Obituaries

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...

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Mamie Lee Stapleton, age 79, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at approximately 4:54 p.m.  at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on November 29, 1940 In Lexington, Mississippi to the union of Henry and Annie Bell (Brown) Stevens; both parents preceded her in death.

On April 5, 1975 she...

Jun 19, 2020

Mr. Kevin Lamarce Stevens, Sr., age 55, passed from this life on Friday, June 19, 2020 at approximately 5:56 p.m. at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born on April 3, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to Mamie L. Stevens and Edmond Weeden, Jr.  His father preceded him in death and his mother; Mamie Lee Stapleton...

Jun 14, 2020

Mrs. Jacqueline Wright, age 59, passed from this life on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at approximately 10:21 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on November 14, 1960 in Lima Ohio to Alice (Long) North and Robert North; her mother survives in Fostoria, OH and her father is deceased.

She was married to...

Jun 5, 2020

Ms. Linda Lavonne Rogers, age 50, passed from this life on Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on March 9 1970  in Lima, Ohio the union of Allen J. and Linda Ann (Wade) Rogers.

Ms. Rogers retired from Allen Correctional Institute in Lima.

Besides her loving parents,...

Jun 5, 2020

Mr. Willie Dee Pernell, age 71, passed from this life on Friday, June 5, 2020 at approximately 7:06 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on December 27, 1949 in Lima,  Ohio to Mary Pernell, his mother preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory a son; Willie D. Pernell,...

Jun 3, 2020

Mrs. Tarissa Mae Sanders, age 38, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at approximately 8:06 a.m. in Lima.

She was born on March 29, 1982 in Lima, Ohio to Crawford Foster and Diana L. Ross, her father Crawford and his wife Tracey survive in Sidney, OH, her mother Diana survives in Lima.

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May 28, 2020

Mr. Collie Lane, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m. at his residence in Lima surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on November 25, 1944 in Jakin, Georgia to the Union of  Ernest and Chaney (Clark) Lane, Sr., both parents preceded him in death.

May 26, 2020

Mr. Raymond Lloyd Collins, Jr., age 59, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at approximately 9:15 p.m. at Ohio State Medical Center in  Columbus, OH.

He was born on September 7, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Raymond L. and Elizabeth (Johnson)  Collins, Sr.  His father is deceased and his mother survives...

May 26, 2020

Mr. Michael Dewayne Ward, age 61, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at approximately 7:31 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on November 28, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Jimmie Lee and Mildred (Howton) Ward; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Ward worked...

May 16, 2020

Mrs.  Bertha Ann "Bo" Johnson, age 77, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at approximately 2:18 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on August 12, 1942 to the union of Clyde H. and Eileen (Cannon) Jennings; both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony...