Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...