All Obituaries

Mr. Nathaniel Yates, age 84, passed from this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at approximately 5:55 a.m. at Lost Creek Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on February 8, 1940 in Grenada, Mississippi to Plumus and Clytee Rose Yates; both parents preceded him in death. In 1967 he was united in holy matrimony to Delores Costello Cotton, she preceded him in death on December 24, 2020. Nathaniel was a jokester; he loved to reminisce and always had a story to tell.  He worked at...

Kenneth D. Coleman, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 7:55 a.m. at Windsor Lane Health Care in Gibsonburg, OH.  He was born on January 26, 1974 to Beatrice (Amerson) Coleman and John Ash in Tuscaloosa, AL.  Both parents preceded him in death. Ken, "Tiny", was a big guy that always tried to make people laugh.  He was baptized at an early age.  He worked in warehouses and retail for most of his career.  Ken enjoyed watching college football,...

Mr. Charlie Lee Daniel, Jr. (Charles) passed from this life on Tuesday,  April 3, 2024 at approximately 1:40  a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System under Bridge Hospice Care. He was born on March 23, 1944 in Seale, Alabama to Charlie Lee Daniel Sr. and Luvenia (Toney) Daniel; both parents preceded him in death.  On November 21, 1974 he was married to Sonya (Ragland) Daniel; she preceded him in death. At an early age Charles accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.  He was a...

Obituary of Tra'Varus Darnell Thompson Tra'Varus Darnell Thompson, age 38, passed from this life on Friday, March 29, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on August 17, 1985 in Lima, Ohio to Byng Parsons and Linda (Thompson) Scott (Okechukawu Nwoke).  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima, Ohio. Tra'Varus was a born-again Christian, who went home to live with the Lord. Tra'Varus was a Charmer he was kind ,...

OBITUARY OF MAE SHEILA CRUELL Mae Sheila Cruell, age 87, of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:20 pm at her residence. As she went by Sheila, she was born June 2, 1936 in Florence, Alabama, to Anna Mae Napier and Freddie C. Stewart.  Both parents preceded her in death.  She was united in marriage to Hubert J. Cruell on August 6, 1969, he survives in Lima, Ohio. Sheila attended Lima Public Schools and obtained her GED as an adult, a proud...

Obituary of Joslynn Keantae Haithcock Joslynn Keantae Haithcock, age 29, passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.  She was born on December 12, 1994, to Joshua Zhivago Haithcock and Aisha Latura Martin in Sidney, Ohio.  Her father survives in Lima, Ohio and her mother survives in Dayton, Ohio. Joslynn leaves to cherish her precious memory, 3 sons:  Makarius Maurice Jamal McGill of Lima, OH; Martez K. McGill of Lima, OH; and Makyi M....

Obituary of Humphry D. Knight Humphry D. Knight, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 2:32 p.m. at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born on September 17, 1960, to Willie C. and Lorene (Simpson) Knight in Birmingham, AL.  Both parents preceded him in death.  Humphry was a self-employed mechanic.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He attended New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.  Humphry dearly loved his children. ...

Obituary of Joyce Denise Goins Joyce Denise Goins, age 70, passed away from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.  She was born in Selma, Alabama on July 22, 1953, to Melvin Johnson and Mary Marie (Carey) Fails.  She was preceded in death by both parents and by her common-law husband of 20 years, Willie B. Lewis. Joyce was employed as a daycare provider.  She was a member of Grace Worldwide Ministries where she was known for saying,...

Obituary of Charles James Arnold Charles James Arnold, age 62, passed from this life on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 1:09 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born in Jonesboro, Georgia on April 20, 1961, to James Charles Arnold and Leola Jordan.  Both parents preceded him in death. Charles is survived by a stepdaughter: Carsatha Arnold and 3 grandchildren.  9 sisters:  Dorothy Gaston; Sarah (Joseph) Arnold; Vickie Arnold; Mary Arnold; Elaine...

Obituary of Melvin “Blood”  Cregg Youngblood Melvin “Blood” Cregg Youngblood, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 2:45 a.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, OH.  He was born on February 14, 1948, to Clarence and Gertha Lee (Roberson) Youngblood in Colbert County, AL.  Both parents preceded him in death.    Melvin was a veteran of the United States Army. He leaves to cherish his memory, 2 brothers:  Howard D....