Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Obituary of Richard Ricardo Bailey

Mr. Richard Ricardo Bailey, age 73, transitioned from this life on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at St. Rita's Hospital. He was born on July 9, 1950 to Emerson and Louise (Williams) Bailey in Detroit, Michigan.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Richard was a taxi driver for the Checker Taxi...

Sep 5, 2023

Obituary of Janet Denise Peterson

Ms. Janet Denise Peterson, age 63, received her wings on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital surrounded by tons of family. She was born on September 4, 1960 in Dade County, Florida to Levy Lee and Alberta (Battle) Peterson.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Peterson was...

Aug 30, 2023

Obituary of Carline White

Mrs. Carline White, age 89, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at St. Rita's Hospital.  She was born in Pickens, Mississippi on November 16, 1933 to Charles and Asalee (Redmond) Malone.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She married the love of her life, James White, Jr. on...

Aug 28, 2023

Mary Burton passed away Monday, August 28, 2023.  Arrangements are incomplete at Jones-Clark Funeral Home.

Aug 21, 2023

Obituary of Arthur Vernon Upshaw

Arthur Vernon Upshaw, age 50,  passed from this life on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born on July 1, 1973 in Lima, Ohio to Arthur (Blanche Carpenter) Upshaw and Phyllis L. (Lee) Stewart. Both parents survive him in Lima, Ohio

Arthur leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sons: ...

Aug 21, 2023

Arthur Upshaw passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.  Arrangements are incomplete at Jones-Clark Funeral Home.

Aug 21, 2023

Obituary of Shermaine Deqaun Upshaw

Shermaine Deqaun Upshaw, age 44 passed from this life on Monday, August 21, 2023 at his residence.  He was born April 14, 1979 in Lima, Ohio to Luscious Upshaw, Jr. and Vivian Ann Taylor.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He is survived by his stepfather and stepmother Melvin and Sally Williams,...

Aug 17, 2023

Obituary of Mary Lee Wash

Mary Lee Wash, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at her residence in Detroit, Michigan. She was born on March 8, 1941 in Towncreek, Alabama to Harry James and Josephine (Harvey) Simpson. Both parents preceded her in death.

Mary was a member of Grace Church Worldwide Ministries...

Aug 15, 2023

Obituary of Tory Monyell Alberty

Mr. Tory Monyell Alberty, age 44, a precious son, loving brother and friend of many – transitioned from this life on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Liberty of Lima.

Mr. Tory was born March 2, 1979 in Lima, Ohio to Corlisa A. Alberty-Tyson and Gary Tisdale. Both survive in Lima,...

Aug 9, 2023

Obituary of Preston Pugh

Mr. Preston Pugh, age 84, quietly passed from this life on Wednesday, August 9 2023 at his residence with his family by his side.  He was born on August 4, 1939 in Phenix City, Alabama to Willie Lee and Lillie Mae (Fleming) Pugh.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He is survived by...

Aug 7, 2023

Obituary of Carla Bernetta Lockett

Carla Lockett, (63) passed away peacefully on August 7, 2023. She was born September 30, 1959, in Youngstown, Ohio to Bennie and Jessie Lockett. She was the third child of five from this union.

She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church youth choir. Carla graduated from The Rayen...

Aug 7, 2023

Obituary of Robbie Mae Luke

Mrs. Robbie Mae Luke, age 61, passed from this life on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born on November 25, 1961 to John Henry White and Aretha Cole Smith. Her parents preceded her in death.

On July 28, 1979 she married Larry Luke, Sr. Her husband survives in Lima,...

Jul 30, 2023

Minister Estella Alverta Cook, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at approximately 11:16 p.m. at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima.

Mother Cook was born on April 2, 1928 in Harrisburg, PA, to Oakford and Anna Mae (Carrington) Morris, both parents preceded her in death.

On June 10,...

Jul 16, 2023

Obituary of Steven Marquese Smith

Mr. Steven M. Smith, age 41, passed from this life on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on May 9, 1982 in Lima, Ohio to Steven F. and Verna (Smith) Wash.  Both parents survive him in Lima, Ohio.

Steven was a member of Grace Life Church.  ...

Jul 12, 2023

Obituary of Cynthia Machelle Simpson

Ms. Cynthia M. Simpson, age 54, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at her residence in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born in Lima, Ohio on November 9, 1968 to Samuel and Sonya (Ragland) Simpson, Sr.  She is preceded in death by her mother.  Her father survives in Lima, Ohio....

Jul 12, 2023

Paul Jones McGraw, Jr., age 70, passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2023.  He was born in Columbus, Ohio to Paul Jones and Annie (Lindsay) McGraw, Sr.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Paul leaves to cherish his precious memory 1 son: Gary Jackson of Lima, OH.  2 daughters: Lillie Cunningham and Pamela McGraw both...

Jul 7, 2023

Mr. John Adam Secession, age 81, passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio at 8:40 am.  He was born on March 28, 1942 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Sammy and Fannie Elizabeth (Custom) Secession.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Amy O. (Clemons) Secession....

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Shane Marcus Daley, age 51, passed from this life on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1971 in Lima, Ohio to Otis James Williams and Johnna Lee Daley. Both parents preceded him in death.

Shane loved his sports.  His presence will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Shane...

Jun 17, 2023

Ms. Cena Bell Johnson, age 90, passed from this life on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1932 in Roanoke, Alabama.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Cena was a member of Greater Christ Temple.  She enjoyed her family and friends.  Her kindness and overall presence will be greatly missed by all who...

Jun 11, 2023

Ms. Cau-Sandre Olean Bankston, age 66, was a loving daughter, devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend of many – transitioned from this life on Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Lima, Ohio. She was born on April 19, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Corinth Lloyd Bankston Sr. and Clara Lee (McDaniel) Bankston. Her mother survives in Lima, OH.

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