All Obituaries

Lorine Darden, age 85, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born in Cedartown, Georgia to the late Prince Albert and Bessie Darden. She was a teacher, mother and friend to all. She was a former employee of Kettering and Miami Valley Hospitals. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earnest L. McCombs. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Katie (Elijah) Hicks, Patricia Arnold, Eula “Poochie”, Albert...

Paula E. Hubbard, born October 5, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, departed this life January 17, 2021. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of “69”, and a lifelong business owner, entrepreneur, and professional Hair Designer. She was a long time devoted member of the Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her father, Paul Gist; dad, John Benton; brothers, Dwight and Stephen Gist. She leaves to cherish her memory, mother, Doris Benton; sons, G. Demond Hubbard Sr. (Mia), Eric...

MOORE, Emma Lee, age 88, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Walk-through visitation 9-11 am Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Private Service. Interment Greencastle Cemetery.

OWENS, DuWayne, age 69, of Dayton, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Memorial service 12 noon Tuesday, January 26, at Mt. Enon Baptist Church, 1501 W. Third St. Walk-through calling hour 11 am-12 noon. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

WATKINS, Lizzie L., age 93, of Trotwood, OH, passed Saturday, January 16, 2021. Funeral service 11:30 am Tuesday, January 26, at Ethan Temple S.D.A., 4000 Shiloh Springs Rd. Visitation 10:30-11:30 am. Interment Jeffersonview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

ROSS, Robert L., age 86, of Trotwood, Ohio, devoted husband and father, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army. He spent many of his years restoring furniture at Haulem’s Furniture in the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. He was preceded in death by wife, Minnie Ross; son, Bobbie Ross; two brothers and one sister. He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Gary Ross of Georgia; daughters, Essie Furquan and Sandra Ross,...

CHRISTON, Janet A. “Boss”, age 63, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021. Live stream walk-through visitation 10 am-12 pm Monday, January 25, at House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Link: www.facebook.com/Stream-All-Services-102620271622310/ Graveside service 12:30 pm at West Memory Gardens.

COLEMAN, Shallon A., age 72, of Dayton, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. She was the owner and president of the non-profit organization, Abigail’s Journey, where she worked religiously to help anyone in need or who crossed her path. Preceded in death by her mother, Ollie May Coleman; father, Rev. Grant Coleman; sister, Gwendolyn Coleman. She leaves to cherish, daughter, Felicia Renee Coleman of Dayton; son, Joseph Dion Sr. (Erica) Coleman of Dayton; brother, Choyce (Yavonne)...

PARKS, Crewsada, age 70, born August 8, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, departed this earthly journey to be with the Lord Saturday, January 19, 2021. She was a graduate of Roth High School, Class of 1969. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree from Wilberforce University, Class of 1973. Crewsada retired from the Dayton Power and Light Company after many years of service. Crewsada had a loving spirit and an unforgettable smile. She loved her family more than anything in this world. She had...

HENDERSON, Eva Mae Gurnell, born June 26, 1926 in New Castle, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton. Eva graduated from the Lincoln Institute in Simpsonville, KY. Eva married James “Wickey” Henderson in 1946 and in 1952 she gave birth to James A. “Tony” Henderson. She worked at McCalls for 25 years and at Delco Moraine for 13 years. She retired in 1985. Eva loved life and liked to travel and eat in nice...