Obituaries

Dec 29, 2016

Mrs. Rena Lynn Chukes, age 62, passed from this life on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence in Lima.

She was born on April 20, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Junior Germany and Ruth (Johnson) Worley; both parents preceded her in death.

She was married to K. C. Chukes who preceded...

Dec 27, 2016

Mr. Carlos Racine Callahan, age 62, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 9:35 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Mr. Callahan was born on August 4, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the union of James E. and Annie Lee (Corpening) Callahan, Sr.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in...

Dec 24, 2016

Mrs. Harriet Sanders, age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at approximately 9:18 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on January 20, 1940 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Alex and Nellie (Johnson) Armstead, Sr., both parents preceded her in death.

In 1962 she was united in...

Dec 14, 2016

Mae Will Arrington , 96, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Mae Will was born August 2, 1920 to the union of Perry and Annie (Williams) Carter, in Midland, Georgia, her place of birth.  She grew up as one...

Dec 8, 2016

Mrs. Thelma Lenore "Granny" Phillips, age 86, passed from this life on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at approximately 1:39 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on May 22, 1930 in Lynch, Kentucky to James Woodson and Alice Gant.   She was raised by her adoptive parents, Fred and Laura (Woodson) Goran her aunt and uncle....

Dec 2, 2016

Orlando Lawrence, age 26, passed from this life on Friday, December 2, 2016 at approximately 6:45 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on July 21, 1990 to Mike Lawrence and Shirley Mae Thomas.  His father survives in Lima and his mother; Shirley Thomas McDowell preceded him in death.  Lamar...

Nov 26, 2016

Ms. Vivian Ann Taylor, age 59, passed from this life on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at approximately 11:50 am. at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

She was born on June 6, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Leroy and Elsie Mae (Henry) Taylor, Sr.

Ms. Taylor retired from General Motors Corporation.  She was a previous member of...

Nov 23, 2016

Mr. Benjamin Carter, age  81 , passed from this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at approximately 11:39 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on August 26, 1935 in Town Creek, Alabama to the union John and Annie (Goodwin) Carter; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united...

Nov 23, 2016

Mr. James Willis Jones, age  69 , passed from this life on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at approximately 4:00 a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 7, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama to the union of Cleveland and Cora Lee (Travis) Jones; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united...

Nov 20, 2016

Mr. Rickie Gene Evans, Sr., age  68 , passed from this life on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at approximately 2:19 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on December 20, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to Albert and Frances (Downton) Evans, Sr.; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Evans worked at U.S....

Nov 12, 2016

Mr. Phillip Lloyd Oglesbee, age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at approximately 8:28 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on January 10, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Milton and Thelma (Richie) Oglesbee; both parents preceded him in death.

On December 5, 1962 he was...

Nov 6, 2016

Mrs. Tammie Denise Manley, age 52, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at approximately 9:21 am. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born in Killen, Alabama on January 28, 1964 to the union of Willie and Bernice (Harden) Swan; both parents preceded her in death.

On...

Nov 1, 2016

Mr. James  P. "Jake" Suggs, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 01, 2016 at approximately 2:02 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born in Mt. Hope, Alabama on November 30, 1937 to the union of Ellis and Hattie Mae (Gasaway) Suggs; both parents preceded him in death....

Oct 30, 2016

Miss Chandra Renee Glover, age 47, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at approximately 2:50 p.m. at her residence at the Mary Ann Brown Facility in Lima.

Chandra was born on October 9, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to Johnnie and Julia M. Cooks Glover.  Her father preceded her in death and...

Oct 30, 2016

Mrs. Queen Esther Gilcrease Jones, age 86, passed this life on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at approximately 6:35 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Jones was born on July 4, 1930 in Jackson, Mississippi to the union of Modest and Nellie (Palmer )  Hodges, both parents are deceased.

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Oct 26, 2016

Mr. David Ward, age 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his residence in Findlay, Ohio.

He was born on August 18, 1949 in Yazoo, Mississippi to Hess Ward and Elizabeth Johnson; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Ward attended Beulah-Chapel- Mt. Zion Holy Union Church in Lima.

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Oct 26, 2016

Mr. Alexander Riley, Jr., age 55, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at approximately 11:22 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 6, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Alexander Riley Sr. and Helen M. (Collins) Riley.  Alex was the fifth child of eight children born to this...

Oct 17, 2016

Mrs. Nathzollo C. Gurley, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 17, 2016 at approximately 11:22 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on January 9, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Rev. Nathaniel Lloyd and Corene Pearson Bankston, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

Oct 8, 2016

Amari Rashad Gooding, age 20, passed from this life on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on February 2, 1996 in Lima, Ohio to George Elliott, Jr. and Crystal Faith Gooding; both his parents survive in Lima.

Amari was employed at DTR Industries in Bluffton, Ohio.  He was a...

Oct 5, 2016

Mrs. Arletha Lucille Williamson, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at approximately 11:35 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home in Bluffton, Ohio.

Mrs. Williamson was born on May 22, 1934 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Samuel C. and Lois C. (Banks) Ward; both parents preceded her in...