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Major Amerson, Jr.

Major Amerson, Jr.

Feb 6, 2022

Major Amerson, Jr., age 74, passed from this life on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at approximately 2:40 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on April 8, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Rev. Major and Rosa Bell (Felmon) Amerson, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

On September 27, 1967...

Antonio Lane

Antonio Lane

Feb 4, 2022

Antonio Lane, age 51, passed from this life at approximately 10:42 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Lima, Ohio  on December 3, 1970 to Emmett Lane and Cheryl Ann Robertson.  His mother Cheryl Ann Owens preceded him in death and his father survives in Lima.

Besides his father...

Janice Irene Jones

Janice Irene Jones

Feb 4, 2022

Mrs. Janice Irene Jones, age 72, passed from this life on Friday, February 4, 2022 at approximately 2:46 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

Janice  was born on October 15, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the union of Robert and Esther (Jefferson)     Harris, Sr.; both parents preceded her death.

On February 14, 1969 she was...

Annie Naomi Martin

Annie Naomi Martin

Feb 2, 2022

Ms. Annie Naomi Martin, age 69, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at approximately 6:44 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on April 19, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to Willie Walter Fisher, Jr. and Ruthie Mae Caradine; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Martin retired from Air Foil...

Elnathan Stapleton

Elnathan Stapleton

Feb 1, 2022

Elnathan Stapleton, age 85, passed from this life at approximately 3:00  p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at  St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on September 22, 1936 in Mendenhall, Mississippi to Johnnie Robert and Minnie Mae (Mcaffie) Stapleton; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony to...

Marcus Jermont Amerson

Marcus Jermont Amerson

Jan 31, 2022

Marcus Jermont Amerson, age 46, passed from this life on Monday, January 31, 2022 at approximately 4:25 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on January 29, 1976 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Major and Kathleen (Watkins) Amerson, Jr.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Lima.

Marcus worked...

Timothy Wayne Eckerson

Timothy Wayne Eckerson

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. Timothy Wayne Eckerson, age 53, passed from this life on Monday, January 31, 2022 at approximately 2:25 p.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on November 19, 1968 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Johnny Williams Eckerson, Sr. and Lillie Bell Irons; both parents preceded him in death.

Timothy worked in...

Charles Melvin Seibert

Charles Melvin Seibert

Jan 29, 2022

Charles Melvin Seibert, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend fought until the very end like a true champion, but ultimately he went to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022 at 4:03 AM from Lima Memorial Hospital.

Charles was born on June 18, 1956 to Clarence Sonny Seibert, and Eva Mae Seibert. He was the...

Margaret A Thompson

Margaret A Thompson

Jan 23, 2022

Mrs. Margaret A. Thompson, age 72, passed from this life on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at approximately 4:46 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on January 18, 1950 in Florence, Alabama to Alfret and Martha (Conner) Anderson; both preceded her in death.

On September 7, 1968 she was united in holy matrimony...

Carrie Sue Campbell

Carrie Sue Campbell

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Carrie Sue Campbell, age 70, passed from this life on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at approximately 12:32 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on June 7, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to Wiley R. and Irene (Ward) Garner; both parents preceded her in death.

On April 4, 1980 she was united in...

Ronald Eugene (Moe) Scales

Ronald Eugene (Moe) Scales

Jan 20, 2022

Ronald Eugene (Moe) Scales, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at approximately 12:10 a.m., at Carecore Nursing Home.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on May 9, 1955 to the union of Walter Thomas and Patricia Ann (Carr) Scales, both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Scales...

Joseph Eugene Clinton Meeks, Jr.

Joseph Eugene Clinton Meeks, Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Mr. Joseph Eugene Clinton Meeks, Jr., age 61, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at approximately 9:52 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on January 9, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Joseph Eugene Clinton and Lena Mary Helen (Napier) Meeks, Sr.; both parents preceded him in...

Thomas Ross Johnson

Thomas Ross Johnson

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Thomas Ross Johnson, age 61, passed from this life Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at approximately 11:55 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 18, 1960 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Cecil and Maxine (Vann) Johnson; both parents are also deceased.

Ross graduated from Lima Senior...

Gregory Lagwin Sims, Sr.

Gregory Lagwin Sims, Sr.

Jan 17, 2022

Gregory LaGwin Sims, Sr. , age 62, was suddenly called out of this life at approximately 7:27 p.m. on Monday,  January 17, 2022 at  Muster Community Hospital in Muster, Indiana.

He was born on December 30, 1959 to Helen Sims and Joe Manley Sr. in Lima, OH; both parents preceded him in death.

He was...

Oscar T Jones

Oscar T Jones

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Oscar T. Jones, age 65, passed from this life on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at approximately 3:30 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on May 16, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to union of Ebrana and Lucille (Liles) Jones, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death. A special Aunt who raised him;...

Lora Belle Ward Houston

Lora Belle Ward Houston

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...

Jerry Perkins

Jerry Perkins

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...

Ennis E. Rufus

Ennis E. Rufus

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...

Mary Blanch Hayden

Mary Blanch Hayden

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...

Paula Christine Gilroy

Paula Christine Gilroy

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...

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