Obituaries

Eloise Norris

Eloise Norris

Jul 9, 2026

Eloise Norris 96, of columbus, Ohio, passed away July 9, 2026 at Otterbein Gahanna Senior Life Nursing Home. Eloise was born to the late Robert Norris and Bessie Norris in Aiken, South Carolina. Eloise is preceded in death by her mother Bessie Norris, her father Robert Norris, her son Michael Norris (Abdullah), sisters, Helen Norris, Nona Mckinney, and her nephew...

Cora B Miller

Cora B Miller

Jul 7, 2026

Cora Lucielle Brown Miller was born on September 27, 1948 in Henderson, Kentucky to Alice (Butler) Brown and Clinton Miller Brown Sr. At the age of 9, the Brown family relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she attended the Columbus Public School District and was a proud graduate of North High School (Go Polar Bears!!). After high school, she attended The...

JACQUELINE CARDWELL

JACQUELINE CARDWELL

Jun 28, 2026

Jackie was Born to her Late Father Mr. Robert Toland and Late Mother Mrs.Lee Ann Jenkins (Toland). She was the Granddaughter of the Late Pastor N.W. Wooten and Late Sister Maggie L. Wooten, Jackie was preceded in death by her Grandparents Pastor N.W. Wooten and Sister Maggie L. Wooten, her Mother Mrs. Lee Ann Jenkins and her Father Mr. Robert...

LENA ROBINSON

LENA ROBINSON

Jun 26, 2026

Mrs. Lena Robinson was born in Logan, West Virginia, on Friday, September 27, 1946. She was the daughter of Willie Mae Todd and Irvin Grace. Mrs. Robinson retired after 19 years of dedicated service at Discover Card Services as a Fraud Investigator. In her leisure time, she loved to travel, spend time with her grandchildren for movie night, family get...

Estolla Mitchell

Estolla Mitchell

Jun 25, 2026

Estolla Parker Mitchell joined her loved ones in eternal rest on June 25, 2026, when she transitioned peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Derby, Va. Estolla was preceded in death by her husband, William S. Mitchell, parents Nathaniel Parker and Leila Jones Parker, two brothers, Curtis and Leftie Parker, five sisters, Juanita Triplett, Odessa Prowell,...

Jacqueline Mary Frances Cecil

Jacqueline Mary Frances Cecil

Jun 21, 2026

The Lord called Jacqueline Mary Frances (Anderson) Cecil, home to be with Him on June 21, 2026, in Springfield, Ohio. She was born on June 5, 1925, in Warriormine, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Henry Preston Cecil Jr.; her sons, Henry Preston Cecil III and Robert Daniel Cecil; her parents, Bennie...

William McArthur Leigh

William McArthur Leigh

Jun 21, 2026

There will be a public visitation held on Tuesday July 7, 2026 at New Salem Baptist church located at 2956 Cleveland Ave Columbus Ohio at 11am with a church service to begin at 12pm.  Burial to follow at Glen Rest Cemetery.

JOSEPHINE VERA DAVIS

JOSEPHINE VERA DAVIS

Jun 14, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Josephine V. Davis-Dotstry, who departed this life on June 14, 2026, at the age of 65, with loved ones by her side. Born on June 6, 1961, in Washington, Georgia, Josephine was known throughout her life for her kindness, strength, compassion, and unwavering love for family...

Douglas Wayne Howell

Douglas Wayne Howell

Jun 11, 2026

Douglas Wayne Howell (Champ) was born June 12, 1952, to Harry and Martha Belle Howell in Columbus, Ohio. He is the secondborn of three children: Harry Michael Howell (brother), In-Cha Kim Howell (sister-in-law), and Saundra Louise Grant (sister); Timothy Grant (brother-in-law). He worked various positions throughout his adulthood (electrician, cook, and logistics). He enjoyed singing, dancing, swimming, socializing, and loved...

Katrina E.V. Hale-Perry

Katrina E.V. Hale-Perry

Jun 10, 2026

Katrina E.V. Hale-Perry, 45, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Full Obituary is Forthcoming. Friends will be received for Visitation at 314 Church at 175 Fairway Blvd. Whitehall, Ohio 43213 on Thursday, June 25th, 2026 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, followed immediately by Funeral Services. Burial will process to Evergreen Burial Park....

Taneka L. Tompkins

Taneka L. Tompkins

Jun 9, 2026

Taneka L. Tompkins, 43, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Full Obituary is Forthcoming. Friends will be received for Visitation at Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service at 1370 E. Main St. on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm, followed immediately by Memorial Services. To leave a message of condolence please visit...

Wilbert E. Crockett

Wilbert E. Crockett

Jun 8, 2026

Wilbert E. Crockett was called home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2026. Born on July 1, 1939, in Mashulaville, Mississippi, Wilbert was the son of the late Jesse W. Crockett Sr. and Rosie L. Holmes Crockett. At an early age, Wilbert accepted Christ and joined the church. At the age of seventeen, he entered military service and...

Rhoda Manning

Rhoda Manning

Jun 8, 2026

The family and community of Sister Rhoda Manning gather in love and gratitude to celebrate the life of a woman whose presence was a blessing to all who knew her. On June 8, 2026, Rhoda peacefully entered eternal rest at the age of 70. With full hearts, we honor her life and legacy, remembering a woman who lived with devotion,...

Patricia McKenzie

Patricia McKenzie

Jun 6, 2026

Jun 6, 2026 Patricia McKenzie, 75, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord on June 06, 2026. Born on 14 April, 1951 in Urbancrest,Ohio, Pat was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Alice Seabury. She is preceded in death by her brother Glenn Jr. and her son Xavier. Pat graduated from Howard University and worked in her...

Marie Bester

Marie Bester

Jun 5, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Marie Bester, who departed this earthly life on June 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at the age of 90. Marie was born on February 13, 1936, in Jones County, Mississippi, to the late Lula Mae Jones McAdoo and Clement McAdoo. She was raised with...

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...