Tradition of Trust and Service

Mr. Larry James Vaughn, age 71, born in Alabama but resided in Dayton, Ohio for many years. Serices pending at this time.

On May 7, 1933 Bernice K. Baker (nee Trigg) was born to Deacon Albert and Myrtle (Johnson) Trigg, who preceded her in death. She was the 9th child in a family unit of 5 boys (James, J.C., Andrew, Albert Jack and Fred Trigg), and 5 girls (Christine, Frances Elizabeth T. Jones & Dimple (Talma) Keys), all of whom preceded her in death. She leaves behind, adopted brother, Bruce (Gwen) Alexander and sister-in-law, D. Marie Trigg. United in marriage to the late William (Billy) Nobles of...

Joe D. Tims, Sr. age 82, passed away on November 4, 2023 in Fairfax, Virginia with his family by his side. He resided in Washington, DC with his loving daughter Shelley and son-in-law Sammy Grant. Born on May 20, 1941, in Homer, Louisiana to the late Mary D. Evans and Cornelius Tims. Joe moved to Dayton, Ohio at a young age before relocating to Washington, DC in 2017. Joe graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1959 and proudly retired from General Motors in 1995, after over 30...

Mr. James E. Martin, lovely known as 21Lbs entered into this life on March 4, 1939 in Dothan, Alabama. The son of Bennie J. Martin and Carrie B. He attended Dayton Public School, was a member of Corinthian Baptist Church, worked at Wright Patterson for approximately 10 years  and retired from Wendy’s after 20 years service. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Allie Renee Banks; and brother-in-law, Norman Banks. He leaves to cherish his memories two nieces, Karen Chancellor,...

POU, Mr. Erasmus C., age 67, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at his residence. He is survived by children, siblings and many other family and friends. Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at All Nations Bible Fellowship, 3805 Kings Highway, with Pastor Jimmy Mann, Sr., officiating. Interment will be at Dayton National Cemetery.

Mr. James A. Brown, 86, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at The Oaks of West Kettering. A Navy Veteran his services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023 at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 519 Liscum Drive, with Father Francis Tandoh, officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will be at Dayton National Cemetery.   JAMES ALLAN BROWN (The Legend)   To the many who knew him, and to those fortunate enough to have been touched by his...

Ms. Michele Doreen Peeks (Hurst), age 69, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023 after an automobile accident.  She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to her late parents George Moore and Mary Hurst.  She graduated from Ottowa High School in 1972 and went on to work as a Recreation supervisor at Dayton Job Corp Center for 32 years. She married the late Michael W Peeks and together they had one daughter, Melita D Peeks. Michele was a dedicated teacher, and she touched the lives...

Mr. Jeffrey Duane Tanner was born on May 14, 1950 and departed this life on Monday, October 2, 2023.Jeffrey was a native Daytonian and a graduate of Dunbar High School. Jeff went on to join the U. S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War.He is predeceased in death by his parents, James and Wanda Tanner; sister, Marcia Tanner-Dunn; son, Jeffery J. Beans. Jeff leaves to mourn his passing, daughters, Jeannette (Cornell) Burch; Sheleatha (Stephen) Martin, Casey Nicole Beamon, Keisha (Devan) Allen;...

Ms. Phyllis Arnold passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 at All Nations Bible Fellowship, 3819 Kings Highway, Dayton, Ohio, Rev. Jimmy Mann, Sr., Pastor; Rev. Keith Walker, Officiating. Visitation one hour prior. Interment: Anderson Cemetery, Jasper, Tennessee.

Allyson Sierra Anderson passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the age of 26 years old. She came to Dayton, Ohio February 1997 where she currently resided. Ally was very smart and a kindhearted young lady. She could make you smile and laugh at just about anything she would say. She graduated from Life Skills High School. Ally loved doing carpentry work. Ally was preceded in death by her sister, Ashley Sly. She leaves to cherish her memories her only son, Zae Dyen M....