Obituaries

Jul 3, 2025

Mr. Ronald Steven  "Lighty"  Dillingham, Jr., age 48, passed from this life on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at approximately 7:30  a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, OH.

He was born on August 15, 1976  in Lima, Ohio to Ronald Steven Dillingham, Sr. and Shirley Pinn, both his parents preceded him in death.

Lighty...

Jun 26, 2025

Mr. Marvin Ray Sanders, age 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Born on July 31, 1962, in Lima to the late Willie Lee and Harriett (Armstead) Sanders, Marvin was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Marvin was blessed to...

Jun 17, 2025

Mrs. Louise Ellis, age  89,   passed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:07 p.m.  at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Mrs. Ellis was born on October 11, 1935 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Abner and Ada Lee Ware.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to...

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Ella Mae Brown, age 88, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on June 7, 1937 in Pittsview, Russell County, Alabama to Wiley and Georgia Ann (Harden) Lias, Sr. Both her parents preceded her in death.

On...

Jun 4, 2025

Emma McNeal, 88, peacefully entered eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home.

Born on November 22, 1936, in Florence, AL, Emma was the beloved daughter of Tommie Lee Brewis and Ada Harden. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Lou...

May 31, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Lee "Montana" Matthews, age 69, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 5:37 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on July 1, 1955 in Flint, Michigan to Henry William and Sallie B. (Jackson) Matthews. Both parents preceded him in death.

Ronnie was a member...

May 31, 2025

Ms. Merdine Martin, age 80, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on August 9, 1944 in Carrollton, Mississippi  to Latin and Aladee (Hansborough) Martin, Sr. Both her parents preceded her in death.

Merdine was a Homemaker.  She watching Western TV shows...

May 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved son Mark Aaron Bolden who left us May 29th, 2025 at the age of 53 in Hampton, VA. Surrounded by his loving children and family in his final moments.

Mark Aaron was born in Lima, Ohio to Ora Lynn Bolden-Scott (Hampton, VA) and Kendall...

May 19, 2025

Mr. Andre Damont Williams,  age 49, passed from this life on Monday, May 19, 2025, at approximately 1:46 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on February 13, 1976   in Lima, Ohio to William Lee Johnson and Linda Gail Williams.   His father and stepmother; Sandra Johnson survive in Lima and his mother preceded him...

May 13, 2025

Mr. Dwayne Lamont "Toupie" Martin, age 55, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 4:01 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on March 11, 1970   in Lima, Ohio to Patricia Marie Irons, she preceded him in death. A devoted father figure; Benjamin Franklin Thompson also preceded him in death.

May 13, 2025

Mr. Duane Wright,  age 67, passed from this life on Tuesday,  May 13, 2025, at approximately 1:44 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on February 10, 1958   in Lima, Ohio  James Otis Wright, Sr. and Lola Lee (Crisp) Wright-Price.  Both his parents preceded him in death.

He was a Veteran of the...

May 10, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Denise Davis, age 64, passed from this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Douglasville, Georgia.

She was born on December 30, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to Willie and Madgie (Stewart) Denson.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

Brenda was a Homemaker.  She loved dancing, singing, fishing and being with family.

May 10, 2025

Mrs. Nina Rhea Godsey, age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 11:13 a.m. at Scioto Rehab Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on March 10, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee to Adolph and Ernestine (Smith) Burse. Both her parents preceded her in death.

On June 21, 1975 she was...

Apr 26, 2025

Pastor Mose L. Howard, age 82, passed from this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025  at approximately 4:31 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

Pastor Howard was born on April 3, 1943 in Autaugaville, Alabama to Fayette and Hattie Lee (Clemons) Howard, both parents preceded him in death.

Pastor Mose L. Howard was...

Apr 13, 2025

Virgil Leroy Banks, age 90, passed from this life on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at approximately 8:58 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, OH.

He was born on March 20, 1935 in Lima, Ohio to Virgil Gina and Clara (Owens) Banks.  Both parents preceded him in death.

On December 2, 1961 he was...

Apr 9, 2025

Ms. Linda Ann (Nance) Gunn, age 77, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 7:16  p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born on February 23, 1948   in Florence, Alabama  to Bernice Reeder Armstrong and Alcean Simpson.   Both her parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Gunn retired...

Mar 7, 2025

Thomas Lee Jacobs, age 74, passed from this life on Friday, March 7, 2025 at approximately 3:46 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on March 17, 1950  in Lima, Ohio, to Jimmie and Johnnie Mae (Upshaw)  Jacobs, Sr., both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Jacobs was first married to...

Mar 2, 2025

Deacon Ira Cunningham, age 82, passed from this life on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at approximately 9:58 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on February 1, 1943 in Florence, Alabama, to Ira and Pearleen (Rhodes) Cunningham.  Both parents preceded him in death.

On April 7, 1964 he was united in...

Feb 18, 2025

Ms. Mary Lee Petty, age 80, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 1:04 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born on October 21, 1944   in Florence, Alabama  to Albert and Altrue (Houston) Harrison.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Petty retired from St....

Feb 16, 2025

Mr. Pete House, age 102, passed from this life on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 10, 1922  in Mobile, Alabama to Alec House and Queen Elizabeth House, both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. House retired from Vistron and he was...