Obituaries

Mar 28, 2020

Mrs. Bertha NeSmith Howell, age 99, passed from this life on March 28, 2020 at approximately 3:35 a.m. at St. Rita's medical Center.

She was born on August 6, 1920 in Thomasville, Ga. To the union of Billie and Susie NeSmith.  Both parents preceded her in death.

In 1940, she was united in Holy Matrimony...

Mar 21, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Ethel Jones, age 85, passed from this life on March 21, 2020 at approximately 3:06 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on June 16, 1934 in Paulding, Ohio to the union of Joseph Herly and Susan Ethel (Williams) Rowe; both parents are deceased.

On July 29, 1953 she...

Mar 19, 2020

Mr. James Brad Lasenby, Jr., age 68,  passed from this life on Thursday, March 19, 2020 , at approximately 11:50 am.  at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on December 19, 1951 in  Chicago, IL to James Petty and Barbara Jean Veney, both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Lasenby was a Veteran of...

Mar 16, 2020

Senior Deacon Jimmy Rogers Williams "Meatball" , age 83, passed from this life on Monday, March 16, 2020 at approximately 1:25 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Florence, Alabama  on   May 17, 1936  to Charlie Stewart and Mary Gillis;  both his parents are deceased.

On...

Mar 12, 2020

Mr. Cory Allen Lott, age 51,  passed from this life on Thursday, March 12, 2020 , at approximately 1:55  p.m.  at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on December 15, 1968 in Lima, Ohio to   Troy Lee Lott and Susan Kay (Downton) Lott.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Lima.

Mar 5, 2020

Mr. Percy Lamar Williams, age 50,  passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2020 , at approximately 7:41 am.  at his residence in Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on January 6, 1970 Lima, Ohio to the union of James Lorenzo and Mary Earl (McQuire) Williams both parents survive in Lima, Ohio.

Percy worked as...

Feb 26, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald C. Miolen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 22, 2020

Carol Ann Thomas, age 54, passed from this life on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 3:15 a.m. at Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, Ohio.

She was born on June 27, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Charles Ambrose and Jessie Mae (Curry) Thomas;  both parents are deceased.

Carol worked as a Nurses...

Feb 16, 2020

Mrs. Annie Lee Callahan, age 90, passed from this life on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at approximately 6:08 p.m. at her home with her family surrounding her.

She was born on November 7, 1929  in Lester, West Virginia to Isaac and Lula (Harbison) Corpening; both parents are deceased.

On April 12, 1947 she was united...

Feb 15, 2020

Mr. Joe Wade,  age 72, passed from this life on Saturday,  February 15, 2020 at approximately 12:50 p.m. at  his residence in Lima.

He was born on November 8, 1947 in Cruger, Mississippi to Major Brown and Lucille Wade; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Wade was a veteran of the United States Army....

Feb 12, 2020

Mrs. Louella Hollmon, age 75, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Park West Orange Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

She was born on April 22, 1944 in Lexington, Mississippi to Joe and Ethel Lee (Hoover) Ellis both parents are deceased.

On June 26, 1993 she was united in holy matrimony to...

Feb 11, 2020

Ms. Pinnie Mae Washington, age 89, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020  at approximately 2:17 p.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on July 18, 1930  in Jackson, Mississippi  to the union of Nathan and Annie (Henry) Smith, Sr., both parents are deceased.

She retired from St. Rita's Medical Center....

Feb 4, 2020

DeVontae LaMar Upshaw, age 24, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 4, 2020  at approximately 2:15 a.m.  in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 17, 1995 in Lima, Ohio to Ulice Tobias and Danielle Nicole Upshaw; his father and his  mother Danielle Upshaw (Robert Jones  - Fiancé ) survive in Lima.

DeVontae graduated...

Jan 26, 2020

Mr. George Harrison Jenkins, Jr., age 71, passed from this life on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at approximately 10: 59 p.m. at Dayton Veterans Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on November 5, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the union of George H. and Nancy Lela (Taylor) Jenkins, Sr., both parents preceded him in death.

Jan 12, 2020

Mr. Frederick Douglas Young, Sr., age 80, passed from this life on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at approximately 11:40  p.m. at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

He was born on March 12, 1939 in Vivian, West Virginia to the union of June and Edwina (Andrews) Young; both parents preceded him in death.

On November 19, 1965...

Jan 7, 2020

Mr. Errol Melbourne Remy, age 86, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at approximately   4:25  p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on April 11, 1933 in Trinidad, West Indies to the union of George and Olive (Padmore) Remy; both parents preceded him in death.

On April 11, 1964 he...

Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Gloria Jean White,  age 81,  passed from this life on  Saturday, December 28, 2019 at approximately 6:50 p.m. at Springview Nursing Home.

She was born on January 1, 1938 in Atlanta, Georgia to Annie (Boswell) and Willie Glover, Sr.; both preceded her in death.

In 1972 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr....

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Steven Dawain "Bummy" Stewart, age 63, passed from this life on Friday, December 27, 2019 at  approximately 12:17 p.m. at St. Rita's  Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on June 10, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Hezekiah and Mary Jane (White) Stewart; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Stewart...

Dec 25, 2019

Mr. Nathaniel Lloyd "Boyd"  Bankston, Jr., age 80, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at approximately   11:35 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on April 25, 1939 in Lima, Ohio to Nathaniel L. and Corene (Cook) Bankston, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

On November 24, 1990 he...

Dec 21, 2019

William Reginald Lawrence, Sr., age 65, passed from this life on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at approximately 7:54 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on December 10, 1954 in Rome, Georgia to the union of Frank and Georgia Elizabeth (Williams) Lawrence, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Lawrence...