Obituaries

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...

Apr 23, 2019

Robert Lee Reynolds, Sr.  age 57, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, OH.

He was born on May 27, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the union of James C. and Macie Lee (Jones) Reynolds.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima.

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Apr 23, 2019

Rev. Kenneth Wayne Kelley, age 57, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 9:57 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on August 17, 1961 in Florence, AL to the union of William Granville and Rosa Lee (McClain) Kelley.  both parents preceded him in death.

On August 3, 2013 he...

Apr 22, 2019

Mrs. Arma Jean Campbell, 68, passed from this life on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 12:51 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on August 18, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the union of Lonnie and Ethel Lee (Edge) Chitman, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

On August 26, 1967 she...

Apr 21, 2019

Ms. Cynthia Theresia White, 79, passed from this life on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at 3:20 a.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on June 11, 1939 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Columbus and Dorothy (Morris) White; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. White retired from Lima Memorial Hospital as...

Apr 16, 2019

Milton Mines, Jr., 66, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 8:30 p.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on February 24, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Milton Gordon and Betty Jean (Burton) Mines, Sr. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima.

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