All Obituaries

ALLEN, Carla Yvonne, age 56, a native of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Funeral service 12 noon Friday, May 14, at Marion Manor Hall, 6050 Dog Leg Rd. Visitation 10 am-12 noon. Interment Shiloh Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

CARTER, Lewell A. “Andre”, age 57, a native of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Walk-through visitation 9-11 am Friday, May 14, 2021 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Private Service.

Charles “Charlie” Spann, was born January 13, 1960 in Rembert, South Carolina to the late Lucille Provard and Paul Spann. Charles graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1979 where he was a star football player. After graduation, he attended both Mesa College and Central State University where he also played football. Charles worked as a counselor at the Green County Juvenile Detention Center for 28 years. He was a highly respected employee who positively impacted the lives...

Hester V. (Pinson) Washington, age 88, born September 20, 1932 to the late Edroe and Ethel (Embrey) Pinson, transitioned May 5, 2021. She attended Dunbar High School, Class of 1950. Preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy L. Washington; daughter, Wendy L. Pinson; sisters, Betty Smith and Mary P. Key; brother, Edroe Pinson Jr.; grandson, Dante’ Pinson Sr.; great grandchildren, Dante’ Jr. and Deanna Pinson. Survived by sister, Delores (Kenneth) Marcellus; grandchildren, Brian...

Jean Carmen (Gaines) Hawkins, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 84, on Monday, May 3, 2021. Jean was born December 15, 1936 in Frankfort, Kentucky, the second child of Wm. Jack and Carmen Ercell (Allen) Gaines. She was educated in public schools; Mayo Underwood, Frankfort, KY and Central High School, Louisville, KY. She was baptized at a young age in the Greenhill Baptist Church where she attended faithfully prior to the move to Dayton, Ohio. Jean Hawkins worked as an...

STEVENSON, Ida Lee, age 70, born February 23, 1951 in Maringouin, Louisiana and raised in Dayton, Ohio, went with the Lord Friday April 30, 2021. She graduated from Julienne High School, Class of 1969. She is a published author writing poetry and short stories most of her life. She has been published in several newspapers, literary journals and anthologies across the country. In addition, she worked several years for Dayton Public Schools and the Dayton Music Federation. Preceded in death...

Beverly Coleman Brown, made her heavenly transition home to be with our Lord and Savior April 27, 2021. Beverly was born May 24, 1933 in Inkster, Michigan to Floyd Coleman and Ella Mae Jones Coleman. She was the fourth of five children and always received everything her way, especially after her youngest baby brother passed away. Beverly graduated from Inkster High School with honors in 1951. She was offered and accepted a scholarship from Michigan State University (formally College) and...

LOIS MARIE KEE SINGLETON, 73, of Trotwood, OH, passed away April 27, 2021 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Arthur William Kee Sr. and Bettie Louise “Walden” Kee, born in Garysburg, North Carolina on September 29, 1947.  Lois graduated from Gumberry High School in 1965, attended Cortez Peters Business School in Washington, DC, Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH and Kent State University, Kent, OH. She actively served her community...

Michael Alan Mathews, age 63, departed this life April l 23, 2021. Michael was born March 15, 1958 to the late Willie F. Mathews Sr. and Mattie Jovita Vaughn Mathews. His academic achievements include Letters of completion/certification in Auto Mechanics/Maintenance from Green Joint Vocational School 1976; High School Diploma from Baker High School 1977; Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Urbana University 1990. Michael was also a Veteran who...

CRUTCHER, Saadia Arlene, age 67, born February 3, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School. A beautiful woman with a strong shell, and a soulful, joyful smile that could brighten any room. She lived a never quit life until she was called home. This beautiful woman lived with purpose, and a mission to touch people in a very lasting and positive way. When she loved you, she gave you all the support and advice she...