Obituaries

Oct 12, 2015

Mr. Lee Earnest "Sonny Boy" Williams, age 75, passed from this life on Monday, October 12, 2015 at approximately 10:31 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on March 9, 1940 in Laneville, Texas to the union of R. J. and Wilhelmina Anderson Williams.  Both his parents preceded him in death.

On November...

Oct 3, 2015

Mr. Jerry Eugene Wright, Jr., age 36, passed from this life on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at approximately 3:31 a.m. at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

He was born on July 21, 1979 to the union of Jerry Eugene and Sandra Jean Curry Wright, Sr.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Lima.

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Sep 15, 2015

Jovan Jeremy "Chevy Boi" Williamson, age 26, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at approximately 2:07 p.m. at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jovan was born on July 23, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to Aline M. Williamson and  J.R. Hartwell,  his father is deceased and his mother survives in Lima.

Sep 13, 2015

Mrs. Sandra Faye Battle, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at        approximately 4:18 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 15, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to Willie L. Perryman, Sr. and Frances Perkins Williams.  Her mother is deceased and her father survives in Toledo, Ohio.

Aug 31, 2015

Mrs. Ethel Lee Brown, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2015 at approximately 8:47 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on October 21, 1944 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Albert and Altrue Houston Harrison; both parents preceded...

Aug 28, 2015

Mrs. Yolanda Kaye Hall, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2015 at approximately 9:58 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on November 13, 1966 in Lima, Ohio to the union of George and Nellie Patton Cooper, Sr.  ...

Aug 23, 2015

Mr. Earl Logen Napier, age 52, passed from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at approximately 10:54 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on August 25, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Arthur James and Esther Mae Doxie Napier, Sr.  His father is deceased and his mother survives in Lima.

Aug 22, 2015

Ms. Denise Williams, age 57, passed from this life on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at approximately 3:51 p.m. at St Rita's Medical Center.

She was born on September 25, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to James and Cheney Ingram Adams; both parents preceded her in death.

Ms. Williams worked as a Nurse's Aide at Lima Manor...

Aug 19, 2015

Floyd Phillips, 70, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 7:12 p.m. at Lima Health Systems.

Mr. Phillips was born in Russellville, Alabama on July 19, 1945 to the union of Willard Floyd and Mary Louise Smith Phillips. His father is deceased and his...

Aug 18, 2015

James Wesley McClendon was born February 11, 1942 in Grenada, Mississippi to the late Houston and Alma Harper McClendon, Sr. He departed this life on August 18, 2015 at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama.

James was united in holy matrimony to Emily Brown on July 9, 1966.

James' early education was received in the Grenada...

Aug 17, 2015

Mel Foster was born to the late Laurine Martin and Oscar "Sonny" Foster on April 17, 1950 in Lima, Ohio.  He was an only child raised with his 3 aunties who treated him as a brother.

Mel attended Lima Senior High School and graduated in 1968.  He was a dynamic athlete and was...

Aug 14, 2015

Ms. Brigitte Arnett Horton, age 51, went home to be with the Lord on  Friday, August 14, 2015 at approximately 2:50 a.m. at  St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on December 7, 1963 in Lima,...

Aug 10, 2015

Teresa Ann Jackson, age 63, passed from this life on Monday, August 10, 2015 at approximately 12:29 p.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on July 20, 1952 in Piqua, Ohio to the union of Megg and Anna Mary Matthews Jackson.    Her father is deceased and her...

Jul 27, 2015

Ms. Karla Anna "Sweets" Jones, age 55, passed from this life on Monday, July 27, 2015 at approximately 11:45 p.m. at the Orchards of Lima Nursing Home.

She was born on September 17, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the Union of Clarence L. and Beverly Jane Cain Jones.  Her...

Jul 24, 2015

Marva Jean (Talmadge) Smith- Ramsey was born in Fostoria, Ohio on August 29th, 1938 to the union of Samuel and Charlotte Oglesby Talmadge; both parents preceded her in death.  She was 76 years old at the time she was called home on July 24th at 5:54 pm at St. Rita's Hospital. She was a residence...

Jul 22, 2015

Mrs. Jessie Bell Burge, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 22, 2015 at approximately 7:30 p.m. at her daughter's residence in Lima surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Florence, Alabama on December 15, 1923 to Joe Chandler and Augusta Martin...

Jul 22, 2015

Aston Damony Hutchins, age 6, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2015 at approximately 1:10  a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born in Lima, Ohio on June 1, 2009 to M. Aaron Hutchins and Leslie N. Morris; both his parents survive...

Jul 6, 2015

Mr. Robert Walker, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2015 at approximately 3:40 a.m. at Lost Creek Care Center in Lima.

He was born on February 6, 1942 in Columbus, Georgia to the union of Arthur J. and Johnnie Tolbert Walker, both...

Jul 5, 2015

Mrs. Melba Edna Simpson, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at approximately 6:42 a.m. at her residence in Lima, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on August 30, 1948 in Delaware, Ohio to Frank Banks and Violet Dickerson.  Both...

Jul 5, 2015

Mr. Michael "Mike" Smith, Sr., age 62, passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at approximately 12:45 a.m. at his residence.

He was born on July 5, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Charlie and Bertha Mae Manley Smith.  His father is deceased and his...