Obituaries

Jan 14, 2023

DOLORES JEANETTE USHRY was born Tuesday, November 21, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Hazel M. Shaw and Louis B. Smith. Dolores was a graduate of The Rayen High School, Class of 1957, in Youngstown. Upon graduation, Dolores enlisted in the United States Air Force as a member of the Women’s Air Corps (WAC). As a WAC, Dolores rose to...

Jan 14, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of JoAnn Pearson , who passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Ms. Pearson is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Pearson Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Jan 13, 2023

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth.” - Psalm 121:1-2

Annie Ruth Gibbs was born Sunday, April 28, 1946, in Council, North Carolina, to Wheeler Owens and Sir Willis McLean Drye....

Jan 13, 2023

Ross, Andre Chappelle Ross, 30, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2023, at home. He was born on February 28, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio to his mother, Nichol R Gouch. At the age of 4, was embraced and adopted by his father, Donald L Ross. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents James W Gouch Jr and Donna M...

Jan 13, 2023

On Tuesday September 4, 1934, a second son was born to Ernest E. and Willie Mae Williams, LeRoy Alfred. Eight months later, his, mother passed. However, loved stepped in. His paternal grandmother Alberta and grandfather Willie raised him and his brother Ernie who was two years old.

LeRoy grew up surrounded by strong hard working...

Jan 13, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Richard Booker , who passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Booker is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Booker Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later...

Jan 12, 2023

Eugenia Massey (Tinsley), was born on April 4, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to Mae Eliza and Bailer Tinsley, Jr. She departed peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023 with her family by her bedside, holding her daughter’s hand.

Eugenia, a native of Columbus, Ohio was married to her husband Eugene Massey. Three children...

Jan 11, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for HELEN MORTON-JOHNSON. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 10, 2023

Betty Jean Blount (Good) was born February 23, 1935 in Bowden, Georgia to Edith Wyatt. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Arbors at Carroll in Carroll, Ohio.

Betty went to Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia. She and her late husband, Robert, moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1953 where she took a job...

Jan 8, 2023

Iona Calloway Johnson was born Thursday, September 24, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Charles Calloway and Inez Redman. Raised on the east side, Iona attended East High School. She met and married Mr. James E. Johnson and to that union were born five children. Family was very important to Iona and she enjoyed spending time...

Jan 8, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Ricardo C. Mills , who passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Mills is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Mills Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Jan 8, 2023

Annual "A.C." Collins passed away on January 8, 2023 in Columbus, OH.

He was born in Bryan, TX on January 17, 1949, to Annual Collins, Sr. and Ollie M. Collins. The Collins family moved to Columbus, OH where he graduated from Eastmoor High School (Class of 1967) where he developed a love for music. A.C....

Jan 6, 2023

GEORGE CONVERSE CRESTO was born in Columbus, Ohio, on Friday, July 14, 1944. George was composer, singer, and entertainer. In his twenties, George was an artist and used the name George Taylor as an alias.

George was well liked, never known to have an enemy. He got along with everybody. He was always ready to...

Jan 3, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Gregory Allen Bridges , who passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Columbus, OH. Mr. Bridges is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Bridges Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Jan 3, 2023

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Bruce Michael Carter , who passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Westerville, Ohio. Mr. Carter is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of the Carter Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Jan 1, 2023

AGNES JANE LOFTON was born on Friday, October 7, 1960, in BluefieId, West Virginia. She was affectionately known as “Ms. Agnes” and as “Agnes Jane” by her family and friends. Agnes was educated in McDowell County Schools and graduated from Northfork High School in Northfork, West Virginia.

After moving to Ohio, Agnes met Mr. Terril...

Dec 30, 2022

Curtis Leslie, age 68, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Celebration of Life 11:00 am, Saturday, January 14th, 2023 in the chapel of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service, 720 E Long St., where his family will receive friends from 10:00 am until time of service. Visit Curtis's online tribute wall at www.diehl-whittaker.com.

Dec 30, 2022

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Karol Ann Taylor , who passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Mrs.. Taylor is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly. At the discretion of the Taylor Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a...

Dec 28, 2022

Linda “Lynn” Sue Lipsey of Columbus Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Linda was born on November 25, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Rufus and Laura Martin. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1969 and lived in Columbus her entire life. Linda worked at the OSU veterinary Clinic in Accounting...

Dec 26, 2022

Orlando W. Mullins Jr., or “Tuffy” as he was affectionately known, departed this life at the age of 62 on December 26, 2022. He was born January 26, 1960 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio to Alice and Orlando Mullins Sr.

Orlando graduated from Eastmoor High School and Southeast Career Center with a certificate in heating...