Obituaries

Rhoda Manning

Rhoda Manning

Jun 8, 2026

Rhoda Manning, 70, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2026. Full Obituary is Forthcoming. Friends will be received for Visitation at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service at 1370 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205 on Friday, June 26th, 2026 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, followed immediately by Funeral Services. To leave a message of condolence...

Patricia McKenzie

Patricia McKenzie

Jun 6, 2026

Patricia McKenzie, 75, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on June 06, 2026. Full obituary is forthcoming. To leave a message of condolence please visit the Guest Book.

Marie Bester

Marie Bester

Jun 5, 2026

Marie Bester, 90, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026. Full Obituary is Forthcoming. Friends will be received for Visitation at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service at 1370 on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, followed immediately by Funeral Services. Burial will process to Green Lawn Cemetery. To leave a message of...

Katrina L. Peoples

Katrina L. Peoples

Jun 1, 2026

Katrina L. Peoples, 60, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2026. Full Obituary is Forthcoming. To leave a message of condolence please visit the Guest Book.

Glen Franklin Booker

Glen Franklin Booker

Jun 1, 2026

It is with a full heart that we honor the life of a remarkable man. Glen Franklin Booker, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1st, 2026. Glen was born on August 30 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio. Glen was a loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather who really enjoyed spending time with his family. Glen loved talking and...

Trummie Lee Neal

Trummie Lee Neal

May 18, 2026

Our beloved Trummie Lee Neal, affectionately known as “Nancy,” was born the 8th child of 10 siblings on March 20, 1947. Nancy was born in Concord Ga through the union of Ora Lee and Otis Neal. Otis and Ora Lee later moved their family from Georgia to settle in Columbus, Ohio, where she was raised. Nancy attended Fulton Elementary School,...

Lois Jones

Lois Jones

2026

Sweet beautiful eternal sister to us all ! We are bereft beyond words You were so much to so many Amongst your very many endeavors: You were a co-founder of a dance company, though you were not a dancer You had many positions at Case Western Reserve University, including Administrator to a renowned infectious disease researcher During 'free time,' you...

Sandra D. Wilson-Murphy

Sandra D. Wilson-Murphy

May 16, 2026

Sandra Denise Wilson-Murphy, age 74, was born on October 14, 1951, in Columbus, OH, to Richard and LaVerne Wilson. She was called home on May 16, 2026. “Saun,” as she was affectionately known by her family and childhood friends, attended Pilgrim Elementary, Champion Jr. High, and Mohawk Jr.-Sr. High School. Saun was employed at various businesses such as The Neil...

Thomas William Mackey

Thomas William Mackey

May 15, 2026

Thomas William Mackey, who we called Tommy departed this life Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born October 22, 1955. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Progressive Baptist Church (Mt Vernon MBC; Unity BC) now Legacy Baptist Church. Tommy had a sense of humor. He liked to have fun and was a hard worker....

Edward D. Meredith Sr.

Edward D. Meredith Sr.

May 13, 2026

Edward “Eddie” Douglas Meredith Sr., age 70, a lifelong resident of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born on October 2, 1955, to the late Joseph Martin Meredith and Elsie Meredith, Eddie grew up in Columbus before answering the call to serve his country. A proud veteran, he enlisted in the United States...

Blaine Waderker

Blaine Waderker

May 11, 2026

Blaine Waderker, 79, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2026. Blaine Allen Waderker known by family as “Beanie” was born on February 11,1947 in Zanesville, Ohio, to parents Gerald Blaine and Hazel Louis Waderker. Blaine grew up in the “bottoms,” of Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Central High School, class of 1965. In 1966,...

Raymond W. Dodson

Raymond W. Dodson

May 11, 2026

Raymond W. Dodson born September 28, 1950 passed away at home at the age of 75. He was a devoted son to his father Robert W. Dodson and his mother Ms. Edith E. William, he also loved his granny Ms. Daisy Dodson. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jenetta (Dodson) Wilder, Sandra R. (Dodson) Dukes, Santran R. Dodson,...

Sandra L. Craig

Sandra L. Craig

May 6, 2026

Sandra (Sandy) Lucile Craig was born in Richmond, Indiana, on March 20, 1941, to parents Samuel L. and Lucille Goodson. She departed this life on May 6, 2026. She was the last remaining of six children affectionately known as “The Goodson Girls”. She attended Christ Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Richmond. She was saved at an early age and was very...

Laura Hughes

Laura Hughes

Apr 29, 2026

On January 19, 1939, Laura Ethel Virginia was the sixth of 12 children born to Minnie and William Bailey in Atlanta, Georgia. She is survived by sisters Eunice Burke, Hannah Pack, and Grace Grace of Columbus, Ohio. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Laura moved to Urbancrest, Ohio, attending Columbus Public Schools. The year 1958 is when she would meet her soon-to-be...

Delores Ewans

Delores Ewans

Apr 22, 2026

Delores Ewans, affectionately known as Dee (86), Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Delores leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and purpose that will continue to inspire all who knew her. After graduating from high school, Delores worked for Dobbs House, then went on to become a center coordinator...

Doris J. Chaney

Doris J. Chaney

Apr 19, 2026

Doris Chaney, 42, of Columbus, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2026. She was a graduate of West High School and an alumna of Heritage College. She held a profession in Hospital and Health Services Management and was employed by Aetna. Doris was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, aunt, cousin, and...

Dorothy Rene Mack

Dorothy Rene Mack

Apr 19, 2026

Dorothy “Pep” Mack, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1944, in Dixon Mills, Alabama to Lucretia (Lucy) and Dossie Griffin. She was baptized at a young age at Shiloh Baptist Church in Dixon Mills and was a graduate of Marengo High School. She later moved to Columbus,...

William H. Bevins

William H. Bevins

Apr 19, 2026

William H. Bevins, born on December 19, 1951, passed away on April 19th 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories cherished by those who knew him. He found great joy in traveling the roads of Ohio, often taking drives simply to take in the scenery and appreciate the journey. Those moments of sightseeing brought him a sense of peace and...

Palmira S. Anderson

Palmira S. Anderson

Apr 16, 2026

Palmira S. Anderson, 44, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2026. To leave a message of condolence please visit the Guest Book.

Linda Joyce Elliott

Linda Joyce Elliott

Apr 14, 2026

Linda Joyce Austin Elliott, age 75, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on April 14, 2026 in her home peacefully with her family by her side. Born on May 17, 1950 in Ohio to William and Ida Bell Austin, Linda was known for the love and care that she had for her family and friends. She attended Marion Franklin High School...