Obituaries

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,...

Jul 8, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Bibbs, Sr. Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Bibbs, Sr., age 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center, in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on May 29, 1939, in Cedartown, Georgia to Wilbur Bibbs, Sr. and Myrtis Worthey.  Both parents preceded him in death.  In 1964 he married Mattie L. Smith in...

Jul 1, 2024

Larry Hunter Long, age 96, passed on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 3:15 p.m. at Wyngate Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. He was born on October 14,1927 to Andrew Long and Hattie (Irvin) Long, Sr.,  in Montgomery, Alabama. Both parents preceded him in death. On February 4, 1979, he was united in holy matrimony to Louise Spencer who preceded...

Jun 30, 2024

James Edward Battle, Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on November 27, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the Mr. and Mrs. Phillip and Betty (Youngblood) Battle, Sr.  Both parents preceded him in death.

James is survived by: a daughter, Felicia Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio (mother Marva Williams-Cowan of Lima,...

Jun 25, 2024

Crystal Marie Daniel Robertson Obituary

Mrs. Crystal Marie Daniel (Robertson), age 41, passed away from this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 1:46 am.

She was born on July 25, 1982, in Lima, OH to Tina Wills and David Daniel. Her father preceded her in death.

Crystal married Frank "Aaron" Robertson...

Jun 22, 2024

Obituary for Leah Eugenia Richardson

Leah Eugenia Richardson, age 92, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Spring view Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. She was born on June 9, 1932, in Akron, Ohio, to Emmer Martin and Carolyn Orel (Dunbar) Lancaster.

Leah was a woman of profound achievement and dedication. She...

Jun 17, 2024

Paul Vernon Brown Obituary

Paul Vernon Brown, age 89, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on January 29, 1935, in Elliott County, Kentucky to William and Eliza (Crisp) Brown.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Jewell (Wilson) Brown.

Paul was...

Jun 12, 2024

Obituary of Donald Lanier, Sr.

Donald "Luv Bug" Lanier, Sr. age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 4:54 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.  He was born on August 28, 1952, to St John and Lillie (Harris) Lanier, Sr. of Chicago, IL.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He is survived...

Jun 12, 2024

Elder John David Holly, age 72, passed away from this life on Wednesday, June 12, at approximately 7:42 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Elder Holly, a beloved pastor, evangelist, community leader, and friend, devoted his life to faith and love for others. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on November 7, 1951, to the union of...

Jun 9, 2024

Obituary of Ashley Savannah Turner

Ashley Savannah Turner, age 36, known to family and close friends as "Addy", passed away from this life on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  Ashley was born on November 7, 1987, in Lima, Ohio to Anita E. Turner and Mack L. Cooks, Sr.  Both parents preceded...

Jun 7, 2024

Obituary of Jehosh Ishmeal Luster

Jehosh Ishmeal Luster, age 41, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 7:49 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on January 11, 1983, to Jehosaphat Luster of Lima, Ohio and Mary James (Barge) Luster of Loganville, Georgia.

Jehosh was a member of New...

Jun 3, 2024

Obituary of Helen Marie Robinson

Helen Marie Robinson, age 77, passed from this life on Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  She was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on June 15, 1946, to Willie Clay and Willie Mae (Martin) Robinson.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Helen was a member...

May 30, 2024

Obituary of Paul William Howell

Paul William Howell, age 82, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. at his daughter's residence in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on December 25, 1941, to Clarence Howell and Bertha Nesmith Howell in Gainesville, Florida. Both parents preceded him in death.

Paul graduated from Lima Senior...

May 22, 2024

Obituary of Homer Leslie O'Neal, Sr.

Homer L. O'Neal, Sr., beloved husband, and father, passed away on May 22, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima Ohio after a brief illness. He was born on May 12, 1932, in Greenwood, Mississippi to the late Theodore Roosevelt O'Neal, and Leona (Dollison) O'Neal.

Homer was the...

May 19, 2024

Obituary of Beverly Owens McCoy

Beverly Lois McCoy née Owens passed away peacefully in her home in Lima, Oh on May 19, 2024, at the age of 89. Beverly's life was marked by her unwavering commitment to education, community organizing, and her family, especially her granddaughters Chelsea and Lindsay. She was cared for with dignity at the...

May 14, 2024

Gale Martin Jones aka Chubby Life's Journey

Gale Martin Jones aka Chubby, was born on Wednesday, August 3, 1960 to the parents of Booker T. Jones, Sr. and Ethel Lee Rounds Jones in Lima, Ohio. Both parents preceded him in death.  Gale passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the age of 63 years, 9 months,...