All Obituaries

Wesley L. Harris, Sr.  age 84, passed from this life on Monday, July 8, 2019 at approximately 5:09 p.m. at  Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born on October 29, 1934 in Selma, Alabama  to Roosevelt Nixon and Julia Ann Harris, both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Harris was formerly employed at Lorain Steel Foundry; he was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He  leaves to cherish his precious memory a son; Wesley Harris...

Ms. Jannetta B. Gilbert-(Bankston), age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at approximately 11:33 p.m. at The Springs of Lima–Trilogy Health Services surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 16, 1945 in Hazard, Kentucky to the union of Marvin D. Bankston Sr. and Vivian (Gilbert) Bankston; both parents preceded her in death. Ms. Gilbert worked as the Food Coordinator at the YWCA, she was also the former secretary at Jones Brothers Mortuary.  She was...

Willie Mack Manley, age 59, passed from this life on Friday, July 5, 2019 at approximately 10:30 p.m. at  residence in Lima. He was born on April 2, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Rev. Charlie Mack and Annie Lee (Davis) Manley, Sr.; both survive in Lima. Mr. Manley was employed at Honda of America in Anna, Ohio.  He was a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church. He  leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sons; Deuntae M. Manley and DelQuan Williams both of...

DeMarcus Xavier Barnett, age 31, passed from this life on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at approximately 12:18  p.m. at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born on April 13, 1988 in Lima, Ohio to Eric Barnett and Tammie Lafaye Forrest. His mother Tammie L. Thomas and stepfather: Anthony Thomas survive in Hopewell, Virginia.  His father and his father’s fiancé; Angie Wies survive in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Mr. Barnett was employed at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh,...

Christian Marquel Laws transitioned this world on June 14, 2019. He was born on May 24, 2000 to the union of his loving parents Benjamin and Chandra Laws of Lima Ohio. Christian was a former student of Elida High School.  He enjoyed all sporting activities however like most teens playing video games was his favorite  pastime.  He was currently employed at Buckeye  Diamonds Logistics. Besides Christians loving parents he leaves to cherish his maternal grandmother; Martha...

Mrs. Phyllis Irene Allen Cunningham, age 63, passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at approximately 11:08 a.m. at her residence in Lima surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 19, 1955 in Lawtey, Florida to James Hendrieth and Mary Elizabeth Allen; both parents preceded her in death. On July 30, 1986 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Tennie Cunningham, Jr. who preceded her in death on August 23, 1991. Mrs. Cunningham worked at SODEXO at Proctor &...

Ms. Carolyn Ulmer, 70, passed from this life on Monday, May 20, 2019 at approximately 11:30 a.m. her residence in Lima. She was born on May 12, 1949 in Heidelberg, Mississippi to Reynolds and Emily (Parker) Ulmer; both parents preceded her in death. She was previously married to William Paul Shobe, Jr. in 1970 and to that union 2 children were born.  Ms. Ulmer retired as a Community Service Advisor for the City of Dayton after 30 years of service.  She also worked at Central...

Mrs. Rozlinda Rudolph, age 65, passed from this life on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at approximately 3:30 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center She was born on July 18, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of Ardis and Ann (Wilson) Grimes; both parents preceded her in death. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. John A. Rudolph who preceded her in death. Mrs. Rudolph was a Homemaker and a member of Anchored Hope Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish his precious memory a son;...

Gian Avery, age 33, passed from this life on Friday, May 17, 2019 at approximately   11:44 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on February 16, 1986 in Lima, Ohio to the union of George E. and Veronica (Key) Avery.  His father preceded him in death and his mother Veronica Brown (Henry L. Jr.) survives in Midway, Georgia. Gian was a member of Good Ground C.O.G.I.C. He leaves to cherish his precious memory; 6 children; Nevaeh Ricks, Mynique Avery, Champrece...

Mrs. Mildred Nichols,  78, passed from this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. at her residence in Lima. She was born on October 4, 1940 in Lexington, Mississippi to the union of Manuel and Patsy (Saffold) Williams, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death. On June 19, 1969 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Charles H. Nichols, Sr, he preceded her in death on January 10, 2010. Mrs. Nichols retired from Consolidated Biscuit Company in McComb, Ohio.  She also...