Washington James, Jr. was born in Macon County, Alabama. He passed away at the  age 90, July 29, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Annie James. Survived by loving family and friends. 

Elbert James Olinger departed this life on July 23, 2020.  Born September 22, 1950, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Wallace & Florine (Walker) Olinger.  A graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1969. He served in the Vietnam War from 1970-1972 where he received numerous awards.  He retired from General Motors Truck and Bus after 37 years of service.  Preceded in death by his wife Margo, son Marcus, parents Wallace & Florine Olinger and brother Vincent. ...

Olinger, Margo Marie (Rakestraw) departed this life on July 11, 2020. Born on July 24, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to the late William Rakestraw and Lena Hodges. A graduate of Roosevelt High School, 1969. Attended Marshall University, Huntington WV and Wright State University. She was employed with the City of Dayton Parks & Recreation and Victoria Secret Customer Support Center. Preceded in death by son Marcus, grandmother Martha Hodges and stepfather John Strange. She leaves her loving &...

Josie M. Bailey, born October 21,1937, transitioned from this life on July 25, 2020. Josie was preceded in death by her husband Robert I. Bailey. She leaves to cherish her memories two sons Jeffrey and Dwayne Bailey. One daughter, Angela Bailey. Ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, a special niece Gretta Miliner, a host of family and friends. Pastor Frederick A. Hayes, Sr. presiding. 

Mrs. Barbara L. Threats, age 89, was born on September 7, 1930 to Leroy Sr. and Mattie Roberts of Middletown, Ohio.  She entered into eternal life on Friday, July 24, 2020. Barbara confessed Christ at an early age at First Baptist Church in Middletown, Ohio.  She later resided in Dayton and was a devoted member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church for over 60 years under the leadership of Rev. J.B. Outlaw and Rev Junior F. Greenlee, and remained a faithful member until her...

Clyde Berry Jr. affectionately known as” The Singing Deacon” entered eternal rest on July 22, 2020, at Heartland of Miamisburg. He was born September 20,1929, in Anderson, South Carolina, to the late Lawyer and Fannie (Hall) Berry. Clyde graduated from Reed Street High School, class of 1947. He was a dedicated member of First Thessalonian Missionary Baptist Church where he loved singing and praising the Lord. Clyde retired from General Motors Moraine Engine Plant after 30 years...

Minister Glenn Anthony Heath (Bumpy) peacefully transitioned on July 20, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital.   Minister Glenn was born November 21, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio. He was raised in a Christian household and presently a dedicated member of Greater St. John M.B.C., where he enjoyed being under the mentorship of Pastor Hayes. He was very active in the church. Not only was he a minister, he also served as a Deacon and worked with the media services as well.   Glenn graduated...

Linda Robinson was born on July 16, 1949, to the late Glen and Sarah Robinson, Linda departed this earth on July 17, 2020, while in residence at Centerville Health and Rehab where she stayed after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Linda had two sisters Jacqueline and Geraldine and two brothers Norman and Glen Christopher all preceded her in death. Linda leaves to cherish her memories two sisters-in-law Roxanne and Debra Robinson, a host of cousins, nieces, nephew, grandnieces, and grandnephews...

Howard Donahue affectionately known as "Rock" departed on July 17, 2020. He is born in Chattanooga, TN. He was a member of Bold Believers Church of Christ. Preceded in death by wife Patricia "PJ" Donahue. He is survived by children, Vanessa Donahue and Edgard Harris; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; siblings James (Annie) Donahue, Ada Felton and Geraldine Donahue; a host of loving family and friends.

Gladys Pearl Downs was born February 24, 1941 in Natchez, MS. She moved with her parents and siblings to Omaha, Nebraska at the age of nine months where she was later baptized at Mount Moriah Baptist Church at a young age. Gladys met the love of her life and husband Edward Downs Sr. in 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska. To this union, they reared six children “The Big 6”: Rhonda (Downs) Santiago, Randy Downs, Rochelle Downs, Lillie Downs, Edward Downs Jr., and Stacy Downs. Gladys is...