All Obituaries

Leon Penson Sr., age 89, was born September 12, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Leon was a well-known Brick Mason in Central Ohio, yet one of his greatest achievements was being baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 60 years. He was preceded in death by first wife, Mozelle Penson; parents, Willie Penson and Jessie Dardis; son, Steven Penson. Leon leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 12 years, Marie Penson; daughters, Sharon Gibson (Roman), Tracy Jordan Jones...

Clara L. Kendrick, age 72, departed this life unexpectedly Saturday, July 17, 2021. Clara was a devoted church member of Germantown Church of Christ. She worked at different places:  Dayton State Hospital, La Quinta Motor Inn South, Maria-Joseph Living Care Center, Maid to Order, Washington Manor North and South, Manpower Inc., and the YWCA. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, watching movies, knitting, playing games with her great grandchildren, playing games on her tablet called...

WEBSTER, Barbara J., age 81, a native of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021. Memorial service 11:30 am Saturday, July 31, at House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Calling hour 10 am until time of service.

Lieutenant Commander Philip Joseph Dabney, USN (ret.), age 72, of Portsmouth, VA, formerly of Dayton, OH, passed away July 18, 2021 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton, after a lengthy illness. Known for his dedication as a Naval officer and later for his love of teaching high school science in the school systems of San Diego, CA and Portsmouth, VA, Philip also had the gift of connecting with people on a personal level through his kindness, generosity, friendship and passion for life-long...

Walter McNair, Jr., was born on December 5, 1936 to the late Walter McNair, Sr. and Marie McNair-Langford. He was a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Class of 1955. He worked at Miami Valley Hospital, Frigidaire, and retired from Chrysler in 1999. Walter, better known as “Walt” or “Big Mac”, was a loving husband, father and grandfather and Big PawPaw. While he was menacing in stature, he was also a gentle giant. In his younger years, he loved to draw,...

MILTON MOBLEY, III, age 70, born August 24, 1950 in Dayton, OH, transitioned from this earthly life July 17, 2021. He attended Whittier Elementary and Jefferson High School. He was a retiree of General Motors, after 30 years of service. Milton was a devoted Pastor of the Church of Love. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Helen Mobley and Milton Mobley, Jr.; and reunited with loving wife of 25 years, Adonna D. Mobley. Milton leaves to cherish his memories, son, Milton Mobley,...

Judith A. Green, age 81, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She was born April 6, 1940 in Dayton to Dorothy (Norvell) Smith and the late Otis Smith. Judy was the eldest of three children. She found Christ at an early age and was baptized at Phillips Temple C.M.E. Church. Judy graduated from Roosevelt High School. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central State University, going on to receive her Master’s...

Edna R. Riviere, age 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 3, 2021, after a brief illness, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Weddington, North Carolina.  Edna was born April 15, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee to Walter and Annie Reamey. She attended Garfield High School in Akron, Ohio and The University of Akron. She worked for Wright Patterson AFB for 38 years before retiring in 1989. On May 24, 1952, she married the late Sandy (Samuel E.) DeVaughn. From this marriage, she...

Tommy D. Watson, born April 16, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, the sixth of seven children born to Maggie Lois and Jesse Roy Watson, departed this life and transitioned to his heavenly home June 18, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tommy was a graduate of Roosevelt High School, Class of 1969, where he played football and was active in other school activities. After graduation he attended Central State University where he also played football and was active in the community. Tommy enlisted in the...

Patricia Elaine Ware, was a dedicated servant of Jehovah God. Pat was a well-known cosmetologist in the Dayton area and also, modeled in her younger years. Yet her greatest achievement was being baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1958. She pioneered (a full-time minister of Jehovah’s Witness) for many years. She shared what she learned about Jehovah and his son, Christ Jesus with others until her death. She is preceded in death by her loving mother, Mary Martha and...