Robert Smith, Sr. age 73, departed this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Dayton and a 1966 Nettie Lee Roth High School graduate. A Vietnam-era veteran of the USAF and retiree of Delphi with 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Estella Wright-Williams, brothers, Larry Smith & James Dixon and nephew, James Dixon. He leaves to cherish his memory 2 sons Robert (Julie) Smith Jr., Eric Smith; 2 daughters Schavorr Patton, Tiffany...

Patricia Ann Bowden, 76, of Dayton Ohio passed away on April 4, 2021. She retired from AT&T. She was preceded by death by her parents, James Edward Turner and Theresa West. She is survived by her loving husband Vernon Sr. of 57 years; children Vernon Bowden, Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, Todd (Patrese) Bowden of Dayton, Dianna (Howard) Fields of Columbus Ohio, Shawn Bowden of Dayton, Ohio; grandchildren; Eric, Michael Sr, Dajeri, Todd Jr, Brianna, Brandon, Dayvon, Christian and a host...

David, Blake Sr. age 92 passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Emory Hospital, Atlanta, GA. He was employed at Suchers Packing Co. and retired from Specialty Paper in 1993. David was an active member of Resurrection Catholic Church. David loved volunteering and calling bingo. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings and daughter Kimberly. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary Elizabeth; sons: David Jr. (Priscilla), Oscar J., grandson, Gaylan (Lisa); granddaughter, Mesha Dotson; a...

Barbara A. Hill “Red” age 75 of Dayton, Ohio departed this earthy life on Thursday, April 1, 2021.  Barbara was born in Dayton, Ohio. She is a graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1964, home of the mighty “Teddies”. Barbara was a faithful member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.  She was baptized at the tender age of 13 years of age at the (old) Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a dedicated and faithful servant working in...

Thomasine Hill age 83 departed this life on April 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born on February 26, 1938 in Dayton, Ohio. Thomasine is preceded in death by her parents Tommie and Artie Hill, and her brother Donald Davis. She was a faithful member of Mt. Enon Baptist Church serving on the Mother’s Council, and a retired employee of Arby’s for many years. Thomasine leaves to cherish her memory cousins: Joan Brown (Rev. Charles S.) Dayton, Janet Manning (Henry) Decatur,...

Charles W. Phillips, Jr., “Chuckie” 65, passed away March 30,2021 at his home. He was born October 30, 1955 in Dayton, Ohio. A lifelong resident, Charles was a graduate of Fairview High School class of 1975. He was a retired employee of the City of Dayton. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Elizabeth Phillips and his sister Sheila A. Petty He is survived by his beautiful daughters Ashley (Marvin) Snipes and Alexis E. Phillips along with granddaughter Mariyah...

Pattie Jean Lacy born in Owingsville, Kentucky, November 7, 1933 to the late Beulah Owings & Jim Daniels. She was married to the late Richard L. Lacy for over 27 years at the time of his death. Their union brought forth four children. After moving to Dayton, Ohio in 1951 the couple joined Phillips Temple CME Church. Pattie’s family was her priority. She tried to teach her children that family should take care of family. Pattie enjoyed cooking. She worked with her sister, Margaret...

Mrs. Beautie B. Burgan August 1, 1927 – March 26, 2021 Beautie B. Burgan, born August 1, 1927 in Minden LA, to the late Abner and Blanche Anderson, raised by her Grandmother the late Pearlie Dixon.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, William R. Burgan, Jr., son Robert, and siblings.  She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted children Vanessa Burgan; and Reverend Darryl Burgan, Sr. (Kimberly), Manassas, VA.  Loving Grandchildren Terry Turner Jr....

Mary Frances Smith Douglass was born on November 4, 1930. She transitioned to be with the Lord on March 25, 2021. She was born in Dodge County, Georgia near the town of Eastman to the parents of Minor and Rosa Lee Faison. She attended and graduated from Peabody High School. She attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Eastman Georgia where she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. She then moved to West Palm Beach Florida at and married John Henry Studstill. From this union,...

Kyle Eugene Ash Kyle Eugene Ash was born on November 15, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio, to the union of Lena and Leroy Ash. He was the fourth child and baby boy of the family. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 23rd in Columbus, Ohio, after a sudden brief illness. Kyle attended Jefferson Senior High School where he was a member of the marching band and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Kaplan University. He enjoyed music, his family and having a good laugh. In his older...