Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Jessie Jones — "Constant Pressure" Jessie Jones, 68, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family after a courageous life lived with resilience, humor, and unwavering love. Born on September 28, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, Jessie was raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Columbia Place. His father, Jessie James Jones, passed away when Jessie was one year old,...

Aug 9, 2025

Betty Lou Brittman, age 88, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. She was born on May 7, 1937, in Lowmoor, Virginia, to the late John Henry Blakey and Fannie Lucille Spinner Blakey, and grew up in Covington, Virginia, as one of twelve siblings. Betty attended Jeter Watson Public School, persevering through the challenges of segregation—experiences that...

Aug 7, 2025

Aug 6, 2025

Julia R. Thomas, 96, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on August 6, 2025 surrounded by family. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am with a Funeral Service immediately following at Bethany Baptist Church, 959 Bulen Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43205. To leave a message of condolence for the family...

Aug 5, 2025

Wesley E. Myers, 69, born March 25, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Mrs. Virginia Stephens Myers and the late Wesley H. Myers, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 5th, 2025. Wesley, a cheerful loving person left school before graduating to join the US Marine Corps. Being a tender hearted person he was released early and returned home, completed his...

Aug 4, 2025

Carlon "Carly" Brockington, 62, of Columbus, Ohio, transitioned peacefully on August 4th, 2025. Carlon Brockington was born on April 13, 1963, to James and Gwendolyn (Monroe) Brockington II. He was the fourth of five children. He was a graduate of Brookhaven High School. After high school, Carlon enlisted in the National Guard on 01/01/1984 until he was honorably discharged on...

Jul 27, 2025

Arnetta Bland Stinson, 103, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. Arnetta was born on March 13, 1922 in Glouster, Ohio, the oldest child of William Dewey Bland and Rachel Price Bland. She attended the First Baptist Church in Glouster, Ohio and sang in the youth choir. After high school, Arnetta furthered her education at Ohio University...

Jul 24, 2025

Preston Eugene Dorsey Sr. transitioned peacefully at home on July 24, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on July 21, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late James and Alberta Johnson Dorsey. A lifelong resident of Columbus, Preston graduated from West High School, Class of 1955. He went on to work at the Columbus Public Library before...

Jul 19, 2025

For I am convinced that neither death nor life… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Larry Eugene Kimble was called home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2025, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He transitioned peacefully at the age of 65,...

Jul 19, 2025

Theresa R. Jones, 56, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025. Full obituary is forthcoming. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Jul 18, 2025

Edgar Allen Tolbert, 80, of Columbus, Ohio, Beloved Father, Brother, Brother-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, and best friend passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Alvin and Earlene (Cooper) Tolbert. Ed proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, 505th Infantry, from 1962...

Jul 15, 2025

Robert L. Carroll, 92, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on July 15, 2025. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on July 29, 2025 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am with a Funeral Service immediately following at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205. Burial will process to Green Lawn Cemetery. To leave a message condolence...

Jul 14, 2025

Clara Mae Thomas was born in Carrollton GA on May 12, 1945, to the late Curtis and Arvella Thomas. On Monday, July 14, 2025, God stopped by Otterbein Gahanna Senior Life Facility to escort her home to be with the Lord. Clara was raised and educated in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Marion Franklin High School in 1963. Clara had...

Jul 9, 2025

Joan R. Nelson, 94, of the City of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born in Columbus. Ohio on April 27, 1931, to the late Thomas and Lucille Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Woody R. Nelson, Sr., sisters Pauline Williams, Helen Patterson, and brother John Ward. Joan is survived by son Woody,...

Jul 5, 2025

Linda Patricia “Pat” Funderburg was born on July 16, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life on July 5, 2025 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by her husband, Ron I. Funderburg and parents, James A. and Myrtle E. Williams. Pat graduated from South High School in 1967. She married her soulmate, Ron, in 1978 in New...

Jun 26, 2025

Vincent Carl Wilson was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, July 15, 1950. He was the son of Ruben and Mattie (Wilkie) Wilson. Vincent attended South High School and later answered the call to serve in the United States Marine Corps. He earned his GED during his military service. A proud and honorably discharged veteran, Vincent cherished his time in...

Jun 26, 2025

Carolyn Jean Lewis, 82, of Columbus, Oh, earned her reward Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. She was born June 21, 1943 at home in McIntyre, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Helen West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Paul Lewis, her son Paul...

Jun 17, 2025

James Bennett, Jr., 81, of Columbus, Ohio; was born on November 21st, 1943 in Sumter, South Carolina to Cora Lee and James Bennett, Sr. On June 17th, 2025 he peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with illnesses. James attended Columbus Public Schools, played basketball and graduated from East High School. He was...

Jun 16, 2025

Harvey T. Goins, 77, of Columbus, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2025. He was born November 2. 1947 in Carbondale, WV to the late John R. and Kathleen (Medley) Goins.

Harvey was employed by Columbus City Schools until his retirement in 2016. Harvey served his country in the Vietnam War where he received The Bronze...

Jun 15, 2025

Lillie B. Taylor, 86, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on June 15, 2025. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am with a Funeral Service immediately following at Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 1824 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43211. Burial will process to Glen Rest Memorial Estate. To leave a...