of person who always put others first, not out of obligation, but because that is simply who she was.

Thoughtful, grounded, and...