All Obituaries

BROWN, Karen Yvonne, age 60, of Dayton, transitioned from her physical life May 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Roberta J. Brown and father, Arthur T. Thomas Sr. Karen is survived by her children, Kevin (Kristal), LaKeia and Kellie Allen; father of her children, Michael Allen; stepfather, Jimmy Sr. (Mary) Brown; siblings, Michelle (Richard) Hummons, Michael (Mary), Jimmy (Tyra) and Janis Brown, Arthur (Sue), Clark, Mark (Maria), Varges and Bart (Nalisa) Thomas;...

WATTS, Teresa Michelle, age 44, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019. Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, May 20, 2019 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 380 S. Broadway St. Visitation 9 am at the church until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior service. Interment West Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

WARE, III, Hall Norman “Buzzy” “Bud”, age 78, of Dayton, passed away May 10, 2019. Funeral service will be held 11 am Monday, May 20, 2019 at Mt. Enon Missionary Baptist Church, 1501 W. Third St. Visitation 9 am at the church until time of service. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Interment West Memory Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

Ida “Karen” Dockery Green, born August 25, 1965, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. After attending Dunbar High School, Ida developed a strong work ethic and worked many hours in the service industry, including as a nursing or personal care assistant for several years up until her recent illness. When not working, Ida loved being at home. An excellent cook, she would often invite ones over to eat or “get a plate”. When not cooking up...

WHITE, Sr., Archie, of Trotwood, departed this life Saturday, May 11, 2019. A native of Troup County, GA and a Dayton resident for 66 years. He retired from GM/ Truck & Bus after 31 years, was a former employee for the Board of Education, and a construction worker for 16 years. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Willie Bell White; daughters, Arnita (Tim) Campbell, Sharon and Angela White; sons, Marc and Archie Jr. White, all of Dayton; sisters, Johnnie L. White, Lilla Mary...

BEDELL, Sr., Brother Tom, age 86, took his wings Thursday, May 9, 2019. Born April 29, 1933 in Opelika, AL, Tom was adopted by the late John and Josephine Foster, and after the death of Mr. Foster, his mother remarried Willie Bedell. When he was 45 years old, he met his birth mother, Bessie Mahone-Williams. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, deployed to the Korean War Conflict for 13 months. He was an active member of Corinthian Baptist Church. He was a founding member of...

Alma Lou Chandler, passed away, after a long illness, on the morning of May 10, 2019. She was born to the late King David and Eva Bell Roby on October 7, 1932 in West Point, Mississippi. Alma received her formal education through the West Point Public School System, where she excelled in her studies. Alma confessed faith in God at an early age and was baptized at North Side Christian Church in West Point where she was a faithful member for many years. Alma and her husband, the late Johnny...

OSBORNE, Roderick Lee, age 72, of Dayton, born November 17, 1946 in Columbia, TN, made his peaceful transition May 2, 2019. He graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Class of 1966. He retired from General Motors after more than 30 years of service. He was a longtime member at the Fairway Golf Club. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris M. Osborne; five siblings. Rod leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Robert and Emily Osborne; children, Alicia (Sherman) Chestnut, Terrence...

GILBERT, Lena Pearl, of Trotwood, faithful wife and loving mother of four children, passed away May 4, 2019. She was a native of Anguilla, MS and resided in Dayton for many years. She is preceded in death by her father, Johnnie White; mother, Atlean Lacy; stepfather, Simon Lacy; brother, Joseph White; sisters, Ophelia McReynolds and Eunice White; sister-in-law, Cathy Hurst. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 54 years, James Gilbert; daughter, Ronda R. Gilbert; sons, James...

DEERING, Clifford Othel, born August 21, 1936 in Cleaton, KY, the fifteenth of seventeen children, departed this life Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He retired from GM/Inland Division and was also a brick mason. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening in his private time. Clifford was a charismatic man who always had a smile on his face and had a laugh that would make the whole room chuckle. He was a family-oriented man who loved spending time with family and was always there to help anyone in...