Obituaries

Oct 28, 2025

Roger N. Banks Sr. aged 68, passed away on October 28 ,2025, in Houston, Texas.

Born on March 18, 1957 in Lima, Ohio. Roger dedicated much life to his career at General Motors,  where he worked from 1976 until his retirement in 2002.

A graduate of Lima Senior High School in 1975, Roger was a...

Oct 26, 2025

Mr. Roman Leon Wagner, age 85, passed from this life on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at approximately   8:05  a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on August 26, 1940 in Sardis, Mississippi to the union of Roman and Eunice (Cox) Wagner. Both parents preceded him in death.

On September 19, 1964 he...

Oct 25, 2025

Lisa Kay Esmonde, age 60, passed from this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at approximately 5:53 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, OH

She was born on March 16, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Darwin and Pamela (Reynolds) Esmonde.  Both her parents survive in Florida.

Lisa worked as a...

Oct 17, 2025

Mrs. Frances Erlyne Johnson, age 80, passed from this life on Friday, October 17, 2025, at approximately 2:26 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on June 9, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Otis Earl and Mary Francis (Beasley) Goodman. Both her parents preceded her in death.

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Oct 14, 2025

Geraldine Amerson Spivey, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at approximately 4:18 am at The James Cancer Center.

Geraldine was born on Wednesday, December 20, 1950, in Lima, OH. She was the daughter of Rev. Major and Rosa Bell (Flemon) Amerson Sr., both preceded her in death.

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Oct 7, 2025

Mr. William Neal Steward, Sr., age 94, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at approximately 7:13 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on December 5, 1930, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to William Eugene Steward Sr. and Alberta (Dunlap) Steward, who both preceded him in death. On September 11, 1953, he was united...

Sep 30, 2025

Marketta Williams of Sheffield, Alabama, passed away on September 30, 2025 at the Columbus Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness and joyful spirit touched everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, William and Janice Williams and a brother; Malcolm Williams.

Marketta...

Sep 30, 2025

Mrs. Marva Yvonne Upshaw, age 89, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at approximately 4:11 p.m.  at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born  on July 16, 1936  to Nathaniel L. and Corene (Cook) Bankston, Sr.   Both her parents preceded her in death.

On June 26, 1976 she was united...

Sep 25, 2025

Mrs. Linda Diane Houston, age 80, passed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at approximately 8:58 p.m. in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on January 12, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to Stanley M. and Murdis (Hall) Scales.  Both her parents preceded her in death.

On April 4, 1969   she was united in holy...

Sep 22, 2025

Mrs. Angela Gaines, age 65, passed from this life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 6:50  p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on February 4, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to  Joseph L. Manley, Sr. and Mildred Williams, both parents preceded her in death.

On November 14, 2009 Mrs....

Sep 17, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Watkins, age 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m.  at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 12, 1957  to Elnora Bowens.   Her mother preceded her in death.

She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Clarence Watkins...

Sep 16, 2025

Bernadette Davis, age 67, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at approximately 11:37 a.m. .  at Liberty Nursing Center in Lima, Ohio,

She was born on September 16, 1958  in Hammond, Indiana to the union of Cleotha and Bessie (Smith) Davis, Sr.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Davis worked as...

Sep 15, 2025

Mrs. Jency Bell Lurena (Steward) Harris,  age 96, passed from this life on  Monday, September 15,  2025, at approximately 11:13  p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on August 10, 1929 in Mendenhall, Mississippi to the union of William Eugene Steward and Alberta (Dunlap) Steward Marlin.  Both parents preceded her in death....

Sep 7, 2025

Mable V. Walton, age 87, born the eldest of three children to Thomas and Savannah R.  Stewart on December 4, 1937 in Orville, Alabama.  On Sunday, September 7, 2025 at  approximately 2:03  a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima, Ohio she answered the Masters call and transitioned from labor to reward.

Raised in Selma, Mable matured...

Sep 6, 2025

Rev. King Joseph Beverly,  age 83, passed from this life on Saturday, September 6, 2025  at approximately 5:58  p .m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on January 18, 1942 in Rutherford, Alabama to Howard and Mary Williams- Beverly, both his parents preceded him in death.

On December 26, 1964...

Sep 5, 2025

Mrs. Roxanne Jean Petty, age 62, passed from this life on Friday, September 5,  2025, at approximately 1:48 p.m. at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on May 20, 1963 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Russell and Frances Jean(Bowles) Mitchell, Sr.  Both parents preceded her in death.

On July...

Sep 4, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Denine Green, age 54, passed from this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m.  in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

She was born on January 3, 1971  Toledo, Ohio to Rose Marie Smith.  Her mother preceded her in death.

On May 20, 2016 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Kelvin E....

Aug 31, 2025

Gregory Lee Saucer, widely known as "Sauce," was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, friend, NAVY veteran and a highly respected figure. He was born in Lima, Ohio, on December 12th in 1949, to the union of Overton and Anna Louise (Howard) Saucer, a guiding light to all who knew him, departed this world peacefully on August 31, 2025,...

Aug 30, 2025

"In the twinkling of an eye, the time comes for every human being when earthly ties must be broken and transformed from mortal to immortal."  Percy Lee Bates, Sr. peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Addison Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center in Maumee, OH, at the age of 87.

Ecclesiastes 3:1, "There...

Aug 22, 2025

Mr. Edward Minor, Sr., age 91, passed from this life on Friday, August 22, 2025 at approximately  8:15 a.m. at Springview Manor Nursing in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on December 10, 1933 in Courtland, Alabama to Nathanial and May Ella Minor.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Minor worked at Teledyne Ohio Steel. ...