Obituaries

Dec 16, 2023

Diane Freeman, age 73, transitioned from this life on Saturday, December 16,2023 at 11:53 a.m. at Shawnee Manor in Lima, OH.  She was born on March 1, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Oscar Cain and Edna Mae Banks.  Both parents proceeded her in death.  She also leaves her loving Stepfather, Frank J. Lamar, Sr.

Diane was a...

Dec 14, 2023

Cloratine Lavonne Alexander, age 67 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 14, 2023 surrounded by family at St. Rita's Medical Center.  She was born on January 2, 1956 in Detroit, MI to the union of Channie and Pauline (Upshaw) Alexander.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Cloratine knew and loved the Lord.  She...

Dec 4, 2023

Obituary of Troy Monroe Cook, Jr.

Troy Monroe Cook, Jr., age 77, transitioned from this life on Monday, December 4, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.  He was born on August 1, 1946 to Troy Monroe and Estella (Morris) Cook, Sr.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Troy retired from Ford Motor...

Nov 29, 2023

Obituary of   James Dennis Oglesbee, Sr.

James Dennis Oglesbee, Sr., age 80, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, at the residence of his granddaughter, Crystal Gorman-Oglesbee (Justin Gorman) in Lima, Ohio. He spent the last 4 months under the attentive care of both Crystal and his grandson, Robert Oglesbee with loving support from many...

Nov 27, 2023

Obituary of Larry Bernard House, Sr.

Mr. Larry Bernard House, Sr., age 50, transitioned on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH.  He was born in Lima, OH on August 18, 1973 to Pete House and Betty Christy.  Both parents survive him in Lima, OH.

Larry was united in holy matrimony...

Nov 24, 2023

Whitney Jayvonne Hardy "Chocolate Bunny" was called home on November 24, 2023 at approximately 2:30 am at the Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.  There with her was her loving sister Candis Bullock.

Whitney was born in Lima, Ohio to Jesse and Velma Hardy ( Curtis )  and  Jesse Hardy Sr.  (Brenda) who both reside in Lima....

Nov 23, 2023

Obituary of Donald Terry

Donald (Don) Terry, beloved father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, entered into peaceful, eternal rest on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 54. He is survived by his daughter, Jordan Gabrielle Terry (Cathy Springfield), his brothers, Leonard (Jay) Terry, Jeffrey Terry, Gregory Marshburn and sister Chana Brown and a host...

Nov 18, 2023

Obituary of Barton Jeffrey Haithcock

Barton Jeffrey Haithcock, age 64, passed away from this life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on April 5, 1959, to Maurice Irwin and Julia (Harris) Haithcock. Both parents preceded him in death.

Barton was a drug counselor for drug...

Nov 13, 2023

Obituary of James Edward Ward, Sr.

Mr. James Edward Ward, Sr., age 88, transitioned from this life on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his residence in Defiance, Ohio.  He was born on September 11, 1935 in Florence, AL to James Davis Ward and Mary Marie Hines.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Ward was...

Nov 4, 2023

Obituary of Rickey Allen Scales

Rickey Allen Scales, age 73, passed from this life on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Liberty of Lima Nursing Home in Lima, OH.  He was born on December 1, 1949 to Stanley Morgan Scales and Myrtis Woodley Hall.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Rickey leaves to cherish his memory,...

Nov 1, 2023

Alonza Luster Obituary

Alonza Charlie Luster, Sr., age 96, born May 12, 1927, passed away November 1, 2023. Was born in Rogersville Alabama, May 12, 1927 to Henrietta Luster who preceded him in death. Alonza was united in holy matrimony to the late Ila Mae (Watkins) Luster on August 2, 1950. Alonza lived in Lima and Cleveland,...

Nov 1, 2023

Gloria Jean Moore, age 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her residence in Lima, OH.

Gloria was born on June 25, 1956 in Lima, OH to L.V. and Lovennia (Johnson) Roberson, Sr.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Gloria accepted Christ at a young age under the leadership of Pastor...

Oct 30, 2023

Obituary of Daryl Duane Upshaw

Daryl Duane Upshaw, Sr., age 60, passed from this life on Monday, October 30. 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  Daryl was born on December 17, 1962 to Johnny Lee and Johnnie L. (Pollard) Upshaw.  Both parents survive him in Lima, OH.

Daryl was employed at Proctor...

Oct 29, 2023

Obituary of Michelle Marie Oliphant

Michelle Marie Oliphant, age 54, passed from this life on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI.

Michelle was born on July 31, 1969 in Lima, OH to Ashley and Yolanda (Donaldson) Brownlow, Jr.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Michelle was a...

Oct 28, 2023

Obituary for Shannon Jeanette Harris

Shannon Jeanette Harris, age 53, passed from this life on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Shannon was born December 11, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisianna to Charles Compton and Louise Harris.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Shannon leaves to cherish her precious memories: a...

Oct 18, 2023

Mr. Charles "Rease" Morelock, age 84, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at approximately 7:45 p.m.at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH surrounded by his family.  Charles was born on December 2, 1938 to Charles Rease and Minnie Evelyn Morelock.  Both parents preceded him in death.  On December 2, 1978 he married Carol Morelock. She preceded...

Oct 17, 2023

Evohn Thompson, age 71, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 3:13 p.m. surrounded by her family at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.  She was born on July, 16, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio to Tommie Lee Roper, Sr. and Flora Bell Perkins Williams.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Evohn married Willie F....

Oct 15, 2023

Major Thomas Gordon was born on September 7,1920 to the late Joseph and Sarah Gordon in Florence, Alabama.  He was the fifth of six children; preceded in death by his sister Esther Ahmad, his brothers Elmer, Honer B, and Welton.  Major professed his faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and was affiliated with various churches.  Eventually, he...

Oct 7, 2023

Theodis Battle Sr was born on June 20, 1933, in Rutherford, Alabama to the union of Charlie Dillard and Mandy Battle.

Theodis attended the Shady Grove School system in Alabama, he accepted Christ and attended New Greater Grace Church in Lima, OH

In 1953 Theodis moved to Lima OH where he was employed by Ohio...

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. Henry "Bud" William Thomas, age 76, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at approximately 12:01 p.m.at his residence in Lima, OH.  He was married to Katie P. Johnson for 48 years.  She preceded him in death.

He was born on December 28, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to Theatt Thomas, Sr. and Dorothy Lee...