Adrian Jerome Jones (Plute)
Aug 27, 2026
Adrian Jerome Jones (Plute), age 54, passed away at The James Cancer Center in Columbus Ohio Aug 27, 2026. Adrian was born on June 29, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Judith (Jones) Mathews and Roman Wagner Sr.
Adrian leaves to cherish his stepfather, Harrison Mathews Jr. (Huey) of Lima, Ohio; sisters, LaShanta (William) Roberson and Farren Mathews, both of Savannah, Georgia;...
Otis Rogers, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Mr. Otis Rogers Jr., affectionately known as “Junior Rogers,” age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:11 a.m. at his residence.
Junior Rogers was born on July 6, 1934, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Otis Rogers and Leana Black Rogers (Eddie Daniels), who preceded him in death.
Junior dedicated more than 30 years of his life to General Motors,...
Clifton Eugene Phillips
Aug 25, 2026
Clifton Eugene Phillips “Mookie”, age 73, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at CareCore in Lima, Ohio.
Clifton was born on October 26, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to Willard Floyd Phillips and Mary Louise Smith Phillips, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a proud graduate of Lima Senior High School.
Clifton dedicated 25 years of service...
Michael Wayne Guice
Aug 7, 2026
Michael Wayne Guice, age 67, passed from this life on August 7, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Michael was born on February 15, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, at Lima Memorial Hospital to the late Jerry and Patricia (Estelle) Guice, both of whom preceded him in death.
Michael was employed with Allied Universal, where he worked as a security guard. Prior to that,...
Sandra Sue Smith
Aug 6, 2026
Ms. Sandra Sue Smith, age 63, of Lima, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:37 a.m. at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sandra was born on December 26, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Willie Smith and Easter (Evans) Smith, who both preceded her in death.
Sandra was a member of New...
Danny Lanier Upshaw
Aug 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Danny Lanier Upshaw
With heartfelt warmth and deep love, we gather to honor the beautiful life of Danny Lanier Upshaw, who peacefully passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 73.
Danny was born on May 11, 1953, the late Ralph Upshaw Sr. and Eartha Lee Stevenson (Upshaw). He graduated from Lima Senior High School and...
Ilene LaVone (Pettigrew) Mills
Jul 28, 2026
Mrs. Ilene Lavone Mills (Pettigrew), age 73, transitioned from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 3:02 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ilene was born on March 9, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the union of Thomas and Pauline (Miller) Pettigrew. She was raised with strong family values, a compassionate...
Melvin Demetrius Jones
Jul 27, 2026
Melvin Demetrius Jones, age 67, of Lima, Ohio, peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7:22 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Melvin was born on December 25, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the union of the late Booker T. Jones, Sr. and Ethel Lee (Rounds) Jones. Both of his parents preceded him...
Kevin Theophilous Foy
Jul 25, 2026
Mr. Kevin Theophilus Foy, age 63, peacefully transitioned from this life to eternal life on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1:31 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Kevin was born on January 28, 1963, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Theodis Foy and the late Mary Chapel (Jones) Foy. He was preceded in death by both of...
Taji Ray Foster
Jul 7, 2026
Taji Ray Foster, age 27, departed this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 4:02 p.m. at St.Rita's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Taji was born on November 30, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan, to the union of Kascal Dewayne Coleman and Felishia Nicole (Shine-Neal) Coleman. He was a proud 2021 graduate of Lima Senior High School and...
Abraham Goode, Sr.
Jun 29, 2026
Abraham Goode, Sr., age 58, who transitioned from this life into eternal rest on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 7:01 a.m. at Care Core Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Abraham was born on December 7, 1967, in Hurtsboro, Alabama, to the union of Calvin James Goode and Bessie Lee (Lewis) Goode.
On June 27, 2003, Abraham united in marriage with the love of his...
Vicki Lynn Duron
Jun 19, 2026
Vicki Lynn (Williams) Duron age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her residences. Vicki was born on October 19, 1955, to Home C. and Marjorie (Weaver) Williams both parents preceded her in death.
Vicki leaves behind a son Samuel Lee Thorton Williams and a daughter Christy (Jack) Board. One stepson; Charles Bailey and one stepdaughter; Shonda Thomas....
Cisco R. Cartwright
May 31, 2026
Mr. Cisco R. Cartwright, age 49, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 5:51 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
Cisco was born on March 14, 1977, in Lima, Ohio, to Michael A. Smith and LaDonna M. Cartwright. His father preceded him in death, and his mother, LaDonna M. Cartwright, resides in Columbus, Georgia.
Cisco had a love...
Samir Ahmad Mayes
May 20, 2026
Samir Ahmad Mayes, affectionately known and loved by many, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:55 a.m. at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was 22 years young.
Born on March 30, 2004, to Leslie J. Mayes and Carla T. Dukes, Samir lived life boldly, stylishly, and always on his own terms. From a young age,...
Rev. Robert J. Horrison
May 17, 2026
Rev. Robert James Horrison, age 86, transitioned from this life to eternity on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Shawnee Manor in Lima, Ohio.
Rev. Horrison was born on March 18, 1940, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to the late Ulys and Mariah (Smith) Horrison, who both preceded him in death.
On February 20, 1971, he married the love of his life, Bernice Hill Horrison....
Jimmie Lee Farmer
May 10, 2026
Jimmie Lee Farmer, age 93, transitioned from this life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 8:37 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmie was born on June 18, 1932, in Eufaula, Alabama, to the union of Flemming and Sally B. (Jackson) Farmer, who both preceded him in death.
In 1955, Jimmie married his first wife, Delores (Shedd) Farmer,...
Monica Elaine O'Neal
Apr 30, 2026
Monica Elaine O’Neal, 68, of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 30, 2026, at 3:15 a.m.
She was born on December 16, 1957, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN to the parents of Homer L. O’Neal, Sr., and Jacqueline J. O’Neal of Lima, OH. Her mother survives in Lima.
From the moment she entered...
Timothy "Tim" Carter Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Timothy Allen Carter, Sr., born on August 9, 1966, in Lima, Ohio, passed away on April 21, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center. His departure marks the end of a life defined by service, dedication, and the quiet strength that touched the lives of those who knew him.
Tim was a proud veteran who served honorably in the Army, embodying the...
Rev. Frank Chilton
Apr 16, 2026
Rev. Frank Chilton was born December 21, 1928 in McRoberts, Kentucky, to Harvey and Rosetta Chilton. He grew up in a large family alongside his siblings Robert, Thomas, Douglas, James Eugene, Sadie Mae Adams and Edward.
He and Electra Verna Coleman began corresponding as pen pals in the late 1940s, and he married her on May 31, 1949. Together, they built...
Lovie Dillingham
Apr 16, 2026
Lovie Shaniece Dillingham, 45, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 4:38 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
Lovie was born on December 30, 1980, to the late Ronald Steven Dillingham, Sr. and Shirley Pinn, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the youngest of her family—the baby—and held a special place in...
