Obituaries

Aug 1, 2025

Mr. Marvin Antwon Morgan, age  57, passed from this life on Friday, August 1, 2025 , at approximately 2:30 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on January 29, 1968   in Lima, Ohio to Roma Monroe, Sr. and Rita May (Joe T. ) Cameron who survive in Lima.

Mr. Morgan owned a...

Jul 27, 2025

With broken hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Damian Clay Johnson, who left this world too soon on Wednesday, July 27, 2025  at approximately 6:03 p.m.

Born on May 8, 2010, Damian was the beloved son of La'Toya Brown and Henry Johnson.

Damian was a rambunctious soul, inquisitive mind with a kind...

Jul 25, 2025

Wesley Lee Harris, age 70, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, at approximately 2:45 p.m. at the Carecore Nursing Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on August 31, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to  Willie James and Fannie Mae (Stewart) Harris, Sr. both his parents preceded him in death.

He retired as...

Jul 24, 2025

Leonard Charles Jones, 84, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025. Born in Morgantown, WV, Leonard was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from AT&T after 34 years of service. He later drove school buses for Xenia and Beavercreek schools, a role he truly enjoyed.

Leonard loved fishing, sports, (especially the Reds, Bengals, and...

Jul 23, 2025

Mr. Eddie James Robertson, age 75, passed from this life on Wednesday July 23, 2025, at approximately 11:11 p.m. at Lima  Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio.

Mr. Robertson was born on February 28, 1950 in Florence, Alabama to George and Rosemary (Ingram) Anderson both his parents preceded him in death.

He was employed at...

Jul 20, 2025

John A. Turman Jr., age 99, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at approximately 7:47 p.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

He was born on November 18, 1925, in Eutaw, Alabama, to the late John A. Turman Sr. and Betty (Means) Turman. Both parents preceded him in death. He attended school...

Jul 19, 2025

Mr. Harry Milton Downton, Jr., age  82, passed from this life on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at approximately 1:00 p.m.  at Springview Manor Nursing Ohio in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 11, 1942   in Lima, Ohio to Harry Milton and Elizabeth Ann (Dansby) Downton, Sr. Both parents preceded him in death.  He was a Veteran...

Jul 18, 2025

Mrs. Clementine "Tina" Bates, age 90, passed from this life on Friday, July 18, 2025, at approximately 9:27 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on December 15, 1934 in Mt. Hope, Alabama to Audrey and Adron (Owens) Warren.  Both  parents preceded her in death.

On May 17, 1952 she was united...

Jul 14, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Ann Wright, age 83, passed from this life on Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m.  at Lima Convalescent Home Lima, Ohio.

She was born on August 13, 1941  in Lima Ohio to Harry Hisle and Florence Lester-Shurelds.  Both parents preceded her in death.

On June 24, 1960 she was united in...

Jul 11, 2025

Damariante Trevon "Mari" Dillingham, Sr., age 30, passed from this life on Friday, July 11, 2025  at approximately 7:00 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 2, 1995 in Lima, Ohio to Odell Walton, Jr. and Terria Lanette Dillingham, both his parents survive in Lima.

Mari believed in...

Jul 9, 2025

Ms. Shaquenette "Sha Sha" Russell, age 45, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at approximately 10:35 p.m.  at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on May 16, 1980 in Lima Ohio to the union of James and Francine (Tucker) Russell, Sr.  Both her parents survive in Lima.

Shaquenette...

Jul 4, 2025

Mr. Robert "Jelly Roll" Manley, Jr. age 57, passed from this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 12:48 a.m. at Brightmore Hospice in Riverdale, Georgia.

He was born on January 20, 1968  in Hurtsboro,  Alabama to Robert Manley, Sr. (Marva Cannon) of Lima and Gertha Seay.  His mother preceded him in death.

Robert...

Jul 4, 2025

Mrs. Cassandra K. Bushner, age 81 , passed from this life on Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 3:45 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on   February 4, 1944  in Lima, Ohio to Robert Lee and Katherine (Banks) Williams.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She was united in...

Jul 3, 2025

Mr. Ronald Steven  "Lighty"  Dillingham, Jr., age 48, passed from this life on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at approximately 7:30  a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, OH.

He was born on August 15, 1976  in Lima, Ohio to Ronald Steven Dillingham, Sr. and Shirley Pinn, both his parents preceded him in death.

Lighty...

Jun 26, 2025

Mr. Marvin Ray Sanders, age 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 11:45 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Born on July 31, 1962, in Lima to the late Willie Lee and Harriett (Armstead) Sanders, Marvin was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Marvin was blessed to...

Jun 17, 2025

Mrs. Louise Ellis, age  89,   passed from this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:07 p.m.  at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Mrs. Ellis was born on October 11, 1935 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Abner and Ada Lee Ware.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to...

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Ella Mae Brown, age 88, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on June 7, 1937 in Pittsview, Russell County, Alabama to Wiley and Georgia Ann (Harden) Lias, Sr. Both her parents preceded her in death.

On...

Jun 4, 2025

Emma McNeal, 88, peacefully entered eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home.

Born on November 22, 1936, in Florence, AL, Emma was the beloved daughter of Tommie Lee Brewis and Ada Harden. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Lou...

May 31, 2025

Mr. Ronnie Lee "Montana" Matthews, age 69, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at approximately 5:37 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

He was born on July 1, 1955 in Flint, Michigan to Henry William and Sallie B. (Jackson) Matthews. Both parents preceded him in death.

Ronnie was a member...

May 31, 2025

Ms. Merdine Martin, age 80, passed from this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on August 9, 1944 in Carrollton, Mississippi  to Latin and Aladee (Hansborough) Martin, Sr. Both her parents preceded her in death.

Merdine was a Homemaker.  She watching Western TV shows...