Obituaries

Sep 30, 2024

Myles Smith, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024, at his residence at the age of 91.  He was born April 23, 1933, in Holly Bluff, Mississippi to Miles Thompson and Cornilus Smith.

At the age of 7, he was adopted and raised by his grandparents, Nathan and Annie Mae (Henry)...

Sep 29, 2024

Lisa Renee Williams Obituary

Lisa Renee Williams, age 58, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 8:55 p.m. at Majestic Care of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio.  She was born on November 16, 1965, in Lima, Ohio to Kemp Martin and Frances Louise Chambers.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Lima, Ohio....

Sep 26, 2024

David Summers Obituary

The spirit of David Ernest Summers, age 63, departed from us on September 26, 2024 at 1:30 a.m. at CHP Hospice in Defiance, OH.  David was a resident of Lima, OH. His unwavering friendship and kindness have left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Sep 24, 2024

Born in Lecta, Kentucky July 9, 1926 to Walter Henry and Ora Minnie (Samples) Stockton who preceded her in death. She was married to Thomas Kenneth Nelson June 14, 1951.  To this union one son, Kerry Lynn Nelson was born.  She was graduated from Glasgow, KY High School in 1945, from Kentucky State College in 1950 with a B.A....

Sep 22, 2024

Grace Cash, age 56, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 1:29 a.m. at Promedica Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.  She was born on February 4, 1968, in Lima, Ohio to James White, Sr. and Gloria Boswell.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 sons:  Antonio White of Lima, OH;...

Sep 22, 2024

Johnny Lee Upshaw Obituary

Johnny Lee Upshaw, age 87, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 7:11 a.m. at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on December 27, 1936, to Frank and Mariah (Mark) Upshaw in Pittsview, Alabama.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Johnny married Johnnie L. Pollard on July 3,...

Sep 17, 2024

Cloria Deloris Jones Obituary

Cloria Deloris Jones, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. at her residence in Lima, Ohio.  She was born on May 30, 1930, to Hubbert and Esther (Brannon) Harris in Hurtsboro, Alabama.  Both parents preceded her in death.  Cloria was married to James Jones who preceded her in...

Sep 5, 2024

Robert Bradford Williams Obituary

Robert Bradford Williams, age 82, passed away on Thursday. September 5, 2024, at 4:42 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on June 20, 1942, to Robert Lee and Katherine (Banks) Williams in Lima, Ohio.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Robert was a machinist at...

Aug 26, 2024

L C Boyd Obituary

L.C. Boyd, age 78, passed from this life on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:20 a.m. in Lima, Ohio at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.  She was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on November 15, 1945, to Ben and Lula V. (Brownlow) Chukes.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She was a...

Aug 23, 2024

Brown Arthur Chambers III, age 79, a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 23. 2024 at Mercy Health.  He was born June 30, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to Brown Chambers Jr. and Inez (Nell) Daniel Chambers.

At the age of 18, Arthur enlisted in the Marine Corps. ...

Aug 22, 2024

Cynthia Davis Obituary

Cynthia Davis, age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10:11 a.m. at The Haven in San Antonio, Texas.  She was born in Columbus, Georgia on December 9, 1953, to Jesse Bryer and Ruby G. Clay.  Both parents and husband preceded her in death.

Cynthia retired from St. Rita's Medical...

Aug 18, 2024

Daniel Martin West Obituary

Daniel M. West, age 70, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 18, 2024.  He was born November 8, 1953, in Xenia, Ohio to Joseph and Virginia (Austin) West.

He was a member of Zion Baptist Church where he served many years as Financial Secretary...

Aug 16, 2024

Mrs.  Maggie Ruth Breaston age 94, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on, Friday, August 16, 2024, in Lima, Ohio.

Mrs. Breaston was born on June 15, 1930, in Florence, Alabama to Gibb and Annie Mae (Hooten) Jackson, both parents preceded her in death.

On June 16, 1957, she was united in...

Aug 14, 2024

Mildred Jean Vaughn Obituary

Mildred Jean Vaughn, age 82, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.  She was born on October 13, 1941 in Florence, Alabama to Albert and Altrue Harrison.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She was married to Cleo "Chico" Vaughn who preceded...

Aug 12, 2024

Curtis James Dunlap, Sr. Obituary

Curtis James Dunlap, Sr., age 67, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Springfield Regional Hospital in Springfield, Ohio.  He was born on October 6, 1956, in Greenwood, Mississippi to Preston and Angie (Journey) Dunlap.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Curtis was a former minister at the prison. ...

Aug 8, 2024

Janice Lee Smith Obituary

Janice Lee Smith, age 64, died on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.  She was born on July 18, 1960, to Jack Wesley Short and Shirley Jean Meach.  Both parents preceded her in death.  Her Common-law husband, James Lewis Smith, survives her in Lima, Ohio.

She leaves...

Jul 30, 2024

Home Going Celebration For

Mr. Nathaniel Lamar Bankston III

Mr. Nathaniel Lamar Bankston III, age 53 passed from this life on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on December 29th, 1970, in Lima, Ohio to Nathaniel L. and Joyce A. (Williamson) Bankston, Jr. Both parents preceded him in death....

Jul 17, 2024

Roger Lee Morris Obituary

Roger Lee Morris, age 66, passed away at 8:17 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at The Springs of Lima, Lima, OH.  He was born on November 13, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Lewis Turner and Alice Louise (Simpson) Morris.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Roger was a licensed Master...

Jul 11, 2024

Mrs. Clarissa Fay White, age 67, transitioned from this life the evening. of Thursday July 11, 2024 with family close by Clarissa was born on December 16,1956, in Lima, Ohio to Elvin Ray and Amie Bevis; both parents preceded her in death.

On August 22 1987, she was united in holy matrimony to Robert White at St....

Jul 10, 2024

Virno Gene Bryant Obituary

Virno Gene Bryant, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  She was born on July 30, 1953, in Jonestown, Mississippi to Johnnie Rhodes and Ann Woodley.  Both parents preceded her in death.  On March 17, 2014, she married Jerry Bryant who survives in Dayton,...