Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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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