Obituaries

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...

Dec 19, 2019

Mrs. Ruthie Mae Glenn,  age 81 , passed from this life on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at approximately 12:50  a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on July 28, 1938   in Columbus, Georgia to Watson and Fannie Mae (Avery) Lindsey, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

In May of 1957 she was...

Dec 13, 2019

"Mother" Annie Pearl (Watkins) Gooding , 89, transitioned from this earthly life to be with the Lord at 6:59 p.m. December 13, 2019 at her home in Lima surrounded by loving family members. She was born on March 27, 1930 in Courtland, Ala., to the late Mary Lee Woods. Her father, Buddy Watkins, preceded her in death. On August...

Dec 10, 2019

Mrs. Lisa Kaye Marks (Hawley) ,  age 62, passed from this life on Friday, December 6, 2019 at approximately 9:39 am. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on May 24, 1957  in Lima, Ohio to William C.  and Pauline Elizabeth (Jones) Marks;  parents preceded her in death.

She was married to Mr. Andrew...

Dec 5, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Mae Jones,  age 98 , passed from this life on Thursday, December 05, 2019 at approximately 7:55 a.m. at Elmcroft of Lima.

She was born on March 16, 1921 in Commerce Georgia to the union of George and Eugenia (Hall) Williamson; both parents preceded her in death.

She was first married to Mr....

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Clayton Francis Williamson, Jr., age 64, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at approximately  4:32  p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on November 19, 1955 to the union of Clayton Francis and Irene Hazel (Morris) Williamson, Sr. ; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr....

Nov 24, 2019

Mr. Jeffery Lynn Mansfield, age 63,  passed from this life on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at approximately 2:20 p.m. at his residence  in Lima.

Home Going Services will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at  Grundy Memorial Chapel,  2357 Doctor M.L.K. Jr St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Visitation/Wake will be held on...

Nov 21, 2019

Mrs. Lydia  Marie Houston-Murphy, age 60, passed from this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at approximately 12:27 a.m. at Promedical Defiance Regional Hospital.

She was born on October 25, 1959 in Lima, Ohio  to the union of Henry R. and Alma G. (Sims) Houston, her father is deceased and her mother survives in Defiance, Ohio.

Nov 19, 2019

Mr. James "Butch" Jacobs, Jr., age 74, passed from this life on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at approximately 5:25  p.m. at Sringview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

He was born on November 11, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Jimmie and Johnnie Mae (Upshaw) Jacobs, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr....

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Michael R.  Mayes, age 35, passed from this life on Thursday, November 18, 2019 at approximately 12:27 p.m. at St. Rita's     Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on March 8, 1984 in Lima, Ohio to Lisa Mayes, his mother preceded him in death.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized...

Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Rickey Nelson Jefferson, age 57, passed from this life on Friday, November 15, 2019 at approximately 12:00  p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on January 23, 1962 in Bruce, Mississippi to the union of Robert and Maggie Mae (Nelson) Jefferson; both parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his...

Nov 11, 2019

Ms. Suzanne Nii Van Buskirk,  age 72, passed from this life on Monday, November 11, 2019 at approximately 1:50 p.m. at her residence in Lima. She was born on August 31, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to Gerald Wesley and Nancy Haru (Nii) Spyker;  both parents preceded her in death. Ms. Van Buskirk was a Homemaker.  She was a member of...