All Obituaries

Montgomery, Minnie Lee, age 86, born August 22, 1932 in Lauderdale County Mississippi, passed away January 14, 2019. Minnie was a devoted Christian throughout her life, a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Minnie McElroy Blanks; husbands, Hiram Montgomery Jr., and William C. Gregory; brothers, Clifton Sr., Wadie, Nathaniel Sr., Leo, George, John L. and Ray Sr. Blanks; sisters, Marie Baylor and Vida Mae Walton; daughters, Diane L. Clement, Mary H. Harris....

Slaughter, Sr., Andrew Lee, age 84, of Dayton, born March 29, 1934 in Roanoke, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. Andrew was the owner of Custom Tires. He leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Andrew Slaughter, Jr., Danny Johnson; daughters, Cecelia Benson, Andrea Rankins, Toni and Angela Slaughter, Anne Hoskins, Tahwanna Manier; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home,...

SNOW, Robert Earl, age 74, of Dayton, Ohio, born November 4, 1944, departed this life Friday, January 11, 2019. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1962. He retired from Nova House Associates as a 3rd shift supervisor. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Louise Snow; daughter, Tiffany Y. Snow; brother, Louis Snow. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carolyn Snow; daughters, Shelley Clemmons of Knoxville, TN, Andrea (James) Wilkinson of Arlington, TX; son,...

MORELAND, Ruth C., born April 20, 1929 in Chattanooga, TN, departed this life January 11, 2019. Ruth retired from GM/Truck & Bus Division. She was a member of Corinthian Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Nannie Dunson; husband of 67 years, James Moreland Sr.; daughter, Barbara Watson; two brothers and three sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, James Jr. (Ella) and Terryl (Jean) Moreland; daughters, Gail (Charles) Smith, Crystal (Bobby) Smith;...

Ellsworth A. Harrison, age 84, born March 31, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Horace and Anna Jones Harrison, entered into eternal peace Wednesday, January 9, 2019 after an extended illness. Ellsworth served in the military with the United States Air Force and upon departing from military duty he became a civilian employee with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He retired with over 34 years of service. Ellsworth was the last remaining male Charter Member of Calvary Missionary...

TAYLOR, Helena J., age 80, of Dayton, born October 24, 1938 in Charleston, WV, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents George and Catherine Powell; siblings, George Powell Jr., Ozella Neal, Phillip, Luther, Joseph and Rocky Powell. Helena leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Johnny Taylor Jr.; children Lena Hansbro, Floyd Bailey Jr. (Rachael), Johnny Taylor III (Tasha), E'ona Gillis, Helena Taylor Graham; siblings, Arletta Noble, Arthur Powell...

THOMAS, Ola “Kay”, born 1930 in Kiblah, Arkansas, returned to the safety and care of her Lord, surrounded by her daughters, Sunday, January 6, 2019. Kay lived in the Westwood neighborhood with her husband, Sargent Leroy A. Thomas Jr. (USAF). Kay's spiritual home was Upshaw AME Church where she was a member for over 40 years. She retired from DIMCOGRAY Company in Centerville after over 20 years of service. Kay was known for her gentle, serene countenance and she had...

HERNANDEZ, Deborah Lyn, age 62, born August 6, 1956 in Dayton, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at her residence. She was a member of Gramont Memorial. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilburt and Jennie Patterson; brothers, Steven B. Wright, Frankie Patterson; sister, Arlene Arnold. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Jose Hernandez; stepdaughter, Terri Hernandez; sister, Jennifer (Michael) Coleman; beloved grandchild, Malynia Hernandez; a host of nieces, nephews, other...

MCCLAIN, Jerry D., age 78, born February 24, 1940 in Dayton, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, January 14, 2019 at Greater New Philadelphia M. B. Church, 108 N. Williams St. Visitation 9 am at the church until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service.. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

IRVIN, Tondalaya, age 55, born September 1, 1963 in Dayton, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Williams and Emma Lee Walls-Irvin. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Lamar Irvin (Markitta Evans) and Lance Irvin; brothers, Steven W. Walls and Vincent “Spud” (Tilda) Irvin; six grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the House of Wheat...