All Obituaries

Vernon Earl West, age 81, of Xenia, Ohio, born November 6, 1939, transitioned this life to everlasting life on October 10, 2021.  Hard work was instilled in him from boyhood as his parents put him and his brothers to work on all aspects of the farm. This carried over into his long-term career at Morris Bean & Co. from which he retired to enjoy travel with his wife, bowling, coaching, and as much golf as he could fit in.  As a child, he was baptized at St. Paul AME Church of...

Jep Trammell, Sr., age 80, of Dayton, OH, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. Funeral service 12 noon Thursday, October 21, at Mt. Enon Baptist Church, 1501 W. Third Street. Visitation 11 am at which time family will receive friends. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

DUNSON, Robert L., age 74, a native of Dayton, OH, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Walk-through visitation 10 am-12 noon Tuesday, October 19, at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Funeral service at 12 noon. (Mask Required).

HOBBS, Minister Lucille, 79, of Dayton, OH and Hartford, CT, beloved wife for 33 years of the late Rev. Artice Lee Hobbs I, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, October 7, 2021, surrounded by her family at her home. Lucille was born May 3, 1942 in Memphis, TN. She was the oldest daughter of the late Rev. Napoleon and Jimmie Lee (Parsley) Blake. She accepted Christ at an early age under her father’s leadership and lived a life that honored her Lord and Savior Jesus....

Versie D. Washington, age 83, fell asleep in death on October 2, 2021 at Miami Valley North Hospital. She was one of Jehovah’s loyal witnesses for 30 years. And she served as a regular pioneer for 16 years. She was born the only daughter to Joe Sr. and Emma Pauline Ray. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Joe Ray II, James William Ray; son, David E. Washington; daughters, Robin L. Washington, Regina Washington. She leaves to cherish, her older brother, Paul James Sr....

On Friday, October 8, 2021 one journey ended and a new one began for our grandmother, auntie and sister-in- Christ, Mrs. Josephine Blackmon. Born March 20, 1926 in LaGrange, GA to Jim and Lordis Jenkins. She was a resident of Dayton for over 70 years. She was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and Matron of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 14. Amongst her many accomplishments, besides having Virginia, she worked with various civic groups serving the city that she...

Bernice Roggerson, age 91, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Born January 6, 1930 in Lebanon, Ohio, and a resident of Dayton the majority of her life. She was a member of Westwood Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Mamie Singleton; son, Wilbur Clark; brother, Ronald Singleton; sisters, Esther Moore, Margaret Kimberlin, Doris Callaway. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Dale Clark of Myrtle Beach, SC, James Roggerson of Dayton, OH; sister, Janice...

The sun rose for Ruby Mae Johnson on December 18, 1924. She was born in Red Jacket, West Virginia to Jack Moorer and Mary (Hall) Moorer, the second oldest of seven children. Ruby spent her childhood years in Selma, Alabama. As a young adult, she moved to Dayton, Ohio where she met the love of her life, Monroe Johnson. They were married on August 2, 1947 and to this union, seven children were born. They provided their home for many family members that migrated from the south to Dayton. Ruby...

Hall, Tiffaney, ascended to Heaven on September 30, 2021 at the age of 38, surrounded by loved ones who will forever and always honor her legacy. Tiffaney, affectionally known to her loved ones as “Tiff”, was born to Melinda Hall-Hinesmon and Charles Jackson on November 17, 1982. Tiffaney is preceded in death by her beloved step-father, William Hinesmon Jr.; grandfather, Lawrence Hall; grandmother, Joyce Jackson; uncle, Michael Jackson. Tiffaney is survived by her son, Javen...

Shawonna De’Vonne Darden, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021. She attended Dayton Public Schools and was a graduate of Dunbar High School. She was a member of Greater Love Christian Church. Shawonna was preceded in death by her grandparents, David Conner, Richard and Delores Dixon, Arthur and Clarice Darden; uncles, David and George Conner, Terry and Jay Darden, Tony Wright. She leaves to cherish her memories, parents, Darrell and Michelle Darden; sons,...