Obituaries

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...

Nov 7, 2021

Ms. Vergie Lee, age 94, passed from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at approximately 8:48 p. m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on April 21, 1927 in Wilcox County-Camden, Alabama to Sylvester and Anna (McDole) Lee; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Lee was a member of Jesus Way...

Nov 6, 2021

Mrs. Augusta "Baby Dee" Thompson,  age 78, passed from this life on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at approximately 6:49 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on May 27, 1943 in Yazoo, Mississippi to Carl Davis and Ella Ree (Fisher) Petty, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy...

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Ingram, age 69, passed from this life on Friday, November 5, 2021 at approximately 3:53 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on June 28, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Shannon and Mary Ola (Fuqua) Ingram, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his...

Oct 27, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Arlene Jones, age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at approximately 3:37 p.m.  at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on September 24, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to Ernest L. and Ethel Marie (Martin) Cottman.  Both parents preceded her in death.

On August 21, 1971 she was united...

Oct 26, 2021

Marva Ilene Ackles, age 47, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Lima, Ohio.

She was born November 17, 1973 in Lima, Ohio to Elton Louis Cannon and Minnie Bell Ackles.  Her mother is deceased and her father survives in Lima.

Marva worked at Heritage Home Health and Devine Home Health.  She...

Oct 22, 2021

Mr. James Joseph Brown, Sr., age  68, passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021 at approximately 6:20 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on February 18, 1953 to John Burton and  Alma Brown; both parents preceded him in death.

On January 11, 1985 he was united in holy...

Oct 21, 2021

Meliyah A'Zharian Janiece Bagley went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2021 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Oct 19, 2021

Ja'Kia Itrece Battle, age 23, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at approximately 2:40 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on January 2, 1998 in Lima, Ohio to the union James and Kimberly Y.  (Davis) Battle, Jr.  Her mother survives in Lima and her father preceded her in death....

Oct 17, 2021

Elmer Little, 54, died peacefully in the arms of his loving wife on October 17, 2021. Elmer was born on June 30, 1967 to Margaret and Edward Little Sr in Hamilton Ohio where he lived his life to the fullest with his brothers, sisters and friends. Elmer resided in New Weston Ohio where he bought a home with his...

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. Claude Douglas Godsey, Jr., age 73, passed from this life Friday, October 15, 2021 at approximately 12:28 a.m. at his residence in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on December 26, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Claude D. and Phyllis (Black) Godsey, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united...