George Austin III
Sep 19, 2026
Mr. George Austin III, age 66, peacefully passed from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on October 28, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia, to George Austin II and Mary Stovall-Edwards, both of whom preceded him in death.
George was united in love and marriage to Rebecca...
Betty ann Williams
Sep 14, 2026
Ms. Betty Ann Williams, age 70, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:05 a.m. at Liberty Retirement Community in Lima, Ohio.
Betty was born on October 5, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the union of Emmett and Lula B. (Marion) Scott, both of whom preceded her in death.
Betty dedicated many years of service as a housekeeper...
Ernestine Vanessa Adams (Jones)
Sep 14, 2026
Mrs. Ernestine Vanessa (Jones) Adams, affectionately known and loved by many as Vanessa, age 66, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 3:03 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
Ernestine was born on July 20, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to Cleven Jones Sr. and Ann Ruth King, both of whom preceded her in death.
Vanessa was...
Rev. Fayne Gray Wise
Sep 11, 2026
Rev. Fayne Gray Wise, age 83, entered eternal rest on September 11, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. His earthly journey may have come to a close, but the story of his life filled with faith, music, ministry, leadership, love, and service will continue to be told through the many lives he touched.
Fayne was born on December 14, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio,...
Malinda Faye (Glenn) Simpson
Sep 8, 2026
Ms. Malinda Faye (Glenn) Simpson, affectionately known as “Linda,” age 67, made her peaceful transition from this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 1:01 a.m., at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Malinda was born on December 13, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Ike Lee Glenn and Ethel Lean (Jones) Glenn, both of whom preceded her...
Charles Benjamin Wilkerson, Sr.
Sep 5, 2026
Mr. Charles Benjamin Wilkerson, age 69, peacefully passed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio.
Charles was born on March 4, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, to Charlie and Earnestine (Haywood) Wilkerson. Both parents preceded him in death.
Charles was a proud graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. Following high school, he went on...
Richard Eugene Burton
Sep 3, 2026
Richard Eugene Burton, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at his residence.
Richard was born on April 14, 1946, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Harvey G. Burton Jr. and Helen M. (Cousin) Burton, both of whom preceded him in death.
Richard dedicated much of his life to serving others. He faithfully served as a Deacon at...
Adrian Jerome Jones (Plute)
Aug 27, 2026
Adrian Jerome Jones (Plute), age 54, passed away at The James Cancer Center in Columbus Ohio Aug 27, 2026. Adrian was born on June 29, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Judith (Jones) Mathews and Roman Wagner Sr.
Adrian leaves to cherish his stepfather, Harrison Mathews Jr. (Huey) of Lima, Ohio; sisters, LaShanta (William) Roberson and Farren Mathews, both of Savannah, Georgia;...
Otis Rogers, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Mr. Otis Rogers Jr., affectionately known as “Junior Rogers,” age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:11 a.m. at his residence.
Junior Rogers was born on July 6, 1934, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to Otis Rogers and Leana Black Rogers (Eddie Daniels), who preceded him in death.
Junior dedicated more than 30 years of his life to General Motors,...
Clifton Eugene Phillips
Aug 25, 2026
Clifton Eugene Phillips “Mookie”, age 73, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at CareCore in Lima, Ohio.
Clifton was born on October 26, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to Willard Floyd Phillips and Mary Louise Smith Phillips, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a proud graduate of Lima Senior High School.
Clifton dedicated 25 years of service...
Michael Wayne Guice
Aug 7, 2026
Michael Wayne Guice, age 67, passed from this life on August 7, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Michael was born on February 15, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, at Lima Memorial Hospital to the late Jerry and Patricia (Estelle) Guice, both of whom preceded him in death.
Michael was employed with Allied Universal, where he worked as a security guard. Prior to that,...
Sandra Sue Smith
Aug 6, 2026
Ms. Sandra Sue Smith, age 63, of Lima, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:37 a.m. at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.
Sandra was born on December 26, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Willie Smith and Easter (Evans) Smith, who both preceded her in death.
Sandra was a member of New...
Danny Lanier Upshaw
Aug 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Danny Lanier Upshaw
With heartfelt warmth and deep love, we gather to honor the beautiful life of Danny Lanier Upshaw, who peacefully passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 73.
Danny was born on May 11, 1953, the late Ralph Upshaw Sr. and Eartha Lee Stevenson (Upshaw). He graduated from Lima Senior High School and...
Ilene LaVone (Pettigrew) Mills
Jul 28, 2026
Mrs. Ilene Lavone Mills (Pettigrew), age 73, transitioned from this life into eternal life on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 3:02 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ilene was born on March 9, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the union of Thomas and Pauline (Miller) Pettigrew. She was raised with strong family values, a compassionate...
Melvin Demetrius Jones
Jul 27, 2026
Melvin Demetrius Jones, age 67, of Lima, Ohio, peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7:22 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Melvin was born on December 25, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the union of the late Booker T. Jones, Sr. and Ethel Lee (Rounds) Jones. Both of his parents preceded him...
Kevin Theophilous Foy
Jul 25, 2026
Mr. Kevin Theophilus Foy, age 63, peacefully transitioned from this life to eternal life on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1:31 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Kevin was born on January 28, 1963, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Theodis Foy and the late Mary Chapel (Jones) Foy. He was preceded in death by both of...
Taji Ray Foster
Jul 7, 2026
Taji Ray Foster, age 27, departed this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 4:02 p.m. at St.Rita's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Taji was born on November 30, 1998, in Detroit, Michigan, to the union of Kascal Dewayne Coleman and Felishia Nicole (Shine-Neal) Coleman. He was a proud 2021 graduate of Lima Senior High School and...
Abraham Goode, Sr.
Jun 29, 2026
Abraham Goode, Sr., age 58, who transitioned from this life into eternal rest on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 7:01 a.m. at Care Core Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Abraham was born on December 7, 1967, in Hurtsboro, Alabama, to the union of Calvin James Goode and Bessie Lee (Lewis) Goode.
On June 27, 2003, Abraham united in marriage with the love of his...
Vicki Lynn Duron
Jun 19, 2026
Vicki Lynn (Williams) Duron age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her residences. Vicki was born on October 19, 1955, to Home C. and Marjorie (Weaver) Williams both parents preceded her in death.
Vicki leaves behind a son Samuel Lee Thorton Williams and a daughter Christy (Jack) Board. One stepson; Charles Bailey and one stepdaughter; Shonda Thomas....
Cisco R. Cartwright
May 31, 2026
Mr. Cisco R. Cartwright, age 49, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 5:51 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
Cisco was born on March 14, 1977, in Lima, Ohio, to Michael A. Smith and LaDonna M. Cartwright. His father preceded him in death, and his mother, LaDonna M. Cartwright, resides in Columbus, Georgia.
Cisco had a love...
