Obituaries
Lana Joan Mack
Dec 18, 2016
Lana Joan Mack, 70, was called to rest, December 18, 2016. She was born June 28, 1946 in Brownsville, Pa, to the late Earnest and Ida Mack. She She resided in Pennsylvania for 19 years before moving to Jersey City, NJ. After spending 20 years in New Jersey, she found her final earthly home in Columbus, Ohio. Lana was...
Geneva Wilma Durr
Dec 17, 2016
Geneva Wilma Durr, age 90, formerly of Bucyrus, died peacefully in her sleep at her Westerville home. She was born August 31st, 1926 in Pennsylvania to the late David and Lucy Ramsey, and she is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie, children Charlie, Jr., Waltereen Nickerson, Richard Durr and several siblings. She is survived by her children Darlene...
Darrin Felix 'Bird' Mitchell
Dec 17, 2016
Darrin Felix Mitchell, known to his friends as Bird, was born February 20, 1981 to Walter Felix Mitchell and Gwendolyn Marlene Viney Mitchell in Columbus, Ohio. Darrin, a former student at Mifflin High School, was an avid sports fan and video gamer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his three sons who were his pride and joy....
Kemberly Ann Conteh
Dec 16, 2016
Kemberly A. Ward-Conteh, age 54, took her place in God’s heavenly line of Angels on Friday, December 16, 2106, with her family and friends at her bedside. Kemberly was brought into this life August 26, 1962 by Charles and Hazel Ward, who preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Sir Emmanulle (Erin) Oputa, Ras...
Mervin E. 'Mel' Garland
Dec 15, 2016
Mervin E. Garland, known more affectionately as Mel by his family and friends, was born December 10, 1939 in Mount Hope, West Virginia. Mel was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from the City of Columbus where he was formerly employed in the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection. On December 15, 2016, at...
Mamie Allison 'Barbara' (Logan) Bates
Dec 13, 2016
Mamie Allison Bates was born January 20, 1941 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Raised in Spindale, North Carolina, she was a graduate of Central High School. She moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she married and started a family. Mamie started her own childcare business and was a caregiver to countless children over the years. On December 13, 2016, at the...
Robert Jones Jr
Dec 12, 2016
Kojo Kamau was born October 11, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio. His interest in photography came about at an early age and, as a teenager, he purchased his first camera. A 1957 graduate of East High School, Kojo was enrolled in art school for three years before entering into military service with the United States Air Force in 1960. While...
Katherine Mccain-Lipsey
Dec 12, 2016
Katherine McCain-Lipsey, was born February 10,1925 in Columbus, OH; and passed away quietly in her home surrounded by family Monday, December 12, 2016. She was educated by the Columbus Public School System at Central High School, and had been a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church for more than 20 years. Katherine had been employed by The Ohio State...
Diana Lynn 'Dee Dee' (Agnew) Johnson
Dec 11, 2016
Diana Lynn (Agnew Finch) Johnson, Dee Dee, 64, born June 17, 1952, was called to eternal rest Sunday, December 11, 2016. Dee Dee was baptized in Jesus' name in the Spring of 1973. She received the Holy Ghost on June 17, 1987. On August 7, 1987 she became a member of Living Faith Apostolic Church. Dee Dee was a...
Alfred Williams
Dec 10, 2016
Thank you for visiting the Book of Memories of Alfred Williams. At the family's request, the arrangements will remain private. For those who wish, please light a memorial candle, share a special memory, and/or leave a condolence message for the Williams family. Your prayers, positive words of encouragement, and all other thoughtful expressions of your love and sympathy are...
Susie Ruth Carson
Dec 9, 2016
Susie Ruth Lewis Carson, age 90, was born in Thomson, Georgia to the late John and Susie (Wiley) Lewis on December 7, 1926 and departed this life on December 9, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. Susie was a gifted vocalist, pianist and organist and accepted Christ at a very early age. Her love for Christ and a desire to be...
Gregory Orlando Mitchell
Dec 7, 2016
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Jettie (Brazile) Crump
Dec 7, 2016
Jettie (Brazile) Crump was born on March 25, 1924 in Clanton, Alabama, to the union of Maggie Ware and Jasper Brazile. She was one of ten children. Jettie was called home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2016. After the death of her mother at an early age, Jettie moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was raised...
Mary Frances (Carter) Glascor
Dec 5, 2016
Mary Frances Carter Glascor, 100, departed this life December 5, 2016 in her home. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, Mary was born November 29, 1916 and was the middle child of 11 in a land-owning family on the Hilltop of Columbus. In 1934, Mary graduated from West High School, where she was a member of the National Honor...
Geneva Faye (Risner) Pack
Dec 5, 2016
Geneva Faye Pack was born October 23, 1934 to Charles B. Risner and Minnie Mae Risner in Lucasville, Ohio. A beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Faye was a long time resident of Columbus, Ohio and retired from IRD Mechanalysis Limited, where she worked as an Electronic Parts Assembler. Additionally, during her thirty years of service as an Avon Lady,...
John Craig Sr
Dec 5, 2016
John E. Craig, Sr., age 87. Sunrise October 14, 1929; Sunset December 5, 2016. He was educated in the Columbus Public Schools, served as a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, 503rd Field Artillery Battalion; CEO and President of Craig Sons Wrecking Company; Legacy Member of the Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, and long term friend...
Glenn Edward Gilchrist
Dec 5, 2016
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community. Service: Diehl-Whittaker Chapel 720 East Long Street Columbus, OH 43203
Sadie Mae (Everett) King
Dec 3, 2016
Sixty-five years ago, in Memphis, Tennessee, John Thomas and Jennie Everett were blessed with their youngest child - a sweet baby girl they named Sadie. As a young girl, Sadie moved with her mother to Columbus, Ohio. They both attended Metropolitan Baptist Church where Sadie later gave her life to Christ. After several years of service at Metropolitan Baptist...
Alma Aleane Griffin
Nov 28, 2016
Alma Aleane Griffin was born July 5, 1921, to James Griffin and Ollie L. (Bowman) Griffin in Atlanta, Georgia. She retired from a federal government career which afforded her the opportunity to see and experience many parts of the world through her work with the United States Foreign Service. In her later years, Wanda relocated to Dublin, Ohio to...
Bonita Katherine Allen
Nov 28, 2016
Bonita K. Allen transitioned from this world on Monday, November 28th, 2016, and went home to be with our Heavenly Father at age 60. She was born on December 7, 1955, in Xenia, OH, and received her high school diploma from Xenia High School, graduating on June 2nd, 1974. Bonita later married and moved to Columbus, OH where she...
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