Obituaries
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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.
Charles Henry Payne
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,...
Ruth Elizabeth Jackson
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...
Rosa Eulla Isaac
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...
Leo F. Davis
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...
Della J. Nelson
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...
Marvin E. Street
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.
Chester Gary Wayne
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....
Louise Ahmad
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...
Dorothy Laverne Ferguson
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...
Terri Ann Knowles
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...
Vernon Reeves
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...
Vernon Leon Mcelroy, Sr.
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...
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