Obituaries

Jan 24, 2024

Obituary for Ralph Barnett Shears

Ralph Barnett Shears passed on Tuesday, January 20, 2024.  He was born on July 1, 1958, in Lima, Ohio to Harvey Shears and Odde B. Turner.  Both parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory, 1 brother:  Jammz Muhammad, and a niece: Blonda Griffith of Fort Washington,...

Jan 22, 2024

Obituary of Anthony Duane Henderson

Anthony Duane Henderson, age 67, passed on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:25 p.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, OH.  He was born on December 29, 1956 to Elmer Henderson and Lillie Mae Davis.  His father preceded him in death.  His mother and stepfather, Joseph, survives in Lima, Ohio.

Jan 16, 2024

Obituary for Pamela Marie Thompson (Soles), age 62, passed from this life on Tuesday January 16,2024 at 11:00 p.m. at Liberty of Lima Nursing Home, Lima OH. She was born in Piqua, OH to Elbert Robert Soles and Sally Mae Whitfield Soles. Both parents preceded her in death. She was married to Harold Thompson who preceded her in death....

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...