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Jeffrey L. Martin

Jeffrey L. Martin

Jul 21, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Martin, 63, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa and grew up near What Cheer, Iowa. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanette (Thornburg) Martin; sister, Laurel (Martin) Stidham and her husband, Terry; niece, Amber (Bailey) Smith; great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends. Jeffrey was...

Marc Timothy Smith

Marc Timothy Smith

Jul 15, 2022

Marc Timothy Smith, 72, of West Chester, Ohio passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on June 22, 1950, a son of Robert and Victoria Smith. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home & Arrangement Center.

Duane Jay Baker

Duane Jay Baker

Jul 4, 2022

Duane Jay Baker, 55, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Jahseh A. Suggs

Jahseh A. Suggs

Jul 3, 2022

Jahseh Alexander Suggs made his appearance on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His mother, Dyoni, got to hold her baby boy in her loving arms. Jahseh is with his cousin, Aarionna; his aunt, Royality; and his grandmother, Danielle, creating all kinds of mischief together. Arrangements entrusted to KINLEY Funeral Home & Arrangement Center.

Danielle Walker-Johnson

Danielle Walker-Johnson

Jul 1, 2022

Danielle Yvonne Walker-Johnson, 38, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. On February 12, 1984, she was gifted from God to Shunda and Dale Johnson, Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age at her family’s church, First New Shiloh Baptist Church, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Michael K. Cash. Danielle was active in youth...

Hilda Lorenzo

Hilda Lorenzo

Jun 27, 2022

Hilda Lorenzo, 88, of Jamestown, Ohio passed away Monday, June 28, 2022. Services pending. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Kurtis L. Mckenzie

Kurtis L. Mckenzie

Jun 24, 2022

Kurtis McKenzie, 54, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born to Margarette Anderson and Elmer Manuel on February 16, 1968 in Cincinnati, OH. From a very young age, Kurtis displayed musical talents and charisma that would charm anyone that came into contact with him. Surrounded by music, Kurtis would often sing along with...

Lee Smith

Lee Smith

Jun 16, 2022

Lee Smith, 68, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born September 23, 1953 to William and Annabelle (McClain) Smith. He was an avid fisherman and liked to hunt animals by taking photos. Lee loved spending time with his wife, Nellie, being around family, and his many grandchildren. Lee leaves to cherish his memory:...

Lloyd Mcclanahan, Jr.

Lloyd Mcclanahan, Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

Lloyd McClanahan, Jr., 55, of Springfield, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Services pending. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Akee D. Jones

Akee D. Jones

Jun 11, 2022

Akee Dupree Jones, 41, of Springfield, Ohio went to ride with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was born in Springfield on July 28, 1980 to LaVonda Crawford, and special father, Keith Crawford. He was a hard worker and was making his mark at Honeywell in Columbus, Ohio. Akee's ambition to become a better man matched his...

Joann Speakes

Joann Speakes

Jun 5, 2022

Joann Speakes, 87, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born in Highland County, Ohio on April 18, 1935 to Robert and Viola Haines. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Jerris C. Williams

Jerris C. Williams

Jun 4, 2022

Jerris Cerone Williams, 40, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, in his home of natural causes. He was born in Cincinnati on January 24, 1982. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 4, 2000. Jerris graduated from Mariemont High School in 2001. Shortly after graduating, he had the privilege of serving in the...

Davenna Richardson

Davenna Richardson

Jun 4, 2022

Davenna “Day” Richardson, 59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati on August 2, 1962 to David Eugene Moore and Catherine Drummond. Davenna attended Taft High School. She worked for West End Health Center, University Hospital as a candy striper and Jani-King Janitorial Service. She...

Laura K. Blackwell

Laura K. Blackwell

May 31, 2022

Laura Katherine Blackwell, 52, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati on August 18, 1969 to Walter and Alice Saunders. Laura was the oldest of three children. She attended Duvall Elementary, South Jr. High School, and graduated from Mt. Healthy High School (Class of 1987). Following High School, she received her...

Richard L. Watkins, Ii

Richard L. Watkins, Ii

May 29, 2022

Our beautiful son, Richard Lee Watkins, II., 31, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. He was entrusted in our care on December 6, 1990, on my sister's birthday—even more special, so she thought. He was very energetic and always busy. We took Richard to the doctor, they wanted us to put him on medicine, we refused...

Lawrence G. Strodes

Lawrence G. Strodes

May 26, 2022

Lawrence Gene “Soldier” Strodes, 64, of Springfield, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 20, 1958, in Springfield, a son of Fayetta Strodes and Realouis Harrison, Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield, Ohio. Lawrence graduated from Springfield South High...

Walter E. Mcneil, Jr.

Walter E. Mcneil, Jr.

May 24, 2022

Walter (Rusty) Eugene McNeil, Jr., 67, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Rusty was born August 15, 1954, to Dorothy S. Linson-McNeil of Springfield, Ohio and the late Walter E. McNeil, Sr. Rusty served 16 years in the United States Army and retired from the United States Post Office in Springfield, Ohio. He leaves...

Hassan A. Rasheed

Hassan A. Rasheed

May 24, 2022

PEACEFUL RISING… HASSAN ABDUL SALAAM RASHEED was born on February 27, 1950, united with his parents, Ruth Lottie Bell, and Early Larkins in Montgomery Alabama. On May 24th, 2022, The CREATOR called Hassan to The MotherLand at 4:17 pm. He was 72 years old. HASSAN was a Charismatic Warrior, who was a son, brother, Father, nephew, uncle, and a...

Nathan E. Higgins

Nathan E. Higgins

May 23, 2022

Nathan Eugene Higgins, 93, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 24, 1928 to the union of Stanley and Mamie Higgins. Dr. Nathan Higgins was a good and faithful member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research for over 50 years. He...

Karen P.  Freeman

Karen P. Freeman

May 22, 2022

Karen Y. Phillips Freeman, 59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati on October 30, 1962 to Ben Vernon Phillips and Leeomie Phillips. Karen was the youngest of three siblings: Ben Vernon Phillips II, Susan Phillips Burch, and Jacqueline P. Cunningham. Growing up, Karen was raised in Bond Hill and relocated...

Jeffrey L. Martin

Jeffrey L. Martin

Jul 21, 2022

Jeffrey Lynn Martin, 63, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa and grew up near What Cheer, Iowa. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jeanette (Thornburg) Martin; sister, Laurel (Martin) Stidham and her husband, Terry; niece, Amber (Bailey) Smith; great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends. Jeffrey was...

Marc Timothy Smith

Marc Timothy Smith

Jul 15, 2022

Marc Timothy Smith, 72, of West Chester, Ohio passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. He was born in Covington, Kentucky on June 22, 1950, a son of Robert and Victoria Smith. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home & Arrangement Center.

Duane Jay Baker

Duane Jay Baker

Jul 4, 2022

Duane Jay Baker, 55, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Jahseh A. Suggs

Jahseh A. Suggs

Jul 3, 2022

Jahseh Alexander Suggs made his appearance on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His mother, Dyoni, got to hold her baby boy in her loving arms. Jahseh is with his cousin, Aarionna; his aunt, Royality; and his grandmother, Danielle, creating all kinds of mischief together. Arrangements entrusted to KINLEY Funeral Home & Arrangement Center.

Danielle Walker-Johnson

Danielle Walker-Johnson

Jul 1, 2022

Danielle Yvonne Walker-Johnson, 38, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. On February 12, 1984, she was gifted from God to Shunda and Dale Johnson, Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age at her family’s church, First New Shiloh Baptist Church, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Michael K. Cash. Danielle was active in youth...

Hilda Lorenzo

Hilda Lorenzo

Jun 27, 2022

Hilda Lorenzo, 88, of Jamestown, Ohio passed away Monday, June 28, 2022. Services pending. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Kurtis L. Mckenzie

Kurtis L. Mckenzie

Jun 24, 2022

Kurtis McKenzie, 54, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born to Margarette Anderson and Elmer Manuel on February 16, 1968 in Cincinnati, OH. From a very young age, Kurtis displayed musical talents and charisma that would charm anyone that came into contact with him. Surrounded by music, Kurtis would often sing along with...

Lee Smith

Lee Smith

Jun 16, 2022

Lee Smith, 68, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was born September 23, 1953 to William and Annabelle (McClain) Smith. He was an avid fisherman and liked to hunt animals by taking photos. Lee loved spending time with his wife, Nellie, being around family, and his many grandchildren. Lee leaves to cherish his memory:...

Lloyd Mcclanahan, Jr.

Lloyd Mcclanahan, Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

Lloyd McClanahan, Jr., 55, of Springfield, OH, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Services pending. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Akee D. Jones

Akee D. Jones

Jun 11, 2022

Akee Dupree Jones, 41, of Springfield, Ohio went to ride with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022. He was born in Springfield on July 28, 1980 to LaVonda Crawford, and special father, Keith Crawford. He was a hard worker and was making his mark at Honeywell in Columbus, Ohio. Akee's ambition to become a better man matched his...

Joann Speakes

Joann Speakes

Jun 5, 2022

Joann Speakes, 87, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born in Highland County, Ohio on April 18, 1935 to Robert and Viola Haines. Arrangements entrusted to the caring hands of KINLEY Funeral Home.

Jerris C. Williams

Jerris C. Williams

Jun 4, 2022

Jerris Cerone Williams, 40, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, in his home of natural causes. He was born in Cincinnati on January 24, 1982. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on November 4, 2000. Jerris graduated from Mariemont High School in 2001. Shortly after graduating, he had the privilege of serving in the...

Davenna Richardson

Davenna Richardson

Jun 4, 2022

Davenna “Day” Richardson, 59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati on August 2, 1962 to David Eugene Moore and Catherine Drummond. Davenna attended Taft High School. She worked for West End Health Center, University Hospital as a candy striper and Jani-King Janitorial Service. She...

Laura K. Blackwell

Laura K. Blackwell

May 31, 2022

Laura Katherine Blackwell, 52, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati on August 18, 1969 to Walter and Alice Saunders. Laura was the oldest of three children. She attended Duvall Elementary, South Jr. High School, and graduated from Mt. Healthy High School (Class of 1987). Following High School, she received her...

Richard L. Watkins, Ii

Richard L. Watkins, Ii

May 29, 2022

Our beautiful son, Richard Lee Watkins, II., 31, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. He was entrusted in our care on December 6, 1990, on my sister's birthday—even more special, so she thought. He was very energetic and always busy. We took Richard to the doctor, they wanted us to put him on medicine, we refused...

Lawrence G. Strodes

Lawrence G. Strodes

May 26, 2022

Lawrence Gene “Soldier” Strodes, 64, of Springfield, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 20, 1958, in Springfield, a son of Fayetta Strodes and Realouis Harrison, Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield, Ohio. Lawrence graduated from Springfield South High...

Walter E. Mcneil, Jr.

Walter E. Mcneil, Jr.

May 24, 2022

Walter (Rusty) Eugene McNeil, Jr., 67, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Rusty was born August 15, 1954, to Dorothy S. Linson-McNeil of Springfield, Ohio and the late Walter E. McNeil, Sr. Rusty served 16 years in the United States Army and retired from the United States Post Office in Springfield, Ohio. He leaves...

Hassan A. Rasheed

Hassan A. Rasheed

May 24, 2022

PEACEFUL RISING… HASSAN ABDUL SALAAM RASHEED was born on February 27, 1950, united with his parents, Ruth Lottie Bell, and Early Larkins in Montgomery Alabama. On May 24th, 2022, The CREATOR called Hassan to The MotherLand at 4:17 pm. He was 72 years old. HASSAN was a Charismatic Warrior, who was a son, brother, Father, nephew, uncle, and a...

Nathan E. Higgins

Nathan E. Higgins

May 23, 2022

Nathan Eugene Higgins, 93, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 24, 1928 to the union of Stanley and Mamie Higgins. Dr. Nathan Higgins was a good and faithful member of the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research for over 50 years. He...

Karen P.  Freeman

Karen P. Freeman

May 22, 2022

Karen Y. Phillips Freeman, 59, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati on October 30, 1962 to Ben Vernon Phillips and Leeomie Phillips. Karen was the youngest of three siblings: Ben Vernon Phillips II, Susan Phillips Burch, and Jacqueline P. Cunningham. Growing up, Karen was raised in Bond Hill and relocated...

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