All Obituaries

Ms. Maggie Mae Jefferson,  age 80, passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2019 at approximately 11:48 p.m. at Liberty Nursing Center of Lima. She was born on May 20, 1939 in Bruce, Mississippi to the union of Earnest and Catherine Flora (Daniel) Nelson, Sr.  both parents preceded her in death. Ms. Jefferson retired as a cook from the Lima Correctional Institute.  She loved to cook and spend time with her family. She leaves to cherish her precious memory 4 sons; ...

Mrs. Lucy Edith Banks,  age 102, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at approximately 4:42 a.m. at Lost Creek Health Care in Lima. She was born on September 14, 1916 in Early County, Georgia to the union of Elijah and Ella (Evans) March; both parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Banks considered herself 103 years old since her birthday was 5 days away. In 1935 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Raymond Banks who preceded her in death on August 12, 1990. Mrs....

Mr. David Lee Daniel, Jr.,   age 72, passed from this life on Friday, September 6, 2019 at approximately 7:50 a.m. at  Lima Manor Nursing Home. He was born on December 31, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the union of David Lee (and Evelyn (Carthon) Daniel, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Daniel was a veteran of the United States Army. He leaves to cherish his precious memory a daughter; Crystal Daniel of Lima.  4 grandchildren; Arieonna, Aaron, Arie’Azia,...

Mr. Aaron Anderson Spivey, age 31,   passed from this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 , at approximately 11:39  a.m.  at  his residence in Lima. He was born on September 13, 1987 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Freddie Lee and Teresa (Young) Spivey; both parents survive in Lima. Aaron was a 2006 graduate of Bath High School where he was member of the Basketball Team.  He formerly worked at Rudolph Food.  He was a member of Providence Missionary Baptist...

Ms. Kathy Suzanne Jordan, age 68, passed from this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at approximately 10:26 a.m. at her residence in Ft.Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on May 27, 1951 in Columbia, South Carolina to the union Willie and Josephine (Smith) Jeffers both parents preceded her in death. Ms. Jordan retired from General Motors Corporation after 34 years of service. She was a member of South Park Baptist Church.  U.A.W. Local 2209, “Just Us Girls Church Club”,...

Mrs. Bertha Mae Perry, age 94, passed from this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at approximately 4:02 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on May 4, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Rev.  Elmer and Bertha Clay (Jackson) Woodley; both parents preceded her in death. On April 19, 1958 she was united in holy to Mr. Archie William Perry, he preceded her in death on October 2, 2001. Mrs. Perry was a graduate of Central State University, she retired as a teacher in the...

Ms. Deborah Pernell, age 58, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 14,  2019 at approximately 11:03 p.m. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was born on August 11, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to Fred Peoples and Mary (Russell) Pernell; both parents preceded her in death. Ms. Pernell worked as a Care Provider at Easter Seal ARC.  She loved to play Bingo, cards and enjoy her family.  She loved her children and grandchildren tremendously. She leaves to cherish her precious memory 2...

Mr. Gary Arkley Potts, Sr., age 71, passed from this life on Friday, August 16, 2019 at approximately 11:00 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on June 16, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Walter C. and Grace (Ward) Potts; both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Potts worked as an Engineer at B.P. Oil and was also a veteran of the United States Army.  Mr. Potts was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. He leaves to cherish his precious memory, 7 sons; Gary...

  Ms. Dorothy M. Cain, age 87, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at approximately 1:55 a.m. at Lima Manor in Lima, Ohio. She was born on June 26, 1932 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Dudley Cain and Susan Deborah Hall-Cain, both parents preceded her in death.  Ms. Dorothy Cain was an elementary school teacher for over 30 years with the LA Unified...

  Mrs. Vera Mae Collier,  age 77, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at approximately 1:52 am at her residence here in Lima. She was born November 20, 1941 in Chattanooga, ten. To George and Nancy Taylor Jenkins Sr.,  both parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Collier was a homemaker.  She was a member of New Beginning Church.  She was formally a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Batist Church and had served on the Usher...