All Obituaries

William Bailey, age 78, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022. Walk-through visitation 11 am-12 noon Tuesday, August 23, at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon. (Mask Required). Interment West Memory Gardens.

John W. Wardell, age 85, left this world on August 10, 2022, after a lengthy illness, at the V. A. Hospice, Dayton, Ohio, surrounded by loving family. John was born in Georges Township, Pennsylvania to Minnie Lewis Wardell and George Wardell. Upon graduation from Georges Township High School, he enlisted in the Air Force where he travelled the world. John also attended Central Michigan University. He retired as a TSgt with the Air Force and retired at WPAFB as a logistician. John was...

Mae B. Wilkerson was born June 15, 1924, the oldest of six children, to Lucian and Lyda Bradshaw. Mae graduated from high school in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky after which she relocated to Dayton, Ohio. She married James Wilkerson in 1956. After more than 25 years, Mae retired, at the age of 55, from her role as a computer operator at Gentile Station, a government defense communication agency. She was a lifelong member of St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. Mae lived 98 fulfilling years...

Dorothy Jean Howard Raimey, arrived in Evergreen, Alabama on flight 02-17-43 and departed on flight 08-08-22 in Dayton, Ohio; expected destination, Heaven. Dorothy was a faithful member of St. Paul A.M.E. Zion. She graduated from Conecuh County Training High School in Conecuh County, Alabama, obtained a BS in education from Alabama A & M University, a MA in Administration from Wright State University, and a M.Ed. from Walsh University. A lifelong educator, she imparted lessons to them...

Lucille Battis was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, friend, nurse and shoulder to lean on to everyone she encountered. She was the neighborhood mom. Her absence has left many broken hearted and devastated. She was always there for everyone if the Lord willed her to be. Lucille was ‘wonder woman’. She held everyone together like glue. Her peace gave us peace. She loved our Father God, was a faithful believer, and gave of herself to Him all over again through baptism two...

Jason Henry Henderson, of Dayton, Ohio, born September 24, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, died Friday, August 12, 2022. He attended John H. Patterson High School and graduated in 1986. He began his career as an Apprentice Electrician in 2005 then became a Journeyman Inside Wireman on May 28, 2010. He became a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union No. 82 in 2006. Jason was the life of the party. He possessed a bigger than life personality, and had a...

Joyce Calhoun Revere, age 81, of Dayton, Ohio, transitioned peacefully at home with family by her side on Thursday, August 3, 2022, after a lengthy illness. She was born April 26, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Fred D. and Louise B. (Harrison) Calhoun. Joyce was a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1961. Following high school, she worked at Ohio Bell as a Switchboard Operator. In the summer of 1969, while still working full-time as a single working parent, she...

Rossie L. Blue, Jr., 78, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Blue was the owner/operator of Blue’s Barber Service for over 50 years. He was a well-respected businessman who provided high quality service to many in the community and beyond.  He enjoyed sports and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan. Rossie was born on November 23, 1943, in Clarkton, NC, to the late Rev. Rossie L. (Sr.) and Annie M. Blue. He is also...

Saundra J. Payne-Metcalf, age 75, born in Dayton, Ohio to James N. Sr. and Rita Payne, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2022, at Miami Valley Hospital. Saundra was a 1965 graduate of Nettie Lee Roth High School. Saundra retired from the former Dayton Mental Health Center (Twin Valley MHC) after 26 years of service. Saundra loved the Lord and had accepted Christ at an early age. She was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She loved...

Nicole Denise Johnson-Powell, age 51, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. Walk-through visitation 9-11 am Friday, August 5, at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Funeral service will be held at 11 am. (Mask Required). Interment Shiloh Park Cemetery.