Obituaries

Trummie Lee Neal

Trummie Lee Neal

May 18, 2026

Our beloved Trummie Lee Neal, affectionately known as “Nancy,” was born the 8th child of 10 siblings on March 20, 1947. Nancy was born in Concord Ga through the union of Ora Lee and Otis Neal. Otis and Ora Lee later moved their family from Georgia to settle in Columbus, Ohio, where she was raised. Nancy attended Fulton Elementary School,...

Lois Jones

Lois Jones

2026

Sweet beautiful eternal sister to us all ! We are bereft beyond words You were so much to so many Amongst your very many endeavors: You were a co-founder of a dance company, though you were not a dancer You had many positions at Case Western Reserve University, including Administrator to a renowned infectious disease researcher During 'free time,' you...

Sandra D. Wilson-Murphy

Sandra D. Wilson-Murphy

May 16, 2026

Sandra Denise Wilson-Murphy, age 74, was born on October 14, 1951, in Columbus, OH, to Richard and LaVerne Wilson. She was called home on May 16, 2026. “Saun,” as she was affectionately known by her family and childhood friends, attended Pilgrim Elementary, Champion Jr. High, and Mohawk Jr.-Sr. High School. Saun was employed at various businesses such as The Neil...

Thomas William Mackey

Thomas William Mackey

May 15, 2026

Thomas William Mackey, who we called Tommy departed this life Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born October 22, 1955. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Progressive Baptist Church (Mt Vernon MBC; Unity BC) now Legacy Baptist Church. Tommy had a sense of humor. He liked to have fun and was a hard worker....

Edward D. Meredith Sr.

Edward D. Meredith Sr.

May 13, 2026

Edward “Eddie” Douglas Meredith Sr., age 70, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on October 2, 1955, to the late Joseph Martin Meredith and Elsie Meredith, Eddie grew up in Columbus before answering the call to serve his country. A proud veteran, he enlisted in the United States...

Blaine Waderker

Blaine Waderker

May 11, 2026

Blaine Waderker, 79, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2026. Blaine Allen Waderker known by family as “Beanie” was born on February 11,1947 in Zanesville, Ohio, to parents Gerald Blaine and Hazel Louis Waderker. Blaine grew up in the “bottoms,” of Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Central High School, class of 1965. In 1966,...

Raymond W. Dodson

Raymond W. Dodson

May 11, 2026

Raymond W. Dodson born September 28, 1950 passed away at home at the age of 75. He was a devoted son to his father Robert W. Dodson and his mother Ms. Edith E. William, he also loved his granny Ms. Daisy Dodson. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jenetta (Dodson) Wilder, Sandra R. (Dodson) Dukes, Santran R. Dodson,...

Sandra L. Craig

Sandra L. Craig

May 6, 2026

Sandra (Sandy) Lucile Craig was born in Richmond, Indiana, on March 20, 1941, to parents Samuel L. and Lucille Goodson. She departed this life on May 6, 2026. She was the last remaining of six children affectionately known as “The Goodson Girls”. She attended Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Richmond. She was saved at an early age and was very...

Laura Hughes

Laura Hughes

Apr 29, 2026

On January 19, 1939, Laura Ethel Virginia was the sixth of 12 children born to Minnie and William Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia. She is survived by sisters Eunice Burke, Hannah Pack, and Grace Grace of Columbus, Ohio. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Laura moved to Urbancrest, Ohio, attending Columbus Public Schools. The year 1958 is when she would meet her soon-to-be...

Delores Ewans

Delores Ewans

Apr 22, 2026

Delores Ewans, affectionately known as Dee (86), Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Delores leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and purpose that will continue to inspire all who knew her. After graduating from high school, Delores worked for Dobbs House, then went on to become a center coordinator...

Doris J. Chaney

Doris J. Chaney

Apr 19, 2026

Doris Chaney, 42, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026. She was a graduate of West High School and an alumna of Heritage College. She held a profession in Hospital and Health Services Management and was employed by Aetna. Doris was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, cousin, and...

Dorothy Rene Mack

Dorothy Rene Mack

Apr 19, 2026

Dorothy “Pep” Mack, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1944, in Dixon Mills, Alabama to Lucretia (Lucy) and Dossie Griffin. She was baptized at a young age at Shiloh Baptist Church in Dixon Mills and was a graduate of Marengo High School. She later moved to Columbus,...

William H. Bevins

William H. Bevins

Apr 19, 2026

William H. Bevins, born on December 19, 1951, passed away on April 19th 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories cherished by those who knew him. He found great joy in traveling the roads of Ohio, often taking drives simply to take in the scenery and appreciate the journey. Those moments of sightseeing brought him a sense of peace and...

Palmira S. Anderson

Palmira S. Anderson

Apr 16, 2026

Palmira S. Anderson, 44, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2026. To leave a message of condolence please visit the Guest Book.

Linda Joyce Elliott

Linda Joyce Elliott

Apr 14, 2026

Linda Joyce Austin Elliott, age 75, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on April 14, 2026 in her home peacefully with her family by her side. Born on May 17, 1950 in Ohio to William and Ida Bell Austin, Linda was known for the love and care that she had for her family and friends. She attended Marion Franklin High School...

Dorothy Eleanor Tanner

Dorothy Eleanor Tanner

Apr 11, 2026

Dorothy E. Tanner, age 77, of Columbus, Ohio, was born on September 1, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina, to the late Benjamin and Besse Albert Magazine. She gained her wings and went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026. Dorothy married her best friend of 48 years, Emanuel “Shorty” Tanner, and together they built a life filled...

Virginia Lucille Davis

Virginia Lucille Davis

Apr 6, 2026

Virginia Lucille Davis was born April 7, 1937, in Miami, Florida. Having lost her mother in childbirth, Virginia was adopted by Roosevelt and Lucille Wright. Virginia accepted Christ at age 6 and had a rewarding life serving Christ and anyone who needed her. Virginia was a diligent worker, a purposeful lady who never gave up. She worked as a nurse’s...

Harvey A Atkinson

Harvey A Atkinson

Apr 5, 2026

Good afternoon, family and Friends! I’ve got some sad news to report. My older brother, Harvey Andrew Atkinson, born May 18, 1947, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, at 7:45 pm. Harvey had been ill for over a month and was admitted to Ohio Health Hospice House two weeks before his passing. Preceded in death by Mother, Mary E....

Vincent Jwon Ziglar

Vincent Jwon Ziglar

Apr 4, 2026

Vincent Jwon Ziglar, age 42, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home in Columbus, Ohio. Vincent was born February 6, 1984, in Columbus at the Ohio State University Hospital to Vincent B. Ziglar and Alicia Spencer. He graduated from Independence High School and completed a three-year apprenticeship in masonry. Jwon, as he was best known by family,...

John C. Coleman

John C. Coleman

Apr 4, 2026

John Calvin Coleman, 94, of Pickerington, Ohio, made his final transition on April 4, 2026. He was born in Stowe, West Virginia, on August 22, 1931, to the late William and Lealia (Barbour) Coleman. John was the fourth born of five children. Determined not to work in the coal mines of West Virginia, he graduated from Aracoma High School and...