All Obituaries

Lois Laverne Wright, age 88, of Dayton, Ohio, departed this life Sunday, April 28, 2024. Lois leaves to cherish her memory sons, Jeffery (Janice) Wright, Luther Wright III; daughter, Pamela Lynn Wright; grandchildren, Eren, Allyson, Juan, Kori; 4 great grandchildren; and a special sister-in-law, Patricia Dunson. Memorial service 11 am Saturday, June 1, 2024, at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH. Calling hour 10 am at which time family will receive friends.

Willie R. Cotton, age 87, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Thursday, April 18, 2024. Graveside service to be held at 10 am Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third St, Dayton, OH. Arrangements entrusted to House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc.

Rosetta Rena’ Middlebrook departed this life on April 28, 2024, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 7, 1960, in Dayton Ohio to the late Mattie Wilkerson and Roosevelt Wilkerson. She married James Middlebrook on April 12,1986 and of this union, they were blessed with one daughter, Char-Da’ Rena’. Rosetta accepted Christ at an early age, at the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Rosetta was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1979...

Ruby Engleman Riffe-Kavanaugh is the second of three children born to the late James Elbert and Lucille Tarrence-Riffe in Hustonville, Lincoln County, KY on May 28, 1928.  She received her primary education in the Lincoln Institute near Louisville, KY and she graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1945. Ruby went on to study at Kentucky State University earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in government and history in 1949.  She continued her professional education at the...

Mercedes Jones Payton, a.k.a. "M&M", age 34, departed this life at Miami Valley Hospital on April 26, 2024. Mercedes was born July 24, 1989 to her mother, Yolanda Turner and father, Willie C. Jones (Katina), both of Dayton, Ohio. Mercedes was a STNA and provided excellent nursing care to the residents at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community facility for 16 years. She leaves the impression of her legacy of her love of music, joyful spirit, infectious laugh, and abundance of love...

 Nyra Deneen Landrum (Wright) was born on December 27, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio, the eldest of two children born to Richard and Anita Wright. She moved to Jefferson Township at an early age and went on to matriculate through Jefferson Township Public Schools to complete her primary and secondary education. During this time, Nyra made several close friends with whom she remained connected throughout her life. While attending Jefferson Township Senior High School, Nyra was an active...

Deacon Gregory L. Frost, age 64, born February 20, 1960, to the late Robert Evans, and Cloria (Robert) Lewis.  We lovingly called him simply “Greg” or “Pappy.” Gregory, a good, wonderful, and special child, endured a lot as a child. He was a happy child and always kept a smile. He was always thinking of ways to make you laugh. Greg was only given a lifespan of 7 years, But God!  At age 6, Brother Stanley Henry at WDAO and Rev. Bosie Milinar,...

Mrs. Cija Young- Jennings “Bigg Chubb”, age 49, was born December 14, 1974, to Brenda Agbon-Lahor and Anthony Patrick, in Providence, Rhode Island. Cija departed this life Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Brenda Agbon-Lahor; her sister, Osra Lynn Young; nephew, Trenton Scroggins.  “Big Chubb”, as she was known by close friends and family, leaves to cherish her memory, seven devoted children, Brandy Alexander (Zachary...

James Dolphus Anderson Jr., also known as J.D., entered eternal rest on Sunday April 14th, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio.  James was born on September 12th, 1937, to the union of James Dolphus Anderson Sr. and Susie Beatrice Hood Anderson in Ware Shoals, SC.  The Anderson Family settled in Dayton, Ohio from Ware Shoals, SC in the 1940's.  James attended Wogaman Elementary School. After completing his elementary years, he went to Dunbar High School on Summit Street. He did well...

Able Cole Jr., age 68, of Dayton, OH, departed this life Saturday, March 30, 2024. Funeral service 8:30 am Friday, April 26, 2024, at House of Wheat Funeral Home, 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave, Dayton, OH. Visitation 8 am, at which time family will receive friends. Interment Dayton National Cemetery.