Obituaries

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...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Durand "Punch" Simpson, age 65,  passed from this life on Sunday, November 21,  2021 , at approximately 6:48  p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on February 6, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to Leroy  and Cora Mae (Williams) Simpson, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He  leaves to cherish...

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. Christopher Steven Baugh, age 58, passed from this life on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at approximately 6:47 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on October 29, 1963 in Florence, Alabama to Bennie Noel and Samella Baugh.  His father Bennie Noel (Patricia) survives in Florence, AL and his mother; Samella Casey (Kenneth) survives in...

Nov 20, 2021

Minister Deborah Jean "Nina" Daniels, age 63, passed from this life on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at approximately 9:18 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on April 10, 1958 in Macon, Georgia to Maurice Collier and Carrie Mae Daniels Coats; both parents preceded her in death.

She worked as a Floor Manager...

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. Lillice Eugene McNeal, age 88, passed from this life Thursday, November 18, 2021 at approximately  9:15 p.m.  at Gem City Nursing and Rehab Center in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on October 13, 1933 in Dothan, Alabama to the union of James and Mary Lizze (Flowers) McNeal; both parents preceded him in death.

IN...

Nov 16, 2021

Joann Frances Drewry, age 79, passed away on November 16, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. in Columbus at her son's residence.

She was born on November 4, 1942 to Booker and Margaret (Oglesbee) Drewry who both proceeded her death as well as her sister Georgette Drewry.

Joann was a graduate of 1960 Lima Senior and attended...

Nov 14, 2021

Laura Jo Putt, age 62, entered Eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 15, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Richard and Judy (Jacobs) Putt; both parents preceded her in death.

Laura formally worked in the clerical department at St....

Nov 13, 2021

Mr. Michael Anthony Owens, age 60, passed from this life on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at approximately 12:06 p.m. in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on November 6, 1961 in Lima, Ohio  to the union of Jimmie Lee and Mary Helen (Roberson) Owens, Sr., both preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory...

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Willie Ruth Griffin, age 87, passed from this life on Friday, November 12, 2021 at her residence in Lima, Ohio surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 21, 1934 in Russellville, Alabama to the union of James and Ardell (Moss) Lloyd; both parents preceded her in death. She was united in holy matrimony...

Nov 11, 2021

Diane Lisa Neyland, age 68, passed from this life on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at approximately 5:45 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on June 12, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Bennie and Annie B. (Price) Moody; both parents preceded her in death.

Mrs. Neyland retired from DTR Industries in...

Nov 8, 2021

Mr. Marlon Ra`shon "Bird" Godsey, Sr., age 34, passed from this life Monday, November 8, 2021   at approximately 7:08 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on April 28, 1987 in Lima, Ohio to Mark Adam White and Kimberly Dawn Godsey.  Both parents survive in Lima.

Marlon worked as a Welder...