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Pastor Donald Ray "Hayes" Cowan, Sr.

Pastor Donald Ray "Hayes" Cowan, Sr.

Jan 15, 2024

Pastor Donald Ray "Hayes" Cowan, Sr. Obituary

Obituary of Pastor Donald Ray "Hayes" Cowan, Sr.

Pastor Donald Ray "Hayes" Cowan, age 67, passed from this life on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born on November 30, 1956, to Noble Cowan and Glennis Ernestine Suggs. Both parents preceded...

Leroy Haney, Jr.

Leroy Haney, Jr.

Jan 13, 2024

Obituary For Leroy Haney, Jr.

Leroy Haney, Jr., age 71, passed from this life on, Saturday January 13, 2024 at his residence in Lima OH. He was born on January 24, 1952 in Florence, Alabama to Leroy Haney Sr. and Sara Bivens.  Both parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory...

Harriett Rose Cook

Harriett Rose Cook

Jan 10, 2024

Obituary for Harriett Rose Cook

Harriett Rose Cook, age 96, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 11:47 p.m. at Lima Convalescent Nursing Home in Lima, OH.  She was born in Sheffield, AL to Henry Deloney and Julia Lee Hooks.  Both parents preceded her in death.  She was married to Johnnie Cook who preceded...

Michael Glenn Goins

Michael Glenn Goins

Jan 5, 2024

Obituary of Michael Glenn Goins

Michael R. Goins, age 74, passed on Friday, January 5, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.  He was born on January 3, 1950 in Selma, AL to Robert and Mary (Carey) Fails.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Michael was a laborer for the Ford Motor Company. ...

Craig Austin Sims

Craig Austin Sims

Dec 26, 2023

Obituary of Craig Austin Sims

Craig Austin Sims, age 44, passed from this life of Tuesday, December 26. 2023 at his residence in Lima, Ohio.  He was born February 10. 1979 to Clavoe Sims and Susan Penro in Chicago, Illinois.

Craig has lived in the Lima, Ohio area for 20 years.

Services entrusted...

Samantha Kaylynn Holland

Samantha Kaylynn Holland

Dec 26, 2023

Samantha Kaylynn Holland Obituary

Samantha Kaylynn Holland, age 32, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 26. 2023 at 2:15 p.m. at her residence.  She was born on March 24, 1991 to Lee Andrew Johnson, Jr. and Andrea L. Holland (Troy A. Wilson) in Lima, Ohio.  Both parents survive in Lima, Ohio.

She leaves to...

Robert Edward Kimbrough

Robert Edward Kimbrough

Dec 26, 2023

Robert Kimbrough Obituary

Robert Edward Kimbrough Obituary

Robert Edward Kimbrough, age 57, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 10:38 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.  He was born April 27, 1966 to Edward Lee and Brenda Bonita (Thomas) Kimbrough in Lima, OH.  Both parents survive in Lima, OH....

Martha Louise Williamson

Martha Louise Williamson

Dec 23, 2023

Obituary of Martha Louise Williamson

Martha Louise Williamson, age 92, passed on Friday, December 23, 2023 at CareCore Nursing Home in Lima, OH.

Martha was born on May 9, 1931 in Florence, AL to Augusta Johnson and Rhodie James, both parents preceded her in death.

Mrs. Williamson was a retired cook at Milano...

Dianna Sue Jones

Dianna Sue Jones

Dec 23, 2023

Dianna Sue Jones Obituary

Dianna Sue Jones, age 64, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 1:07 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.  She was born April 2, 1959 to Ralph and Latie Ellen (Willis) Lawson, Sr. in Chatsworth, GA.  She is survived by her father who lives in GA.  She...

Steven Edward Patton

Steven Edward Patton

Dec 23, 2023

Steven Edward Patton Obituary

Steven Edward Patton, age 60, passed from this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at 4:15 a.m.  at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.  He was born April 15, 1963 to Edward Louis and Rose Marie (Jones) Patton in Lima, OH.  His father preceded him in death.  His mother survives in Lima,...

Diane Freeman

Diane Freeman

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...

Cloratine Lavonne Alexander

Cloratine Lavonne Alexander

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...

Troy Monroe Cook, Jr.

Troy Monroe Cook, Jr.

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...

James Dennis Oglesbee, Sr.

James Dennis Oglesbee, Sr.

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...

Larry Bernard House, Sr.

Larry Bernard House, Sr.

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...

Whitney Jayvonne Hardy

Whitney Jayvonne Hardy

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....

Donald Terry

Donald Terry

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...

Barton Jeffrey Haithcock

Barton Jeffrey Haithcock

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...

James Edward Ward, Sr.

James Edward Ward, Sr.

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...

Rickey Allen Scales

Rickey Allen Scales

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,...

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