All Obituaries

Mary Jane Wright was born Sunday December 23, 1951 to the loving union of Linnie Mae Wright and L.C. Wright. Mary was a twin born six minutes earlier than her brother. She was the oldest of 12 siblings. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in her late teens. She attended New Morning Star Baptist Church in Lima, Ohio. Mary Jane had a beautiful singing voice. She use her gift in the Gospel choir. She truly believed in education and she inspired a lot of young men and women to further...

James O’Neal Simpson “J.O. Soul”, age 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born in Towncreek, Alabama on June 12, 1939 to Harry J. Simpson, and Josephine (Harvey) Simpson. Both parents preceded him in death. James was an avid bowler for 60 years. He started his love for bowling as a pins-setter at Moreo Bowling. He was a member of Northland Bowling League and Westgate Bowling League. He created a League of his own...

Mr. Lieutenant Clemons, age 65, passed from this life on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Dunbar Health & Rehab in Dayton, OH. He was born in Lima, Ohio to Emma Clemons. His mom preceded him in death. Lieutenant was a child of God who gave his life to Christ at an early age. He loved drawing and working with his hands.  Everyone who loved him will miss his infectious smile and good heart. He leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sons; Andre’ Ester of Chillicothe, OH and...

Eugene Davis, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was born in Horseshoe, Mississippi on April 23, 1928 to Lonnie Shine Sr. and Mamie Shine. Both parents preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory a Step-daughter: Bobbie (Richard) Long of Lima. 2 Stepsons: Dave Johnson and Michael Russell both of Lima; a Brother: Edd Shine of Lima, OH; a Sister in Law: Nora Shine of Lima, OH:  8...

On Monday, November 21, 2022, at about 5:41 a.m. Deacon Joseph Faulcon received his heavenly wings. He passed away peacefully in his home in Georgia. We know he’s in a better place. When God invited him home, he readily accepted the invitation. He was born in North Carolina on October 24, 1938, to Dudley Clanton and Mary W. Faulcon (both deceased). He attended public schools in NC, and upon graduation attended Durham Technical College. Graduating with a degree in Watchmaking, he would...

Malcolm Douglass McCoy II transitioned on November 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. Malcolm was born Friday, December 19, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Malcolm D. and Beverly L.O. McCoy. He was educated at Christ the King Elementary School and Bishop Hartley High in Columbus, OH. He graduated from Lima Senior High School in 77’. He also attended Central State University. Malcolm worked for Columbus Fair Auto Auction,...

Endia Marie Cobb, age 8, passed from this life on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born on October 13, 2014 in Lima, OH to her parents Prentice Cooks Jr. and Sommer Cobb. Her parents survives in Lima, OH. Endia was known by her family to be the Queen in their world. She was a fierce burst of energy who loved to dance, ask her dad a lot of questions and go to the park. She was always happy and though her time with her family was...

Carla Denise Williams, age 58, of Lima Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:23 A.M. on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born on December 20, 1963 to Lee and Dorothy Williams. She was preceded in death by Father Lee Williams. Carla was a graduate of Shawnee High School. Carla was a child of God who loved kids and taking selfies. She was a loving person and a big fan of The Ohio State University sports. Carla leaves behind to cherish her precious memory a...

Clara Mae Mays, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Victory Hospital in Memphis TN. She was born July 12, 1951 in Florence, AL to Linnie and Jeannette (Fuqua) Mays.  Both parents preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her precious memory a brother, Danny Mays Sr. of Lima, 3 sisters, Charcie Mays-Little of Memphis, TN, Magnolia Mays-Williams and Bernice Mays Townsend both of Lima, OH. She is preceded in death by her only son, Antione Mays; brothers, Walter Mays,...

Jenry J. Phillip, age 53, passed from this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his residence in Aurora, Colorado. He was born in Christiansted Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on September 1, 1969 to Harold and Hazeline (Taylor) Phillip. His father preceded him in death.  Jenry loved sports. He was a big football fan and he played at Lima Senior High School. Through his athletic and academic accolades, he earned a scholarship to play football at Arkansas State University. Jenry...