Sharon Freeman Veasley departed this life peacefully surrounded by the love of her family May 23, 2020 after a brief illness. Sharon was born in Dayton, OH to Alvin and Shirley Freeman. She was saved and baptized at Corinthian Baptist Church and also attended Greater Love Christian Church. She was a phenomenal Youth Sunday School Teacher at both. She graduated from Colonel White High School and completed business courses at Sinclair Community College. Sharon loved to read; she...

Barbara A. Franklin was born January 10, 1941 in Scottdale, Georgia. She departed this life on May 16, 2020 at The Laurels of Huber Heights. Barbara worked for Elder Beerman as a Department Manager for 33 years. She loved cooking for family gatherings using all her good china and silverware. She also loved taking trips to Atlanta, Toledo and California to visit family and friends. She was a devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by mother, Alice Smith; father,...

Helen Delores (Pollock) McDuffie 82, of Englewood, transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday May 10, 2020 at Hospice of Dayton. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elisha & Ella Mae Pollock, her brother Elisha Pollock Jr. and her baby daughter, Rebecca Renee McDuffie. Helen is survived by her committed husband of 64 years, Norman McDuffie Jr., 8 devoted daughters, Robin (Eddie) Cospy, Regina (Jobie) Milton, Norma J. McDuffie, Ruth (James) Byrd, Rhonda (Terence) Hayes, Ramona (Adam)...

Ernestine “Tina” Hayes 8/25/1954-5/10/2020 On Mother’s Day, Ernestine “Tina” Hayes took her last Earthly breath. Tina was born on August 25, 1954. She was preceded in death by her mother Carrie Hayes, her father Earnest Hayes and her brother Glenn Hayes Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory with her three sons, Christopher (Dominique Briggs) Hayes Sr., Antonio Hayes and Jermaine (Kel) Hayes. She also leaves her eleven grandchildren, Toni, Mehki, Braylen,...

Nathaniel L. Scott, age 103 of Dayton, Ohio, beloved family and church member (Wayman A.M.E. Church), born in Birmingham, Alabama, was called to glory peacefully on May 2, 2020.  Nathaniel was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from General Motors Frigidaire. Affectionately called “Scotty”, he enjoyed music (especially jazz) and played the trumpet.  He was an avid Cincinnati Reds Baseball fan and traveled to Florida for the Reds Baseball Camp every year. He was preceded in...

Mary L. Sewell, age 79 departed this life Friday, May 1, 2020. She was preceded in death her husband, June Sewell, parents, Corill (Hill) Young and James Young, three sisters Juanita Venable, Minnie Johnson, and Judy Corill Young, one brother, Booker T. Young and wife Lesley Young Left to honor her passing are her brother and caregiver:  Richard V. Young and wife Patricia L. Young; brother: Will D. Young and wife Kyle (Bennett) Young; brother:  Oliver Young. A host of nieces and...

Charles Walter Brooks, Sr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on February 5, 1944. The United States Marine Corps Veteran proudly served his country and also worked as a construction worker. He leaves to cherish his loving wife Valletta, his children, siblings, other relatives and loving friends. 

Mr. Curtis L. Johnson age 54 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2020. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps; preceded in death by his parents, William Johnson and Barbara Johnson. He leaves to cherish his memory: two loving and devoted aunts, Janice (Donald) Dixon and Carolyn Hatch; loyal cousins, Donna Dixon and Sharanda Hatch; a host of extended relatives and friends. 

Richard J. Lawrence age 79 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday April 11, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio at Hospice of Dayton. He was born January 17, 1941 in, Springfield, Ohio, to the late Milton M. Lawrence and Mary Elizabeth (Palmer) Lawrence. Richard retired from Clark County Utilities. He served and was Honorably Discharged from the Air Force. He also retired from the Air National Guard with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Over the years, Richard held the following positions with...

Mary Louise Wafer (age 60) was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 10th1959 to the parentage of the late James Wafer, Sr. and Effie R. Wafer (Watson). Mary transitioned to glory on April 20th 2020 at Miami Valley North Hospital. Mary was born with Cerebral Palsy at birth due to a lack of oxygen to her brain. During her youth, Mary often asked God, why me, why was I born this way? But one day, Mary was watching a Christian program when she noticed a young evangelist...