Obituaries

Aug 19, 2016

Mrs. Bernice Dramani, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 19, 2016 at approximately 9:20 a.m. at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida. She was born on August 22, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Alfred P. Conyers, and Ruth Wyatt; both parents preceded her in death. On March 2, 1993 she was united in...

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. Edward Eugene Henry, III, age 29, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on April 24, 1987 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward Moultrie and Felicia M. Henry.   His father survives in Westland, MI and his mother and step father Randall Stribling...

Aug 15, 2016

Mr. David Garner, Jr., age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 15, 2016 at approximately 2:56 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on January 15, 1944 in Drew, Mississippi to the union of David and Ethel Lee (Hodges) Garner, Sr.  His father preceded him in death and his mother...

Aug 14, 2016

Mrs. Berta Dell Walker, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at approximately 10:35 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on May 31, 1943 to the union of Willie Lee and Lillie Mae (Fleming) Pugh; both parents preceded her in death.

On July 2, 1986...

Aug 10, 2016

Mr. Willie James Smart, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at approximately 7:12 p.m. a.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on December 24, 1955, in Lexington, Mississippi to the union of Joe Willie and Louise B. (Barnes) Smart, Sr.  His mother is deceased and his father...

Aug 6, 2016

Mr. Frankie Lee Ellis, age 52, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at approximately 10:17 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on March 12, 1964 to the union of Joe W. and Flora Mae (Stevens) Ellis; both parents preceded him in death.

He...

Aug 6, 2016

Ms. Linda Darnell Wells, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at approximately 9:00 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on January 23, 1950 in Pineville, Louisiana to the union of Robert and Betty Jean (Purdy) Wells; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Wells...

Jul 30, 2016

In Loving Memory of Gregory L Wilson, born to Cary and Rosa Lee Wilson (She preceded him in death). Sunrise  June 12,1959; Sunset July 30, 2016 at age 57 at Lost Creek Nursing Home. Gregory accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age he was also a lead singer in the MelloTones of Lima, Ohio. He...

Jul 22, 2016

Mr. Forest Benjamin Bennett Anderson, age 63, passed from this life on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 12:27 a.m. at his residence in Toledo, Ohio.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on November 15, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to Joe Hinton and Mary Bennett Anderson, both parents are deceased.

On March 28, 2016 he was...

Jul 14, 2016

Mrs. Essie Mae Dillard, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at approximately 3:41 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on November 7, 1932 in Pittsview, Alabama to the union of McKenzie and Nancy (Peterson) Hunter, Sr. ; both parents preceded her in death.

She...

Jul 12, 2016

Mr. John Wesley Jackson, Sr., age 89, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 12, 2016,  at approximately 5:23 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on August 21, 1926, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to the union of Will and Sarah Mason Jackson; both parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Jackson retired from General...

Jul 5, 2016

Remeal Damar Ingram, age 26, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at approximately 1:30 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

He was born on March 21, 1990 in Lima, Ohio to Maurice Robinson and Dana Marie Ingram; both parents survive in Lima.

Remeal enjoyed his kids in his life and taking them...

Jul 4, 2016

Mr. David Lee Harris, age 58, passed from this life on Monday, July 4, 2016 at approximately 2:35 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center..  He was born on April 4, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the union  Willie and Ruby Ceal (Smith) Harris; both parents are  deceased. Mr. Harris worked at I & K Distributors and the Lima News. ...

Jul 4, 2016

Sabrina Michelle Williams, age 51, passed from this life on Monday, July 4, 2016, at approximately 5:18 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on June 4, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to the union of Willie R. and Berta D. (Pugh) Crawford, Jr.  Her father is deceased and her mother Berta...

Jun 26, 2016

Mr. Louis Frederick Humphries, Sr., age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at approximately 9:34 a.m. at his residence in Lima.

Mr. Humphries was born on July 28, 1939 in Sunflower County, Mississippi to the union of Eddie and Ethel Lee (Searchy) Humphries, Jr.; both parents preceded him in death....

Jun 13, 2016

David was introduced to this world on August 14, 1952 in Lima, Ohio.  He exited from heart failure on June 13 th at St. Rita's medical Center.  His 20 year partner, Erin Heft was at his side.

His mother Anna Pierson (Clemons) still lives in Lima as does his sister Mykel Pierson  His dad, William Pierson died...

Jun 13, 2016

Mr. John Richard Jenkins, Sr., in age 65, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at approximately 4:51 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on May 19, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the union of George H. and Nancy L. (Taylor) Jenkins, Sr.; both his parents are deceased.

Mr. Jenkins...

Jun 8, 2016

Mr. John Nelson "June" Thomas, Jr., in age 59, passed away on Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at approximately 6:02 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on June 24, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the union of John Nelson and Annie Ruth (Brooks) Thomas, Sr.; both his parents are deceased.

On...

Jun 7, 2016

Annie Bell Key, age 85, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at approximately 12:05 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on April 17, 1931 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to the union Willie W. and Annie W.  (Lane) Fisher, Sr.; both parents preceded her in death.

She was a Homemaker...

May 25, 2016

Mr. Joseph Wesley Edwards, age 83, passed from this life on May 25, 2016 at approximately 2:42 p.m. at Baton Rouge Senior Health Services in Lima.

He was born on March 2, 1933 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Percy Stanley and Willie L. (Macbeth) Edwards, Sr.  His father is deceased and his mother Willie L....