All Obituaries

James Dolphus Anderson Jr., age 86, of Kettering, OH, passed away April 14, 2024. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am on April 26, 2024, at Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church, 1501 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402. Visitation 10 am- 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rockhill Missionary Baptist Church, use the Givelify app, or mail your giving to 1404 S. Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, OH  45417, or to the Kidney Foundation of Ohio, Inc....

Able Cole Jr., age 68, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Saturday, March 30, 2024. Funeral service 8:30 am Friday, April 26, 2024, at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH. Visitation 8 am, at which time family will receive friends. Interment Dayton National Cemetery.

Brandi Michelle Walker was born on August 2, 1974, in Kettering Ohio, and entered eternity on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 49.  After taking her Shahada and becoming a Muslim, she chose the name Zahirah Sajda Kareem.  She was preceded in death by grandparents, Nead Walker, Sr., Edwina Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Anderson and son Jabari Robinson. Zahirah attended the Trotwood School Systems, and after graduating she worked at Moraine Assembly in Dayton Ohio for 11...

Frances Irene Winborn, age 78, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Miami Valley South. She was born November 18, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio to the late George and Ada Hutson. Frances was a 1964 graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School.  She played volleyball and was a member of the fencing team and a four-year cheerleader.  Upon graduation, Frances attended Central State University of Wilberforce, Ohio majoring in Health and Physical Education. Frances retired from teaching health...

Shirley A. Medley was born Shirley Ann Hamilton on September 21, 1949 to loving parents Erma L. Hamilton (Coffield) and T. Roosevelt Hamilton Jr. in Dayton, Ohio. She went on to be with the Lord Sunday, April 14, 2024. Mrs. Medley is a graduate of Jefferson Township High School. She attended Central State University where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She attended The University of Dayton where she obtained a Master’s Degree also in Education. Mrs. Medley...

Darryl Leonard Lightfoot, age 70, was born April 20, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio where he was a lifelong resident. Darryl departed this life Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Darryl graduated from Colonel White High School, class of 1971 where he played varsity football and was on the wrestling team. Darryl was recognized as a champion in both sports but attended Miami University on an academic scholarship. Darryl was kind and supportive to all who knew him. He lived a quiet life alone and was a...

JoAnna Sheree Evans, age 42, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.  JoAnna was a graduate of Miamisburg High School Class of 2000. She received a BA Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton, a master's degree in criminal justice, and a master's degree in education from the university of Phoenix. She gave her life to Christ at an early age, and she was a charter member of Omega Baptist Church. Joanna is...

Monica Denise Frost, age 56, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Saturday, April 13, 2024. She resided in Dayton her entire life and was a member of Greater New Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church. Monica was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth D. Frost Sr. and granddaughter, Mi’Yona. Monica leaves to cherish her loving memory her father and mother, Pastor Charles and Lauren Spencer; two sons, Dyvese Christian and Martylle Core; one loving, devoted daughter, Da’Monica;...

Ronald Eugene Selmon, age 73, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Saturday, April 6, 2024. Funeral service 1 pm Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH. Visitation 10 am-1 pm. Family to receive friends 12 pm- 1 pm. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

Robert J. “Bobby Joe” Owens Sr., age 89, was born October 8,1934 to the late Willie W. Owens and Hortense (Boyd) Owens in Lineville, Alabama. He peacefully departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2024, surrounded by family. Robert attended Dayton Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School, Class of 1952. He was elected the 1st president of this Class Club and served until it was dissolved in April 2022.  He attended Sinclair Community College...