All Obituaries

Mrs. Lora Belle Ward Houston, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022 at approximately 11:28 p.m. at her residence in Lima, surrounded by loved ones. Lora Belle was born in Lima, Ohio on December 22, 1930 to the union of William Lee and Katie (Burk) Ward; both parents preceded her in death.  To this union a son was born, Dana L. Houston, he was the Apple of Lora Bell’s Eye. In 1957 Lora was united in Holy matrimony to Benny Reese Houston.  When this union...

Mr. Ennis E. Rufus, age 69, passed from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at approximately 11:11 p.m. at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on July 7, 1952 in Jackson, Mississippi to the union of Fred and Easter (Edwards) Rufus.  His father is deceased and his mother Easter Price survives in Kansas City, MO. Ennis  was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked at Service Masters and was a skillful electrician apprentice.    Ennis...

Mr. Jerry Perkins, age 71, passed from this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at approximately 8:35 a.m. at his residence in Lima. He was born on August 30, 1950 in Anniston, Alabama to Rev. Wesley Satcher, Sr. and Idell Harris Perkins, both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Perkins worked as a Welder at Trinity Industries. He leaves to cherish his precious memory 2 sons; Jerry Perkins, Jr. (Sybil) of Oxford, AL and Jerry Moore of Detroit, MI.  2 daughters; Kimberly Boynton...

Ms. Mary Blanch Hayden, age 74, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at approximately 6:16 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima. She was born on January 30, 1947 in Attala, Mississippi to the union of Charlie and Jessie Mae (Roney) Riley; both parents preceded her in death. Ms. Hayden worked at Goodwill Industries.  She was a member of Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church.  She leaves to cherish her precious memory a daughter; Bernice Williams (Uince)...

Mrs. Geneva Herma Colbert-Jackson, age 89, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 11,  2022 at approximately 1:50 a.m.  at Hospitality Healthcare in Xenia, Ohio. She was born on September 3, 1932 in Youngstown, Ohio  to the union of Jessie James and Anna Carletta (Akins) Colbert;  both parents preceded her in death.  She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Sherman Jackson, he preceded her in death. Mrs. Jackson earned an associate degree in Early Child...

Paula Christine Gilroy, age 51, passed from this life on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at approximately 12:01 p.m. at her residence in Lima. She was born on October 2, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to the union of Larry and Penelope (Cole) Gilroy.  Her father is deceased and her mother survives in Columbus, Ohio. Paula worked as a hairdresser at Great Clips in Lima.  She was a member of Waynesfield Baptist Church in Waynesfield, OH. Besides her loving mother Penelope; she leaves to cherish her...

Vicki D. Williams, age 61, passed from this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at approximately 2:58 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on February 7, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to George Wall, Sr. and Bessie Mae Mills Smith; her father is deceased and her mother survives in Lima. Vicki worked as an administrative assistant at A Closer Eye Homecare.  Besides her loving mother Bessie, she leaves to cherish her precious memory a son; Sheldon E. Williams of Lima.  3...

Mrs. Patty Lee Fuqua, age 75, passed from this life on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at approximately 2:15 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems. She was born on April 3, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio to Patrick and Lilly B. (Owens) Luckett; both parents preceded her in death. On July 18, 1973 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Earl J. Fuqua; he survives in Lima, Ohio. Mrs. Fuqua retired from General Motors Corporation. She was a member of Eleventh Street Missionary Baptist Church and the...

Mrs. Susan Jeanette Washington, age 72, passed from this life on Monday, December 20, 2021 at approximately 2:44 a.m. at Van Wert Health in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born on March 10, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to James Lewis Ward and Saundra Davis.  Her father is deceased and her mother; Saundra Goosby survives in Lima.  She was raised by Lawrence and Gertrude Turner, both preceded her in death. 1986 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Johnnie Washington, he preceded her in...

Laura Jo Putt, age 62, entered Eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 15, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Richard and Judy (Jacobs) Putt; both parents preceded her in death. Laura formally worked in the clerical department at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was a devoted mother to Kelly (Dustin) Hunt of Homosassa, FL. Raven Miller, Amy Miller and Carmen (Eric) Reed all of Lima. Loving Grandma...