All Obituaries

Eugene Davis, age 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 25, 2022. He was born in Horseshoe, Mississippi on April 23, 1928 to Lonnie Shine Sr. and Mamie Shine. Both parents preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory a Step-daughter: Bobbie (Richard) Long of Lima. A Stepson: Dave Johnson of Lima; a Brother: Edd Shine of Lima, OH; a Sister in Law: Nora Shine of Lima, OH:  8 grandchildren. A host of Great...

On Monday, November 21, 2022, at about 5:41 a.m. Deacon Joseph Faulcon received his heavenly wings. He passed away peacefully in his home in Georgia. We know he’s in a better place. When God invited him home, he readily accepted the invitation. He was born in North Carolina on October 24, 1938, to Dudley Clanton and Mary W. Faulcon (both deceased). He attended public schools in NC, and upon graduation attended Durham Technical College. Graduating with a degree in Watchmaking, he would...

Malcolm Douglass McCoy II transitioned on November 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. Malcolm was born Friday, December 19, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Malcolm D. and Beverly L.O. McCoy. He was educated at Christ the King Elementary School and Bishop Hartley High in Columbus, OH. He graduated from Lima Senior High School in 77’. He also attended Central State University. Malcolm worked for Columbus Fair Auto Auction,...

Endia Marie Cobb, age 8, passed from this life on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born on October 13, 2014 in Lima, OH to her parents Prentice Cooks Jr. and Sommer Cobb. Her parents survives in Lima, OH. Endia was known by her family to be the Queen in their world. She was a fierce burst of energy who loved to dance, ask her dad a lot of questions and go to the park. She was always happy and though her time with her family was...

Carla Denise Williams, age 58, of Lima Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:23 A.M. on Friday, November 11, 2022. She was born on December 20, 1963 to Lee and Dorothy Williams. She was preceded in death by Father Lee Williams. Carla was a graduate of Shawnee High School. Carla was a child of God who loved kids and taking selfies. She was a loving person and a big fan of The Ohio State University sports. Carla leaves behind to cherish her precious memory a...

Clara Mae Mays, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Victory Hospital in Memphis TN. She was born July 12, 1951 in Florence, AL to Linnie and Jeannette (Fuqua) Mays.  Both parents preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her precious memory a brother, Danny Mays Sr. of Lima, 3 sisters, Charcie Mays-Little of Memphis, TN, Magnolia Mays-Williams and Bernice Mays Townsend both of Lima, OH. She is preceded in death by her only son, Antione Mays; brothers, Walter Mays,...

Jenry J. Phillip, age 53, passed from this life on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his residence in Aurora, Colorado. He was born in Christiansted Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on September 1, 1969 to Harold and Hazeline (Taylor) Phillip. His father preceded him in death.  Jenry loved sports. He was a big football fan and he played at Lima Senior High School. Through his athletic and academic accolades, he earned a scholarship to play football at Arkansas State University. Jenry...

Bessie Mae Howell, age 78, of Lima Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8:14 A.M. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born in Grenada, Mississippi on November 18, 1943 to Dewey and Sarah (Harris) Ely. Both parents preceded her in death. Bessie loved canning, cooking and going out to eat with family friends. She also loved traveling, shopping and dressing in her best dress for church. She was a faithful member of New Life Christian Ministries. Bessie leaves...

Jerry Lee Morgan, 69 years of age, passed away at 1:34 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his residence. Jerry was born in Lima, Ohio on May 17, 1953 to Lawrence W Morgan Sr. and Gladys (Fullwood) Turner who both preceded him in death. He attended Lima Senior High School. Jerry was a carpenter and worked on houses and businesses. He was a local truck driver and made deliveries. He also enjoyed going to flea markets and thrift shopping. He was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and The...

James Patton, 81 years of age, passed away at 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital. James was born in his family home at 122 S Kenilworth St, Lima, Ohio on March 3, 1941 to Louis and Ella (Bone) Patton who preceded him in death. He attended Lima Senior High School where he met the love of his life, the former, Doris "Dottie" Faye Monford. He and Dottie were married in 1959. Dottie preceded James in death in March 2017. James was a...