Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 6, 2022

Ms. Cynthia Ann Williams, age 52, passed from this life on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at approximately 11:45 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on November 6, 1969 to Jimmy R. and Magnolia (Mayes) Williams.  Her father is deceased and her mother survives in Lima.

Cynthia was a member of Greater Christ...

Mar 5, 2022

Pastor Charlie Mack Manley, Sr., age 82, passed from this life on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at approximately 11:57 a.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

He was born on November 3, 1939 in Hurtsboro, Alabama to the union of Thomas J. and Willie Mae (Cooper) Manley, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

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Mar 3, 2022

Mrs. Ulla Beatrice Hall, age 71 passed from this life on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at approximately 10:53 A.M. at St Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on November 9, 1950 in Lexington, Mississippi to Robert and Beatrice (Alexander) McClellan, Sr. Her father and mother both preceded her in death.

On December...

Feb 28, 2022

Dathan Wayne Gable, age 44, passed from  this life at approximately 3:19 p.m. on Monday,  February 28, 2022 at  St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on August 26, 1977 to James Gable and Sylvia Upthegrove; both parents preceded him in death.

He was a member of New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

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Feb 27, 2022

Gregory Howard Ward, Sr., age 65, passed from this life at approximately 3:12 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his residence in Lima surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 10, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the union of James H. and Lucy Mae (Hall) Ward; both parents preceded him in death.

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Feb 26, 2022

Mr. Lindsey "Papa" Manley, Sr., age 92, passed from this life on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at approximately 3:06 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

He was born on February 24, 1930, in Hurtsboro, Alabama to the union of Thomas J. and Willie Mae (Cooper) Manley, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Feb 24, 2022

William Lenard Jackson, age 72, passed from this life at approximately 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence in Lima.

He was born on February 9, 1950 in Florence, Alabama to Annie Sue Jackson; his mother preceded him in death.

Mr. Jackson retired from Ex-cello.

He leaves to cherish his...

Feb 21, 2022

Jerain Ezra Johnson, age 39, of Wickliffe, Ohio passed from this life on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation surrounded by his family.  He was born October 27, 1982 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Forest Lee and Sherry (Pritchett) Johnson, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.  He was known to family and friends...

Feb 19, 2022

Phillip Bernard Lockett, age 64, passed from this life on February 19, 2022 at approximately 715 a.m. at Frederick Health Hospice in Frederick, Maryland.

He was born on October 23, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, son to the late Jessie Ruth and Bennie Lee Lockett, both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy...

Feb 19, 2022

Mrs. Delores A. Congrove, age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at approximately 3:55 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on May 23, 1945 in Delaware, Ohio to Doris Eilene Evans; her mother preceded her in death.  Her step-father; Mr. Bernard (Jr.) Tarr also preceded her in death.

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