All Obituaries

Beverly Jo Ligon-Florence passed away on Monday April 15, 2024, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by her family.   Beverly Jo (as she was affectionately called) was born in Hamilton, Ohio on December 1, 1956, to the union of Ben and Betty Ligon. As to be expected, their only child, she was the apple of their eyes.   She graduated from Garfield High School. Soon after graduation, she attended the University of Cincinnati. Later starting her first career job...

Patricia Ann Newland-Jefferson affectionately known as “Pat-Pat,” beloved wife, matriarch, and guardian of generations, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 years old, surrounded by family on April 7, 2024. She was a cherished member of her Middletown and Faith United Church community and a beacon of love and wisdom. Born on April 29, 1930, she was the daughter of Walter (Anniston, Alabama) and Mertha (Abbeville, South Carolina) Kirksey. She was the eldest of four children...

Angela Tenee Allen-Cottrell gained her wings Thursday April 4, 2024. Angela was born to Mildred Allen and Benjamin Howard Sr. on March 17, 1962. Angela was a loving, wonderful woman with an amazing spirit. To know that about her was to know her. She would make a statement that would have you cracking up laughing, but you would still look at her like, really?  She never had a problem telling you how she felt. And if she gave you a certain look, you knew to leave her alone. She will...

Robert Lee Phillips Jr. was born on Sunday July 29, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. Robert attended Fairview High School until he joined the United States Army at the age of 17. Robert served 8 years in the Army and retired with the rank of Sergeant/E5.  Robert was preceded in death by his mother Wanda L. Davis; his brother, Cornelius Phillips; father, Robert L. Phillips Sr. and stepfather Wilford L. Davis.  He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Robert Phillips Ill and Montrell Smith;...

Charles Richard Butler was born August 27, 1941, to Charles Butler and Mattie E. (Butler, Gillispie) Majors.  He retired from General Motor after 30 years of service and in his retired life, worked at Enterprise Car Rental. He spent many years raising funds for kids to receive scholarships for books while attending college.  Charles was a former deacon at Valley of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and Freedom...