Obituaries

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....

May 19, 2020

Louise Ahmad was born on March 6, 1929, to the union of James and Flora (Cochran) Jones in Statesville, North Carolina. She was the oldest of eleven children and at the age of 16 she relocated to Columbus, Ohio. Louise accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, where she remained a member for...

May 18, 2020

Dorothy Laverne Ferguson, was born on April 4, 1964, in Columbus, Ohio to Elizabeth Carol and Wilbert Patterson. On Monday, May 18, 2020, Dorothy, loving wife and mother of 4 children, passed away at age 56. Her husband, Frederick (Fred), would like you to know that he loved Dorothy with all his heart, and they were married on May...

May 18, 2020

Terri Knowles was born Thursday, May 27, 1954 in Columbus , Ohio. She was a graduate of Westmoor Junior High School and West High School. She attended Ohio State University before earning her degree as a RN at Columbus State. Terri, at just eight months old, had her first sickle cell crisis, but it wasn't until she was one...

May 17, 2020

Mr. Vernon Reeves, Sr. age 88, was born July 23, 1931. He transitioned from this life on May 17, 2020. For this we bow in humble submission before God and to His devine wisdom. He attended Central High School in Columbus, Ohio. He was employed at Central Point Shoe Repair Shop for 45 years as a manager and later...

May 15, 2020

Vernon Leon McElroy Sr., affectionately known as “3rd Mac”, was born on January 3, 1960 to mother, Maggie Ray Adams and father, the late Vincent L. McElroy Sr. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated from West High School in 1978. Retired from The United States Postal Service in 2019, after 40 years of service. He was...

May 15, 2020

Mary Ceal Tartt was born July 2, 1931 to John Howze Sr. and Eula Mae Jackson in Hamburg, Alabama. She departed this life on May 15, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband David Tartt, sons Edward Goines Jr., Larry Goines, Clarence Goines, and Ronald Goines, father John Howze Sr., mother Eula Mae Jackson, brothers Sam Parnell,...

May 15, 2020

Carolyn Louise Gilbert White was born December 25, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio. At an early age, she moved with her family to Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Linden McKinley High School class of 68’. Later Carolyn obtained several facets of employment to include: Columbus City Schools as a bus driver followed by retired Postal Clerk from United State Postal...

May 13, 2020

Theotis Tuck of Columbus, Ohio passed away on May 13, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.