Obituaries

Aug 19, 2017

Mr. Floyd Marshall "Marty" Cannon, age 68, passed from this life on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at approximately 5:55 p.m. at his residence in Lima surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on March 18, 1949 to the union of Elvin Elton and Allien (Morris) Cannon; both parents preceded him in death.

Marty and...

Aug 17, 2017

Mr. Gregory Allen Petaway, age 59, passed from this life on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at approximately 4:03 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on August 9, 1958 in Lima Ohio to the union of Josephus and Lillie Mae (Hughes) Petaway, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish...

Aug 11, 2017

Mr. Floyd Junior Miller, age 67, passed from this life on  Friday, August 11, 2017 at approximately 5:40 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on November 11, 1949 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of Clarence J. and Hannah (Coppler) Miller, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Miller worked as...

Jul 13, 2017

Mrs. Juanita Rose Merriman, age 75, passed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at approximately 12:55 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Mrs. Merriman was born on February 8, 1942 in Ada, Ohio to the union of Joseph Benson and Velvet (Hall) Dearth; both parents preceded her in death.

On December 12, 1960...

Jul 13, 2017

Mr. Robert Lee Edward Morris, age 79, passed from this life on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at approximately 2:58 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on November 2, 1937 in Griffin, Georgia to the union of Howard Benjamin and Eleanor (Cook) Morris; both parents preceded him in death.

On November...

Jul 12, 2017

Mr. Benjamin Gooden White, age 68, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 12 2017 at approximately 8:05 pm. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on December 30, 1948 in Russell County, Alabama to Sam White and Johnnie Mae Gooden; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony on...

Jul 12, 2017

Mrs. Rose Marie Tibbs, age 65, passed from this life on July 12, 2017 at approximately 4:58 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on June 11, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to Willie Smith, Sr. and Ruth Eleanor Kirkman; her mother is deceased and her father survives in Lima, Ohio.

On March 13,...

Jul 6, 2017

Ruth Hurlese Smith, age 60, passed away on Thursday, July 06, 2017  at approximately 1:36 a.m. at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on November 22, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois to Hurley and Wavine  (Jones) Smith; both parents preceded her in death.

Ruth along with her sister and brothers moved to Lima, Ohio...

Jun 24, 2017

Overseer Pastor Betty Jean Hampton, age 87, passed from this life on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at approximately 8:35 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on April 9, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to Arthur A. Mines and Mary Scott; both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy...

Jun 6, 2017

Dasmine Dashawn Omosikeji, age 16, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical  Center in Lima.

He was born on February 16, 2001 in Chicago, Illinois to Jolade Omosikeji and Latonya Catrice Funches. His  mother survives in Lima and his father survives in Chicago, IL.

He attended West elementary school...

Jun 6, 2017

Alberta Johnson, age 91, departed her earthly shell, heaven bound on, June 6, 2017 while residing in Frisco, TX.

Alberta "Bert" Johnson, was born on July 13, 1925 in Hurtsboro, Alabama to the  Jim and Lela (Beverly) Franklin.  She was the eighth child born to this union.  Bert professed Christ at an early age and attended local...

May 21, 2017

Mother Mae Francie Joiner, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at approximately 9:45 p.m. at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born in Columbus, Georgia on May 20, 1932 to Rev. John Wesley and Josephine (Ray) Joiner, Sr.; both  parents preceded her in death.

Mother Joiner attended school...

May 21, 2017

Jerry Martin "BJ" Woods, III, age 24, passed from this life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at approximately 4:16 p.m. at  St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on January 21, 1993 in Lima Ohio to   Jerry M. Woods, Jr. and Angela D. Ward.  His mother Angela D. Brown and his stepfather; Emanuel Brown survive...

May 20, 2017

Maurio Anson Musgrove, Sr., age 48, passed from this life on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at approximately 1:52 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on February 2, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to the union of William Anson and Patricia Ann (Fields) Musgrove.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Lima....

May 18, 2017

Diane Marie Haithcock Williams,  age 63, passed from this life on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at approximately 4:56  a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on January 15, 1954 to Maurice Irwin and Julia (Harris) Haithcock.  Her father is deceased and her mother survives in  Lima.

Ms. Williams worked as...

May 14, 2017

Rita Jean Upthegrove, age 68, passed from this life on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at approximately 6:21 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on November 2, 1948 in Lima, Ohio  to the union of Franklin John and Glenna Marie (Clemens) Upthegrove; both parents  preceded her in death.

She was employed at Grob...

May 4, 2017

LaMonica Patrice Pughsley, age 46, passed from this life on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at approximately 6:50 a.m. at Ohio State University – James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on May 5, 1970 to the union of Frank Lee and Denise (Upshaw) Cage, Sr.; both parents survive in Lima.

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Apr 26, 2017

Hajah Rosie Hasan Muhammad, age 73, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at approximately 7:09 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on May 31, 1943 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Harvey and Oddie B. (Turner) Shears; both parents preceded her in death.

Apr 22, 2017

Rev. Willie Glen Robertson, Sr., age 92, went home to be with the Lord  on Saturday, April 22,  2017 at approximately 9:10 a.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Facility here in Lima.

He was born on September 13, 1924 in Russellville, Alabama to the union of Walter Lee and Annie (Willingham) Robertson; both parents  preceded him in death....

Apr 14, 2017

. Brian Mario Downton, Jr., age 31, passed from this life on Friday, April  14, 2017 at approximately 7:25 a.m. in Lima.

He was born on April 16, 1985 in Lima, Ohio to Renee Bibbs and Brian Mario Downton, Sr.; both parents survive in Lima.

Brian worked at Spartan Nash of Lima.

Besides...