All Obituaries

Mr. Johnny L. Randall, age 88, passed from this life on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Cincinnati, OH. Arrangements are incomplete at Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. 

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Lawson, age 95, went into the warm embrace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones and friends. She was born in Forsythe, Georgia on November 23, 1927 to Gus Watkins and Adela Watkins. Both parents preceded her in death. She was united in holy matrimony to Early C. Lawson on October 10, 1951. Early preceded her in on January 2005. Doris was the youngest of five brothers and four sisters. She accepted the Lord...

Mr. Willie Joe Lewis Dilworth, age 85, dedicated husband, loving father and friend of many – transitioned from this life on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born in Iuka, Mississippi on April 26, 1937 to Robert J. Dilworth and Ella Mae (Commons) Dilworth. Both parents preceded him in death. On July 24, 1976 he married the love of his life Lavonne K. (Scales) Dilworth. His wife survives in Lima, OH Willie was a faithful member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church for many years...

Mr. Jerry Willis Jones III, age 89, went into the warm embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born in Griffin, Georgia on September 5, 1933 to Jerry Willis Jones II and Mary (Phillips) Jones. Both parents preceded him in death. Jerry was as a life member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church and avid supporter of all Lima Senior High School Athletics. He loved the lord and was very active in his community. He served his country in the United...

Mrs. Thomasina Marie Watkins Pruitt “Sina”, passed away at the age 45 on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to the parents of Thomas R. Watkins Sr. of Lima, OH and Cheryl M. Kirkman of Ocala, FL. Both parents survive. On May 2, 2015 Sina married her lifelong friend Michael Jarmal Pruitt. He survives in Lima, OH Sina grew up in Lima, Ohio and was a graduate of Lima Senior High School class of 96’. She was a very strong-willed person who loved...

Ms. Glenda Ann Cowan, age 72, passed from this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Glenda was born on December 15, 1950 in Mount Hope, Alabama to her late parents Noble "Bootsy" and Glennis E. (Suggs) Cowan.  At a young age, she moved with her parents and brother to Lima, Ohio. She was a 1969 graduate of Lima Senior High School. After high school she worked numerous professions including telecommunications, Sunday school teacher, and...

LaToya DuShay Long, age 38, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1984, in Lima, Ohio to Leroy Long and Earlene Alberta Foster. Her father preceded her in death. LaToya was a very talented artist who loved to do nails and hair. She was a people person who loved making everyone around her laugh. Her sense of humor, talents and overall presence will be truly missed by all who loved her most. LaToya leaves to cherish her precious memory a loving mother, Earlene...

Mr. Randall Craig Cooper, age 73, passed from this life on Saturday, February 12, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to Joseph Franklin Cooper and Fannie Laura (Fields) Cooper. Both parents preceded him in death. Randall attended Second Baptist Church and was a 1971 graduate of Purdue University where he received a degree in Psychology. He was a very gifted athlete and a standout football player and track hurdler at Lima Senior High. His incredible talents were recognized...

Mario Ladell Mathis Jr. was born on November 20,1993 in Elyria, Ohio and passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2023 in Lima, Ohio. Mario grew up in Lima, Ohio and was a 2012 Lima Senior High School graduate, where He scored in the highest percentile on the OGT's the very first time. He worked at Eagle Railcar Services as a supervisor. Mario was a natural comedian and entertainer. He always enjoyed making people laugh and loved being the center of attention. He was a great athlete and...

Mr. Clarence E. Gant, Jr., age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. Clarence was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Clarence E. and Catherine (Martin) Gant, Sr.. Clarence was a hard worker who retired in maintenance and as a truck driver for the Mayflower Moving Company. He was a quiet, private man who “LOVED” his Miller Lite, his cigarettes and Pittsburgh Steelers. He liked to create city scapes and...