Obituaries

Jan 19, 2017

Davion Marquis "BB" Holland, age 26, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at approximately 2:36 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on January 17, 1991 in Lima, Ohio to Antonio Russell and Holly Ann Holland; his mother preceded him in death and his father survives in...

Jan 18, 2017

Deontae, age 25, departed from this life on January 18, 2017 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by his family.

Deontae Marqui "Tae-Tae" Cowens, known affectionately by his friends as Tae-Butta, was born on October 31, 1991 to Lonester Cowens II and Tresa Moore in Chicago, Illinois.

At an early age, Deontae was...

Jan 17, 2017

Mrs. Letha Mae Towns-Walton, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at approximately 1:10 a.m. at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on March 9, 1951 in Drew, Mississippi to Levi Collins, Sr. and Ilether Robinson; both parents preceded her in death.

She was...

Jan 15, 2017

Ms. Wendy Latrece Jeffers, age 39, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday January 15, 2017 at approximately 12:00 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on August 7, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Willie L. and Chloe I. (Watson) Jeffers; both parents survive in Lima.

She accepted...

Jan 11, 2017

Ms. Elsie Phillips, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at approximately 8:22 a.m. at Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

She was born on September 6, 1925 in Macon, Georgia to William Phillips and Willie Belle Sharpe; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Phillips was...

Jan 7, 2017

Mrs. Ruthie Mae Pernell, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at approximately 4:05 p.m. at James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on February 12, 1940 in Leland, Mississippi to Cleave and Grace (Mason) Simpson; both parents preceded her in death.

On May 10, 1969...

Jan 6, 2017

Mr. Leroy Martin, age 94, passed from this life on Friday, January 06, 2017 at approximately 11:45 a.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on July 21, 1922 in Magnolia, Mississippi to Otis and Elizabeth Hurst Martin; both parents preceded him in death.

He was united in holy matrimony on October...

Jan 2, 2017

Brother John Lewis "Po John" McDonald, Sr., age  64 , passed from this life on Monday, January 2, 2017 at approximately 3:24 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on November 27, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to the   union of Arthur and Delores (Martin) McDonald; both      parents preceded him in death.

On October...

Jan 1, 2017

Mr. James Brown, age 83, passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on March 1, 1933 in Durant, Mississippi to John and Elvira (Tiggs) Brown, his parents preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory a sister; Annie Bell Stevens...

Dec 31, 2016

Mr. Thomas Anthony Augustus Pinn, age 62, passed from this life on at 5:42 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Mr. Pinn was born on April 15, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to William Pinn and Louise Carthon.  His father is deceased and his mother Louise Owens survives in Lima.

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....