Obituaries

Jan 5, 2025

Mr. Craig Steven Keys, age 65, passed from this life on Sunday, January 5, 2025  at approximately 2:00 a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on April 15, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Curtis Slater and Mamie Marie Keys.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima.

Mr....

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. Douglas Eugene  Averett, age 62, passed from this life on Friday, January 3, 2025  at approximately 4:45 a.m. at Care Core in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on January 24, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Willie G. Knight and Mary Louise Cole.  Both his parents preceded him in death.  He loved Jesus as Savior and Lord.  ...

Dec 26, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Ann "Maw Maw" Boddie, age 71, passed from this life on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at approximately 6:13 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 7, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to Timothy Williams and Rosy May Jones, both  parents preceded her in death.

On...

Dec 24, 2024

Deacon Eric Anthony "D. J. Ghost" Jones, Sr., age 66, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at approximately 2:15 p.m. at his residence in Lima.

He was born on November 5, 1958  in Lima, Ohio to Zebra Louise Baty.  His mother preceded him in death.

On April 25, 1992 he was united...

Dec 18, 2024

Carolyn Faye Owens, age 75, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 2:29 p.m. at her residence in Lima, OH.

She was born on September 13, 1949   in Lima, Ohio  to Shannon and Mary Ola (Fuqua) Ingram, Sr. Both parents preceded her in death.

Carolyn was a member of Shiloh Baptist...

Dec 14, 2024

Mr. Rakeem Jones, age 23, passed from this life on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on July 19, 2001   in Lima, Ohio  to Joe Young and Jaquta D. Jones.  His father survives in Sandusky, Ohio and his mother survives in Dayton, Ohio.

Rakeem worked at Proctor and Gamble in Lima. ...

Dec 4, 2024

Mr. Robert Herman Simpson, Sr., age 62, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at approximately 12:38 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

He was born on June 4, 1962   in Lima, Ohio  to Robert Herman Tyson and Cora Mae Simpson. Both his parents preceded him in death.

On July 21, 2021 he...

Dec 2, 2024

"We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ."

1 Thessalonian 1:3 NLT

Rufus Clarence Johnson, 88, entered his eternal rest on December 2, 2024, in Lima, Ohio. Born on May 24, 1936, in Eutaw, Alabama,...

Dec 1, 2024

Mr. Dennis James Richardson, age 68, passed from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on December 31, 1955   in Lima, Ohio  to Jolly Richardson and Frances (Wright) Richardson.  Both his parents preceded him in death.  He was formerly married to Denise O'Neal Richardson who survives in Lima....

Nov 29, 2024

Anna Louise "Wheezie" Jackson 76, of Lima, Ohio passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Anna Louise was born June 28,1948 in Eutaw, Alabama the daughter of the late George and Elise Mayes.

Anna Louise openly affirmed her belief in Christ at a young age.

She was preceded in...

Nov 24, 2024

Robert "Sonny" Lee Shurelds, Sr., age 81, passed away at 8:10 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.  He was born in Lima, Ohio on August 22, 1943, to Willie Cleveland Shurelds, Sr. and Dora Amerson.  Both parents preceded him in death.

On August 28, 1993, he married Robin Lynn Allen.  She...

Nov 21, 2024

Michael Anthony Brown, Sr., known to all as Mike, passed away peacefully

on November 21, 2024, at the age of 66 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mike was born on August 25, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Amy Lee Brown and

later moved to Phoenix where he spent most of his adult life. Mike led...

Nov 19, 2024

Catsonava "Cassie" Lavern Maloy, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 1:58 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.  She was born on February 23, 1969, in Lima, Ohio to Willie Hall and Ulla B. Hall .  Both parents preceded her in death.

Catsonava was a homemaker.  She attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. ...

Nov 18, 2024

Nathaniel "Nate" Bundley, age 66, left this Earth on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 4:08 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.  He was born in Lima, Ohio on January 26, 1958, to Natham Bundley and Jimmy Lee Davis.  Both parents preceded him in death.

On September 13, 1977, Nate married Annie Cathrine McClellan.  She survives...

Nov 8, 2024

MARY OLIVIA (WALTON) SMITH aka "May", age 75, transitioned from this life on Friday, November 8, 2024, with the love of her life, James Smith next to her.

MARY(May) was born in Lima, Ohio on July 20, 1949, to the proud parents Cread and Virginia (King) Walton Sr. From this blessed union, Mary was the baby girl,...

Nov 5, 2024

Earl Joe Fuqua, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 1:56 a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on December 21, 1946, to Joseph and Caroline (Bowen) Fuqua.  Both parents preceded him in death.

On July 18, 1973, he was united in holy matrimony to Patty Lee Luckett.  She preceded him...

Nov 4, 2024

Melvin Lewis Ward, age 72, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 1:50 p.m. at St Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on August 28, 1952, to James Bernard and Asilee (O'Neal) Ward in Lima, Ohio.  Both parents preceded him in death.

He was a retired substitute teacher in the Lima City Schools. ...

Nov 1, 2024

Timothy Orlando McLaurin, age 69, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on February 20, 1955, to Timothy Glenn and Lou Ethel McLaurin in Lima, Ohio.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Timothy was married to Veronica Ingram.  She survives in Lima, Ohio.

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Oct 31, 2024

Gerald Dennis Guice, age 67, was declared deceased from this life on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 3 p.m. in his home in Lima, Ohio. He was born on September 23, 1957, to Jerry and Patricia (Estelle) Guice in Lima, Ohio. Both parents preceded him in death.

Gerald was employed at General Motors, U.A.W. Local 211, Defiance,...

Oct 31, 2024

On Wednesday October 23, 2024 Gwendolyn McLaurine gained her wings. She was born January 30, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to Helen McLaurine and M C George McLaurine. She graduated from Lima Senior as Valedictorian class of 1988. She then went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree from Lourdes University in Toledo, Ohio and was working towards her Masters. She...