Robert (Bob) M. Williams 86, of Trotwood, OH, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2023. Robert was born to Charles and Annie Lou Williams on July 8, 1936, in Columbus, Mississippi. He was baptized at an early age and continued his faith while singing in the men’s choir at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Robert moved to Florida where he lived for a few years. Later, he moved to Dayton, OH, and reconnected with Alma, who he first met in Columbus, Mississippi. She...

Lillie Mae White, age 78, her soul went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 7, 2023. She was a native of Prairie Point, Mississippi, and a member of Rockhill Missionary Baptist Church. An usher for over 40 years. Lillie was preceded in death by parents, Mr. & Mrs. Arlegus Bush Sr., three brothers, Arlegus Bush Jr., W. L. Bush and Early Bush, four sisters, Margaret Tate, Josephine Payne, Ada Sanders and Mildred Cash. Survivors are three sons, Anthony Sr. (Pamela)...

Darlene "Lil Bit" Alston, was born on March 6, 1951 to Mary T. and Bennie Smith. She was a resident of Dayton, OH all of her life. On March 5, 2023 she gained her wings Darlene loved to have fun and party with her friends. She loved her Colt 45 as she would say her "Billie Dee Williams. She is preceded in death by her parents Mary T. and Bennie Smith. Her sisters, Debra Smith and her twin, Charlene Bell Moxley. Her brothers Bennie Allen Smith and Tony...

Mr. Roger Parker, affectionately known as "Roger Dodger" age 67, of Dayton, Ohio, entered eternal life on March 5, 2023. He was born on December 20, 1955, in Panama City, Florida to Samuel and Mozell Parker. Later, the family moved to Dayton, Ohio. Roger attended Dunbar High School. He became a musician early in life and professionally as a drummer and percussionist beginning in the 1970s with Faze-O, Slave, Steve Arrington's Hall of Fame, and other musical groups to...

Yvonne W. Dudley, “Aunt Bonnie” was born on June 30, 1950 to James M. Wallace Sr. and Grethal Belle Wallace.  She is preceded in death by Father James M. Wallace Sr., Mother Grethal B.  Wallace,  Brother James M. Wallace Jr., Brother Charles L. Wallace and Brother Michael G. Wallace, and Former husband Percy Dudley.   She leaves to cherish her legacy, her devoted and loving Daughter Ms. Dionne D. Wallace, sister-in-law Ms. Theresa L Wallace, Lifelong friend...

Marilyn Warren Parrish was born on September 9, 1936 in Bluefield, West Virginia.  She passed away on February 24, 2023.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Simeon E. Warren Sr. and Mable Brown Warren; husband, Orlando R. Parrish; sister, Gloria Warren Wilson; and brother, Simeon E. Warren Jr. She served as a vocal, choir, and instrumental music teacher, grades K-12, in the Dayton Public schools from 1966-1997 where she was honored as “Teacher of the Year” at...

Rebecca Lynn Hughes, age 30, transitioned into the hereafter on Sunday, February 19th, 2023, at Southview Hospital. She was born on September 15th, 1992, in Dayton, OH to Kevin Hughes Sr. and Bonnie Hughes. She graduated from West Carrollton high school in 2011. She attended Sinclair Community College to continue her nursing career after graduating from Kaplan college. Rebecca was a longtime employee of Montgomery County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher. She later then transitioned...

Callie Mae Moore, was born on September 21, 1930 in Good Hope, Walton County, Georgia. She passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Moses and Bernice Martin Sims; husband, Robert L. Moore of Elkton, KY; and brother, Johnny B. Moses. She retired from the University of Dayton after 35 years of service. She is survived by a devoted daughter, Sandra Holden Turay (Abdul); granddaughter, Khadija Rose Turay and grandson, Hamid Omer...

Marjorie E. Marcellus age 96 departed this life Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband James H. Marcellus. Left to cherish her memory are sons Kenneth Marcellus and James Henri Marcellus II. A special thanks to the Dayton Duplicate Bridge Club. Private services were held.  

Laymon Richard Morrison Sr. age 95 of Dayton, departed this lifeFebruary 7, 2023. A member of Resurrection Catholic Church (now St. Benedict The Moor). He was preceded in death by his wife and children. Left to cherish his memories, grandchildren: Richard Laymon (Ebony) Morrison, Brittany (Spencer) Garrett, and Dontae (Megan) Reed; great grandchildren: Laymoni Morrison, Samira Garrett, and Nyhla Garrett; son-in-law: Sam Reed. A large loving family in California, Texas, Atlanta, and...