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Rakeem Jones

Rakeem Jones

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. ...

Robert Herman Simpson, Sr.

Robert Herman Simpson, Sr.

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...

Rufus Clarence Johnson

Rufus Clarence Johnson

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,...

Dennis James Richardson

Dennis James Richardson

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....

Anna Louise Jackson

Anna Louise Jackson

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...

Robert Lee Shurelds, Sr.

Robert Lee Shurelds, Sr.

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...

Michael Anthony Brown

Michael Anthony Brown

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...

Catsonava Lavern Maloy

Catsonava Lavern Maloy

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. ...

Nathaniel Bundley, Jr.

Nathaniel Bundley, Jr.

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...

Mary Olivia (Walton)  Smith

Mary Olivia (Walton) Smith

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,...

Earl Joe Fuqua

Earl Joe Fuqua

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...

Melvin Lewis Ward

Melvin Lewis Ward

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. ...

Timothy Orlando Mclaurin

Timothy Orlando Mclaurin

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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Gerald Dennis Guice

Gerald Dennis Guice

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,...

Gwendolyn Renee Mclaurine

Gwendolyn Renee Mclaurine

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...

Deloris (Moore)  Chandler

Deloris (Moore) Chandler

Oct 30, 2024

Deloris Chandler (Moore), age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.  She was born on February 20, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to William and Hattie Mae (Bell) Moore.  Both parents preceded her in death.

On September 9, 1988, she married Alex Chandler, Sr.  He survives in Lima, Ohio.

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Patricia Kay (White)  Cannon

Patricia Kay (White) Cannon

Oct 19, 2024

Patricia Kay Cannon, age 78, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at    5:00 p.m. at the Dayton Hospice in Dayton, Ohio.  She was born in Lima, Ohio on November 26, 1945, to Paul White and Mary Davis.  Both parents preceded her in death.

She was married to Robert E. Cannon who preceded her in death.

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Shameka Roshawn Bradfield

Shameka Roshawn Bradfield

Oct 17, 2024

Shameka Roshawn Bradfield, age 42, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was born in Lima, Ohio on September 21, 1982, to Charles Bradfield who survives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Yvette Marie Hines who survives in Lima, Ohio.

Shameka was a homemaker.  She loved praising and...

Laverina L. (Donna) Clark

Laverina L. (Donna) Clark

Oct 16, 2024

LaVernia L. (Donna) Clark 82, died at 4:30 p.m. October 16, 2024, peacefully at Mercy Health  Hospital.

She was born on December 4, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to the late Owen Bryson Clark Sr. & Jesse Mae Williams.

Donna worked as a cook at Lima Prison, Casa Lu Al, and The Post, Lima, Ohio, which...

Neotha Paden

Neotha Paden

Oct 15, 2024

Ms. Neotha Paden, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2024, at approximately 8:55 am, at her residence in Lima, surrounded by her loved ones.

Neotha  was born on February 8, 1929, in Jakin, Georgia, to the Union of Ernest and Chaney (Clark) Lane, Sr. Both parents preceded her in death.

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