Dear Family and Friends, An obituary for the beloved, Michael L. Whalin is not currently available, but we will be sure to share this with you upon the family's wishes or as soon as it becomes available to share with the community. Should you have any follow-up questions or concerns, you may call us at any time at (513)761-0082. Sincerely, The Team of Preston Charles Funeral Home

Willard D. Jackson (known affectionately as “Dee” or “Jack”) was the youngest born to Willie Zack and Carrie Hutchinson Jackson. He was born on September 3, 1930 and peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly abode on Friday, January 10, 2020. Willard accepted Christ at an early age at Macedonia Baptist Church in Greensboro, Georgia where he served on the usher board. Willard had a perpetual love and reverence for the Lord. He constantly spoke with...

Florence Hawkins (Echols) was born on June 27, 1933 to James and Leola Echols (Jennings).  She departed this life on January 10, 2020. Florence attended Withrow High School (Cincinnati) and had many accomplishments in her life, including going back to school at age 50 to attain her higher education (Associates Degree) as a graduate of Cincinnati State Technical College. After graduation, she held positions at the Cincinnati Water Works, Metropolitan CME Church (secretary) and the...

Dear Family and Friends, An obituary for the beloved, Clara L. Bohannon is not currently available, but we will be sure to share this with you upon the family's wishes or as soon as it becomes available to share with the community. Should you have any follow-up questions or concerns, you may call us at any time at (513)761-0082. Sincerely, The Team of Preston Charles Funeral Home

Annie Ruth Reynolds was born in Sprague, Alabama on September 16, 1934. She was one of two children born to the late Anderson Foster (Dad) and (Mother) Elise Mae (Taylor) Huffman. Annie departed this life on Thursday, December 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her (Husband) Elton B. Reynolds, (Stepdad) Gus Huffman, (Sister) Rita Mae Johnson, (Brother-in-law) Jasper Johnson and (Niece) Antoinette Parks. After Annie graduated from Our Lady of Merry High School here in Cincinnati, Ohio,...

Dear Family and Friends, An obituary for the beloved, Bruce Anderson is not currently available, but we will be sure to share this with you upon the family's wishes or as soon as it becomes available to share with the community. Should you have any follow-up questions or concerns, you may call us at any time at (513)761-0082. Sincerely, The Team of Preston Charles Funeral Home

James Elijah Williams was born on Mary 3rd, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ruby and Bishop James L. Williams. Shortly before his transition, he would tell loved ones he was “going home to be with the Lord”. His appointed day was on December 26th., 2019. He was the oldest of three, and called Elijah by his parents. His younger siblings, John and Lynn, had difficulty pronouncing this and affectionately called him “Lolly”. Brought up in a God loving household, James began...

Carrie E. Jester passed away at Twin Towers after a lengthy illness. She was born March 28, 1942 to the union of Wesley and Mamie Jones. She was educated in the Cincinnati Public School System. She was a member of Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church for many years, before joining Greater New Hope Baptist Church. She recently joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church and was a member there until her death. Mrs. Jester was preceded in death by her parents, Mamie (Isiah) Dixon and Wesley...

Howard Eugene Woods was born on June 1, 1928, in Knoxville, TN, to the late Charlie Reid and Olivia Baker. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Twin Towers Hospice Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of six, after the death of his father, Howard lived in The Knoxville Colored Orphanage, which became The Ethel Beck Home. Howard was a product of the Knoxville Public School System, attending Maynard Elementary, Beardsley Middle School and graduating from Austin...

Sarah Elizabeth Olverson (Lit) to those who knew her was born on August 2, 1916 in Glendale, Ohio to Thomas and Laura Jones. She was an only child. Both parents proceeded Sarah in death at an early age and she went to live with her grandmother, aunts and cousins. Sarah departed this life on December 22, 2019. Sarah Elizabeth Olverson lived in this life to be 103 years old. She lived in this life worshiping the Lord and will continue to worship the Lord in God’ house, forever and...