Obituaries

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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Sep 10, 2021

Ms. Dougie Elizabeth Franklin, age 87, passed from this life on Friday, September 10, 2021 at approximately 1:19 p.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

She was born on July 29, 1934 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the union of Fred Douglas and Ada Elizabeth (Tolbert) Barbee; both parents also preceded her in death.

She...

Sep 6, 2021

Sandra Gordon, age 70, passed from this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

She was born on June 3, 1951 in Madison County, Kentucky to the union of Andrew Turner Sr. and Arnetta Turner.  Both parents preceded her in death.

After graduating from Madison Central High School,...

Sep 5, 2021

Mr. Davion Finesse Andrew Latson,  Sr.,  age 25,  passed from this life on Sunday, September 5,  2021 , at approximately 11:48  p.m. in Lima, Ohio.

He was born  on December 15, 1995  in Defiance,  Ohio to Michael Latson and Jennifer Stewart; both his parents survive in Lima.

Davion worked as a self-employed car salesman.  He...

Sep 3, 2021

Erica Dawn Ellis, age 42, passed from this life on Friday, September 3, 2021 at approximately 10:12 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on July 25, 1979 in Huntington, West Virginia to the union of Ronald B. and Brenda Kay (Hardman) Ellis; her father survives in Lima and her mother preceded her in...

Aug 31, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Allen Williams, Sr., age 63, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at approximately 2:10 p.m. at Ohio State University Hospital.

He was born on September 20, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Annie Ree (Williams) Turner; she preceded him in death.

Mr. Williams retired as a Machine Operator at KMI.  He...

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Donald Ray "Red" Douglas, age 68, passed from this life on Friday, August 27, 2021 at approximately 4:12 p.m. at James Cancer Center.

He was born on July 14, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to Albert J. and Bern Eva (Perkins) Douglas; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Douglas worked as a self-employed Mechanic....

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. Willie Ester, Jr., age 78, passed from this life on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at approximately 8:35 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on July 24, 1943 in Yazoo City, Mississippi  to Willie and Fannie (McQuire) Ester, Sr.; both parents preceded him  in death.

Mr. Ester was Veteran of the United...

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. Shawn Allen Brophy, age 56, passed from this life on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at approximately 1:11 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on July 8, 1965  in Lebanon, Ohio to the union of Revel D. and Shirley May (Albertson) Brophy; both parents preceded him in death.

He worked at Waynesville...

Aug 23, 2021

Mr. Ulice "Tan" Manley, age  89, passed from this life on Monday, August 23, 2021 at approximately 11:45 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on July 4, 1932 in Hurtsboro, Alabama to the union of Thomas J. and Willie Mae (Cooper) Manley, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Manley retired...

Aug 21, 2021

Mr. Stanley Gene Turner, age 57, passed from this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at approximately 8:49 a.m.  at his residence in Lima.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on September 11, 1963 to the union of Jessie and Earlene (Nettles) Turner; both parents and 4 siblings: Bessie Brewer, Indie Lauden, Nancy Turner and Robert Turner...

Aug 20, 2021

Mrs. Louise Long, age 86, passed from this life on Friday, August 20, 2021 at approximately 12:05 a.m.  at Lost Creek Care Center in Lima.

She was born on August 29, 1934 in Martinsville, Virginia to the union of George R. and Sadie E. (Deshazo) Spencer; both parents preceded her in death.

On February 4,...

Aug 17, 2021

Mrs. Estella Cooper, age 83, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at approximately 10:18 a.m. at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Mrs. Cooper aka  "Morning" was born on January 11, 1938 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the union of Walter and Addie (Howard) Johnson; both parents preceded her in death.

On November 26,...

Aug 5, 2021

Ms. Mary Jane Frances Hutchins, age 75, passed from this life on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at approximately 3:10 p.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

MJ was born on April 2, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Arley E. and Loretta Jane (Jennings)  Owens, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

MJ was...

Jul 28, 2021

Ms. Josephine Clark, age 93, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2021 at approximately 10:24 a.m. St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on October 22, 1927 in Affinity, West Virginia to the union of William and Annie M. (Hannon) Payne, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Clark retired...

Jul 27, 2021

Mr. James Edward Hollmon age 65, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at approximately 6:44 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on February 1, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Julius and Jackie (Thrash) Hollmon; both parents preceded him in death.

He was a self-employed engine mechanic. ...