Obituaries
Joan Jeffries
Jan 19, 2026
Joan Jeffries was born on December 10,1942 to the late Cosby and Cleaora Jeffries, the second youngest of 14 siblings who all proceeded her in death. Joan was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the proud mother of two daughters, Angela Jeffries and Sharita Hill, and her great-niece Bridgette Smith whom she raised. Joan Jeffries was a dedicated...
Linda Greene
Jan 16, 2026
Linda L. Greene, 79, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16, 2026. Full Obituary is Forthcoming. Friends will be received for Visitation at New Birth Christian ministries at 3475 Refugee Rd on 01/28/2026 from 11:00 am until 12 noon. Services will be held at New Birth Christian ministries at 12noon on 01/28/2026 until 1:00 pm...
Harriet Whiteside
Jan 13, 2026
Harriett was born on March 4, 1934 in Greensboro N.C. to Albert and Cleo McAdoo. Harriet was known by her family and close friends by her nickname, “Toot.” When she was 5 years old, her family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she remained. Harriett attended school in Columbus, Ohio, she completed her education and married Clyde Whiteside. Harriett began her...
Robert White
Jan 12, 2026
Robert White, 82, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026. Full Obituary is Forthcoming. Friends will be received for Visitation at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Services will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 12:00 pm on Thursday, January 29th, 2026 until 1:00 pm...
Joanne Walker Steele
Jan 6, 2026
Joanne (Walker) Evans-Steele, lovingly known to family and friends, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born on March 1, 1955, and lived a life rooted in love, strength, and devotion to her family. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary Walker; her brothers, Charles and William Walker; her first...
Ethel J Jackson
Jan 3, 2026
Ethel “Jeannie” Jackson, 72, of Columbus, OH, passed away January 3rd, 2026. Surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Columbus, OH December 9th, 1953, to the late Raymond Brown and Allice ‘Saunders’ Brown. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Raymond “Butch” Brown, Charles Brown, and Thersa ‘Brown’ Frazier. Surviving Family includes loving husband Littleton “Bo” Jackson, children...
Jessie Rene Sanders
Dec 30, 2025
Jessie René Sanders, 81, of Columbus, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 18, 1944, in Eufaula, Alabama, Jessie lived a life rooted in faith, generous love, and service. A devoted follower of Jesus Christ, she sought to honor God by loving others, stewarding her...
Dickie Lee Corbitt
Dec 18, 2025
Dickie N. Corbitt, age 88, of Columbus, Ohio was born January 6, 1937 in Barbourville, KY to Horace and May Neal (Pope). She transitioned peacefully on December 18, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace and May Neal and her brother, Morris Neal. She is survived by her loving husband; Chester R. Corbitt; son, Todd (Marilyn) Corbitt;...
Mary E. Moore
Dec 18, 2025
Our beloved mother, Mary E. Moore, passed away peacefully on December18 2025 at the age of 88. Mary was born on April 5, 1937, to Mary Shegog Sweargen and L. Kirkwood. Mary accepted Christ at a very early age and joined Mt Zion Baptist Church in Batesville, MS. Mary was united in matrimony to the late Benjamin W Moore as...
Sharon E. Norvett
Dec 13, 2025
Sharon Norvett, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2025. She was born to William and Jessie Jones. She was predeceased by her parents, nephews William Jones and Shawn Head. She was employed by Nationwide Insurance Company as a Data Input Specialist. She leaves to mourn her son Curtis Norvett; granddaughter, Delilah Norvett.; her brothers, Allen Head, Kenneth...
Edward Chavers Jr.
Dec 11, 2025
Edward Thomas Chavers, Jr., age 78, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Columbus, OH, after battling prolonged health challenges. He was born June 1, 1947, in Chicago, IL, and later moved to the Bronx, NY, as a teenager, where he graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School. Known to some as "Chilie Red", Ed attended Fisk University (where he played...
Crystal R. Scroggins
Dec 11, 2025
Crystal Roxanne (Young) Scroggins age 58, was born on December 13,1966 to Sherman Johnson and Brenda Agbon- Lahor in Providence Rhode Island. She relocated to Ohio, where she became a longtime resident. Crystal dedicated 17 years to serve others as a devoted nurse while balancing compassion, strength, and family every step of the way. She was a social butterfly that...
Asia Houston
Dec 10, 2025
Asia Monique Houston was born on August 19, 1990, to Donald Houston and Debra Jones. On December 10, 2025, Asia transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her. A proud graduate of Walnut Ridge High School, Asia was the oldest of twelve children, a role she carried with...
Monty Ricardo Hendricks
Dec 4, 2025
Monty Ricardo Hendricks, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully surrounded by friends on December 4, 2025. Monty was born in Los Angeles, California on October 30, 1960 to the late Pancho Hendricks and Gloria Dean Dowsey. Moving to Dayton as a child and then to Columbus he resided with his loving grandparents from that point forward. Monty loved music, he had...
Bettye Buckner
Dec 4, 2025
Bettye Jo Chambers Buckner. 93, was born on December 12, 1931 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late James R. Chambers and Lucille Perry Chambers. She transitioned to heaven on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM. Bettye grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee where she attended Maynard Elementary School, Beardsley Junior High, and Austin High School where she was a member...
Tashia Lee Walton
Dec 3, 2025
Tashia Walton was born on October 25, 1974, on the north side of Columbus, Ohio, to the late Trudence Walton and Jerry Howell. At an early age, Tashia confessed her hope in Christ. She was lovingly raised by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Leola Walton, who nurtured her with unwavering love and instilled in her the values of reverence for God,...
Brenda A. Thomas
Dec 3, 2025
Sis Brenda A. Thomas, 76, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2025. Brenda was born to parents, Bro. Willie and Sis. Louise Cook on May 15th,1949. She attended Columbus City Schools and graduated from South High School. Brenda was a faithful member of The Church of Christ of the Apostlic Faith, and accepted...
Edith E. Crump
Dec 1, 2025
Edith E. Crump, 76, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on December 1, 2025. Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a Memorial Service immediately following at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service 1370 East Main Street Columbus, Ohio 43205. To leave a message of condolence please visit her Guest Book.
Ronald James Ervin
Nov 23, 2025
Ronald James Ervin was born 6-27-1941 and he passed peacefully 11-23-2025 at the Laurels of Worthington. Ron was a graduate of Columbus South High School. He earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Ohio State University. Ron worked as a senior Medical Illustrator at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, as a medical consultant at the University of Virginia...
Richard Brown
Nov 22, 2025
Richard Brown, 92, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday November 22, 2025. He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on May 12, 1933, to the late Donald Brown and Mary Foster Watkins-Brown. Richard graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1951; He earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Anderson University in 1956. In addition to earning master’s degrees from...
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