Obituaries

Oct 23, 2022

Ingrid Elmira Bernadette Hurley, age 73, of Lima Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 2:40 A.M. on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born on December 9, 1948 to the late Ferdinand and Elmira Marlow on the island of Barbados.

In England, Ingrid attended Cardinal Pole Roman Catholic School.

Oct 22, 2022

Jenry J. Phillip, age 53, passed from this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his residence in Aurora, Colorado.

He was born in Christiansted Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on September 1, 1969 to Harold and Hazeline (Taylor) Phillip. His father preceded him in death.

Jenry loved sports. He was a big football fan...

Oct 22, 2022

Jason Eugene Groves, age 50, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2022 at his residence.

He was born November 8, 1971 in Lima, OH to Larry Groves and Terry Hazzard Fugatt.  His father preceded him in death.  His mother survives in Lima, Ohio.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 beloved daughters: Michaela Hegemier...

Oct 5, 2022

Ray A. Hullinger Sr. , age 42, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his residence.

He was born June 23, 1980 in Lima, OH to Jackie Hullinger Sr. and Elizabeth (Orders) Roose, Both parents preceded him in death.

Ray loved the Detroit lions and cooking. He was known for making the best fried...

Sep 30, 2022

Diana L. Harris , age 63, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at her residence.

She was born May 24, 1959 in Lima, OH to Herbert Lockett and Betty Jean Owens.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory 1 son; David T. Harris III of Cleveland, OH; 2 daughters; Dinah L. Yamale (Mathurin) of...

Sep 28, 2022

Mrs. Toni Marie Joseph-Hobgood, age 70, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on April 27, 1952 in Lima Ohio to Richard Joseph and Virginia Fett Beeler.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 26, 2022

Sarah Frances Southern, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 2:30 a.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

She was born January 31, 1930 in Florence, Alabama to Jerry and Eliza Brown Southern, who preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to Edward Charles Southern, Sr. who preceded her in death.

Sep 23, 2022

Patrick T. Smith , age 36, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at his residence.

He was born July 10, 1986 in Lima, OH to Tim and Carolyn (Smith) Green.

Patrick enjoyed all sports and he was a fan of OSU. He also enjoyed spending time with his sons and his family.

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Sep 17, 2022

Emmett Lane, age 83, passed from this life at approximately 3:40 p.m. on Saturday,  September 17, 2022 at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

He was born in Jakin, Georgia on October 18, 1938 to Ernest and Chaney (Clark) Lane, Sr.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Emmett retired from the Easter Tire Company...

Sep 11, 2022

Lula Mae Curtis, age 99, passed from this life on Sunday morning, September 11, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on December 28, 1922.  Lula was the daughter of Lonnie and Elzater (Porter) Thompson, Sr.  On April 16, 1945, she married Robert L. Curtis, Sr., who also preceded her in death.

Sep 7, 2022

Timothy Wayne Evans, age 40, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on October 9, 1981 to Dwayne Edward Evans and Laura Marie Bucher. His father preceded him death.  His mother survives in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

He leaves to cherish his memory 2 sons: Jayden Malik Evans and Andrew Ryan...

Aug 23, 2022

Josephus R. Petaway Jr., age 72, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his residence.

He was born April 14, 1950 in Greenwood, MS to Josephus Petaway Sr. and Lillie Hughes Petaway. Both who preceded him in death.

He was married to Mary Itson Petaway on July 7, 1973. She survives in...

Aug 20, 2022

Mr. Jimmie Elukis Freeman Jr., age 76, passed   away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at his residence in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmie was born on March 26, 1946 in Eutaw, Alabama to Jimmie Freeman Sr. and Ruby Odesser Johnson Freeman, who preceded him in death.

He was united in Marriage to...

Aug 15, 2022

Ms. Bessie Lee Shadwick, passed from this life on Monday, August 15, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in Forest, Mississippi to James Evans and Susie Keys Wash. Both preceded her in death.

Bessie was a member of Grace Life Church. She loved to cook, shop, and dress and take care of her grandkids....

Aug 7, 2022

Mattie Dillard Jones, age 92, passed from this life on Sunday night, August, 7, 2022 at Lost Creek Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on March 28, 1930.  Mattie was the daughter of Lela Battle Dillard and Levie Dillard.  On November 27, 1971, she married Thomas Jones who also preceded her in death.

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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...