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Steven J. Smith

Steven J. Smith

May 28, 2022

Mr. Steven J. Smith, age 66, passed from this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m. at his residence in Ft. Jennings, Ohio.

He was born on November 10, 1955 to Virgil M. and Rosa M. (Bergher) Smith who preceded him in death.

On July 15, 1976 he was united in holy...

Yolanda Sharmain Glenn

Yolanda Sharmain Glenn

May 24, 2022

Ms. Yolanda Sharmain Glenn "LaLa", age 48, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 2022 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee.

She was born on September 4, 1973 in Lima, Ohio to Shelly Benjamin of Florida.  Ethel Jean Glenn her Mother is deceased.

She is survived by her finance Vincent Hornbeak of Dickson,...

Ben Franklin Johnson

Ben Franklin Johnson

May 20, 2022

Mr. Ben Franklin Johnson, age 91, passed from this life at approximately 6:39 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on November 10, 1930 to John Wesley Johnson and Cora Lee (Darby) Johnson.  Both parents preceded him in death.

He was married to Bertha Ann (Jennings) Johnson, who...

Nathanael Eugene Roddy, Jr.

Nathanael Eugene Roddy, Jr.

May 13, 2022

Mr. Nathanael "Boo Man" Eugene Roddy, Jr., age 21, passed from this life on Friday, May 13, 2022 at approximately 3:01 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

He was born on May 24, 2000 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Nathanael Eugene and Tameka Renee (Jones) Roddy Sr.  His father preceded him in...

Lexaville Harris, Jr.

Lexaville Harris, Jr.

May 10, 2022

Lexaville Harris, Jr., age 87, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at approximately 1:31 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 18, 1934 in Lima, Ohio to Lexaville Harris, Sr. and Gladys (Williamson) Harris.  His parents preceded him in death.

On October 27, 2013 he was united...

Clarence Mcgriff

Clarence Mcgriff

May 9, 2022

Elder Clarence McGriff, age 67, passed from this life on Monday, May 9, 2022, at approximately 2:30 a.m. at Ohio State University Medical Center.

He was born on November 22, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Clarence Henry Eugene McGriff and Oler (Williams) McGriff; both parents preceded him in death.

In August 6,...

Kenny Earl Davis

Kenny Earl Davis

May 8, 2022

Kenny Earl Davis, age 72, passed from this life on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at approximately 3:42 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on November 16, 1949 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Eugene Davis and Vera May (Terry) Davis; his mother preceded him in death and his father survives in Lima, Ohio.

On January...

Walter Lee Jones

Walter Lee Jones

May 6, 2022

Mr. Walter Lee Jones, age 64, passed from this life on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence in Lima, OH.

He was born on April 3, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Walter Mathis and Juanita (Upshaw) Jones.  His parents preceded him in death.

He was a veteran of the United States...

Bobbie Jean Wilkerson

Bobbie Jean Wilkerson

May 3, 2022

Bobbie Jean Wilkerson, age 70, passed from this life Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the Ohio State Medical Center  in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born July 25, 1951  in Pittsview, Alabama.  The daughter of Eulia C. Hill and Joe N. Browder Jr.  Both are deceased.  Her stepfather James Hill is also deceased.

Bobbie was preceded...

Keneshia Wilson

Keneshia Wilson

Apr 30, 2022

Ms. Keneshia Wilson, age 30, passed from this life on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo, OH.

She was born on February 7, 1992 in Lima, OH to Latonya G. Wilson, who survives in Lima, OH.

Keneshia was a graduate of Lima Senor High School, class of 2011.  A loving daughter,...

Herbert Theotis Williams

Herbert Theotis Williams

Apr 23, 2022

Mr. Herbert Theotis Williams, age 63, passed from this life on Saturday, April 23 at approximately 3:10 am, peacefully at home.

He was born August 12, 1958 in Florence, Alabama to Otha Lee and Ruth Williams, both parents preceded him in death.  He was previously married to Pamela Williams who survives.

He leaves to cherish...

Tajudeen Oladele Ashafa

Tajudeen Oladele Ashafa

Apr 21, 2022

Professor Tajudeen Oladele Esho Ashafa entered the gates of heaven to be with the Lord April 21, 2022. His mother Afusat Onaolapo Adeoye and father Alfred Ayoola Ishola (deceased) was blessed with bringing Dele to the world on January 19, 1979. Dele married his "wonderful wife" Lisa Oluwakemi January 2, 2009. He was the worlds greatest father to their...

Angelina Pettigrew

Angelina Pettigrew

Apr 15, 2022

Mrs. Angelina Pettigrew, age 69, passed from this life on Friday, April 15, 2022 at approximately 5:28 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born in Vance, Mississippi on June 14, 1952 to  the union of  Mr. Money Que and Mrs. Bessie Lee  (Walton) Thornton, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

She was...

Mark Quinten Spaulding

Mark Quinten Spaulding

Mar 27, 2022

Mark Quinten Spaulding, age 50, passed from this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at approximately 11:14 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on May 23, 1971 in Dixon, Illinois to Reginald Cross and Sharon Spaulding.  His father is deceased and his mother Sharon Latson is deceased.  His stepfather; Jesse Latson...

Bruce Allen Wright

Bruce Allen Wright

Mar 27, 2022

Bruce Allen Wright, age 61, passed from this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at approximately 4:30  p.m. at  St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 27, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to Frank Cooper and Catherine Haskins.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima.  His stepmother; A....

Elder F. D. Dunlap, Jr.

Elder F. D. Dunlap, Jr.

Mar 26, 2022

Elder F. D. Dunlap, Jr., age 86, passed from this life on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at approximately 11:06 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on April 14, 1935 in Kossuth, Mississippi to the union of Frederick Douglas Dunlap and Georgia (Jones) Dunlap, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

In June...

Sandra Lee Taylor

Sandra Lee Taylor

Mar 23, 2022

Ms. Sandra Lee Taylor,  age 76, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at approximately 3:15 a.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on September 24, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to Samuel Lee Collier, Sr. and Minnie Lee Smith; both parents preceded her in death.

Sandra was a member of Seventh...

Gloria Dean Mallory

Gloria Dean Mallory

Mar 21, 2022

Ms. Gloria Dean Mallory, age 68, passed from this life on Monday, March 21, 2022 at approximately 4:18 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on December 5, 1953 in Kokomo, Indiana to the union of Joseph and Dorothy (Simpson) Mallory, Sr.

Gloria was a member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church.  She...

Gloria Jean "Jeannie" Bratton

Gloria Jean "Jeannie" Bratton

Mar 16, 2022

Gloria Jean "Jeannie" Bratton, age 71, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at approximately 12:10 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on August 13, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Lucille Henry; her mother preceded her in death.

Gloria retired from the Dietary Department at Lima Memorial Health Systems.  She...

Joyce (Dukes)  Brown

Joyce (Dukes) Brown

Mar 6, 2022

Joyce (Dukes) Brown passed away on March 6, 2022 at Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on February 23, 1945 in Lima, Ohio. Joyce was the eighth of nine children born to the late Lonnie and Christine (McBeth) Dukes. She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter; two sisters, Catherine (Richard) Sanks...

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