Obituaries

May 9, 2020

Mr. Clifford Ray Williams, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020 at approximately 10:25 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on March 11, 1953 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Frank and Sarah Frances (Roach) Williams, Sr.; his father preceded him in death and his mother, Sarah...

May 8, 2020

Ms. Jessica Mae Daniels, age 77, passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on August 2, 1942, in Greenwood, Mississippi to the union of Jesse and Margaret (Petaway) Daniels; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Daniels was a homemaker and a member of Mt....

May 7, 2020

Thomas Earl Horrison age 76, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 12:45 a.m.  He was born June 24, 1943 in Cave Springs, Alabama to the late Ulyses and Mariah Horrison.

Thomas was a graduate of Leighton Training School Class of 1962, where he starred in both football and...

May 6, 2020

Mrs.  Mildred Louise Henderson, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at approximately 4:25 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on July 24, 1939 to Earmon and Dorothy (Turner) Cook, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Charles E.   ...

May 4, 2020

Mr. James Bernard Hicks,  age 73, passed from this life on Monday, May 4, 2020 at approximately 5:30 a.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on May 20, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of Zerben and Maebell (Simons) Hicks, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Hicks worked at Chrysler....

May 4, 2020

Matthew "New Kid" Williams, Jr., age 33, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2020 at approximately 9:57 a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on March 7, 1987 in Lima, Ohio to Jean Napier and Matthew Williams, Sr.  both of Lima, Ohio.  He was adopted and raised by his paternal...

May 1, 2020

Deacon David Hersey Breaston, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2020 at approximately 12:48 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on January 3, 1949 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the union of Weldon Richey and Elizabeth Ann (Seward) Breaston; both parents preceded him in death.

On August...

Apr 30, 2020

Mr. Jae'lin Shamar Williams, age 22, passed from this life on April 30, 2020 at approximately 1:12 a.m. in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born on September 28, 1997 in Lima, Ohio to Richard Henderson, Sr. and Denicka L. Williams.

Jae'lin worked at Amazon in Monroe, Ohio; he was a member of T.R.S.S. Drum Corps of...

Apr 27, 2020

Mrs. Beverly S. Gordon, age 65, passed from this life on Monday, April 27, 2020 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on April 28, 1954.

On December 18, 1996 she was united in holy matrimony to Elijah Gordon, he survives in Lima, Ohio.

Mrs. Gordon worked at Plastic...

Apr 23, 2020

Mrs. Marleena Denise Morgan, age 60, passed from this life on April 23, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on January 8, 1960 to William Keith, Sr. and Cynthia White; both parents preceded her in death.

On October 26, 2000 she was united in holy matrimony to Lawrence W....

Apr 17, 2020

Mr. Robert L. Jackson, Jr., age 88,  passed from this life on Friday, April 17, 2020 , at approximately 6:58  am.  at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born   in Griffin, Georgia  on July 8, 1931 to Robert Lee and Mary (Marshall) Jackson both parents preceded him in death.

On July 10, 1956...

Apr 12, 2020

Mr. Ian Mcloud Lewis,  age 60, passed from this life on April 12, 2020 at approximately 1:18 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on December 17, 1959 in Clarendon, West Indies to Eustace  Lewis and Lurline Dickens; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony to Roxanne Earke...

Apr 11, 2020

Lisa Yvette White age 52, passed from this life on April 11, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on March 1, 1968,  to Janice (Dukes) White and Glenn White (Darlena)  both survive in Lima.

She worked at BonAir Juvenile correctional Center. She was a member of 5 th Baptist Church of...

Apr 6, 2020

Mr. Samuel R. Wilbert,  age 76, passed from this life on April 6, 2020 at approximately 5:58 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on June 25, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida to the union of  Joseph and Bertha (Brown) Wilbert; both parents preceded him in death.

He was first married to Sundra Rogers...

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...