Tree of Life Church

Edna Whaley passed from this life into eternity, without any apparent sickness or warning, on April 6, 2024. She simply laid her head back during breakfast and woke up in glory.

Born January 7, 1934, in the small community of Cooper, KY, the 12^th child of 14 to the late Willie & Myrtie Burgess, of Monticello, Ky. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Robert Whaley, Sr. and 12 of her siblings. Survived by one sister Ruth (Ron) Konen, two children Paula (Jay) Heckathorn and Robert Whaley II, one grandson, Robert Whaley III and two step granddaughters, Jackie and Nina Heckathorn and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins who will always cherish her as “Sweet little Aunt Edna.”

She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and nurse, but most importantly she was a Godly Apostolic woman whose life revolved around her church. She loved the Lord with all of her heart, mind and soul and will dwell in the House of the Lord forever. 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hodapp Funeral Home and services will be held at The Tree of Life Church, 6477 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 on April 15, 2024. Open visitation from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with the funeral service, officiated by Pastor Joel Urshan beginning at 12:30 PM. Final interment at Arlington Memorial Gardens.

Phillip Michael “Mike” Barnhart Sr, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on April 5, 2024 at the age of 79. Mike was born on October 18, 1944, to the late Chester and Marie (nee Welch) Barnhart.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Josephine “Jo” (nee Foley), with whom he shared 60 years of marriage, marked by unwavering devotion and mutual respect. He was also the devoted father to Phil (Rhonda) Barnhart Jr and Jeff (Ginni) Barnhart. Loving grandfather to Andrew (Corey) Barnhart, Justin Barnhart, Meghan (Jack) Adamo, and Autumn (Stephon) Meadows. Mike is also survived by his great grandchildren, Jack and Moria Jo.

Mike was a jack-of-all-trades from southeast Ohio. Along with being a skilled woodworker, he was a proficient guitar player with an immense love for southern gospel music. Mike never knew a stranger, and enjoyed sharing his wealth of knowledge to anyone who would lend an ear. He loved his family deeply and will be missed by many.

A funeral service in Mike’s honor will be held on Saturday, April 13, at the Tree of Life Church (6477 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242) at 2:00 PM where guests will be received from 1:00 PM until time of service. A burial with the immediate family will take place at a later date.