Obituaries

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...

Oct 10, 2021

Mrs. Mary Louise Phillips,  age 95, passed from this life on Sunday, October 10, 2021  at approximately 10:05  p.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

She was born on September 19, 1926 in Florence, Alabama to Edward King and Rosie Lee Smith, both parents preceded her in death.

In January 1945 she was united...

Oct 10, 2021

Joseph W. Clark, passed from this life to the next one on Sunday, October 10, 2021.  He was born September 1, 1941, to Joseph C. Clark and Ruth H. (King) Clark in a bedroom at his grandparent's home on McDonel St. in Lima, Ohio. Joe graduated from Lima Senior High School, having played basketball, baseball, and football. He attended...

Oct 7, 2021

Mrs. Macie Lee Reynolds,  age 93, passed from this life on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at approximately 11:18 p.m. at her residence  in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on June 29, 1928  in Phenix City, Alabama to the union of Henessy and Henrietta (Nickerson) Jones; both parents preceded her in death.

On December 26, 1945...

Oct 5, 2021

Stephen Christopher Ryan Johnson, 40, passed unexpectedly on October 5, 2021. He was born February 13, 1981, at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

Chris graduated from Perry High School in 1999. Following graduation, he served in the U.S Army at Fort Wayne Wright Alaska as a Light Wheel Mechanic.  He earned several military decorations, the National...

Oct 5, 2021

Anita Eloise Turner, age 61, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at approximately   5:46 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on May 25, 1960 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Luke and Earline Turner, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

Anita was a graduate of Lima Senior...

Oct 4, 2021

Andre Mandel Carter Sr., 51 of Warren, OH, departed this life Monday, October 4, 2021 at 7:12 p.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center of COVID.

He was born August 22, 1970 in Warren, OH, the son of Coleman Day Clark Jr. and Anita Ann Carter.

Andre was employed with Allied Securities as a Security Guard....

Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Terrance Lamont Callahan, Sr., age 52, passed from this life on Monday, October 4, 2021 at approximately 4:46 p.m., at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

He was born on December 15, 1968 in Lima, Ohio to Annie Lee (Corpening) Callahan, she preceded him in death.

On August 23, 2011 he was united in holy...

Oct 2, 2021

Mrs. Mary Helen (Roberson) Owens, age 78, passed from this life on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at approximately 2:04 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on June 29, 1943 in Courtland, Alabama to Cora Johnson, her mother preceded her in death.  She was raised by her adoptive parents; L.V. & Lovennia (Johnson) Roberson, who...

Sep 29, 2021

Mr. Raymond Lewis Wheeler, age 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at approximately 11:34 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born on January 20, 1954 in Irwinton, Georgia to Walter Wheeler and Willene Owens; he parents preceded him in death.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  Services will be held...

Sep 20, 2021

Deacon Norman Allen "Skippy" Napier, age 68, passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021 at approximately 11:18 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on January 4, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Henry and Velma (Perkins) Napier; both parents preceded him in death.

Deacon Napier was a member...

Sep 20, 2021

Mr. Joe Louis Harmon, Sr., age 85, passed from this life on Monday, September 20, 2021 at approximately 7:29 a.m. at Mercer Health-St. Rita's Hospital.

He was born on May 8, 1936 in Russell County, Alabama to the union of Marion and Millie (Battle) Harmon; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in...

Sep 16, 2021

Mrs. Vonetta Lynn Gardner, age 46, passed from this life on Thursday,  September 16, 2021 at approximately 6:25  a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on October 26, 1974  in Lima, Ohio  to the union of Frede Edward Williams and Ora Parrish. Her father is deceased and her mother survives in Lima.

She  ...

Sep 14, 2021

Joel Daniel Henderson age 40, of Pikeville NC, passed away on September 14th, 2021, at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 2nd 1981. Joel was born to Gilberta and Steven Joseph Henderson in Lima Ohio. He was their 5th child and second oldest son.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer Jones Henderson and children;...

Sep 14, 2021

Mr. Plummie Lee  Gardner, Jr., age 61, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at approximately 3:43 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on September 25, 1959 in Griffin, Georgia to the union of Plummie L. and Grovene (Lawrence) Gardner, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united...

Sep 14, 2021

Mr. Shawn Lee Houston, age 58, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at approximately 1:17 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on June 13, 1963 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Robert Lee and Jean Ann (Beatty) Houston, his father is deceased and his mother survives in Lima.

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