Jacob R. Jernigan, III was born to Jacob R. and Lottie Jernigan, Jr. on June 7, 1934 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Central State University and Master of Science degrees from Antioch College and the University of Dayton. Jacob received his Divinity degree from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. He retired from the Middletown, Ohio School system and the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Jacob was a member of Resurrection/St. Benedict the...

Mable Taylor of Dayton departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2019. She leaves to cherish her memories, devoted husband John H. Taylor; children Mary Lewis, Johnetta Person, Debra Robinson, Karen Taylor, Ann Black (Mark) and Anthony Taylor. 

Pamela J. Scott age 55 passed away Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton. Born in Dayton, Ohio to Alfred E. and Barbara Scott. Pammy was a graduate of Kiser H.S. She was preceded in death by her father Alfred E. Scott Jr. She is survived by a husband, a loving and devoted mother Barbara Scott; 2 loving children Branden (Quianna) Beason and Alfred Jamar (Ashley) Pierce Jr. 3 siblings; Saundra (Gill), twins Brenda & Brian (Mary) Scott; grandchildren Ileyk, Jayden, Italli, Blake,...

Emma J. Harris, age 74 departed this life on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Jellico, TN. A graduate of Roth H.S. ’63. A retiree of MetLife. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edgar, Sr. Survived by daughter Sheila Dollar; son, Edgar (Paula) Harris, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; a sister Bonnie Mobley; two brothers: Jack (Linda) Marcum, Kenny (Darlene) Marcum.

Daryl Deroy Jones, age 61 of Dayton departed this life Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Born April 15, 1958 to Deroy and Lillian Jones. A graduate of Univ. of Cincinnati (B.S.) and Univ. of Dayton (M.S.Ed.). A retiree of Dayton Public Schools. Survived by mother, sister Tanya J. Grant, brother David E. Jones, niece Jillian M. Grant, nephew David A. Jones, devoted girlfriend Helen Neu. Daryl dedicated his talents as a soccer coach & mentor to many youth across the Miami Valley. He will be...

Eunice Farris received a call to her heavenly home on Sunday August 11, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  She was a resident of Maria Joseph Nursing Home, Dayton, OH. Eunice was born August 29, 1927 to Usher and Irene Richardson in Dayton, OH.   She was an employee of the V.A. Medical Center Dayton, OH for 30 plus years.  After her retirement in 1983, she moved to Chicago and lived with her daughter.  She re-entered the workforce as an Executive Secretary at Thresholds...

Sylvia C. Rudolph departed this life Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was a devoted member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for over 40 years. She retired from the VA Medical Center as a certified Pharmacist, there she received numerous awards and recognition for her service. She is survived by husband  James R. Rudolph; son, Doren O. Allen; other loving relatives and friends.

An’Quanetta Donnise Estridge, affectionately known as “Moosie” and “Black Barbie”, was born April 23, 1988 in Dayton, Ohio to Angela Candler and Anthony Davis Sr.  On Friday August 9, 2019 at Grandview Hospital her soul peacefully transitioned from this world of pain and suffering into a peaceful place called Eternal Life. She was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandmother Mary Branham, Grandfather James Estridge, Paternal Grandfather Stanley...

Annie Pearl Bursey, a mother, grandmother, Great-grandmother, and friend with a gift for spiritual guidance and insight. Ms. Bursey, age 76, of Clayton, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was born December 27, 1942 in Harlan, KY. She was employed at General Motors until her retirement. A longtime member of Living Word Church in Vandalia, she will be greatly missed by the Pastor and congregation. Ms. Bursey is preceded in death by her parents Luther Sr. and Minnie Pearl Chattman;...

Mark S. Adams age 65 was born to parents Otho & Ruth Adams, he departed August 7, 2019. He was proceeded in death by both his parents, his beloved wife Karen & son Charles Essex. Mark leaves to cherish his memory brothers Kenneth & Nelson Adams, sons Robert Essex, Damien & Jarel Adams, daughter-n-law Deatra Adams, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren & a host of relatives. Marks children would like to thank everyone who reached out during this time of grief &...