Obituaries

Apr 6, 2026

Virginia Lucille Davis was born April 7, 1937, in Miami, Florida. Having lost her mother in childbirth, Virginia was adopted by Roosevelt and Lucille Wright. Virginia accepted Christ at age 6 and had a rewarding life serving Christ and anyone who needed her. Virginia was a diligent worker, a purposeful lady who never gave up. She worked as a nurse’s...

Apr 5, 2026

Good afternoon, family and Friends! I’ve got some sad news to report. My older brother, Harvey Andrew Atkinson, born May 18, 1947, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, at 7:45 pm. Harvey had been ill for over a month and was admitted to Ohio Health Hospice House two weeks before his passing. Preceded in death by Mother, Mary E....

Apr 4, 2026

John Calvin Coleman, 94, of Pickerington, Ohio, made his final transition on April 4, 2026. He was born in Stowe, West Virginia, on August 22, 1931, to the late William and Lealia (Barbour) Coleman. John was the fourth born of five children. Determined not to work in the coal mines of West Virginia, he graduated from Aracoma High School and...

Apr 3, 2026

Geraldine “Gerry” (Harden) Carter was born on June 14th, 1945, in Molena, Georgia, and passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. A devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and a cherished aunt, Gerry spent most of her life in Columbus, Ohio, where she built a legacy of love, faith, and joy that will continue to shine through all...

Mar 30, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Duff, age, 96 peacefully transitioned this life on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Riverview Nursing Home. Born January 16, 1930 in Barboursville, Kentucky. Mary was affectionally known to her family as “Sister” being the only girl of four brothers. Mary moved to Columbus, Ohio in her early teens and graduated from West High School in 1948. She married...

Mar 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Joseph Tarver Allen, born January 15, 1947, in Cambridge, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Verdi and Joe Allen, step brother Wes Allen and step sister Latvia Allen and his siblings: Leo Allen, Phyllis Wilson, Elmira Green, Donna Thompson, Lillian Ball, Joe graduated from Cambridge High School, Ohio...

Mar 26, 2026

Wilbur Lamoine Brooks, 71, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born on January 7, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, Wilbur was the son of Wilbur L. Brooks Sr. and Geraldine (Sampson) Brooks. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Geraldine Brooks, and his sister, Denise Brooks. He graduated from South High School in 1973. Following...

Mar 25, 2026

Charles Edward Davis, 71, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1954, in Bellaire, Ohio, to Albert Williams and Mary Davis. Charles dedicated 47 years of faithful service to Post Cereal, where he worked until his retirement in 2024. He served as a dedicated union Steward, traveling frequently, representing and supporting...

Mar 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Roger on March 24, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Roger was born in Warren, Ohio, and resided in Cleveland for many years. He was a graduate of Case Western Reserve University, where he played football and baseball. In 1956, he graduated from the Case Western School of Dental Medicine and...

Mar 24, 2026

Leslie Florence, 91, of Columbus, Ohio transitioned peacefully on March 24, 2026. Full obituary is forthcoming. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Evergreen Burial Park, Columbus, Ohio at 1:00 pm. To leave a message of condolence please visit his Guest Book.

Mar 24, 2026

Audrey Bell Boone was born September 26, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Charles and Lula Lee. She was one of four children. Her parents, two sisters, Dorothy Dismake, Mary Alice Bonds, and one brother, Chalmer Lee. Two nephews, Larry Lee and Ronnie Waugh, one niece, Melva Johnson, two grandsons, Daryl Overton and Derek Boone Jr, one great-grandson, Deron...

Mar 19, 2026

Renee Slocum, 73, of Columbus, Ohio gained her wings on March 19, 2026. She will forever be missed by those who loved her. Daughter of Andrew and Anna Slocum; cherished sister and friend. May God welcome her into his loving arms. To leave a message of condolence please visit her Guest Book.

Mar 12, 2026

Chester Woods, 78, of Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 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, April 3rd, 2026 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm . Burial will take place immediately following at Mountainview Memory...

Mar 12, 2026

Ammer James, affectionately called “Nanny” by many, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 91. Ammer was born on January 1, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, to Joseph and Sarah Scott. Ammer attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from Central High School. She later retired after more than 30 years of service...

Mar 9, 2026

Donna Cleo Roxanna Crockett, affectionately known as “Roxanne”, was born July 2, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to Donald Gene and Barbara Jean Dameron. She is the third eldest of eight children, and was raised along with six of her siblings in Steubenville, Ohio for most of her childhood. She will be remembered for her joyous spirit, devotion to her faith,...

Mar 5, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Derrick A. Williams, who departed this life unexpectedly at his home on March 5th 2026 at the age of 50. Derrick was a man who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing, often sharing those moments with his children, nieces, and nephews, who...

Mar 5, 2026

**Obituary for Douglas R. Wade** Douglas (“Doug”) Renald Wade, 81, died after a long battle with dementia on March 5, 2026 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio, he was a long-time resident of Columbus, Ohio. Born in Baltimore Maryland, his parents relocated to Columbus shortly after his birth, and it was there; while growing up, he developed a love...

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Lucille Thomas, age 81, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 21, 1944, to David Sr. and Clotine Goodman, Mary was the eldest of three siblings. She lived a life marked by faith, devotion, service, and love for her family and community. On September 3, 1966,...

Mar 2, 2026

Joyce Bernice Robinson was born January 17, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, to the proud parents of Sybil and David Robinson. She was the second of three daughters. She departed this life on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Laurels of Worthington. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend whose thoughtfulness touched everyone she met. She lived...