Obituaries

Jan 13, 2018

Barbara Lucille Bennett, age 81, passed from this life on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at approximately 1:33 p.m. at her residence in Toledo, Ohio.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on October 18, 1936 to the union of Eldridge Scott and Fannie (Ward) Fields; both parents preceded her in death.

On June 14, 1975 she...

Jan 11, 2018

Ms. Dorothy Jean Johnson, age  85,   passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at approximately 6:25 a.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on April 3, 1932 in McMinnville, Tennessee to James and Belle Watson; both parents preceded her in death.

She worked as a Bartender at many local businesses.  Ms. Johnson attended...

Jan 10, 2018

Mrs. Otis Lovonia Boddie, age 86, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at    approximately 9:59 a.m. at her daughter's residence in Columbus, Ohio.

Mrs. Boddie was born on September 24, 1931 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Otha D. and Winnie Mae (Thompson) Lovelace, Sr.; both parents have preceded her in death.

Jan 9, 2018

Alfreda Rose Ellen (Mines) Vaughn passed from this life on January 9, 2018 at her home  in Orlando, Florida.

Alfreda Rose Ellen (Mines) Vaughn was born on March 18, 1950, the daughter of  Reverend Alfred Lester Mines and Mary Luella (Underwood) Mines in Lima, Ohio; both parents preceded her in death.

On June 17, 1967...

Jan 8, 2018

Mrs. Ruthie Mae Spaulding, age 89, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at approximately 12:34 p.m. in Defiance, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 20, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Ulies Grant and Julia Morzell (Bridges) Jones, Sr., both parents preceded her in death.

On November 15, 1947...

Jan 6, 2018

Mr. John Lee Moore, age  61,   passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at approximately 8:24 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on February 13, 1956 to the union of Fredie and Maudie (Randolph) Moore; both parents preceded him in death.

He previously worked at Ford Motor Company and McComb Cookie Factory. ...

Jan 2, 2018

Rodney Phillip Bowman, Sr., age 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2017 at approximately 10:43 a.m. at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

He was born July 23, 1958 i Baltimore, MD to the union of Ray and Leathia Mae (Miller) Bowman, both parents preceded him in death.  He was united in holy matrimony to Linda (Ridgell) Bowman,...

Dec 26, 2017

Mr. Frederick Russell, age 66, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at approximately 3:15 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on May 21, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Cenious and Hattie (Moore) Russell, Jr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He was formerly employed at Buckeye...

Dec 23, 2017

Mr. James Lee "Main" Upshaw, Sr., age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at approximately 11:15 p.m. at Lima Rehab and Nursing Center in Lima.

Mr. Upshaw was born on July 16, 1931 in Pittsview, Alabama to the union of Frank and Mariah Mark Upshaw, both parents preceded...

Dec 21, 2017

Mrs. Hannah Mae Howard, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at approximately 4:14 a.m. at her residence in Lima, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on Wednesday, February 22, 1939 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Rufus and Eddie Mae (Turner) Brown; both parents preceded her in death. ...

Dec 12, 2017

Mrs. Maxine Helen Young, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at approximately 1:20 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 30, 1939 in Greenwood, Mississippi to the union of Ollie Hemphill and Hattie Moore; both parents preceded her...

Nov 29, 2017

Mrs. Osie Mary Powell, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at approximately 1:15 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 18, 1923 in Boligee, Alabama to the union of William and Elizabeth (McCalpine) Johnson, Sr.; both parents preceded...

Nov 25, 2017

Mr. John B. Miles, Sr., age 92, passed from this life on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1:50 a.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on April 9, 1925 in Russell County, Alabama to John Burr and Sophie Miles; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony on April...

Nov 24, 2017

In Loving Memory of Mr. Frank "Boo" Coleman age 62,  he was called home, November 24, 2017 in Lima, Ohio.

He was born October 27, 1955 to the union of Sylvester and Brenda Ann (Coleman) Fisher.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory a son; Michael A. Coleman and a daughter; Ebonie Coleman.  2 brothers;...

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. Charles A. Burge, Sr., age 78, passed from this life on Friday, November 10, 2017 at approximately 8:46 a.m. at his son's residence in Sandusky, Ohio.

He was born on December 8, 1938 in Tishomingo, Mississippi to the union of D. L. and Jessie (Chandler) Burge; both parents preceded him in death.

On March...

Nov 9, 2017

Mrs. Helen Louise Owens, age 95, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at approximately 12:18  p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on May 23, 1922 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Andrew R. and Minnie (Olden) Campbell; both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to...

Nov 5, 2017

Mrs. Aniotta "Anita" Norman, age 60, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at approximately 3:17  p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on January 2, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of Willie and Geraldine (Barnes) Malloy both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to Mr....

Nov 4, 2017

Mr. Coburn Arthur "Pete" Carlisle, age 70, passed from this life on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at approximately 7:20 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on January 27, 1947 in Sheffield, Alabama Charles and Harriett (Deloney) Carlisle.  His father is deceased and his mother Harriett Cook survives in Lima.

On August 9,...

Oct 29, 2017

Mr. Joe L. "Captain" Jones, Sr., age 77, passed from this life on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at approximately 1:42 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Mr. Jones was born on October 1, 1940 in Florence, Alabama to Jody Gilbert and Earlene Jones Turner both  parents preceded him in death.

On December 20, 1959 he...

Oct 29, 2017

Mr. Charles Richard Thomas, age 83, passed from this life on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at approximately 8:50 a.m. at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

He was born on July 7, 1934 in Owensboro, Kentucky to James R. Thomas and Cassie Jackson; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony on December...