All Obituaries

Dwayne "D.L" Williams, born on February 13, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of May 20, 2023, after a courageous battle for his health. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unforgettable memories.  Dwayne's journey of service began when he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy immediately after graduating from high school. He served as an Air Crewman with the...

Arthur Eugene "Scoreboard" Allen Jr., age 60, of Dayton, Ohio, received his wings on Sunday May 21, 2023.  Art was born 04/11/1963 Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton Ohio.  Art is preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents Ollie and Roger Bailey Paternal Grandparents Emma and Arthur Eugene Allen. Father Arthur Eugene (Buddy) Allen sr.  Brother Jeffrey D. Allen. Nephew Rion Lamar Allen.  Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins And friends. Art Grew up In Crown Point,...

Carole Lois Henderson Davis Grimes was born December 23, 1940, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Anna Mae Henderson and George Alexander Davis. In the late 1940’s, she, her mother and siblings Tricia and Robert, moved to Dayton, Ohio. Her mother worked at McCalls Printing while earning her nursing degree. For the next 30+years she was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Miami Valley Hospital, Department of Veterans Affairs...

Phyllis Jean Blaney Howard Prater, age 85, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Funeral service 11 am Friday, June 2, 2023, at Progressive Baptist Church, 4817 W. Third St. Dayton, Ohio. Visitation 9 am- 11 am. Family will receive friends 10 am- 11 am. (Mask Optional).  

Tommy Lee Hodge, affectionally known as “Mr. Tommy,” was born in Opelika, Alabama on April 17, 1944, to the late Mr. Homer Jackson Sr. and Ms. Emma Line Hodge. He transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord at the Dayton VA Lakeside Manor Hospice in Dayton, Ohio on Monday May 22, 2023. Tommy graduated High School and was immediately drafted into the United States Army. He was a proud veteran and served in the Vietnam War, where he valued his service highly and attained the rank...

Todd Lamar Price, age 49, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. Funeral service 11 am Friday, June 2, 2023, at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N, Gettysburg Avenue, Dayton, Ohio. Visitation 9 am- 11 am. Family will receive friends 10 am- 11am. (Mask optional).

Robert Smith Jr. "Bullface", age 71, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday May 20, 2023. Robert was born on April 12, 1952, in Minter City, MS.  He later relocated to Dayton, OH in 1955. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Preceding in death by parents, Robert Smith Sr., and Luella Bernice Smith; wife, Bernice Smith; brothers, Nathaniel Turner, Capus Davis, Billy Smith; sisters, Juanita Jackson, Mary Ann Jackson.  He leaves to cherish his memory children,...

Jeffery James Allen III “Buke” age 28, departed this life Thursday, May 18, 2023. Born to Jeffery Allen Sr. and Amy Hunt on August 2, 1994. Jeffery attended Marshall High School in Middletown Ohio class of 2013. He worked for DMax, Green Tokai, and other various factories. He was a Lakers fan, he loves/loved being with his family; not just one but all.  He loved cracking jokes and being goofy. He always brightened and room he walked into. “he loves cake”, he...

Margaret Jean Jordan was born on May 3, 1957, in Lincoln, Alabama, to the late Maurice and Ruth Story. Margaret went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023. She loved being a resident of Springfield, Ohio. She graduated from South High School and soon went on to earn her certification to become a licensed S.T.N.A. Margaret truly loved what she did and thoroughly enjoyed her line of work. She retired from Heartland of Springfield after 37 years of employment. When Margaret wasn’t...

Anita Kay Dudley, age 60, born September 5, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio, entered into her heavenly home Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  Anita attended Northview School and worked at Monco Enterprises. She was a long-time member of McKinley United Methodist Church and was active with Sunday School.  In her youth, Anita was also active with Girl Scouts, Jack & Jill Teens of America, Northview Cheerleading, and Special Olympics.  In her adult years, she was active with Beach Volleyball,...