Obituaries

Oct 29, 2019

Ms. Sabrina Williams,  age 51 , passed from this life on Tuesday,  October 29, 2019 at 10:02 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on June 17, 1968 in Newark, New Jersey to Patricia Jones, her mother preceded her in death.

Sabrina was a Homemaker and will be truly missed by...

Oct 25, 2019

Baby Naomi Elise Barnes was  born on   Friday, October 25, 2019 at 12:18 p.m.  She went into the Arms of God at birth.  She leaves to cherish  her precious memory. Her parents; Quillin` James Barnes and Ryann Ashlynn Crocket of Lima.  Maternal grandparents; Jessie L. Latson and Edward  Crockett, Sr. of Lima. Paternal grandparents; Michelle Barnes and Tonny Barnes,...

Oct 23, 2019

Mr. Joseph Lee Jones,  age 64, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at approximately 10:42 a.m. at  his residence in Lima, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on July 31, 1955 in West Point, Mississippi to the union of Wheeler and Everlena (Cooperwood) Jones; both parents preceded him in death.

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Oct 18, 2019

Ms. Mersherly "Shell" Jackson, age 51, passed from this life on Friday, October 18, 2019 at approximately 12:32 a.m. at Ohio State University Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on April 20, 1968 in Cleveland, Mississippi to the union of Andrew and Louise (Hall) Jackson;  both parents preceded her in death

Ms. Jackson...

Oct 16, 2019

Mrs. Anna Louise Pierson, age 87, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at approximately 6:00 P.m. at her residence here in Lima as a result of extensive gastric cancer.

She was born on May 11, 1932 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Cornelius and Annie (Nelson) Clemons both parents preceded her in death....

Oct 15, 2019

Ms. Elise Mayes,  age 64, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at approximately 11:16 p.m. at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

She was born on November 15, 1954 in Eutaw, Alabama to George and Elise (Freeman) Mayes Sr.; both parents are deceased.

Ms. Mayes worked in the Dietary Department at St. Rita's...

Oct 9, 2019

Mr. Paul Joseph "Joey" Ward, Sr.   age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at approximately 8:34 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on May 4, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Samuel C. and Lois (Banks) Ward; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr....

Oct 8, 2019

Minister Ronald Larry, age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 08. 2019 at approximately 4:52 p.m. at  St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on March 7, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of George and Eunice (Canty) Larry; both parents preceded him in death.

On June 22, 1986 he...

Sep 27, 2019

Ms. Bonnie Jean Cage,  age 80, passed from this life on Friday, September 27, 2019 at approximately 6: 35 a.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

She was born on January 21, 1939 in North Baltimore, Ohio to the union of  Gaylord L. and Nola L. (Jimison) Rader;  both parents preceded her in death.

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Sep 21, 2019

Mr. Edward David Secession,  age 70, passed from this life on Saturday,  September 21, 2019 at approximately 12:25 p.m. at  Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on July 10, 1949 in Belzoni, Mississippi to the union of Sammie and Fannie Elizabeth (Custom) Secession, Sr. both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Secession worked as...

Sep 20, 2019

Henry Lee "Hank" Pughsley, 60 years of age, passed on Friday, September 20, 2019 in Baltimore, MD.

Hank was born December 3, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the late Noah and Ernestine (Williamson) Pughsley.  He was preceded in death by a sister Diana Pughsley and is survived by four sisters, Cynthia Pughsley, Oakland, CA; Harriett (Jimmy) Williams,...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. Douglas Lee Henry,  age 61, passed from this life on Thursday,  September 12, 2019 at approximately 5:38 p.m. at  Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on June 11, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the union of James Henry and Nettie Mae (Williams) Reeder; both parents preceded him in death.

On April 24, 2014...

Sep 10, 2019

Mrs. Lucy Edith Banks,  age 102, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at approximately 4:42 a.m. at Lost Creek Health Care in Lima.

She was born on September 14, 1916 in Early County, Georgia to the union of Elijah and Ella (Evans) March; both parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Banks considered herself 103...

Sep 9, 2019

Ms. Maggie Mae Jefferson,  age 80, passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2019 at approximately 11:48 p.m. at Liberty Nursing Center of Lima.

She was born on May 20, 1939 in Bruce, Mississippi to the union of Earnest and Catherine Flora (Daniel) Nelson, Sr.  both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Jefferson retired...

Sep 6, 2019

Mr. David Lee Daniel, Jr.,   age 72, passed from this life on Friday, September 6, 2019 at approximately 7:50 a.m. at  Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on December 31, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the union of David Lee (and Evelyn (Carthon) Daniel, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Daniel was...

Sep 5, 2019

Mr. Aaron Anderson Spivey, age 31,   passed from this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 , at approximately 11:39  a.m.  at  his residence in Lima.

He was born on September 13, 1987 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Freddie Lee and Teresa (Young) Spivey; both parents survive in Lima.

Aaron was a 2006 graduate...

Sep 1, 2019

Ms. Kathy Suzanne Jordan, age 68, passed from this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at approximately 10:26 a.m. at her residence in Ft.Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on May 27, 1951 in Columbia, South Carolina to the union Willie and Josephine (Smith) Jeffers both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Jordan retired from General...

Sep 1, 2019

Mrs. Bertha Mae Perry, age 94, passed from this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at approximately 4:02 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on May 4, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Rev.  Elmer and Bertha Clay (Jackson) Woodley; both parents preceded her in death.

On April 19, 1958...

Aug 16, 2019

Mr. Gary Arkley Potts, Sr., age 71, passed from this life on Friday, August 16, 2019 at approximately 11:00 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on June 16, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Walter C. and Grace (Ward) Potts; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Potts worked as...

Aug 14, 2019

Ms. Deborah Pernell, age 58, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 14,  2019 at approximately 11:03 p.m. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

She was born on August 11, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to Fred Peoples and Mary (Russell) Pernell; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Pernell worked as a Care Provider at Easter Seal...