All Obituaries

DUNSON, Delores Priscilla “Peggy Lane”, age 78, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was a lifelong member of Freedom Hill Bible Church, and a member of New Vision Church of God. Preceded in death by parents, Oliver and Alice Lane; siblings, Oliver Jr., Everett, Eugene, John, Velda, Anthony and Marvin Lane, Norma L. Hill. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Dr. Stephanie (Lane) Gordon, Paula M. Thornton; sister, Phyllis M. Lane; two granddaughters, Glee...

VAUGHN, Bessie Mae, born April 27, 1932 in Hillsboro, Alabama, departed this life March 19, 2020 at the Widows Home of Dayton. She moved to Dayton, Ohio at an early age. Bessie was a fun-loving and caring woman whose smile would light up a room. Throughout her long life she became known for her mischievous nature. Bessie is preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two sons. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Ruth Dawson, Mary Benson; son, Johnny Dawson; five...

PETERS, Genevieve (English), age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Oakwood, Ohio. She was a lifelong resident of Dayton. Preceded in death by her parents, Marshall, Sr. and Effie English; brothers, Marshall, Jr., Alonzo and Leroy; sisters, Marcella and Joyce; loving husband, Guy Peters;  daughter, Cheryl Ann English. Gen is survived by son, James Cameron, Jr.; two grandchildren, Gary and Marla English; brother, Earl English (Marietta); beloved nephew, Victor English; trusted...

STRINGER, LaTisha Lavonne, age 33, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memory, father, Timothy Montgomery; mother, Yvette M. Stringer; brother, De’Andre J. Stringer. Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, March 23, at Mt. Gilead M. B. Church, 342 Norfolk Ave. Visitation 10 am at which time family will receive friends. Interment Shiloh Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

BROWN, Linda R., age 57, born January 13, 1963 in Dayton, OH, passed Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital. She graduated from Trotwood-Madison High School where she was active in girls’ basketball, volleyball and track. She also attended Morehead State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Linda was a dedicated employee for over 30 years at WPAFB. During that time, Linda also coached softball and basketball for the Dayton...

DEAN, Kimberly, age 53, of Centerville, OH, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. Celebration of life will be held 4-7 pm Friday, March 20, 2020 at House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Family will receive friends 4-7 pm. Private memorial service at a later date.

MARSHALL-NWAKOBI, Lola Denise, age 59, of Huber Heights, OH, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was a lifelong member of Greater Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ. Preceded in death by parents, James and Anna McMahon; son, William Marshall Jr.; brothers, James Jr., Theodore “Teddy”, Steve and Paul “Lonnie” McMahon; sister, Joanne Shepherd. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Brianna Nwakobi; brothers, Rev. H. Douglas (Paula), Jonathon and Audley...

David M. Edwards, age 74, of Dayton, OH, passed away unexpectedly Friday March 20, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Thomas M. Edwards Sr.; mother, Lillie R. Morris; brother, Thomas M. Edwards Jr. He leaves to mourn, his wife, Vivian L. Edwards; brothers, Michael Edwards (Lisa), Paul Morris (Shirley); sister, Marie; children, Judy Edwards, Winston Ferguson, Shankia Bryant, Lester Carlton; grandchildren, David Edwards, Jonnie Edwards, Giovanna...

OLIVER, Leler Beatrice, age 82, born June 11, 1937 in Whiteville, NC, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 11, 2020. A resident of Dayton since 1958, and an employee of Aramark for 43 years. She was a longtime member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Lelon Lewis and Rachel Reaves-Lewis; husband, MC Oliver; sisters, Annie Maclin, Minnie Oliver; brothers, Lee and Joe Lewis. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted daughter, Teresa...

Dudley “Dud” Jones, born June 2, 1929 in Port Gibson, MS, peacefully entered eternal life Sunday March 8, 2020 with his family by his side. Dudley was the eldest of five children born to the late Ira and Agnes Jones. He relocated to Dayton, Ohio in 1963. Dudley worked at Standard Register where he retired after 21 years of dedicated service. He frequently spoke to his family in New Orleans and Mississippi and looked forward to daily Facetime calls with his sister, nieces,...