Obituaries

Aug 1, 2022

Mr. Leonard Spears, age 68, passed from this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on October 14, 1953 to Ezekiel Spears and Rosemary Lyons-Spears. Both parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory a bonus mother; Lula Bell Tomilson of Lima, OH. A daughter; Tricia...

Jul 27, 2022

Mrs. Mary Lee Dixon, age 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at approximately 11:02 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on August 18, 1943, to Rubin and Annie Dillard Sims Sr. Both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to Oscar J. Dixon Sr....

Jul 24, 2022

Ms. Jeanette Marzetta West "Gabby" , age 62, transitioned from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at approximately 1:24 pm at Shawnee Manor in Lima, Ohio surrounded by loved ones. She was born on Sunday, January 25, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Virgina Boyd. Her mother preceded her in...

Jul 23, 2022

DeJuan Kelani Adams, Jr., age 26, passed from this life on Saturday, July 23, 2023, at 12:39 a.m. in Lima, Ohio.  He was born May 24, 1996, in Lima, Oho to DeJuan Kelani Adams, Sr. and Aretha Ingram-Shurelds.

DeJuan graduated from Lima Senior High School in 2015.  He loved his son dearly and was so proud of...

Jul 23, 2022

Ashley Brownlow Jr. (AW) passed away Saturday morning, July 23, 2022 at Lima's Memorial Hospital.  AW was born to Ashley and Leanna Cooper Brownlow in Belzoni, MS on September 16th, 1948. His parents and two older sisters, Alberta Shurelds and Annie Mae Banks, preceded him in death.

He married his friend and love; Yolonda Jean Donaldson and...

Jul 19, 2022

Debra Kay Hobgood, age 69, passed from this life, on Saturday, at approximately 4:16 p.m. at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Debra was born September 10, 1952, in Hamilton, Ohio to the union of Adna and Della (Felts) Hicks.  Both parents preceded her in death.  On May 14, 1987, she was united in holy matrimony...

Jul 18, 2022

Miss Niomi Danye Ward, age 1, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima.

She was born on January 1, 2021 in Lima, Ohio to Ronald C. Ward and Shaniqua D. Walker; both parents survive in Lima.

Besides her parents she leaves to cherish her...

Jul 15, 2022

Miss Latisha (Tish) Quatet Sims, age 42, left this earthly rim, surrounded by her family to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 15, 2022.

Latisha was born December 25, 1979, in Lima, Ohio, to James E.  Sims and Rosie (Brown) Reedy. She was preceded in death by her father.

Latisha was...

Jul 9, 2022

Shirley Ann Martin, daughter of the late Buster and Bessie (Dunn) Hill, was born August 15, 1942, in Birmingham, AL.

At an early age the family relocated to Lima, OH., where she professed Christ as her savior.  She graduated from Lima Senior High School. Shirley continued her educational pursuits at Central State University and the University of...

Jul 5, 2022

Martha Jane White was born on December 16, 1963, in Lima, OH, to the union of James C. White, Jr. and Carline (Malone) White, her father preceded her in death.   She passed away on July 7, 2022, at approximately 2 pm at the age of 58, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Martha was a graduate of Lima...

Jun 28, 2022

Ms. Terri Lynn White, age 64 passed from this life on June 28, 2022 at approximately 5:31 am, at her Residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on February 22, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio to the union of Johnnie and Lillie Mae (Owens) White, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Terri was so...

Jun 24, 2022

Mr. Otis Jefferson age 59, passed from this life on Friday, June 24, at approximately 7:15 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on April 4, 1963 in Bruce, Mississippi to Robert Jefferson, Jr. and Maggie Lee Nelson-Jefferson, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Tina Lasenby of Lima, Ohio.

Jun 21, 2022

Mr. Quincy Jerome Pritchett, age 43, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 21, at approximately 2:30 a.m. in Lima, Ohio.

He was married to Lakia Flemming of Yonkers, NY.

He was born on August 2, 1978 to David Williams and Sherry Johnson  both his father and mother preceded him in death. He is also...

Jun 18, 2022

Mr. Deonco William Howard, age 6, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2022 at approximately 8:34 p.m. in Dunbar, West Virginia.

He was born on December 31, 2015 in Charleston, West Virginia to Denono William Howard and Jo'Niesha Therssa Johnson (Lee Mitchell – Fiancée).

Besides his parents, he leaves to...

Jun 18, 2022

Mrs. Michelle Kimay Godsey, age 31, passed from this life on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at approximately 1:35 p.m. at in Dumbar, West Virginia.

Michelle was born on January 17, 1991 in Charleston, West Virginia to the union of Joseph Nathaniel and Arthurette T. Johnson.  Her father preceded her in death.  Her mother survives in Lima, Ohio....

Jun 14, 2022

Mr. Booker Marquis Thomas, age 49, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on September 28, 1972 to Will C. and Josie M. (Pitts) Thomas, who preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Northland High School in Columbus, Ohio and earned an Electronic Engineering degree from...

Jun 14, 2022

Mr. Michael "Fingers" Thurmond, age 67, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at approximately 7:44 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on August 12, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to Sandy and Ada Lee (Smith) Thurmond; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Thurmond worked in production at Ford Motor...

Jun 11, 2022

Mr. Jamie Alan Potter, age 52, passed from this life on Saturday, June 11 at approximately 8:36 pm at The Ohio State University Hospital.

He was born December 22, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to James G. and Joyce Ann Crisp Potter. His father preceded him in death and his beloved  mother Joyce A. Julien survives in Lima,...

Jun 8, 2022

Miss Avionna LeeAnn Mignon Pryor, age 4 months, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at approximately 8:26 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima.

She was born on February 13, 2022 in Lima, Ohio to Jesse Jerard Gibson and Monica Jordan O'Brien; both parents survive in Lima.

Besides her...

Jun 1, 2022

Robert Junior Reeder, age 75, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at approximately 7:47 pm while a patient of St. Rita's Medical Center here in Lima.

He was born on May 3, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Homer and Nettie Mae Williams Reeder.  Both parents preceded him in death.  On May...