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Petroleum Maye

Petroleum Maye

Aug 16, 2018

After a long illness, Petroleum Maye passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the age of 84, at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of Coatopa, Alabama, he transplanted his family to create a better life for them.

Petroleum, "Pete," as his loved ones knew him, was a hard working man....

Hazel M Franklin

Hazel M Franklin

Aug 16, 2018

Hazel was born May 3, 1944.  Hazel departed her life on August 16, 2018.  Hazel was born in Georgia, Alabama.  Hazel graduated from St. Rita School and she worked for the Board of Education in Rothenburg Elementary School for 14 years.  Hazel then worked in the Nursing field helping other and traveling around the world force.  Hazel ran her...

Dorothy Lee (Rottinghouse)  Zurek

Dorothy Lee (Rottinghouse) Zurek

Aug 16, 2018

Dorothy Lee Zurek , age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born  March 19, 1940, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Aretha Louise Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin

Aug 16, 2018

Aretha Franklin, universally acclaimed as the "Queen of Soul" and one of America's greatest singers in any style, died on Thursday at her home in Detroit. She was 76.

The cause was advanced pancreatic cancer, her publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn, said.

In her indelible late-1960s hits, Ms. Franklin brought the righteous fervor of gospel music to...

Russell Dubose

Russell Dubose

Aug 15, 2018

Russell  Dubose , age 26, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born  November 26, 1991.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Walker- Walnut Hills Chapel, 1025 E. McMillan Street , Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at...

Adrian Jamel Horton, Sr.

Adrian Jamel Horton, Sr.

Aug 15, 2018

Adrian Jamel Horton Sr., age 49, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   He was born  October 5, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Visitation is from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Inspirational Bible Church - City of Destiny, 11450 Sebring Drive, Forest Park   (45240).   The funeral service will...

Michael Ryan Fannin

Michael Ryan Fannin

Aug 15, 2018

Michael Ryan Fannin of Fairfield, Ohio,  passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Fairfield, Ohio. He was 37.

He was born  November 22, 1980, in Fairfield, Ohio, to the late Everett and Mary (nee Johnson) Fannin.

Devoted brother of Tonya and Tim Fannin.

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Maxine C Hatcher

Maxine C Hatcher

Aug 15, 2018

Maxine C. Hatcher , age 53, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born  November 4, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Idella (Jones)  Jackson

Idella (Jones) Jackson

Aug 14, 2018

Idella  Jackson, age 97, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Forest Park , Ohio.   She was born  July 22, 1921, in Massillon, Alabama.

Visitation is from 11:00 am until noon, on  Monday, August 20, 2018, at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 2835 Beekman Street, Cincinnati  (45225).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at...

Clarence B. Sprouse

Clarence B. Sprouse

Aug 14, 2018

Clarence Brumley Sprouse, a real-life American hero, passed away on August 14, 2018 after 93 years of adventure and achievement that took him far away from the coal mines of his native West Virginia. Clarence's father was a coal miner by day and a preacher by night. All of Clarence's brothers worked in the mines and one brother died...

Pamela Louis (Brett)  Albers

Pamela Louis (Brett) Albers

Aug 13, 2018

Pamela Louise  Albers, age 61, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born  September 15, 1956, in Madison, Indiana.

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Linda Sue "Lin Lin" Howard

Linda Sue "Lin Lin" Howard

Aug 12, 2018

Linda Sue Howard was born September 4, 1956 at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was born to the union of Clifton and Mary Howard, whom both preceded her in death.  Linda was baptized at Golden Gate Baptist Church. She attended Taft High School.  It was there she met her first love, Marland Harris and together they had three...

Reatha Ashe

Reatha Ashe

Aug 12, 2018

Reatha Ashe, age 62, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, in Colerain Twnship, Ohio. She was born January 4, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on August 17, 2018, at Greater Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am.

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Edward Gene Minor

Edward Gene Minor

Aug 12, 2018

Edward Gene Minor, age 64, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018, in Blue Ash,  Ohio.   He was born  November 17, 1953, in Lima, Ohio.

Visitation is from 2:30 pm until 3:00 pm, on  Monday, August 20, 2018, at the Walker Event Center, 3939 Reading Road (Corner of Reading and Paddock), Cincinnati  (45229).   The funeral service will...

Essie Mae Spencer

Essie Mae Spencer

Aug 12, 2018

Essie Mae Spencer , age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born  March 8, 1939, in Nashville, North Carolina.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Saturday, August 18, 2018, at the Union Baptist Church, 405 W. Seventh Street, Cincinnati  (45203).   The funeral service will immediately follow the...

A'Kilah Noel Thomas

A'Kilah Noel Thomas

Aug 11, 2018

A'kilah Noel Thomas , age 44, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018, in Cincinnati, OH.   She was born  December 19, 1973, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Josephine Mcclellan

Josephine Mcclellan

Aug 11, 2018

Josephine  McClellan , age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018, in Cincinnati,  Ohio.   She was born  April 24, 1944, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Visitation is from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, on  Saturday, August 18, 2018, at the Walker- Walnut Hills Chapel, 1025 E. McMillan Street , Cincinnati  (45206).   The funeral service will immediately follow the...

Frances Lorene (Battle)  Williams

Frances Lorene (Battle) Williams

Aug 11, 2018

Frances (Battle) Williams was born February 6, 1943 in Athens, Georgia,  to the union of the late Robert Battle Sr. and Margaret P. (Lester) Battle. Frances entered her eternal rest on Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was the fifth child of thirteen children. Frances married Cecil Williams in June of 1960 and to this union six children were born,...

Darlene C Hummons

Darlene C Hummons

Aug 10, 2018

Darlene C. Hummons, age 70, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018, in West Chester,  Ohio.   She was born  August 12, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Friday, August 17, 2018, at the Walker Funeral Home, 7272 Hamilton Avenue , Mt. Healthy  (45231).   The funeral service will immediately follow the...

Savvadra Bradshaw

Savvadra Bradshaw

Aug 9, 2018

Savvadra  Bradshaw , age 66, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018, in Cincinnati ,  Ohio.   She was born  April 5, 1952, in Mount Sterling, Kentucky.

Visitation is from 11:00 am until noon, on  Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the Walker Funeral Home, 7272 Hamilton Avenue , Mt. Healthy  (45231).   The funeral service will immediately follow the...

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