Obituaries

Sep 16, 2025

Bernadette Davis, age 67, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 11:37 a.m. .  at Liberty Nursing Center in Lima, Ohio,

She was born on September 16, 1958  in Hammond, Indiana to the union of Cleotha and Bessie (Smith) Davis, Sr.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Davis worked as...

Sep 15, 2025

Mrs. Jency Bell Lurena (Steward) Harris,  age 96, passed from this life on  Monday, September 15,  2025, at approximately 11:13  p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on August 10, 1929 in Mendenhall, Mississippi to the union of William Eugene Steward and Alberta (Dunlap) Steward Marlin.  Both parents preceded her in death....

Sep 7, 2025

Mable V. Walton, age 87, born the eldest of three children to Thomas and Savannah R.  Stewart on December 4, 1937 in Orville, Alabama.  On Sunday, September 7, 2025 at  approximately 2:03  a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio she answered the Masters call and transitioned from labor to reward.

Raised in Selma, Mable matured...

Sep 6, 2025

Rev. King Joseph Beverly,  age 83, passed from this life on Saturday, September 6, 2025  at approximately 5:58  p .m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on January 18, 1942 in Rutherford, Alabama to Howard and Mary Williams- Beverly, both his parents preceded him in death.

On December 26, 1964...

Sep 5, 2025

Mrs. Roxanne Jean Petty, age 62, passed from this life on Friday, September 5,  2025, at approximately 1:48 p.m. at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on May 20, 1963 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Russell and Frances Jean(Bowles) Mitchell, Sr.  Both parents preceded her in death.

On July...

Sep 4, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Denine Green, age 54, passed from this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m.  in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

She was born on January 3, 1971  Toledo, Ohio to Rose Marie Smith.  Her mother preceded her in death.

On May 20, 2016 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Kelvin E....

Aug 31, 2025

Gregory Lee Saucer, widely known as "Sauce," was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, friend, NAVY veteran and a highly respected figure. He was born in Lima, Ohio, on December 12th in 1949, to the union of Overton and Anna Louise (Howard) Saucer, a guiding light to all who knew him, departed this world peacefully on August 31, 2025,...

Aug 30, 2025

"In the twinkling of an eye, the time comes for every human being when earthly ties must be broken and transformed from mortal to immortal."  Percy Lee Bates, Sr. peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Addison Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Maumee, OH, at the age of 87.

Ecclesiastes 3:1, "There...

Aug 22, 2025

Mr. Edward Minor, Sr., age 91, passed from this life on Friday, August 22, 2025 at approximately  8:15 a.m. at Springview Manor Nursing in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on December 10, 1933 in Courtland, Alabama to Nathanial and May Ella Minor.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Minor worked at Teledyne Ohio Steel. ...

Aug 21, 2025

Reverend Austin Lewis Jr., of Lima, Ohio, was born on December 13, 1944, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Austin Lewis Sr. and Nellie May (St. Julien) Lewis.

Austin Lewis Sr., originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, migrated to Beaumont as a young man. There, he met and married Nellie May, who also hailed from Lafayette. Together, they shared...

Aug 17, 2025

Ms. Leah LaTisha Wilbert, age 42, passed from this life on August 17, 2025 at  approximately 11:25  a.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on October 10, 1982 in Lima, Ohio to Samuel Raymond Wilbert and Sundra Rogers.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Wilbert worked as a...

Aug 5, 2025

Tylandace Dramane Watts, Sr., age 41, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 4:21  p.m. at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on March 2, 1984 in Lima, Ohio to Keith Watts, Sr. and Vicki Thomas.  His father survives in Lima and his mother; Vicki Thomas and stepfather;...

Aug 1, 2025

Mr. Marvin Antwon Morgan, age  57, passed from this life on Friday, August 1, 2025 , at approximately 2:30 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on January 29, 1968   in Lima, Ohio to Roma Monroe, Sr. and Rita May (Joe T. ) Cameron who survive in Lima.

Mr. Morgan owned a...

Jul 27, 2025

With broken hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Damian Clay Johnson, who left this world too soon on Wednesday, July 27, 2025  at approximately 6:03 p.m.

Born on May 8, 2010, Damian was the beloved son of La'Toya Brown and Henry Johnson.

Damian was a rambunctious soul, inquisitive mind with a kind...

Jul 25, 2025

Wesley Lee Harris, age 70, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m. at the Carecore Nursing Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on August 31, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to  Willie James and Fannie Mae (Stewart) Harris, Sr. both his parents preceded him in death.

He retired as...

Jul 24, 2025

Leonard Charles Jones, 84, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. Born in Morgantown, WV, Leonard was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from AT&T after 34 years of service. He later drove school buses for Xenia and Beavercreek schools, a role he truly enjoyed.

Leonard loved fishing, sports, (especially the Reds, Bengals, and...

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Eddie James Robertson, age 75, passed from this life on Wednesday July 23, 2025, at approximately 11:11 p.m. at Lima  Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio.

Mr. Robertson was born on February 28, 1950 in Florence, Alabama to George and Rosemary (Ingram) Anderson both his parents preceded him in death.

He was employed at...

Jul 20, 2025

John A. Turman Jr., age 99, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at approximately 7:47 p.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

He was born on November 18, 1925, in Eutaw, Alabama, to the late John A. Turman Sr. and Betty (Means) Turman. Both parents preceded him in death. He attended school...

Jul 19, 2025

Mr. Harry Milton Downton, Jr., age  82, passed from this life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at approximately 1:00 p.m.  at Springview Manor Nursing Ohio in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 11, 1942   in Lima, Ohio to Harry Milton and Elizabeth Ann (Dansby) Downton, Sr. Both parents preceded him in death.  He was a Veteran...

Jul 18, 2025

Mrs. Clementine "Tina" Bates, age 90, passed from this life on Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 9:27 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on December 15, 1934 in Mt. Hope, Alabama to Audrey and Adron (Owens) Warren.  Both  parents preceded her in death.

On May 17, 1952 she was united...