Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

Arthur Roger Horrison age 69, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2020 at approximately 8:43 p.m.  He was born, June 19, 1951, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama to the late Ulys and Mariah (Smith) Horrison.

Arthur was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic (LCC) and a Veteran of the United States...

Aug 23, 2020

Mr. James Edward Davis,  age 84,  passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2020 , at approximately 5:58 p.m.  at his residence in Lima.

He was born   in Cumberland, Kentucky  on August 23, 1936 to Garbie F. Davis, Sr. and Harrie Mae Richardson,   both parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by...

Aug 15, 2020

Michael Edward Gillyard, Jr., age 14, passed from this life on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at approximately 5:36 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born December 5, 2005  in Waterbury, Connecticut to Sherelin Fernandez and Michael E. Gillyard, Sr.  His father survives in Waterbury, Connecticut and his stepfather, Stanley Peters who raised him survives in...

Aug 13, 2020

Ms. Minnie Lue Lawrence, age 81, passed from this life  on  Thursday, August 13, 2020 at approximately 10:52 p.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

She was born in Forsyth, Georgia on July 30, 1939 to the union of John and Bertha (Gardner) Davis; both parents preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish...

Aug 5, 2020

Marquayvius Lamar McGill, age 24, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at approximately  11:43 p.m.  in Columbus, OH.

He was born on June 24, 1996 in Lima, Ohio to Latria Spears (Terrance Phillips) and Julius McGill (Kimberly Thompson).

Marquayvius graduated from Luther E. Ball High School in Cleveland.

Besides his...

Aug 4, 2020

Mr. Jerry N. Jones, age 62, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on December 10, 1957  to the union of Willie Douglas and Doris Ann (Cook) Jones; both parents preceded him in death.

Jerry was a graduate...

Aug 4, 2020

Ms. Eva Laverne Brown,  age 75, passed from this life on  Tuesday, August 4, 2020  at approximately 10:58 a.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born in Lima, Ohio  on July 8, 1945  to Jimmy Lee Stewart and Bernice Cornelia Thompson-Upshaw; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Brown retired from Ford Motor Corporation...

Jul 29, 2020

Mrs.  Meredith Rose Ricks,  age 70, passed away on   Wednesday, July 29, 2020  at approximately 3:40 p.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Lima, Ohio  on April 27, 1950 to the union of Clyde H. and Eileen(Cannon) Jennings; both parents preceded her in death.

On May 13, 1978 she was united in...

Jul 28, 2020

Ms. Sherita Thomas, age 40, passed away on  Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at approximately 6:10 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on December 18, 1979 to Ivory Austin I, and Michelle Thomas.  Her mother survives in Lima and her father Ivory Austin (Shannon Right) also survive in Lima.

Sherita...

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. Durelle Douglas "Cookie" Sorrels, Sr., age 57, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at approximately 7:30 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on May 21, 1963 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Henry Lee and Martha Karl (Nichols) Sorrels.  His father preceded him in death and his...

Jul 28, 2020

Mr. Samuel Edward Williams,  Jr., age  47, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2020  at approximately 6:33 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on September 23, 1972  in Lima, Ohio to Samuel E. and Bobbie Jean (Redmond) Williams, Sr.  His mother preceded him in death and his father survives in Lima, Ohio....

Jul 26, 2020

Mrs.  Betty Ann Gurley, age 70, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at approximately 6:59  p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born in Columbus, Mississippi on August 6, 1949 to the union of Noah and Mary (Williams) Hairston Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

On January 3, 1969 she was united...

Jul 20, 2020

Clarence Lewis "Popcorn"  Watkins,  age  65, passed from this life on Monday, July 20, 2020  at approximately 6:32 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born in December 6, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to Andrew and Florence Ella (Stevenson) Watkins, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Watkins was united in holy matrimony...

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Charles Eugene Henderson, age 81, passed from this life on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at approximately 7:20 p.m. at Ohio State Hospital in Columbus, OH.

He was born on May 12, 1939 in Lima, Ohio to John Henderson, Sr. and Cretora Jane (Campbell) White; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Henderson was united...

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Anthony Charles Hurley, age 58, passed from this life on Sunday, July 19, 2020  at approximately 7:24 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on October 15, 1961 in Sheffield, Alabama  to Frank Marvely and Nellie Lee Hurley;  parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Hurley worked for Pass Stone Industries and he...

Jul 18, 2020

Mrs. Mary Frances "Starr" Luster; age 82, received her Wings on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at approximately 1:15 am.

She was born in Sunflower, Mississippi on January 10, 1938 to the union of Jesse James and Helen Geneva Washington, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

On January 9, 1957 she was united in holy...

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. Richard Allen Maag,  age  53, passed from this life on Thursday, July 16, 2020  at approximately 11:27 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born in March 23, 1967 in Lima, Ohio to Harold and Carolyn (Slygh) Maag; his parents survive in Lima.

Mr. Maag was united in holy matrimony on April 22,...

Jul 13, 2020

Ms. Jerry Lynn Hilliard-Harvey, age 73, passed from this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at approximately 10:55 a.m.  at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on December 17, 1946  in East Chicago, IN to the union of Plutacrh and Rosa Lee (Dillard)  Hilliard;  both parents preceded her in death.

She was a member...

Jul 12, 2020

Ms. Tennille Shawntay Haithcock, age 44, passed from this life on   Sunday, July 12, 2020 at approximately 8:28 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on June 13, 1976 in Lima, Ohio to Roger Monroe Garner and Diane M. Haithcock.  Her mother preceded her in death; her father and stepmother; Nita survive in Lima.

Jul 5, 2020

Willie Fred "Lil Bay" Thompson, Sr., age 73, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020  at approximately 2:43 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on January 30, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to Tate and Ruby (Hollis) Thompson, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Thompson was united in holy...