Obituaries

Dec 27, 2025

Mr. Santos Nuñez, Jr., age 77, passed from this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio, with his loving and devoted wife by his side.

He was born on October 7, 1948, in Manhattan, New York, to Santos Nuñez, Sr. and Socorro (Torres) Nuñez, both of whom preceded...

Dec 22, 2025

Darryl Keith Garrett,  age 65, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately, 5:03 p.m. at Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Health Center in Springfield, Ohio.

Darryl  was born on June 6, 1960, in Springfield, Ohio to the union of Charles Milton and Gladys Ruth (St. Clair)  Garrett. His mother survives...

Dec 16, 2025

Kimberly Renee Towsey, age 53, went home to be with the Lord  on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at approximately   6:45 p.m. at Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

She was born on May 28, 1972 in Lima, Ohio  the union of William Ray and Mildred Regina (Gray) Towsey.  Her mother preceded her in death and her father survives...

Dec 9, 2025

Mr. Willie (Duke) Lee Owens, Jr.,  age 72, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at approximately at 10:49 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 17, 1953  in Lima, Ohio  to Willie Lee Owens, Sr. and Minnie (Turner) Owens, both his parents preceded him in death.

He...

Dec 6, 2025

Annyis Armontè Rose, affectionately known as "Dude," passed from this life on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio, at the young age of 22. Born on December 9, 2002, in Lima, Ohio, Annyis was a vibrant spirit whose energy, smile, and laugh could fill any room with joy. He was the beloved son of Alexander Rose III and...

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. James Terry, age 62, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at approximately at 8:37 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on January 4, 1963 Cleveland, Mississippi to the union of James and Georgia Terry, Sr.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Cleveland, Mississippi. Mr....

Dec 1, 2025

Mrs. Lynnette Michelle Owens-Cannon, age 54, passed from this life on Monday, December 1, 2025 at approximately 7:30  a.m. at her residence in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She was born on July 7, 1971 in Lima, Ohio to Robert L. Owens and Sara Willis.  Her father Robert L. Owens (Sharetta) survives in Lima, Ohio  and her mother Sara Glenn...

Nov 30, 2025

Kenneth Allen Davis Sr., age 63, passed from this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Born on September 1, 1962, to union of William and Bessie (Paris) Davis, both his parents are deceased.  Kenneth lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family....

Nov 30, 2025

Betty Jo Turner, age 64, passed from this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at approximately 4:29  a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on May 20, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Jessie and Earlene (Nettles) Turner.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

Betty worked at...

Nov 28, 2025

Jazlyn Shanae Darby,  age 38, passed from this life on Friday, November 28, 2025 at approximately 8:30 p.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on May 28, 1987  in Lima, Ohio to James Glasco Darby and Dolly May Thompson, both her parents survive in Lima, Ohio.

Jazlyn worked at Aramark Food Service.  ...

Nov 26, 2025

Mrs. Weldeana Ann (Breaston) McNeal, age 74,  went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexler Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Weldeana was born on Friday, February 9, 1951 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the first daughter of her parents Weldon Richey Breaston and Elizabeth Ann (Seward) Breaston; she was...

Nov 16, 2025

Mr. Joseph Williams, age 64, passed from this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at approximately   11:07 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on September 28, 1961 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Joe Nelson and Josephine Williams Spears. Both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Williams worked at General...

Nov 15, 2025

Ms. Marva Nita Allen,  born on June 18, 1956 in Lima, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.  She was 69 years old.

Marva was the daughter of the to the Late James C. Allen, Sr., and Georgia E. Newsome,  she grew up in Lima and attended Lima Central Catholic High School, where...

Nov 14, 2025

Ms. Bernita J. Williams was born on August 23rd, 1947 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the parents of Bernice (King) Colbert and Joe King. Both parents preceded her in death.

Realizing the need for Christ, she surrendered her life and confessed the Lord as her personal Savior at an early age and joined the St. Paul Baptist Church...

Oct 28, 2025

Roger N. Banks Sr. aged 68, passed away on October 28 ,2025, in Houston, Texas.

Born on March 18, 1957 in Lima, Ohio. Roger dedicated much life to his career at General Motors,  where he worked from 1976 until his retirement in 2002.

A graduate of Lima Senior High School in 1975, Roger was a...

Oct 26, 2025

Mr. Roman Leon Wagner, age 85, passed from this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at approximately   8:05  a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on August 26, 1940 in Sardis, Mississippi to the union of Roman and Eunice (Cox) Wagner. Both parents preceded him in death.

On September 19, 1964 he...

Oct 25, 2025

Lisa Kay Esmonde, age 60, passed from this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 5:53 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, OH

She was born on March 16, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Darwin and Pamela (Reynolds) Esmonde.  Both her parents survive in Florida.

Lisa worked as a...

Oct 17, 2025

Mrs. Frances Erlyne Johnson, age 80, passed from this life on Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 2:26 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on June 9, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Otis Earl and Mary Francis (Beasley) Goodman. Both her parents preceded her in death.

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Oct 14, 2025

Geraldine Amerson Spivey, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at approximately 4:18 am at The James Cancer Center.

Geraldine was born on Wednesday, December 20, 1950, in Lima, OH. She was the daughter of Rev. Major and Rosa Bell (Flemon) Amerson Sr., both preceded her in death.

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Oct 7, 2025

Mr. William Neal Steward, Sr., age 94, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 7:13 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on December 5, 1930, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to William Eugene Steward Sr. and Alberta (Dunlap) Steward, who both preceded him in death. On September 11, 1953, he was united...