Obituaries

Debra Denise Terry

Debra Denise Terry

Jun 15, 2020

Debra was born May 25, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, and passed away on June 15, 2020, at OSU East. Debra attended Columbus City Schools; later she was employed by Columbus City Schools as a Satellite Worker with their Lunch Program. Debra also worked for CDC Headstart as a Bus Aide. She had attended St. Phillips with her aunt as...

Charles Roscoe Peery, Iii

Charles Roscoe Peery, Iii

Jun 13, 2020

Charles R. Peery, III, age 68, of Columbus passed away on June 13, 2020, at Mount Carmel East Hospital. He was a member of Broad Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) where he served on the Diaconate Board. Charles was born February 9, 1952 in Bluefield, W.Va., the son of Charles R. Peery Jr. and Lorraine Brown Peery. He...

Yvonne Rankins

Yvonne Rankins

Jun 12, 2020

Yvonne Rankins was born on August 15th, 1932 to William and Alice Holmes in New Orleans Louisiana. She was married at the age of 21 in 1953 to Lorenzo Rankins. She was educated at Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Educa­tion. Yvonne served as an educator in many ways, professionally as a...

Curtis Eugene Chambers

Curtis Eugene Chambers

Jun 12, 2020

This online tribute is dedicated in remembrance of Curtis Chambers, who passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 in Columbus, OH. Mr Chambers is survived by a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. At the discretion of The Chambers Family, the obituary that you see here may be updated with additional details at a later date....

Jeanette James

Jeanette James

Jun 11, 2020

Jeanette (McGee) James was born August 25, 1932 to the late Scott and Aserlene (Smiley) McGee. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen Herbert, Queen Esther Gilliam, and Irene Barnes. Jeanette passed away on June 11, 2020. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, William E. James, Jr. and Jon Ivan James; grandson, Aaron James;...

Darryl Anthony Brown

Darryl Anthony Brown

Jun 8, 2020

Darryl Anthony Brown, affectionately known as "DB", was born July 9, 1972 in Columbus, OH, to Robert Albert Gregory and Dorothy L. Brown. Darryl attended Whetstone High School, where he was a State Track Champion. He was also a four-time Columbus Park and Recreation Swimming Champion for Windsor Pool. He was a construction worker laying concrete for Gutknecht &...

Marjorie Wade

Marjorie Wade

Jun 7, 2020

We are here today to show our love, admiration, and heartfelt respect for our dear Mother, Mother-in-Law, Wife, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend - Marjorie Wade. Marjorie Lockett Wade was born on January 29, 1945, in Limestone County, Alabama, and fell asleep in death on June 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. She was one of ten...

Dearin Lewis Crockett

Dearin Lewis Crockett

Jun 5, 2020

PASTOR DEARIN L. CROCKETT “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” – Psalm 116:15 Pastor Dearin L. Crockett was a man of God who was a giant in the Spirit, yet, gentle in heart – he was “The Perfect Gentleman”. Born on April 8, 1984 in Columbus, OH to Anamaria Crockett and Wendell...

Tisha Mareena Rippey

Tisha Mareena Rippey

Jun 5, 2020

Tisha Mareena Rippey was born on October 20, 1973 in Columbus, OH. She departed from this life on Friday, June 5, 2020. Tisha graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1991. Tisha then attended Ohio Dominican College and Franklin University, where she received her Associates Degree in Accounting, with a minor in Business Management. Tisha worked at JP...

James Eugene Mullins

James Eugene Mullins

Jun 4, 2020

James Eugene Mullins was born May 6, 1938 to Rosa Cunningham and James E Mullins in West Virginia. James entered external rest on Wednesday June 3, 2020 at Grant Hospital. He preceded in death by his mother Rosa Cunningham and father James E Mullins. James touch the lives of many people with his smile and generosity. He served in...

Thomas Richard Williams, Ii

Thomas Richard Williams, Ii

Jun 3, 2020

Walk-Through Visitation honoring Thomas Richard Williams II, better known as retired and decorated Columbus Police Officer Tommy Williams, will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am and with Private Service from 10am -11am at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Home located at 720 East Long Street in Columbus. Due to COVID-19 and safety precautions, the Homecoming...

Gertrude "Gert" Cunningham

Gertrude "Gert" Cunningham

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...

Emogene (Mcadoo)  Palmore-Berry

Emogene (Mcadoo) Palmore-Berry

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...

Kevin E. Tyler

Kevin E. Tyler

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...

Neil Thomas Cox

Neil Thomas Cox

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...

Edward Arnette Bozman

Edward Arnette Bozman

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.

Grover Cleveland Spencer, Jr.

Grover Cleveland Spencer, Jr.

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,...

Lavinia "Cookie" Anderson

Lavinia "Cookie" Anderson

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...

Konni Renee Fleming

Konni Renee Fleming

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...

David Warren Allen

David Warren Allen

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.