Obituaries

Feb 18, 2019

Mr. Curtis L. Hall, age 94, passed from this life on Monday, February 19, 2019 at approximately 10:0 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on December 13, 1924 in Helena, Arkansas to the union of Early and Willie Louise (Coleman) Hall; both parents preceded him in death.  He was a veteran of the United...

Feb 8, 2019

Eliza "Sug" Jackson, 80, made her transition at 5:19 p.m., in the St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo Campus, Indiana.  Friday, February 8, 2019.

She entered into this world April 25, 1938, the daughter of Modess and Nellie Hodges Sr. in Belzoni, Mississippi.

She made her contribution to society in the healthcare industry as a Nurses' Aide....

Feb 6, 2019

Mr.  Lenon "Traite" Collins, Jr., age 69, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at approximately 9:40 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on October 16, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to Lenon and Annie Louise (Carthon) Collins, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Collins loved playing cards, he...

Feb 2, 2019

Mr. Frede Edward Williams, age 70, passed from this life on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at approximately   2:47 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on October 1, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Otha Lee and Ruth J. (Wardlow) Williams, Sr., both parents preceded him in death.

Mr....

Jan 30, 2019

Mr. James Wall, Jr., age 91, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at approximately 6:40 a.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on April 26, 1927 in Greenwood, Mississippi to the union of James and Josephine (Washington) Wall, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy...

Jan 30, 2019

Mrs. Annie Bell "Mrs. Klunk" Stevens, age  96, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at approximately 3:35 p.m. at her residence in Lima surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 25, 1922 in Lexington, Mississippi to the union John and Elvira (Tiggs) Brown, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

Jan 27, 2019

Rev. James White, Jr., age 85, passed from this life on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at approximately   5:09 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on June 13, 1933 in Pickens, Mississippi to the union of James and Martha J. (Freeman) White, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

On July 2, 1953...

Jan 25, 2019

Elder James Leon Wilkerson, age 60, passed from this life on Friday January 25, 2019 at Lima Manor.

He was born on March 3rd, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Charlie and Earnestine (Haywood)  Wilkerson; both parents preceded him in death.

Elder Wilkerson graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School in 1976.  He attended Ohio State...

Jan 24, 2019

Mrs. Earlean Nettles-Turner, age  81, passed from this life on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at approximately 6:48 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on August 21, 1937 in Sunflower, Mississippi to the union of Wesley and Maggie (Baskin) Nettles; both parents preceded her in death.

Mrs. Nettles retired from Buckeye...

Jan 20, 2019

Chester Jamar "C J" Jennings, age 31, passed from this life on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at approximately 1:50 p.m. at his residence in Bowling Green, Kentucky

He was born on September 6, 1987 in Lima, Ohio to Larry Jennings and Sheri Lynn Gary; his father survives in Bellefontaine, Ohio and his mother survives in Lima.

Jan 18, 2019

Mr. Lonnie Harold Hobson, age 68, passed from this life on Friday,  January 18, 2019 at approximately   10:53 p.m.  at his residence in Lima.

He was born on July 10, 1950 in Belzoni, Mississippi to Lon H. and Jessie Mae (Hodges) Hobson; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony to...

Jan 15, 2019

Branson Shayne "Punpk'n"  Tucker, age 34, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at approximately   4:24 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on April 18, 1984 in Lima, Ohio to Branson Shayne Keys and Carmellia Sue Tucker, both parents survive in Lima.

Branson was a member of Philippian Missionary Baptist...

Jan 1, 2019

Mrs. Annette Jo Nelson, age 52, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at approximately 7:01 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on March 22, 1966 in Findlay, Ohio to the union of George Eugene and Jill (Glaser) Bland, both parents survive in  Findlay, Ohio.

On June 14, 2002 she...

Jan 1, 2019

Mrs. Jeanette Woodley, age  86, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at approximately 10:36 p.m. at Springview Nursing Home in Lima.

She was born on August 21, 1932 in Kenton, Ohio to the union of Oscar and Harriet W. (Jackson) Worthington, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

On October 23, 1971...

Dec 29, 2018

Harrison Lee Dawson , age 92; was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 29, 2018 at Liberty Retirement Community of Lima. He was born  Sunday, September 26, 1926 in Hurtsboro, Alabama. He was the son of the late Hattie and Will Dawson.

He was united in Holy matrimony  May 25, 1964 to Ruby...

Dec 29, 2018

Mr. Anthony Marquise Bankston, age 25, passed from this life on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at approximately   4:00 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on November 28, 1993 in Lima, Ohio to John Lamont Manley and Nicole Charisse Bankston; both parents and his step-mother; Lashena Downton Manley survive in Lima.

Anthony was...

Dec 26, 2018

Rev. Verra Mae Gales,  age 72, passed from this life on Wednesday,  December 26, 2018 at approximately 1:02  a.m. at Southwest General Heath Center in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.

She was born on August 5, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Nathaniel and Alma L. (Goudy) Gales;  both parents preceded her in death.

Rev....

Dec 22, 2018

Mr. Marcus Lamont Little,  47, passed from this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at approximately 7:00 a.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio.  He was born in Chicago, IL to Larry d. Wilson and Deborah a. Little. His mother survives in Lima, Ohio and his father survives in Chicago, IL.

Home Going Services will be...

Dec 17, 2018

Latif Wadi Kadim (Gregory 'Greg' Alan Hodges), 66, of Lima, OH passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, December 17, 2018. He was born on October 31, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to the late Cleo 'Chico' Vaughn and Annabelle Katherine 'Katie' Hodges Allen (husband Ovel Gene Allen also deceased). His memory will be cherished by two daughters (Heather Hodges...

Dec 16, 2018

Mrs. Alice Costella Davenport,  age 87, passed from this life on Sunday,  December 16, 2018 at approximately 2:17  a.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on April 5, 1931 in Marion, Ohio to the union of James L. and Hattie B. (Crowder) West;  both parents preceded her in death.

On February 22, 1953...