Obituaries

Jan 22, 2026

Mr. William DeAngelo Harmon (Cool) age 44, passed from this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at approximately 8:03 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on September 22, 1981 in Lima, Ohio to Joe L. Harmon, Jr. and Georgianne Shorter. His mother preceded him in death and his father and stepmother Retta Harmon survive in...

Jan 22, 2026

Helen Lee (Thompson) Shurelds, age 98, peacefully transitioned on January 22, 2026, in Lima, Ohio, surrounded by family. Born on December 2, 1927, in Florence, Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of James and Mamie Thompson, who preceded her in death. On October 4, 1946, Helen was united in holy matrimony to her devoted husband, Larry V. Shurelds, who...

Jan 17, 2026

Mr. Edward Lee Kimbrough, age 84, passed from this life on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on November 3, 1941 in Lexington, Mississippi to Thomas and Sarah (Simmons) Kimbrough, Sr., both parents preceded him in death.

On November 28,  1963 he was...

Jan 16, 2026

Mrs. Valerie Gay Howell, age 72, passed from this life on Friday, January 16, 2026 at approximately 3:27 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on October 14, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to Lester E. Budd and Thelma P. Edwards (Lusk).  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in...

Jan 14, 2026

Mrs. Lois Onita "Loni" Suggs, age 92, passed from this life on Wednesday , January 14, 2026 at approximately 3:49 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on February 24, 1933 in Monroe, Michigan Charles Saylor and Aleithia Osa Crist. Both parents preceded her in death.  She was raised by her grandmother Stella...

Jan 10, 2026

He was born on May 20, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to John B. and Wylean (King) Miles, Sr.  Both his parents preceded him in death.

In 1982 he was united in holy matrimony to Julia A. (Harvey) Miles.  His wife survives in Lima, Ohio.

Mr. Miles retried from WLIO Television as a Videographer for 30...

Jan 4, 2026

Mr. Tory Leveil Pitts, age 57, passed from this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 12, 1968 in  Lima, Ohio  to Willie Musgrove and Betty Anderson (Pitts) His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima, Ohio.

He was a member...

Jan 4, 2026

Ms. Dorothea Jean Harris, age 75, passed from this life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at approximately 4:40 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on March 21, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to Owen Bryson Clark, Sr. and Jessie Mae Williams. Both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Harris was retired...

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. James Edward Averette, age 67, passed from this life on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on November 7, 1958, in Lima, Ohio to the late George Issac Thompson and Mary Louise (Cole) Averett.

Mr. Averette faithfully served as a member of the custodial staff at Philippian...

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. Walter Louis Jones, Sr., age 74, passed from this life on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 24, 1951 in Marion, Arkansas  to Hardy Lee Jones and May Ella Floyd. Both parents preceded him in death.

On January 17, 2015  he was united in holy...

Dec 27, 2025

Mr. Santos Nuñez, Jr., age 77, passed from this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio, with his loving and devoted wife by his side.

He was born on October 7, 1948, in Manhattan, New York, to Santos Nuñez, Sr. and Socorro (Torres) Nuñez, both of whom preceded...

Dec 22, 2025

Darryl Keith Garrett,  age 65, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately, 5:03 p.m. at Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Health Center in Springfield, Ohio.

Darryl  was born on June 6, 1960, in Springfield, Ohio to the union of Charles Milton and Gladys Ruth (St. Clair)  Garrett. His mother survives...

Dec 16, 2025

Kimberly Renee Towsey, age 53, went home to be with the Lord  on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at approximately   6:45 p.m. at Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

She was born on May 28, 1972 in Lima, Ohio  the union of William Ray and Mildred Regina (Gray) Towsey.  Her mother preceded her in death and her father survives...

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. Willie (Duke) Lee Owens, Jr.,  age 72, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at approximately at 10:49 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 17, 1953  in Lima, Ohio  to Willie Lee Owens, Sr. and Minnie (Turner) Owens, both his parents preceded him in death.

He...

Dec 6, 2025

Annyis Armontè Rose, affectionately known as "Dude," passed from this life on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the young age of 22. Born on December 9, 2002, in Lima, Ohio, Annyis was a vibrant spirit whose energy, smile, and laugh could fill any room with joy. He was the beloved son of Alexander Rose III and...

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. James Terry, age 62, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at approximately at 8:37 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on January 4, 1963 Cleveland, Mississippi to the union of James and Georgia Terry, Sr.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Cleveland, Mississippi. Mr....

Dec 1, 2025

Mrs. Lynnette Michelle Owens-Cannon, age 54, passed from this life on Monday, December 1, 2025 at approximately 7:30  a.m. at her residence in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born on July 7, 1971 in Lima, Ohio to Robert L. Owens and Sara Willis.  Her father Robert L. Owens (Sharetta) survives in Lima, Ohio  and her mother Sara Glenn...

Nov 30, 2025

Kenneth Allen Davis Sr., age 63, passed from this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Born on September 1, 1962, to union of William and Bessie (Paris) Davis, both his parents are deceased.  Kenneth lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family....

Nov 30, 2025

Betty Jo Turner, age 64, passed from this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at approximately 4:29  a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on May 20, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Jessie and Earlene (Nettles) Turner.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

Betty worked at...

Nov 28, 2025

Jazlyn Shanae Darby,  age 38, passed from this life on Friday, November 28, 2025 at approximately 8:30 p.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on May 28, 1987  in Lima, Ohio to James Glasco Darby and Dolly May Thompson, both her parents survive in Lima, Ohio.

Jazlyn worked at Aramark Food Service.  ...