Obituaries

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,...

Apr 28, 2024

Obituary of Carolyn F. Spikes

Carolyn Spikes was born in Lima, Ohio on Thursday, September 3, 1953 to Willie Walter Fisher, Jr. and Ruthie Mae Caradine and departed this earthly life on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 70.  She was married to Andre B. Spikes, who preceded her in death.

Following her...

Apr 26, 2024

Clayton Alan Ingram, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 7:44 am at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He was born on August 10, 1954, to Eddie Battle and Mae Frances Ingram in Lima, Ohio.  Both parents preceded him in death.  He was married to Audrey M. Edwards on September 5, 1992,...

Apr 20, 2024

Michael Duwan Baines, age 60, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 10:30 pm at his residence in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on February 14, 1964, to Carl Walter and Lillie Mae (Cole) Baines in Clarksdale, Mississippi.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory 1 sister:  Georgia E. Baines of...

Apr 17, 2024

Obituary of Willie Mae Colbert

Willie Mae Colbert, age 79, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 12:45 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  She was born in Lato, Alabama on November 10, 1944, to Willie Terry and Sallie Lou (Wyatt) Colbert.  Both parents preceded her in death.

Willie...

Apr 8, 2024

Obituary of Nellie Rose Patton Knight

Mrs. Nellie Rose Patton Knight, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Nellie was born August 11, 1932, in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Raymond Patton Sr., and Irene Vaughn...

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. Nathaniel Yates, age 84, passed from this life on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at approximately 5:55 a.m. at Lost Creek Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on February 8, 1940 in Grenada, Mississippi to Plumus and Clytee Rose Yates; both parents preceded him in death.

In 1967 he was united in holy matrimony to...

Apr 3, 2024

Kenneth D. Coleman, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 7:55 a.m. at Windsor Lane Health Care in Gibsonburg, OH.  He was born on January 26, 1974 to Beatrice (Amerson) Coleman and John Ash in Tuscaloosa, AL.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Ken, "Tiny", was a big guy that always tried to make...

Apr 3, 2024

Mr. Charlie Lee Daniel, Jr. (Charles) passed from this life on Tuesday,  April 3, 2024 at approximately 1:40  a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System under Bridge Hospice Care.

He was born on March 23, 1944 in Seale, Alabama to Charlie Lee Daniel Sr. and Luvenia (Toney) Daniel; both parents preceded him in death.

On November...

Mar 29, 2024

Obituary of Tra'Varus Darnell Thompson

Tra'Varus Darnell Thompson, age 38, passed from this life on Friday, March 29, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born on August 17, 1985 in Lima, Ohio to Byng Parsons and Linda (Thompson) Scott (Okechukawu Nwoke).  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in...

Mar 28, 2024

OBITUARY OF MAE SHEILA CRUELL

Mae Sheila Cruell, age 87, of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 10:20 pm at her residence.

As she went by Sheila, she was born June 2, 1936 in Florence, Alabama, to Anna Mae Napier and Freddie C. Stewart.  Both parents preceded her in death. ...

Mar 22, 2024

Obituary of Charles James Arnold

Charles James Arnold, age 62, passed from this life on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 1:09 a.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  He was born in Jonesboro, Georgia on April 20, 1961, to James Charles Arnold and Leola Jordan.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Charles is...

Mar 21, 2024

Obituary of Joyce Denise Goins

Joyce Denise Goins, age 70, passed away from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.  She was born in Selma, Alabama on July 22, 1953, to Melvin Johnson and Mary Marie (Carey) Fails.  She was preceded in death by both parents and by her common-law husband...

Mar 19, 2024

Obituary of Humphry D. Knight

Humphry D. Knight, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 2:32 p.m. at Kettering Hospital in Dayton, OH.  He was born on September 17, 1960, to Willie C. and Lorene (Simpson) Knight in Birmingham, AL.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Humphry was a self-employed mechanic.  He...

Mar 15, 2024

Obituary of Joslynn Keantae Haithcock

Joslynn Keantae Haithcock, age 29, passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.  She was born on December 12, 1994, to Joshua Zhivago Haithcock and Aisha Latura Martin in Sidney, Ohio.  Her father survives in Lima, Ohio and her mother survives in Dayton, Ohio.

Mar 13, 2024

Obituary of Melvin "Blood"  Cregg Youngblood

Melvin "Blood" Cregg Youngblood, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 2:45 a.m. at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, OH.  He was born on February 14, 1948, to Clarence and Gertha Lee (Roberson) Youngblood in Colbert County, AL.  Both parents preceded him in death.

Melvin...