Ora D. Carter Spiritual Encourager Sunrise May 2, 1942 - Sunset May 27, 2026 Ora D. Johnson (Carter) was born on May 2, 1942, in Montgomery, Alabama, to William and Lovie Johnson. She was the third of their children. In 1961, she moved to Dayton, Ohio where she made her home and lived until her transition to her heavenly home on May 27, 2026. Ora was baptized and worshiped at New Home Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. After relocating to Dayton, she joined Mount Olive Baptist Church ...

 Mr. David Kirkland, at the age of 74, returned to Allah on May 18, 2026. David was a native of Dayton, Ohio. He attended Roosevelt; until its closure, then he attended and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1970. David was preceded in death by his parents Virginia and Mansfield Kirkland Sr.; three brothers, Kenneth, Glenn, and William; five sisters, Karen, Janet, Patricia, MaryAnn, and Ann Foster. He leaves to share his precious memories: three brothers, Mansfield Jr. (Kathy); ...

Tiffney Danielle Blyden November 9, 1980 - May 15, 2026 Tiffney Danielle Blyden, a devoted mother, loving wife, cherished daughter, and treasured sister, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio, to Christine and Larry Sanders, the second of five children. She grew up in Jefferson Township and attended Blairwood Elementary, Radcliff Middle School, and Saint Albert for middle school. Tiffney graduated from Chaminade-Julienne High School in ...

Virginia B. Ivery, at the age of 84 was called home to be with our Lord on May 14, 2026. From Nashville Tennessee, born to the late William H. Sutton & Tommy E.  She lived a full life, a native of Dayton, Ohio where she married George “Fat Cat” Ivery. To that union she was blessed with 5 children. She wore many hats, she was a mother, grandmother, devoted wife, confidant and lifeline to those she loved.  She received her formal education through Miami Jacobs College ...

Mother Cumerdis Looney was born on November 20, 1933, in Homer, Louisiana, and peacefully transitioned from this life on May 13, 2026. Her life was a beautiful testament of unwavering faith, love, and dedication to both her family and her church. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Frank & Irene Nelms; her sons, Floyd & Craig Holt; her daughters, Barbara Oglesby & Sandra Holt; and her sisters, Mary Nelms, Lorene Waters Houston, Gussie Glenn, Inell Wheeler, Maddie B. ...

DENAYA SHONELLE CRAFT AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS "NELL-E; BOO-BOO; NAYA BABY; SHONELLE AND SALLY JANE", WAS BORN JULY 8, 1994 IN DAYTON, OHIO TO DION CRAFT AND THE LATE DEANNA M. SCOTT CRAFT. SHE ATTENDED DAYTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND WAS A 2012 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OF LIFE SKILLS EDUCATIONAL CENTER, SHE CONTINUED HER EDUCATION AT SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND PENN FOSTER FOR VET TECH CERTIFICATION. DENAYA'S EMPLOYMENT HISTORY INCLUDED MCDONALD'S AND WENDY'S; ...

Korry D. Rice passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on December 27, 1976, Korry lived a life filled with laughter, fun, and deep love for his family and friends. His presence brought joy to those around him, and his warm spirit made lasting impressions on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Most importantly, Korry knew the Lord and carried his faith with him throughout his life. Korry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Rice, and his brother, ...

Bishop Richard E. Cox was born on October 4, 1948, Middletown, Ohio to the late Eugene and Amanda (Day) Cox. He departed this life suddenly, May 2, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. 8:02am, at the age of 77. God graciously came and escorted His Son to his heavenly home. In the conversation they had, God said, "You have fought a good fight and you have finished your course." Bishop Richard Cox was a loving and devoted husband and family man, Passionate Civil Rights ...