All Obituaries

Mr. Jerry Willis Jones III, age 89, went into the warm embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 20, 2023. He was born in Griffin, Georgia on September 5, 1933 to Jerry Willis Jones II and Mary (Phillips) Jones. Both parents preceded him in death. Jerry was as a life member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church and avid supporter of all Lima Senior High School Athletics. He loved the lord and was very active in his community. He served his country in the United...

Mrs. Thomasina Marie Watkins Pruitt “Sina”, passed away at the age 45 on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1977 in Lima, Ohio to the parents of Thomas R. Watkins Sr. of Lima, OH and Cheryl M. Kirkman of Ocala, FL. Both parents survive. On May 2, 2015 Sina married her lifelong friend Michael Jarmal Pruitt. He survives in Lima, OH Sina grew up in Lima, Ohio and was a graduate of Lima Senior High School class of 96’. She was a very strong-willed person who loved...

Ms. Glenda Ann Cowan, age 72, passed from this life on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Glenda was born on December 15, 1950 in Mount Hope, Alabama to her late parents Noble "Bootsy" and Glennis E. (Suggs) Cowan.  At a young age, she moved with her parents and brother to Lima, Ohio. She was a 1969 graduate of Lima Senior High School. After high school she worked numerous professions including telecommunications, Sunday school teacher, and...

LaToya DuShay Long, age 38, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023. She was born on November 9, 1984, in Lima, Ohio to Leroy Long and Earlene Alberta Foster. Her father preceded her in death. LaToya was a very talented artist who loved to do nails and hair. She was a people person who loved making everyone around her laugh. Her sense of humor, talents and overall presence will be truly missed by all who loved her most. LaToya leaves to cherish her precious memory a loving mother, Earlene...

Mr. Randall Craig Cooper, age 73, passed from this life on Saturday, February 12, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to Joseph Franklin Cooper and Fannie Laura (Fields) Cooper. Both parents preceded him in death. Randall attended Second Baptist Church and was a 1971 graduate of Purdue University where he received a degree in Psychology. He was a very gifted athlete and a standout football player and track hurdler at Lima Senior High. His incredible talents were recognized...

Mario Ladell Mathis Jr. was born on November 20,1993 in Elyria, Ohio and passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2023 in Lima, Ohio. Mario grew up in Lima, Ohio and was a 2012 Lima Senior High School graduate, where He scored in the highest percentile on the OGT's the very first time. He worked at Eagle Railcar Services as a supervisor. Mario was a natural comedian and entertainer. He always enjoyed making people laugh and loved being the center of attention. He was a great athlete and...

Mr. Clarence E. Gant, Jr., age 76, passed from this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. Clarence was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Clarence E. and Catherine (Martin) Gant, Sr.. Clarence was a hard worker who retired in maintenance and as a truck driver for the Mayflower Moving Company. He was a quiet, private man who “LOVED” his Miller Lite, his cigarettes and Pittsburgh Steelers. He liked to create city scapes and...

Benjamin Laws Jr. age 70 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to Benjamin Laws Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth (Pinn) Laws. Both parents preceded him in death.    Benjamin was a faithful member of Only Believe Ministries. He was also a former owner of Christian Rock. He was a man of multiple talents. He was an innovator, author, entrepreneur and a great storyteller. He was recognized in the Wall...

Mr. DeWayne Justin Brown, age 33, passed from this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to DeWayne Brown and Stacy Lynn Brown. Both parents survive in Lima, OH. DeWayne graduated from Shawnee High School class of 07’. He was a very athletic and talented athlete. He played football for Shawnee High and went on to play basketball for The Toledo Rockets. He also worked for the United States Postal Services. DeWayne loved running and playing video...

Alex Wesley Williams, age 72, passed from this life on Friday, February 4, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1950 in Selma, Alabama to L.M. Williams Sr. and Arlina (Carey) Williams. Both parents preceded him in death.    Alex spent 28 years serving his country in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Systems Technician. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him most. Alex leaves to cherish his precious memory 4 Grandchildren; a brother, Jesse L. (Betty) Williams of...