All Obituaries

Mrs. Anna Louise Pierson, age 87, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at approximately 6:00 P.m. at her residence here in Lima as a result of extensive gastric cancer. She was born on May 11, 1932 in Florence, Alabama to the union of Cornelius and Annie (Nelson) Clemons both parents preceded her in death. On March 9, 1958 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. William H. Pierson who preceded her in death on March 27, 2011. Mrs. Pierson retired after over 44 years at...

Ms. Elise Mayes,  age 64, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at approximately 11:16 p.m. at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born on November 15, 1954 in Eutaw, Alabama to George and Elise (Freeman) Mayes Sr.; both parents are deceased. Ms. Mayes worked in the Dietary Department at St. Rita’s Medical Center; she was a member of Lima Baptist Temple. She leaves to cherish her precious memory a son: George E. Mayes, Jr.  (Kristina) of Columbus...

Mr. Paul Joseph “Joey” Ward, Sr.   age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at approximately 8:34 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on May 4, 1945 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Samuel C. and Lois (Banks) Ward; both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Ward was formerly employed at Ford Motor Company.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of Philippian Missionary Baptist Church, and the...

Minister Ronald Larry, age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 08. 2019 at approximately 4:52 p.m. at  St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on March 7, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the union of George and Eunice (Canty) Larry; both parents preceded him in death. On June 22, 1986 he was united in holy matrimony to Debra Lee Penrose who survives in Lima. Minister  Ron was a retired salesman at Tom Ahl Dealership, he was also an account executive for...

Henry Lee “Hank” Pughsley, 60 years of age, passed on Friday, September 20, 2019 in Baltimore, MD. Hank was born December 3, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the late Noah and Ernestine (Williamson) Pughsley.  He was preceded in death by a sister Diana Pughsley and is survived by four sisters, Cynthia Pughsley, Oakland, CA; Harriett (Jimmy) Williams, Deltona, FL; Lorna Simpson, Lima, OH; Jennifer Pughsley, Kansas City, MO and one brother Noah Wesley (Floretta) Pughsley, Roanoke,...

Ms. Bonnie Jean Cage,  age 80, passed from this life on Friday, September 27, 2019 at approximately 6: 35 a.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.   She was born on January 21, 1939 in North Baltimore, Ohio to the union of  Gaylord L. and Nola L. (Jimison) Rader;  both parents preceded her in death. Bonnie was a Homemaker, she had many hobbies and talents.  She loved cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and canning her own Jams.  She was known for creating...

Mr. Edward David Secession,  age 70, passed from this life on Saturday,  September 21, 2019 at approximately 12:25 p.m. at  Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born on July 10, 1949 in Belzoni, Mississippi to the union of Sammie and Fannie Elizabeth (Custom) Secession, Sr. both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Secession worked as a corrections officer at Allen Correctional Institution.  He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam...

Mr. Douglas Lee Henry,  age 61, passed from this life on Thursday,  September 12, 2019 at approximately 5:38 p.m. at  Lima Memorial Health Systems. He was born on June 11, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to the union of James Henry and Nettie Mae (Williams) Reeder; both parents preceded him in death. On April 24, 2014 he was united in holy matrimony to Betty J. House; she survives in Lima. Mr. Henry worked at Famous Recipe Chicken for over 18 years. He was a member of Fourth Street...

Ms. Maggie Mae Jefferson,  age 80, passed from this life on Monday, September 9, 2019 at approximately 11:48 p.m. at Liberty Nursing Center of Lima. She was born on May 20, 1939 in Bruce, Mississippi to the union of Earnest and Catherine Flora (Daniel) Nelson, Sr.  both parents preceded her in death. Ms. Jefferson retired as a cook from the Lima Correctional Institute.  She loved to cook and spend time with her family. She leaves to cherish her precious memory 4 sons; ...

Mrs. Lucy Edith Banks,  age 102, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at approximately 4:42 a.m. at Lost Creek Health Care in Lima. She was born on September 14, 1916 in Early County, Georgia to the union of Elijah and Ella (Evans) March; both parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Banks considered herself 103 years old since her birthday was 5 days away. In 1935 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Raymond Banks who preceded her in death on August 12, 1990. Mrs....