All Obituaries

Katherine Nell Dunson (Robinson), age 70, earned her crown on April 12, 2026 at the VA Medical Center Victory Hodge Hospice. Kathy, as she was known to all, was born on April 26, 1955, to Leroy and Norma Jean Robinson (Early). Katherine gave her life to Christ at an early age at Corinthian Baptist Church, where she served in various ministries until 2023. She restored her faith in Christ recently under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Tommy L. Bridgeman of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. On ...

Dorian Maurice West, age 51, of Dayton, OH, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.  Visitation 10 am- 12 pm Thursday, April 23, 2026 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH. Family will receive friends 11 am- 12 pm. Funeral Service begins at 12 pm. 

Dolores Leola-Fae Doss (Watts), age 93, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, at The OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born January 19, 1933, in Docena, Alabama, she was raised in Benham, Kentucky and later made Ohio her home. Dolores was a devoted homemaker, a former nursing assistant at Dayton State Hospital, and a dedicated volunteer at Grace United Methodist Church. She was a loving matriarch who cherished time with her family and was known for her warm spirit, ...

Mrs. Nona Lee Rutledge "In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed." 1 Corinthians 15:52 On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the age of 81, God dispatched an angel in the stillness of praise and worship, surrounded by family, and called Nona Lee Rutledge (“Momma”), to eternal rest peacefully. Nona, an unforgettable and radiant devoted woman of God, faithful ...

  Douglas Anthony Grigsby Crutcher was born on April 17, 1975, in Dayton, Ohio, to Saadia A. Grigsby Crutcher and Larry L. Crutcher, Sr. He was the eldest of three brothers.  Douglas departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 50. Douglas was a proud graduate of Belmont High School and continued his education at Lincoln College, where he earned his certification as a medical assistant. He dedicated his professional life to serving others, working as an insurance ...

Mattie L. Davidson, age 93, of Dayton, OH departed this life Monday, April 6, 2026.  Funeral Service 11 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Phillips Temple CME Church, 3620 Shiloh Springs Rd., Trotwood, OH. Visitation 10 am- 11 am at which time family will receive friends. Entombment Woodland Mausoleum. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home.

Helen Denise Peterson, age 66, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. She was born on August 26, 1959, in Dayton, where she was also raised and remained a lifelong resident, deeply rooted in the community she loved. Helen was a woman of strength, wisdom, and unwavering faith. She pursued education with determination, earning two associate’s degrees—one to become a Physician Assistant from Kettering College and the other from Sinclair Community ...

I, Elona Beans, born September 30, 1947 in Crossett, Arkansas, was the first child of Luke Jr. Williams and Flora B. Collins. Daddy and Mama moved to Dayton, Ohio in 1950 along with my two sisters, Flora Jean and Olivia. I went to public schools in Linden Center, Garfield, Miami Chapel, and graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in 1965. I married in 1966 to Nolan Beans, Jr. and had two children, son Nolan, III and daughter, Stephanie Lorraine. I worked thirty-three years at ...

Ezeller, aka Zell, (Postell) Lanier passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton. Zell, was a native of Verbena, Alabama and a resident of Dayton, Ohio for over 70 years. Zell retired from the Dayton Public Schools after over 25 years of service where she was employed as a paraprofessional. She was an expert seamstress for years, creating garments for herself, her children, and her clients. She was a devoted member of Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church for more than 60 ...

Felicia Garron (Jackson) Garrett, age 79, of Dayton, OH departed this life Monday, March 30, 2026.  Funeral Service 11 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH. Visitation 9 am- 11 am. Family will receive friends 10 am- 11am. Interment Shiloh Park Cemetery. Livestream link: http://www.facebook.com/Stream-All-Services-102620271622310/