Obituaries

May 8, 2023

Mr. Eric Lamont Smith, age 54, passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1968 in Lima, Ohio to Edward Smith and Theresa (Shurelds) Smith. Both parents preceded him in death.

Eric was known for being a hard worker and a true family man. His work ethic and desire to...

May 4, 2023

Mr. Quentin Jermaine Bunley "Q-Wizzle" , age 46, passed from this life on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born in Lima, Ohio on December 28, 1976 to Elhue Monroe, Deborah Jackson and Rodney Bunley "Pops". All survive in Lima, Ohio.

Quentin was a devoted father who loved his kids fiercely and having them around brought him...

May 3, 2023

Mrs. Iona Stewart, age 89, a beloved mother, devoted grandmother, teacher and friend of many – transitioned from this life on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born in Graham, Alabama on February 5, 1934 to Samuel and Cleola Johnson. Both parents preceded her in death.

She married the love of her life James Walter Stewart on...

Apr 24, 2023

Ms. Myrtis Dean McClendon, age 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 24, 2023 in Lima, Ohio. She was born on February 4, 1945 in Grenada, Mississippi to Houston McClendon Sr. and Alma (Harper) McClendon. Both parents preceded her in death.

Myrtis was a member of Elm Street and...

Apr 11, 2023

Ms. Clara Mae Russell "Pat", age 70, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born on May 13, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to Archie Brown and Sadie L. (Boss) Brown. Both parents preceded her in death.

Pat was known for her laugh and infectious demeanor. She always went out of her way to...

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. John Hobart Mourning, age 94, a loving husband, devoted father, caring grandfather and friend of many went into the warm embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on March 5, 1929 to Hobart Mourning and Mary (Bowles) Mourning. Both parents preceded him in death.

Apr 1, 2023

Ms. Helen Jean Liles "Jeanie" , age 67, was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She transitioned from this life on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Rockford, Ohio. She was born on July 18, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Jimmie Liles Sr. and Helen (Lindsay) Liles. Both parents preceded her in death.

Jeanie was a graduate...

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Emmanuel Gyland Flowers , age 35, a precious son, devoted father, loving brother and friend of many – transitioned from this life on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at The Ohio State University James Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born in Lima, Ohio on April 28, 1987 to his beloved mother, Elizabeth Flowers. She survives in...

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Lawson , age 95, went into the warm embrace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones and friends. She was born in Forsythe, Georgia on November 23, 1927 to Gus Watkins and Adela Watkins. Both parents preceded her in death.

She was...

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Johnny Lee Randall "Randy" , age 88, went into the warm embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born in Union Springs, Alabama on April 12, 1934 to Rubenny Randall and Joanner (Banks) Randall. Both parents preceded him in death.

Johnny was a loving father, grandfather, brother and...

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Willie Joe Lewis Dilworth, age 85, dedicated husband, loving father and friend of many – transitioned from this life on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born in Iuka, Mississippi on April 26, 1937 to Robert J. Dilworth and Ella Mae (Commons) Dilworth. Both parents preceded him in death.

On July 24, 1976 he married the...

Mar 20, 2023

Mr. Jerry Willis Jones III, age 89, went into the warm embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born in Griffin, Georgia on September 5, 1933 to Jerry Willis Jones II and Mary (Phillips) Jones. Both parents preceded him in death.

Jerry was as a life member of St....

Mar 4, 2023

Ms. Glenda Ann Cowan , age 72, passed from this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Glenda was born on December 15, 1950 in Mount Hope, Alabama to her late parents Noble "Bootsy" and Glennis E. (Suggs) Cowan.  At a young age, she moved with her parents and brother to Lima, Ohio....

Mar 3, 2023

Mrs. Thomasina Marie Watkins Pruitt "Sina" , passed away at the age 45 on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to the parents of Thomas R. Watkins Sr. of Lima, OH and Cheryl M. Kirkman of Ocala, FL. Both parents survive.

On May 2, 2015 Sina married her lifelong...

Feb 20, 2023

LaToya DuShay Long, age 38, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1984, in Lima, Ohio to Leroy Long and Earlene Alberta Foster. Her father preceded her in death.

LaToya was a very talented artist who loved to do nails and hair. She was a people person who loved making everyone...

Feb 12, 2023

Mr. Randall Craig Cooper , age 73, passed from this life on Saturday, February 12, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to Joseph Franklin Cooper and Fannie Laura (Fields) Cooper. Both parents preceded him in death.

Randall attended Second Baptist Church and was a 1971 graduate of Purdue University where he received...

Feb 5, 2023

Benjamin Laws Jr. age 70 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to Benjamin Laws Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Pinn) Laws. Both parents preceded him in death.

Benjamin was a faithful member of Only Believe Ministries. He was...

Feb 4, 2023

Alex Wesley Williams, age 72, passed from this life on Friday, February 4, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1950 in Selma, Alabama to L.M. Williams Sr. and Arlina (Carey) Williams. Both parents preceded him in death.

Alex spent 28 years serving his country in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Systems Technician. He...

Feb 2, 2023

Mr. DeWayne Justin Brown, age 33, passed from this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to DeWayne Brown and Stacy Lynn Brown. Both parents survive in Lima, OH.

DeWayne graduated from Shawnee High School class of 07'. He was a very athletic and talented athlete. He played...

Jan 31, 2023

Jaquita LaShae Johnson, age 35, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1987 in Lima, OH to Andre McLester and Twighla I. Bolden. Her father preceded her in death.

On April 13, 2022 she married the love of her life Stephen A. Johnson. Her husband survives in Lima, OH....