Obituaries

Jun 3, 2020

Gertrude Evon Cunningham, loving known as “Boo Boo” or “Gert”, received her heavenly wings at the age of 57. Gert was born February 21, 1963. She was the youngest “baby girl” born to Richard and Lillie Cunningham. Raised on the westside (Hilltop), she attended Columbus Public Schools; where she achieved a numerous amount of honors, trophies, and medals in...

Jun 3, 2020

On Tuesday, June 3 2020, Emogene (McAdoo) Palmore Berry loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord peacefully at age 91. A steadfast servant for the Lord, Emogene, known affectionately as “Jean-Jean” was born on August 8, 1928 in Columbus Ohio. Emogene graduated from Columbus East High School in 1946. Emogene started her civil...

Jun 2, 2020

Kevin E. Tyler was born Saturday, February 3, 2020in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus Alternative High School followed his service for 8 years in the United States Air Force. Kevin was a Control Room Operator at FedEx. In his private time, he loved to listen to music and watch movies. He was a fun-loving, somber, and reflective man who...

Jun 2, 2020

Neil Thomas Cox was born on August 20, 1987 to Neil Carter and Nancy M. Cox, and passed away suddenly on June 2, 2002. He attended Indian Springs Elementary School, Columbus, OH, Sherwood Middle School, Columbus, OH, and is a graduate of Eastmoor Academy, Columbus, OH, Class of 2009, he also attended ARC West, Columbus, OH. He participated in...

Jun 2, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for EDWARD ARNETTE BOZMAN. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 1, 2020

Grover Spencer, Jr. was born May 31, 1937 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Grover and Hattie Spencer, Sr. He served his country in the United States Army. He worked for National Electric Coil for over 30 years. Grover loved sports. His favorite teams were the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed sport cars,...

May 30, 2020

Lavinia Corine Anderson, affectionately known as “Cookie” and “Annie,” was born to Jesse Arthur Lee Sheppard, II and Yvonne Muse Sheppard on May 1, 1951 in Columbus, Ohio. She was educated in the Columbus Public School System and graduated from East High School in 1969. Cookie met the love of her life and was united in marriage to Anthony...

May 28, 2020

Konni Renee Fleming was born on February 9, 1964 to Morris and Shirley Gay Pollard in Columbus, Ohio. Konni was a member of The Greater Bethlehem Temple Church under the leadership of Pastor David E. Norman. Konni attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Northland High School in 1982. She was a Head start teacher at Camaco for eighteen...

May 27, 2020

David Allen, age 81, passed away May 27, 2020. Celebration of Life 12:00 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2020 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St., where his family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until time of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Visit David's online tribute wall at www.diehl-whittaker.com.

May 27, 2020

Ruth Elizabeth Jackson, age 93, affectionately known as “Ruthie”, was born November 16, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio to Willia Fowler and Silas Brown. Ruthie was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where she sang in the Senior Choir and was a member of the Nurse Corps She was a Nurse Aide at the Eye Clinic and she retired form...

May 27, 2020

Charles H. Payne, age 87, born July 30, 1932 in Columbus, OH. He proudly served his country for 4 years in Navy. Throughout his life, Charles worked at Rockwell as an electrician for 19 1/2 years, at Anheuser-Busch in mantenance for 25years, and at Master Foods (formerly Kalkan) as a production worker for 15 years. On Wednesday, May 27,...

May 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for MARLENE ELIZABETH FINCH. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 27, 2020

SYLVIA LANORA JONES, age 93 was born January 17, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Earl and Esther Brown.  She was a retired nurse from St. Anthony Hospital.  A faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church where she served as deaconess, member of The Royal Aides and the Auxiliary Choir.  She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 27,...

May 26, 2020

Rosa Eulla Isaac was born February 18, 1950 in Hawkinsville, Georgia to Robert Israel and Eula Mae Griffin. Her favorite hobbies were arts and crafts, bingo and she sure did love the casino. Rosa passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents and son-in-law Franklin Carwell. Rosa is survived by her five...

May 24, 2020

Leo F. Davis, a devoted Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, was born Wednesday, June 7, 1944 in Columbus, Oh to William Davis and Louise Taylor. Leo enlisted in the Army at age 18 to serve his country.  He was an Electrician by trade.  He worked at Westinghouse, Reynolds Aluminum Foil and McDonald Douglas. He enjoyed retirement relaxing...

May 24, 2020

Carolyn y Cox of Columbus Ohio, formerly of Chillicothe Ohio, passed away at 1142pm May 24, 2020 at Mt Carmel Saint Ann Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. She was born October  6, 1942 to Jay W and Gwendolyn Gatliff Cox.

Surviving are her sons Tobais Cummings of Pittsburgh  Pa and Howard Cox of Columbus, OH. Granddaughter Cashlie Dickey...

May 23, 2020

Della J. Nelson, age 77, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Della was born in Dumas, Arkansas, on August 13, 1942. She is the eighth child and the youngest daughter of the late Arthur Jackson and Velma Kimble Jackson. Della received Christ at an early age, was baptized, and joined Free Gift M. B. Church in...

May 21, 2020

Marvin Street of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 21, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 20, 2020

Robert Lee Davis attended East High School, and was a very family oriented man. His favorite hobby was horse racing at the scioto down, working at main & wilson carryout and mike’s market. To know Bobby is to know he loved his carryout stores he also enjoyed listening to his police scanners. But he mostly enjoyed keeping his car...

May 19, 2020

Chester G. "Butch" Wayne, 75 passed away on May 19, 2020 peacefully at home. Butch was born on September 30, 1944 to Lawrence and Celeste Wayne, who preceded him in death. Butch had a zest for life and was an instant friend to all he met. He loved playing the guitar, listening to jazz and was an avid photographer....