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Timothy Wayne Evans
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...
Josephus R. Petaway
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...
Jimmie Elukis Freeman Jr.
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...
Bessie Lee Sadwick
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....
Mattie Dillard Jones
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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Leonard Spears
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...
Mary Lee Dixon
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....
Jeanette Marzetta West "Gabby"
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...
Dejuan Kelani Adams
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...
Ashley Wilbur Brownlow Jr.
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...
Debra Kay Hobgood
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...
Niomi Danye Ward
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...
Latisha (Tish) Quatet Sims
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...
Shirley Ann Martin
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...
Martha Jane White
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...
Terri Lynn White
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...
Otis Jefferson
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.
...Quincy Jerome Pritchett
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...
Deonco William Howard
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...
Michelle Kimay Godsey
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....
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