Roberta Hickman was born November 1, 1930 in Winder, Georgia to Soloman Strickland and Mattie M. Moon. She married Charles R. Hickman, and from this union birth four children. She was a faithful member at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church serving on many committees. She passed away on September 17, 2023 She is preceded in death by her parents, Soloman Strickland and Mattie Moon, husband Charles R. Hickman, and sisters Dorothy Moorehead and Ethel Sprewer. She leaves to cherish her...

Walter R. Bennett, Col, USAF, Ret., age 92, peacefully passed away on 13 September 2023 at home after a prolonged illness.  He is survived by his loving wife of 67 ½ years Elisa, his three daughters, Maria, Cecilia Wright and Geannie, his grandson James Walter Wright and his cousin Rose. His degrees were in Math, Business and Engineering. His interest were in Aeronautical Systems Engineering, Business and Finance. He served in the USAF for 30 years and was a highly decorated...

Carol Fisher Durham was born June 19, 1952, in Dayton, Ohio to Leonard and Annette Fisher. She was a Dunbar High School graduate, class of 1970, a retiree from Ohio Bell Telephone Company after 30 years of service. She was also the caregiver for her sister Nancy. She was the owner of the Palms Lounge & Grill. She loved basketball, grand dogs, attending sporting events, jewelry and traveling with her daughter. A former member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Dayton, Ohio where she served...

Julia L. Beach (nee Poore), age 72, born August 29, 1951 in Hazard, Kentucky, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away September 2, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Evelyn Poore; siblings; Craig M. Poore, Reynoldo V. Poore, and Sheila A. Moore (nee Poore). She is survived by her children, Daymon C. Beach (Muneera), Walnut Creek, CA, Johnathon A. Beach and James C. Beach, Denver, CO, grandchildren, Avery J. Beach, Cashen M. Beach, Kiyah T. Beach, and Emery...

Willie J. Freeman Jr. “Billy or Freeman” was born on March 17, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to parents Willie J. Freeman, Sr. and Edith Freeman.  He was a lifelong resident of Dayton, Ohio and a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1966. Billy accepted the Lord into his life at an early age and attended church with his parents regularly at Dixon United Methodist Church in Jefferson Township, Ohio. He joined the United States Army Reserves in 1971.  He settled into his...

Mrs. Vinie Dean Walker – Obituary – August 29, 2023 Mrs. Vinie Dean Walker gracefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was 96 years old.  Born in 1927, she was the oldest child of the late Joseph H. Dean, Sr. and Essie Ward Dean Law. She was nurtured, loved and reared by her father and beloved stepmother, the late Mrs. Alice Blount Dean and grew up with her brother, the late Joseph H. Dean, Jr. Mrs. Walker traveled widely throughout the continental...

Thomas Richardson was born on January 21, 1928 in Richmond, Va. He was a man who worked very hard and was passionate about his business and family, he would give you the shirt off his back or give you one out of his booth at the flea market. He enjoyed his small circle of friends and family and always had a unique sense of humor that just drew you in. He leaves to cherish his memory, Children: Jean Norman (Samuel), Charles Robinson( Margaret). Grandchildren: Andre,...

Hayward Tucker age 87 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He is survived by many loving family and friends. 

Cora L. Nalls, age 95, departed this life August 16, 2023.  Mother Nalls was a faithful member of the Mt. Zion A.O.H. Church of God for more than 60 years, serving in numerous capacities such as the Dorcas Club under Elder Walter Locust, Usher Board under Elder James Finley and Bishop John Mathews, and a member of the Mother’s Board under Elder Darius Stanley. Cora retired from the Dayton Veteran Administration after 22 years of service, where she received numerous performance...

Theresa Nichols, 64, passed away on August 14, 2023, in Dayton, OH. She was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1959, in Springfield, MA. Theresa graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting in 1995. She volunteered with various organizations providing benefits for children, giving school packages and school clothing, building playgrounds and recreation centers.  Theresa is survived by her husband James Nichols; mother Arlene Teixeira; brother Steve Maxwell;...