All Obituaries

Patricia (Pat) Frierson, age 91, departed this life, on May 4th, 2026. Born in Dayton, Ohio to the late William and Ruth Hill. Preceded in death by her dear husband James Frierson of 41 years and beloved son James Jr. (Duke). Pat was a dedicated wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She attended Dayton Public Schools and Graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1952, and attended the University of Dayton. She worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for 36 ...

Michael Ray Graham Sr., age 71, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Funeral Service 1 pm Friday, May 22 ,2026 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH. Visitation 10 am- 1 pm. Family will receive friends 12 pm- 1 pm. Interment West Memory Gardens.

James William Hardrick, affectionately known as “Uncle James,” departed this life peacefully on April 30, 2026, at the age of 83. James was born on April 13, 1943, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Lorenzo Hardrick, Sr., and Dinah Hardrick. In 1971, he relocated to Dayton, Ohio, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, faith, and community. James was a skilled carpet installer and master carpenter who took great pride in his craft. Known for his strong work ...

Roosevelt Grier was born in Cedartown, Georgia on December 19, 1946. He moved to Dayton, Ohio at the young age of 8. Roosevelt graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1967. His first job was with Kurz Kasch eventually moving on to retire from Chemineer after 22+ years. Throughout his life he had many interests which includes golf, shooting pool, and fishing; but at the end of the day, he loved playing the lottery! Roosevelt was a private man but would go out of his way to help anyone in ...

Spencer L. Davidson, age 85, of Trotwood, OH, departed this life Monday, May 4, 2026. Funeral Service Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Crestview Baptist Church, 6600 Salem Ave., Clayton, OH. Visitation 9 am- 11 am. Family will receive friends 10 am- 11 am. Interment West Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home.

Sylvester Ray, beloved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Sylvester was born on August 25, 1938, in Springfield, Kentucky, to the late Margaret Cooper Ray and John Louis Ray. He attended high school at Paul Laurence Dunbar, graduating in 1957. Shortly thereafter, he married his second wife and began building a life centered around family, faith, and hard ...

Rondel Lanier Marsh (also known as Diesel), age 49, of Englewood, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Rondel was born on July 8, 1976 in Detroit Michigan to the late Robert and Gloria Marsh. He grew up in Detroit, where he attended Henry Ford High School and enjoyed playing basketball and football.  He earned a full athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Louisville. In 2004 Rondel married Jeanine and they shared 27 years together. Rondel spent much of ...

"Forever in our hearts" It is with a peace which exceeds one's understanding that JoAnn Dunn obtained the ultimate healing on Friday May 8, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. JoAnn was born on May 11, 1950 Dayton, Ohio the union of Joe Brewster and Fannie (Maddox) Brewster. JoAnn embodied the spirit of kindness and she was very sociable and friendly. She had a vivacious and lively spirit. JoAnn obtained an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education at Sinclair Community College and worked ...

Marc LaVance DeWitt was born April 26, 1975 to Peggy L. Davidson and the late Jere I. DeWitt. The most resolute of three brothers, Marc showed strength and resilience from an early age. Throughout his life, Marc prioritized his faith, his family, and his artistic expression. This was demonstrated by his being the first in his family to make a public confession of faith and join the Maranatha Christian Fellowship. It was at Maranatha where Marc stepped into one of his callings and joined the ...

Grant Clark, a devoted father, grandfather, educator, coach, mentor, protector, and faithful servant of Almighty God, was born on April 16, 1944, to the late Johnny and Emily Clark. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, he peacefully transitioned, surrounded by the love of family and Friends. Grant received his early education at Thomas A. Levy High School in Rosedale, Louisiana, graduating in 1963. He continued his academic journey at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama, where he earned ...