Obituaries

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...

Jun 13, 2025

Out of the union of Essie Mae (Holmes) and William Talley came Robert Taft Talley. He arrived in the world April 26,1931 and went home to be with the Lord on June 13,2025. In Robert’s early years in the American Addition neighborhood of Columbus, his nicknamed was “Pap.” As a child he attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was known...

Jun 7, 2025

Jun 3, 2025

Beatrice Reed was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday June 3rd, 2025. She was 84 years of age. Beatrice was born July 11,1940. She was proceeded in death by her mother Bessie Reed and special friends Juanita Woodruff and Thomas Sawyer. Left to cherish her memory are dear friends Mark and Donna Sawyer, Makiah Halsell, Mariasha Sawyer, Clifford...

May 29, 2025

Alma Lucinda Ann Wade, 86, a cherished matriarch and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at Mount Carmel East, surrounded by her loving family. Alma had resided in Brittany Hills for the last 56 years, where she was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Lovingly known as "Maw Maw," Alma was born on...

May 26, 2025

Nicole A. Muse, 51, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on May 26, 2025. Full obituary is forthcoming. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 21, 20205 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm with a Memorial Service immediately following. To leave a message of condolence please visit her Guest Book.

May 22, 2025

Linda Marie “Lula Mae” Gilliam was born on November 9, 1951, and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Linda attended Ephesus 7th Day Adventist Elementary School, Monroe Junior High School, and graduated from Columbus Linden McKinley High School. Early in life, Linda worked at Swan Cleaners and the State of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation....

May 21, 2025

Phyllis Yvette Harper Jordan was born on March 23, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio, and entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2025, in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio.

Phyllis grew up in Whitehall, OH, and graduated from Whitehall-Yearling H.S. She then enrolled at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, where she met and married Paul Jordan, her beloved husband of 48...

May 20, 2025

Idastean Onita Winton was born March 9, 1945 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Lawerence Abraham and Katherine Franklin. She was preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, husband, Horace Michael Winton, daughter, Micheale Richardson, son, Gerald Futch, and special sister-in-law, Bobbi Hunt.She completed her High School Education at Childress High School in Wynne, Arkansas, then went on to completing her...

May 18, 2025

Alma M. Carter unexpectedly transitioned on Sunday May 18, 2025, at The Woodlands of Columbus. Alma was born on July 29, 1919, to James and Kathryn Preston. As a child she grew up in West Virginia and was the youngest of her three siblings. The family moved to Columbus Ohio in 1934. She met her life partner John H Carter...

May 17, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa M. Hartway 62, of Columbus, Ohio. Lisa passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025.

Lisa was born on January 23, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio to Bertita A. Johnston Hartway and Ira Hartway.

Lisa was a graduate of South High School (Bulldogs). She possessed several certificates and degrees of Applied Science,...