Obituaries

Dec 17, 2022

James Edward Wash, age 90, passed from this life on Friday, December 17, 2022 at his residence in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on April 23, 1932 in Forest, Mississippi to James Evans Wash and Susie (Keys) Wash.  Both parents preceded him in death.

He married Loraine Jones on October 24, 1992, she preceded him in death....

Dec 17, 2022

Samuel Lee Howard , age 85, passed from this life on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:39 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital.  He was born on November 8, 1937 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Innis Howard and Juliett Blackmore.  Both parents preceded him in death.

He married Judy Williams on November 19, 1956, she preceded him in death....

Dec 13, 2022

Martha Louise Vidal, age 60, passed on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 9:51.  a.m. at her residence in Lima.  She was born on April 26, 1962 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Harvard Martin and Prenella Marie (Davis) Vidal.  Her mother preceded her in death but her father survives in Lima.

Martha worked at Procter and Gamble for over...

Dec 12, 2022

Hilton "Bobby Gooding" Wilson , age 76, passed away at 2:15 a.m. at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. Bobby was born October 17, 1946 in Courtland, Alabama to John Ivory Wilson and Annie Pearl Watkins. He married the love of his life, Crystal D. Brown on September 29, 1990.

Bobby worked at Trinity Industries. He...

Dec 11, 2022

Brandon Russell Stephenson , age 28, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at approximately 3:09 a.m. at Ohio State University Medical in Columbus, OH.

He was born on October 29, 1994 in Lima, Ohio to David Lee Stephenson and Roxanne Petty (Arthur) Both Parents survives in Lima.

Brandon was "born again". He always wanted...

Dec 11, 2022

Theodore Roderick Boyd "Bumpy" , 72 years of age, went to be home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his residence. Theodore was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on July 16, 1950 to Peter Alfred Boyd Sr. and Ida (Johnson) Boyd. Both parents preceded him in death. He was also raised by the...

Dec 10, 2022

Mrs. Ola Mae (Seay) Herns , age 82, passed from this life on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at approximately 8:27 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Mrs. Herns was born on October 18, 1940 in Iuka, Mississippi to Chester Odell and Daisy Bell (Dillworth) Seay; both parents are deceased. On July 2, 1976 she was...

Dec 8, 2022

Winifred Arlene Houston, age 61, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Lima, OH. She was born July 21, 1961 in Birmingham, AL to Woody Coleman Jr. and Mabel Rogers. Both parents preceded her in death.

Winifred loved to cook and ride her bike. She also loved helping people and never met a stranger. She'll be...

Dec 8, 2022

Mr. Jasper Ross , age 62, passed from this life on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Lima, OH. Jasper was born in Evergreen, Alabama to Lawyer Ross and Ollie P. (Jackson) Ross.

Jasper graduated from Castleberry High School at 16 years old and went on to receive a degree from Ed Reid Technical College at 19 years...

Dec 6, 2022

Juliana Chienyenwa Ejiogu , age 83, passed on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10:46 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.  She was born on December 23, 1938 in Nigeria, West Africa to Lawrence Emereole and Agnes Ihugba.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to Donatus Ejiogu who preceded her in...

Dec 5, 2022

Sandros Boddie Sr. "Sam", 68 years of age, went to be home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Hospice of Dayton. Sam was born in Florence, Alabama on August 16, 1954 to Smithie L. Boddie and Waymon (Jones) Boddie. Both parents preceded him in death.

Sandros enjoyed unique cars and...

Dec 3, 2022

James O'Neal Simpson "J.O. Soul" , age 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 3, 2022. He was born in Towncreek, Alabama on June 12, 1939 to Harry J. Simpson, and Josephine (Harvey) Simpson. Both parents preceded him in death.

James was an avid bowler for 60 years. He...

Dec 2, 2022

Frank James Lamar Jr ., 67 years of age, passed away at 10:42 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, at his residence. Frank was born in Lima, Ohio on January 17, 1955 to Frank James Lamar Sr. and Edna Mae (Banks) Lamar. His mother preceded him in death.

Frank was baptized at a young age at 4th...

Nov 28, 2022

Mary Jane Wright was born Sunday December 23, 1951 to the loving union of Linnie Mae Wright and L.C. Wright. Mary was a twin born six minutes earlier than her brother. She was the oldest of 12 siblings.

She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior in her late teens. She attended New Morning Star Baptist Church...

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Lieutenant Clemons , age 65, passed from this life on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Dunbar Health & Rehab in Dayton, OH. He was born in Lima, Ohio to Emma Clemons. His mom preceded him in death.

Lieutenant was a child of God who gave his life to Christ at an early age. He loved drawing...

Nov 25, 2022

Eugene Davis , age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was born in Horseshoe, Mississippi on April 23, 1928 to Lonnie Shine Sr. and Mamie Shine. Both parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory a Step-daughter: Bobbie (Richard) Long of Lima....

Nov 21, 2022

On Monday, November 21, 2022, at about 5:41 a.m. Deacon Joseph Faulcon received his heavenly wings. He passed away peacefully in his home in Georgia. We know he's in a better place. When God invited him home, he readily accepted the invitation.

He was born in North Carolina on October 24, 1938, to Dudley Clanton and Mary...

Nov 14, 2022

Malcolm Douglass McCoy II transitioned on November 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. Malcolm was born Friday, December 19, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Malcolm D. and Beverly L.O. McCoy.

He was educated at Christ the King Elementary School and Bishop Hartley High in Columbus, OH....

Nov 11, 2022

Endia Marie Cobb , age 8, passed from this life on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH.

She was born on October 13, 2014 in Lima, OH to her parents Prentice Cooks Jr. and Sommer Cobb. Her parents survives in Lima, OH.

Endia was known by her family to be...

Nov 11, 2022

Carla Denise Williams , age 58, of Lima Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:23 A.M. on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born on December 20, 1963 to Lee and Dorothy Williams. She was preceded in death by Father Lee Williams.

Carla was a graduate of Shawnee High School....