All Obituaries

Mr. Otis Jefferson age 59, passed from this life on Friday, June 24, at approximately 7:15 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1963 in Bruce, Mississippi to Robert Jefferson, Jr. and Maggie Lee Nelson-Jefferson, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Tina Lasenby of Lima, Ohio. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He was a manager at Burger King for over 32 years. He...

Mrs. Michelle Kimay Godsey, age 31, passed from this life on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at approximately 1:35 p.m. at in Dumbar, West Virginia. Michelle was born on January 17, 1991 in Charleston, West Virginia to the union of Joseph Nathaniel and Arthurette T. Johnson.  Her father preceded her in death.  Her mother survives in Lima, Ohio. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Martrevus A. Godsey,Sr.  She leaves to cherish her precious memory 2 children: Martrevus A. Godsey,...

Mr. Deonco William Howard, age 6, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2022 at approximately 8:34 p.m. in Dunbar, West Virginia. He was born on December 31, 2015 in Charleston, West Virginia to Denono William Howard and Jo’Niesha Therssa Johnson (Lee Mitchell – Fiancée). Besides his parents, he leaves to cherish his precious memory: 1 brother: DeMontez Johnson and 2 sisters: Annaniesha Johnson and Jo’Leigha Mitchell all of West Virginia. He also leaves...

Mr. Quincy Jerome Pritchett, age 43, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 21, at approximately 2:30 a.m. in Lima, Ohio. He was married to Lakia Flemming of Yonkers, NY. He was born on August 2, 1978 to David Williams and Sherry Johnson  both his father and mother preceded him in death. He is also survived by his grandmother, Helen McLaurin of Lima, Ohio. He was a faithful member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist church, and an employee of Ohio Plastics. He loved spending time with...

Mr. Booker Marquis Thomas, age 49, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on September 28, 1972 to Will C. and Josie M. (Pitts) Thomas, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Northland High School in Columbus, Ohio and earned an Electronic Engineering degree from DeVry University also in Columbus, Ohio.  He worked for UPS Freight for 19 years.  He played football for the mighty Bulldogs and North Junior HS before leaving Lima for...

Mr. Jamie Alan Potter, age 52, passed from this life on Saturday, June 11 at approximately 8:36 pm at The Ohio State University Hospital. He was born December 22, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to James G. and Joyce Ann Crisp Potter. His father preceded him in death and his beloved  mother Joyce A. Julien survives in Lima, Ohio. Besides his mother he leaves to cherish his precious memory 1 son: Quayshawn Burns of Lima, Ohio and 1 daughter: Brittani Williams of Cincinnati, Ohio. 4 grandchildren. 1...

Miss Avionna LeeAnn Mignon Pryor, age 4 months, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at approximately 8:26 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. She was born on February 13, 2022 in Lima, Ohio to Jesse Jerard Gibson and Monica Jordan O’Brien; both parents survive in Lima. Besides her parents she leaves to cherish her precious memory 2 sisters: Malayah J. Hamlin of Lima and Khloe R. Bolenbaugh.  Maternal Grandparents:  Phillip O’Brien and Cherri...

Mr. Michael “Fingers” Thurmond, age 67, passed from this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at approximately 7:44 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to Sandy and Ada Lee (Smith) Thurmond; both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Thurmond worked in production at Ford Motor Company.  He was a member of U.A.W. Local # 1274. He leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sisters: Edith Carlisle of Indianapolis, Indiana and Tina...

Robert Junior Reeder, age 75, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at approximately 7:47 pm while a patient of St. Rita’s Medical Center here in Lima. He was born on May 3, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Homer and Nettie Mae Williams Reeder.  Both parents preceded him in death.  On May 28, 1969 he was united in Holy Matrimony to Gloria L. Downton who survives in Lima, Ohio.  Mr. Reeder was employed at Ford Motor Co. in the production department. ...

Mr. Steven J. Smith, age 66, passed from this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at approximately 6:00 p.m. at his residence in Ft. Jennings, Ohio. He was born on November 10, 1955 to Virgil M. and Rosa M. (Bergher) Smith who preceded him in death. On July 15, 1976 he was united in holy matrimony to Mischelle A. France, who survives in Fort Jennings. He was a member of Vaughnsville Methodist Church.  He is also a United States Army Veteran.  He leaves to cherish his precious memory...