Obituaries

Jul 26, 2019

Mrs. Earlene Mercedes Coffman, age 76, passed from this life on Friday, July 26, 2019 at approximately 10:27 p.m. at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

She was born on February 1, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Harold and Norma (Bresler) Boedicker; both parents preceded her in death.

On August 8, 1981 she was united in holy...

Jul 22, 2019

Mr. Leroy Houston,  age 90, passed from this life on Monday, July 22, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m.. at  his residence in Lima.

He was born on August 2, 1928 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Bennie and Sarah (Butler) Houston, Sr., both parents preceded him in death.

On April 12, 1969 he was...

Jul 21, 2019

Betty Clara Lavon Totty passed Sunday July 21, 2019 at 93 years old in Temecula CA surrounded by her family. Betty was born December 10, 1925 in Lewistown OH to Albert Joseph and Helen Evelyn (Richey) Cane. She was married to the love of her life Earl Totty Sr. for 54 years before his passing in December 2009. Until...

Jul 19, 2019

Mr. Gregory Jamar Cooper, age 31, passed from this life on Friday, July 19, 2019 at approximately 11:46 p.m. at  Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on February 24, 1988 in Lima, Ohio to Gregory Cooper and Brenda Joyce Smith; his father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima.

Mr. Cooper...

Jul 8, 2019

Wesley L. Harris, Sr.  age 84, passed from this life on Monday, July 8, 2019 at approximately 5:09 p.m. at  Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on October 29, 1934 in Selma, Alabama  to Roosevelt Nixon and Julia Ann Harris, both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Harris was formerly employed at Lorain Steel...

Jul 5, 2019

Willie Mack Manley, age 59, passed from this life on Friday, July 5, 2019 at approximately 10:30 p.m. at  residence in Lima.

He was born on April 2, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Rev. Charlie Mack and Annie Lee (Davis) Manley, Sr.; both survive in Lima.

Mr. Manley was employed at Honda...

Jul 3, 2019

Ms. Jannetta B. Gilbert-(Bankston), age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at approximately 11:33 p.m. at The Springs of Lima–Trilogy Health Services surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 16, 1945 in Hazard, Kentucky to the union of Marvin D. Bankston Sr. and Vivian (Gilbert) Bankston; both parents preceded her...

Jun 14, 2019

Christian Marquel Laws transitioned this world on June 14, 2019. He was born on May 24, 2000 to the union of his loving parents Benjamin and Chandra Laws of Lima Ohio.

Christian was a former student of Elida High School.  He enjoyed all sporting activities however like most teens playing video games was his favorite  pastime.  He...

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Phyllis Irene Allen Cunningham, age 63, passed from this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at approximately 11:08 a.m. at her residence in Lima surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on August 19, 1955 in Lawtey, Florida to James Hendrieth and Mary Elizabeth Allen; both parents preceded her in death.

On July...

Jun 9, 2019

DeMarcus Xavier Barnett, age 31, passed from this life on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at approximately 12:18  p.m. at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He was born on April 13, 1988 in Lima, Ohio to Eric Barnett and Tammie Lafaye Forrest. His mother Tammie L. Thomas and stepfather: Anthony Thomas survive in Hopewell, Virginia.  His father...

Jun 8, 2019

Mrs. Rozlinda Rudolph, age 65, passed from this life on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at approximately 3:30 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center

She was born on July 18, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of Ardis and Ann (Wilson) Grimes; both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to...

May 20, 2019

Ms. Carolyn Ulmer, 70, passed from this life on Monday, May 20, 2019 at approximately 11:30 a.m. her residence in Lima.

She was born on May 12, 1949 in Heidelberg, Mississippi to Reynolds and Emily (Parker) Ulmer; both parents preceded her in death.

She was previously married to William Paul Shobe, Jr. in 1970 and...

May 17, 2019

Gian Avery, age 33, passed from this life on Friday, May 17, 2019 at approximately   11:44 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on February 16, 1986 in Lima, Ohio to the union of George E. and Veronica (Key) Avery.  His father preceded him in death and his mother Veronica Brown (Henry L. Jr.) survives...

May 16, 2019

Mrs. Mildred Nichols,  78, passed from this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on October 4, 1940 in Lexington, Mississippi to the union of Manuel and Patsy (Saffold) Williams, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

On June 19, 1969 she was united in...

May 16, 2019

Mr. Johnny Hall, Sr.,  age 80, passed from this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at approximately  6:15 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on December 27, 1938 in Cleveland, Mississippi to Sylvester and Roberta (Benford), Hall, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

On February 21, 1984 he was united in...

May 12, 2019

Mr. Algie Lee Walker, age 69, passed from this life on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at approximately 2:50  p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 10, 1949 in Allendale, South Carolina to the union of Joe L. and Eunice (Bradley) Walker; both parents preceded him in death.

On...

May 4, 2019

Mr. Brian Carl Hughes, age 58, passed from this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at approximately   7:26 p.m. at Kindred Hospital.

He was born on May 27, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Kenneth and Nancy Jane (Whittaker) Hughes; both parents preceded him in death.

On February 17, 1990 he was united...

May 4, 2019

Mr. Donald Eugene Smith, Sr., age 63, passed from this life on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at approximately   9:59 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on July 4, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Cary Smith, Sr. and Alberta Turner; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Smith was a veteran of the...

Apr 28, 2019

Mr. Jessie Lee Moore, age 70, passed from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at approximately   11:42 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on March 22, 1949 in Leflore County, Mississippi to Wright and Pauline (Randle) Moore, Sr. both parents preceded him in death.

On May 27, 1972 he was united...

Apr 24, 2019

Mr. Donnell Brown, Sr., age 61, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at approximately   8:20 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on October 25, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Theodis and Annie Thelma (Brown) Brown; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Brown worked at Lima...