All Obituaries

Mr. Luther Benton, Sr., age 79, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at approximately 4:10 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 22, 1941 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the union of Samuel and Viola (Harris) Benton; both parents preceded him in death. On August 1, 1982 he was united in holy matrimony to Bobbie Jean Miller, she survives in Lima.  Mr. Benton retired from Excello Corporation.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a...

Miss Barbara Ann Whaley, age 77, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at approximately 8:40 a.m. at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born on September 2, 1943 in Valdosta, Georgia to the union of John Benjamin and Eva Mae (Bellamy) Whaley; both parents preceded her in death.  “Aunt Barb” as she was known to all, who knew and loved her, was the light in everyone’s heart.  She has had a hand in raising over 35 children during her...

Mr. Nicholas Jerome Pride, age 55, born August 18, 1965 in Barton, Alabama to Delois Pride Jackson and Robert Goodloe.  He departed this life on January 4, 2021 at home. Mr. Pride was a 1984 graduate of Perry High School.  He was employed at Nichols Bakery.  He leaves to cherish his precious memory mother; Delois Pride Jackson of Lima, Dad; Oliver Jackson, Sr.  and his father; Robert Goodloe (Francis Kay) of Florence, AL.   His one and  only daughter;...

Mrs. Mary Alice Holly, age 68, passed from this life on Monday, January 5, 2021 at approximately 1:15 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on November 23, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Louis and Readie (Wash) Tibbs; both parents preceded her in death.  On October 14, 1972  she was united in holy matrimony to Elder John David Holly,  he survives in Lima. Besides her loving husband she leaves to cherish her precious memory a daughter; Tamara Slaise...

It is with great sadness that the family of Timothy Ferrell Sheets announce his passing on December 23, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital at the age of fifty seven. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia on September 16th, 1963 to Phyllis and Leroy Sheets. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio as a young child and proudly called it home. Timothy lived for his family. His kids and grandkids were everything to him. Quick to lend a hand to anyone in need. Timothy will be remembered for his selfless acts of...

Mrs.  Sue Anderson, age 72, passed from this life on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at approximately 6:11 p.m. at Liberty of Lima.  She was born on April 8, 1948  in Van Wert, Ohio  to the union of Leonard and Sue (Emery) Allen; both parents preceded her in death.  She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Harry Anderson, he preceded her in death in 1997. She was a strong woman with a laugh that was contagious. A loving mother who smiled through everything life threw at...

Mr. Willie James Wright, age 69, passed from this life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at approximately 12:07  p.m. at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on December 23, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the union of L. C. and Linnie Mae (Champion) Wright; both parents preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sons; Tony Lee (Rheanna) of Ft. Wayne, IN.  James Jackson, Sr. (Rose) of Charlotte, NC.  3 grandchildren.  5 brothers; Gregory A....

Ms. Sherry Lane Thompson, age 68, passed from this life on Saturday, December 26,  2020 at approximately 4:50 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on July 4, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Governor and Mary Elizabeth (Jarvis) Thompson; both parents preceded her in death. Ms.  Thompson was a Homemaker who will be truly missed by her family. She  leaves to cherish her precious memory a son; Charles Arrick, Jr.  of Lima.  2 daughters;...

Mrs. Delores Costello Yates, age 87, passed from this life on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at approximately 11:38 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on June 22, 1933  in Harrisonburg, Louisiana to Charlie and Lillie (Courtney) Cotton, Sr.  Both parents preceded her in death.  In 1967 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Nathaniel Yates who survives in Lima. Besides her loving husband she leaves to cherish her precious memory 4 sons; Bill Dunbar (Kathy)...

Mr. Edward Lee Smith, age 75, passed from this life on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at approximately 1:27 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on February 2, 1945   in Russell County, Alabama to the union of Willie and Gertrude (Broadus) Smith, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.   On October 28, 1966 he was united in holy matrimony to Theresa Shurelds, she preceded him in death. Mr. Smith retired from General Motors Corporation.  He was a...