DaVontae Raglin

DaVontae Raglin was a young man of Dayton whose life, though brief, left an impression on family, friends and neighbors. Public memorial pages and community comments remember him by the nickname “Chaun” and speak of a teenager who was part of a close local circle — someone who walked familiar blocks, greeted neighbors and was remembered fondly by those who grew up with him.

Contemporary obituary pages and memorial listings identify DaVontae as 18 at the time of his death in late July 2011. Messages left on the family’s online memorial describe a young person who brought warmth and laughter to people in his neighborhood and who is mourned by parents, extended family and childhood friends. Several condolences note his presence around local gathering places and the lasting memory of his smile.

Official and community memorial records show that DaVontae’s passing was marked in county remembrance efforts and in local cemetery records, reflecting that his loss was recognized by both family and community institutions. While public records about his daily life, school, or work remain limited in the available notices, the volume of personal messages and remembrances highlights that he mattered to many people who took time to share memories and prayers.

Though public information about DaVontae’s life is sparse, what is clear from the memorials is the human reality behind the name: a young person with family ties, a neighborhood presence and people who continue to recall him with affection. He is remembered by loved ones and neighbors who continue to honor his memory.