Bernard C. Foster affectionately known as “Foster” or “Bernie,” age 80 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 following a year-long illness and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bernie was born and reared in Cleveland, Ohio until enlisting in the United States Air Force. His military travels took him to several places but his most fascinating experience was Thule, Greenland. Bernie would later be stationed at...

Mr. Willie James Harrington, Sr., age 87 of Springboro, OH passed away December 6, 2019. He was born July 19th, 1932 in Bessemer, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents Laura and Will Harrington; brother Darnell Harrington; daughter Myra Joyce Harrington Ford; and his sisters Virginia Foster and Helen Jackson. Willie joined the US Army in 1953. He received his National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal while at Fort Bragg, N.C.  He was employed by D.E.S.C and...

Grafton Samuel Payne II was born April 1, 1931 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Grafton S. Payne Sr. and Stella Wragg-Roberts Payne. He departed this earthly life on Friday, December 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Bernice; parents Grafton and Stella; stepfather John G. Tonsler; brother Beauregard and son-in-law Henry Essick II.   He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter Deborah (Henry, deceased) Essick; brother Garvin (Marcia) Tonsler; sisters...

OGLESBY, Carole age 82 departed November 30, 2019. 1955 graduate of Roosevelt High School and retiree of NCR. Preceded in death by parents, son Reginald. Survived by devoted daughter Deborah Thomas; grand & great-grandchildren, loving relatives. 

Mrs. Orris A. Hutchinson, age 101 departed this life Monday, December 2, 2019. She was loved and cherished by family and friends. 

Dwight Marbury, age 63 passed unexpectedly on November 28, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Ocie, Sr. & Louise Marbury; siblings: Gladys Austin, Gloria Horton, Ocie, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory: Mary F. Rutledge, Priscilla Barnes and Lucilla Cole; nieces: Angela Cotton, Kristin and Krystal Cole; nephews: Terrance Towles, Sr., Duane Towles, Kevin L. Barnes, Colston Rutledge, Jr. and a host of other relatives and friends. 

Mr. Ricardo Eugene Birdsong “Ricky”, departed this life on Sunday, December 1, 2019,at Grandview Hospital. He resided in Dayton his entire life and attended Dunbar High School. He was raised in Bethel Church of God in Christ where he accepted Christ at an early age.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Wade and Betty Jean Townsend. Survived by two daughters, Kimberley Dillard and Alexandria Bruner, one son, Dana Bruner, one sister, Zohnnie Grant.  He...

Mrs. Mary D. McFarland was born in Lexington, KY. She was the daughter of  Ernest and Emma Ruth Dixon.  A graduate of Dunbar High School in Kentucky and formerly employed by Brown and Williams of Kentucky. Preceded in death by her husband David L. “Sonny” McFarland. She is survived by two sons: James Moody and Jerome Sanders; three sisters: Tina Blackford, Emma Bruton and Frances Thompson; one brother Eugene Dixon; special friend Joyce Smith; a host of other...

Della Mae was born March 28, 1935 to Mr. & Mrs. Cleveland and Lue Elle McDaniel of Moulton, Alabama. Most of her childhood was spent with her father in Decatur, Alabama. Della moved to Chicago, Illinois at an early age and then to Dayton, Ohio.  She later married Willie York and lived a happy life.  She loved the Lord and going to church.  She was dearly loved by all who knew her. On November 24, 2019  her soul is in a better resting place.  Her soul is...

Dorothy Allen was born January 27, 1945. She was a native of Leighton AL. A graduate of Roosevelt High School. She departed this earthly life on November 8, 2019. She was a member of Faith Temple Pentecostal Church of God. Dorothy was a sweet loving mother, she enjoyed watching movies, traveling and spending time with her sisters. She was full of love and will truly be missed by her family and friends. She worked for Target for many years before her health failed her. Dorothy was preceded...