All Obituaries

WILLIAMS, Jack D., age 78, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born March 26, 1942 in Brazoria, TX and a resident of Dayton for over 50 years. He retired from Wilberforce University after over 30 years of service as Professor of Business Administration and Director of Cooperative Education. He was a member of Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church. Also, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Fairway Golf League, and the TradeWinds Travel Club. Preceded in death by father, Jack...

Mark Antony Walker Sr., born May 19, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, received his wings early Monday morning, October 19, 2020. Mark accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at the Zion Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio. He later became a member of Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church (LHMBC) in Cincinnati, Ohio. He professed his love of Christ through music. He was a member of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop and was a dedicated member of several of the Lincoln Heights...

Myron B. Coleman Jr., departed this life October 15, 2020 at Pickerington Care and Rehabilitation Center in Pickerington, Ohio. He was born March 10, 1938 to Myron B. Coleman Sr. and Virginia L. Coleman. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1957 where he developed a love for sports and singing. It was not uncommon to hear him singing around the house, in the car or just listening to his smooth jazz while relaxing. He worked for the City of Dayton until his retirement in 1975 due...

REID, Antonio L., age 34, a native of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. Walk-through visitation will be held 8:30-10:30 am Monday, October 19, at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Private Service.

RUTLEDGE, Sr., Joseph Claybourn, age 87, born December 23, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Rev. King and Lucy Rutledge, departed this life Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home. Joseph joined church at an early age and followed his spiritual journey to Seventh Day Adventist beliefs. He was a member of Stillwater Seventh Day Adventist Church in Vandalia, Ohio. He retired from the City of Dayton Rehabilitation Center in June 1995 as a Sergeant. He was well liked by all even the inmates....

GARRISON, III, William Taft, age 66, a native of Dayton, OH, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Walk-through visitation 11 am-1 pm Thursday, October 15, at House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Private Service. Interment Dayton National Cemetery.

CROWDER, Marie E., age 75, of Trotwood, OH, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, October 9, at Pleasant Green M. B. Church, 5301 Olive Rd. Visitation 10 am-12 pm. Family will receive friends 11 am-12 pm. Interment Royal Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

Cora was born January 2, 1935 in Coffeyville, Kansas, the fifth daughter of eight girls. Her father, Maurice C. Coleman worked at the Smelter in Coffeyville and he also had his own lawn care service so that he could provide for his loving wife, Minnie C. Smith and eight beautiful daughters. Her mother, Minnie C. Coleman was a homemaker. Cora worked as a hairdresser in her early year and went on to work at Frigidaire and later, she worked for General Motors where she later retired.  She...

DILLARD, Robert W., born April 5, 1926 in Scottsboro, AL to George W. Dillard and Cora Doss, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. He was a WWII veteran. He retired from GHR Foundry and the Veterans Administration. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Arleania V. Dillard; grandsons, Alex and Luther Jr. Dillard; companion, Willia Wilson. Survived by his children, Luther Sr. (Julie), Oscar and Theresa Dillard; stepson, Robert Young; spiritual son, Larry Postel; 13 grandchildren, 18 great...

MILINER, Sr., Franando “Chico”, age 69, born January 22, 1951 in Dayton, made his transition September 28, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones. Franando graduated from Dunbar High School, Class of 1969 and attended Central State University. He was an entrepreneur and the owner of Chico’s Painting Co. A member of several singing groups: Act V, God’s Company, and Magic Circle. He had been a member of St. James Miracle Temple, then later, a baptized member of...