Obituaries

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...

Apr 10, 2017

Mr. Dana Eugene Harmon, age 46, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at approximately 8:28 p.m. at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He was born on January 13, 1971 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Joe Louis and Opal C. (Jennings) Harmon, Sr.; both parents survive in Lima.

On August...

Apr 8, 2017

Ruby Denise (Brown)  Wright, affectionately known as "China" was called from this life with her family by her side, on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at approximately 5:25AM at Palmetto Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC.

She was born on April 5, 1965 in Birmingham, AL to the union of Walter and Elizabeth (Freeman) Brown Sr.; both parents preceded...

Apr 7, 2017

Anita Irene "Nini" Burden, age 92, passed from this life on Friday, April 7, 2017 at approximately 6:45 p.m. at Lost Creek Care Center in Lima.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on December 1, 1924 to the union of Royal E. and Leona O. (Jones) Cottman; both parents preceded her in death.

On November...

Mar 30, 2017

Mr. Ronnie Lee Smith, Sr., "Main", age 68, passed from this life on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at approximately 11:07 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on August 28, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Louis Charles and Alma Bernice (Southern) Smith, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mar 27, 2017

Damere Anthony Joseph Oliphant, age 20, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017 in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on January 22, 1997 in Lima, Ohio to the union of David Anthony and Michelle Marie (Brownlow) Oliphant.    His parents survive in Lima and his step-mother Julli Griesheimer survives in Waynesfield, Ohio.

He was a 2016...

Mar 24, 2017

Mrs. Helen  Viola Roberts, age 88, went home  to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24 2017 at approximately 10:35 p.m. at St . Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on January 30, 1929 in Hurtsboro,         Alabama to the union of Herbert H. and Esther (Brannon) Harris, both parents preceded her in death.

She...

Mar 14, 2017

Mr. Robert Lee Houston "Red", age 86, passed from this life on Tuesday March 14, 2017 at approximately 3:00 p.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Facility here in Lima.

He was born in Florence, Alabama  to the union of Bennie and Sarah Houston, both parents  preceded him in death.

Mr. Houston was united in Marriage on...

Mar 13, 2017

Keona LaShay Madlock, age 20, passed from this life on Monday, March 13, 2017 at approximately 4:30 p.m.

She was born in Lima, Ohio  to Quanisha L. Johnson and Eric T. Madlock; both parents survive in Lima.

She was employed by KMI.  Keona graduated from Elida High School in 2014.  She was a former Perry...

Mar 13, 2017

Ola Mae Armstead, age 86, passed from this life on Monday, March 13, 2017 at approximately 8:20 a.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

She was born on March 11, 1931 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Chester and Lillie (Smith) Stewart; both parents preceded her in death.

She retired in 1987 from...

Mar 10, 2017

Mrs. Vanessa A.  Carter, age 62, passed from this life on Friday, March 10, 2017 at approximately 8:22 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born in Lima, Ohio  to the union of J. C. and Mae Frances (Allen) Cobb; both parents  preceded her in death.

On October 19, 1998 she was united in...