Lynn Rose Shackleford, 73 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026. Born to loving parents on January 2, 1953, Clifford Sr. and Anna Hodges. A lifelong Daytonian, Lynn graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, class of 1972. A lifelong devoted member of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in many capacities as needed. Her devotion to Missionary Services, Hospitality, and Pastor’s Aid were among her most fulfilling labors of ...

Mattie Humphrey James was born in Madison County, Alabama on July 18, 1929. She made a peaceful transition to her heavenly home on April 9, 2026. Mattie is the third of six children born to the late Orlando Owens Humphrey and Mattie M. Woodley Humphrey. She is preceded in death by four siblings: Virginia Humphrey, Helen Lacey, Orlando Humphrey Jr. (Billy), and Ronnie Humphrey. She grew up in Huntsville, Alabama and studied on the campus of Alabama A&M at the Preparatory School where ...

Georgene Menefee, (Genie) was born on August 3, 1934.  She was 91 years old.  A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and friend. She was called home on Thursday, April 9th 2026.  Georgene was born on August 3, 1934 to the late Elizabeth and George Tillman. A native Dayton resident, she attended Dunbar High School.  She worked at General Motors, in the Inland Steel Division for 30 years where she retired in 2002. She enjoyed bowling, roller skating, ...

Delores Wright, 66 of Dayton passed away April 8, 2026 from a sudden illness. Born in Dayton to her parents Mozell and Caroline Starks on November 6, 1959. Delores went to Whittier Elementary and graduated from Dunbar High School. After high school, Delores worked at several jobs including DESC, Yoder Die Casting, Miami Valley Hospital and Forestview Healthcare for over 20 years. Delores met and married her husband of 41 years, Reginald Wright Sr. on July 14, 1984. Delores was preceded in ...

Remembering Minister Ronald Garrett: A Life of Faith and Service Minister Ronald Garrett, a beloved servant of God and a steadfast pillar of his community, entered eternal rest on April 4, 2026, at the age of 59. His life was a testament to unwavering faith, dedicated leadership, and profound compassion. A Foundation in Christ Ronald’s life was firmly anchored in the Gospel. Driven by a deep desire to understand God's Word, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian ...

Surrounded by family and friends, Phillip Nathan Gates departed this world on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was 38 years old. Born on October 4, 1987, to Nathaniel Gates and Melissa Hunter, Phillip was a son, brother, and husband, but most importantly, Phillip was a father. Phillip grew up in Dayton Ohio, where he was a 2006 graduate of Meadowdale High School. Following graduation, he enrolled in Clark State college where he completed the police academy in 2008. After graduating from the ...

 Mrs. Annette Yvonne Phelps, a devoted woman of God, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. Born in Callhoun, Georgia, she lived a life rooted in faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was a gifted cook whose meals brought joy to many, and she took great pride in caring for her home and loved ones. She also enjoyed gardening and had a special love for flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James Paul Phelps; her parents, Mrs. Gladys and Mr. ...

Robert W. Gooden Sr., a gifted artist and dedicated community pillar, transitioned from this life on March 27, 2026, following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was 69 years old. Born April 4, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, Robert was the beloved son of the late Reverend Warner W. Gooden Jr. and Ida Mae Gooden. A proud 1974 graduate of Roth High School, Robert pursued his passion for the arts at Sinclair Community College, where he earned an Associate Degree in ...

Visitation Monday April 6, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Berean Missionary Church 5900 Basore Road Trotwood, OH 45415 Funeral Service Monday April 6, 2026 11:00 AM Berean Missionary Church 5900 Basore Road Trotwood, OH 45415 Malika L. Dews, age 48 of Dayton, OH was born May 18, 1977 to Alfreda Dews.  She graduated from Meadowdale High School class of 1995, completed coursework and graduated from RETS Tech in the Travel & Tourism program.  Malika worked for the airline industry ...