Obituaries

Jan 15, 2022

Mrs. Lora Belle Ward Houston, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022 at approximately 11:28 p.m. at her residence in Lima, surrounded by loved ones.

Lora Belle was born in Lima, Ohio on December 22, 1930 to the union of William Lee and Katie (Burk) Ward; both parents preceded her in...

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. Jerry Perkins, age 71, passed from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at approximately 8:35 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on August 30, 1950 in Anniston, Alabama to Rev. Wesley Satcher, Sr. and Idell Harris Perkins, both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Perkins worked as a Welder at...

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. Ennis E. Rufus, age 69, passed from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at approximately 11:11 p.m. at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH.

He was born on July 7, 1952 in Jackson, Mississippi to the union of Fred and Easter (Edwards) Rufus.  His father is deceased and his mother Easter Price survives in...

Jan 5, 2022

Ms. Mary Blanch Hayden, age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at approximately 6:16 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

She was born on January 30, 1947 in Attala, Mississippi to the union of Charlie and Jessie Mae (Roney) Riley; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Hayden worked...

Jan 1, 2022

Paula Christine Gilroy, age 51, passed from this life on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at approximately 12:01 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on October 2, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Larry and Penelope (Cole) Gilroy.  Her father is deceased and her mother survives in Columbus, Ohio.

Paula worked...

Dec 26, 2021

Vicki D. Williams, age 61, passed from this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at approximately 2:58 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on February 7, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to George Wall, Sr. and Bessie Mae Mills Smith; her father is deceased and her mother survives in Lima.

Vicki worked as...

Dec 25, 2021

Mrs. Patty Lee Fuqua, age 75, passed from this life on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at approximately 2:15 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on April 3, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio to Patrick and Lilly B. (Owens) Luckett; both parents preceded her in death.

On July 18, 1973 she was united in...

Dec 20, 2021

Mrs. Susan Jeanette Washington, age 72, passed from this life on Monday, December 20, 2021 at approximately 2:44 a.m. at Van Wert Health in Van Wert, Ohio.

She was born on March 10, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to James Lewis Ward and Saundra Davis.  Her father is deceased and her mother; Saundra Goosby survives in Lima.  She...

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Delon Jay Burrus, age 78, passed from life on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at approximately 4:39 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc

Dec 15, 2021

Mrs. Janette Fant Patton, age 86, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at approximately 11:55 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on September 28, 1935, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Beatrice Totty and Edward Fant Starks, Sr.; her father and her mother; Beatrice Totty Daniels (Willie) preceded her in death.

Dec 8, 2021

Mr. Tommy Farrow, age 62,  passed from this life on Wednesday, December 8,  2021 , at approximately 11:44 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on February 19, 1959 in Harlan, Kentucky to Charles Farrow, Sr. and Princella Peak; both parents preceded him in death.

He  leaves to cherish his precious memory 2...

Dec 4, 2021

Gary Edward Simmons, age 72, entered eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on December 4, 2021.  He was born on July 23, 1949 in Columbus, GA to the union of Jordan and Dennie (Nathan) Simmons.  Both parents and his brother Larry Curtis Simmons proceeded him in death.

Gary was an active member of New Hope Baptist...

Dec 4, 2021

Mrs. Annie Maple Shelby, age 100, passed from this life on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at approximately 8:05 a.m. at Liberty Retirement Community of Lima.

She was born on August 29, 1921 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Granvel and Julia (Bryant) Kelley; both parents preceded her in death.

She was a member of...

Dec 2, 2021

Julia Twana Jones, age 46, passed from this life on Thursday,  December 2, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio.

She was born on January 12, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York to Lamont Abney and Elizabeth Jones Reeder; both parents preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her precious...

Nov 30, 2021

Mr. William McKinley Edwards Jr, age 64, passed from this life on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Carecore Nursing Home in Lima, OH.

He served in the United States Army.

He was born on June 23, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana to William Mckinley Edward Sr. and Jessie Mae Warren.  His parents preceded him in death....

Nov 30, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Herma Colbert-Jackson, age 89, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 11,  2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m.  at Hospitality Healthcare in Xenia, Ohio.

She was born on September 3, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio  to the union of Jessie James and Anna Carletta (Akins) Colbert;  both parents preceded her in death.

She was united...

Nov 30, 2021

Eyvonne Alice Webster, age 63, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at approximately 9:50 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born May 31, 1958 in Hampshire, Tennessee to John Henry Jordan and Jennie Mae (Sparkman) Johnson; both parents preceded her in death.

She was a member of New Hope Missionary...

Nov 30, 2021

Mr. Sam McLaurin, Jr., age 53, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at approximately 11:34 p.m. in Lima.

He was born on July 30, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of Sam and Charlene (Pettis) McLaurin, Sr. his father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima, Ohio.

He...

Nov 26, 2021

Mr. Walker Allen Maag, age  20, passed from this life on Friday, November 26, 2021 at approximately 7:34 a.m. in Lima, Ohio.

He was born in October 3, 2001 in Lima, Ohio to Richard Allen and Cynthia Lou (Moore) Maag. His father is deceased and his mother survives in  Lima, Ohio.

Mr. Maag worked as...

Nov 22, 2021

Tamiko Ann Turks, known to family and friends as Mickey, was born on March 26th 1982 in Lima Ohio, to Glenn White Sr (Darlene) and Bertha Reeder (Ben). She attended Lima Senior High School and was a member of Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Tamiko was the life of the party and was known for her beautiful smile, vibrant...