All Obituaries

HARRIS, Elzra T. “ET”, age 88, born in Dayton, Ohio, transitioned Tuesday, July 15, 2019. He retired from GM/Delphi, and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents:  Elder Jesse James Harris, Myrtle Brown Harris-Logan; four brothers and two sisters. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Restoria A. (Webster) Harris; loving daughter, Maria L. Harris; family pet, Sung Li’; sister, Izetta Williams...

THORNTON, Jr., Noble, age 77, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home. Noble was born July 4, 1942 in LaGrange, Georgia to Noble Sr. and Bertha Thornton. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, John L. Thornton. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Veronica; daughters, Ashley Graham, Stephanie Graham, Nicole Graham, and Terry Lynn Martin; sons, Bodie (Cheryl) Zellers and Stephon Zellers; grandchildren, Maurice Jr., JaMaurice, DaMauri, Maurion, Eric,...

BROOKS, Jr., Charles E., age 51, born December 4, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019. Memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Calling hour 10 am at which time family will receive friends.

FAVORS, Ronald, age 48, of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Kettering Hospital. Ronald was born February 4, 1971 in Dayton at St. Elizabeth Hospital to the late Jack and Evelyn L. Favors. He was with Composite Technologies and also worked part-time for Montgomery County before becoming disabled. With all that Ronald was going through with his health, he didn’t let that stop him. He did not hesitate to be everyone’s helper. Ronald always spoke of keeping faith,...

PAULEY, Bernice, affectionately known as “Niecy”, completed her earthly journey Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Carriage Inn of Dayton Nursing Facility after an extended illness. Bernice was born October 15, 1930 in Silas, AL to the late Elias and Nara (Murphy) Causey and a resident of Dayton for 51 years. She retired from the Dayton Public School System after 28 years of service where she took great pride in the education of children whom she loved dearly. She was a peacemaker with...

Jeffrey “Jack” Vance was born August 20, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the union of the late Thomas and Lucille Vance. Jack was the devoted husband of Debra Vance and they shared 41 years of marriage.  Jack accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Enon Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully for many years. Jack was a 1974 graduate of Stivers High School. Upon graduation from high school, Jack obtained many certifications and worked...

CHIVERS, Jaylin Saleem, of Dayton, born January 18, 1996, passed away July 7, 2019. He graduated from Dayton Christian School in 2014 and attended Northern Kentucky University and Sinclair Community College. Jaylin was employed by Turf Point lawn care service. Preceded in death by his brothers, Duane L. and Jessie Tyree Chivers. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Jessie and Rhonda Chivers; brothers, Joe L. III (Ashleigh) Washington, Don, Damar (Brandi) and Shane (Shakara) Chivers; a...

Mrs. Lovely “Corrine” Rolack, born November 22, 1923 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, departed this life for her Heavenly home with her Lord and Savior June 26, 2019. Corrine accepted and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and loving aunt. She was a graduate of Vian High School in Vian, Oklahoma, where she was a member of the girls’ basketball team. She moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1945 and was employed at the Biltmore Hotel...

BROWN, Lee V., age 78, of Dayton, departed this life on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Born September 8, 1940 in Cincinnati, OH.  He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving wife of 58 years, Esther Brown; daughters, Brenda Anderson, Deborah Brown, Helaine Brown and Sheila Brown; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11am Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave....

JACKSON, Jr., Clinton J., age 49, born October 31, 1969 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. Preceded in death by his mother, Zelda Mae Elizabeth Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Charlene Jackson; father, Clinton Sr. (Linda) Jackson; stepson, Gejuan L. (Jazmine) Burgan; brothers, Richard D. Sr., Quincy and Dominic E. Jackson, and stepbrother, Larry (Charity) Barnes; sister, Linda E. McCarroll, and stepsister, Djwana Barnes; grandchildren, Amaya and MyKayla...