All Obituaries

Obituary of Troy Monroe Cook, Jr. Troy Monroe Cook, Jr., age 77, transitioned from this life on Monday, December 4, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH.  He was born on August 1, 1946 to Troy Monroe and Estella (Morris) Cook, Sr.  Both parents preceded him in death. Troy retired from Ford Motor Company.  He was a member of UAW Local #1219.  He loved fishing, going to the casino and steak at the Golden Coral.  He was an enthusiastic fan of The Ohio...

Whitney Jayvonne Hardy “Chocolate Bunny” was called home on November 24, 2023 at approximately 2:30 am at the Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.  There with her was her loving sister Candis Bullock. Whitney was born in Lima, Ohio to Jesse and Velma Hardy ( Curtis )  and  Jesse Hardy Sr.  (Brenda) who both reside in Lima. Whitney attended Lima Senior High School where she received her High School Diploma. She had a passion for Singing, Dancing and...

Obituary of Donald Terry Donald (Don) Terry, beloved father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, entered into peaceful, eternal rest on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 54. He is survived by his daughter, Jordan Gabrielle Terry (Cathy Springfield), his brothers, Leonard (Jay) Terry, Jeffrey Terry, Gregory Marshburn and sister Chana Brown and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his...

Obituary of Larry Bernard House, Sr. Mr. Larry Bernard House, Sr., age 50, transitioned on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, OH.  He was born in Lima, OH on August 18, 1973 to Pete House and Betty Christy.  Both parents survive him in Lima, OH. Larry was united in holy matrimony to Melissa Thomas on May 28, 2010.  His loving wife survives in Lima, OH. Besides his loving wife, he leaves to cherish his memory 3 sons:  Austin (Laura) Conrad;...

Obituary of   James Dennis Oglesbee, Sr. James Dennis Oglesbee, Sr., age 80, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, at the residence of his granddaughter, Crystal Gorman-Oglesbee (Justin Gorman) in Lima, Ohio. He spent the last 4 months under the attentive care of both Crystal and his grandson, Robert Oglesbee with loving support from many family members, friends and the dedicated assistance from the nurses of Mercy Health Lima Hospice.  He was born on...

Obituary of Barton Jeffrey Haithcock Barton Jeffrey Haithcock, age 64, passed away from this life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born on April 5, 1959, to Maurice Irwin and Julia (Harris) Haithcock. Both parents preceded him in death. Barton was a drug counselor for drug addiction patients. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He loved being on Facebook and enjoyed teasing his nieces and nephews. Barton was a big fan of The Ohio...

Obituary of James Edward Ward, Sr. Mr. James Edward Ward, Sr., age 88, transitioned from this life on Monday, November 13, 2023 at his residence in Defiance, Ohio.  He was born on September 11, 1935 in Florence, AL to James Davis Ward and Mary Marie Hines.  Both parents preceded him in death. Mr. Ward was a member of New Believers International Church.  He retired from General Motors Company. He loved to be around his family and friends. James leaves to cherish his precious...

Obituary of Rickey Allen Scales     Rickey Allen Scales, age 73, passed from this life on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Liberty of Lima Nursing Home in Lima, OH.  He was born on December 1, 1949 to Stanley Morgan Scales and Myrtis Woodley Hall.  Both parents preceded him in death.   Rickey leaves to cherish his memory, a “Daughter at Heart”, LaToya McClellen and a “Son at Heart”, Shawn Banks, both of Lima, OH.  6 sisters:  Linda...

Obituary of Michelle Marie Oliphant Michelle Marie Oliphant, age 54, passed from this life on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. Michelle was born on July 31, 1969 in Lima, OH to Ashley and Yolanda (Donaldson) Brownlow, Jr.  Both parents preceded her in death. Michelle was a former State Tested Nurse’s Aide.  She loved her dog, “Kobie”.  Michelle loved her family and friends tremendously. She leaves to cherish her precious...

Obituary of Daryl Duane Upshaw Daryl Duane Upshaw, Sr., age 60, passed from this life on Monday, October 30. 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  Daryl was born on December 17, 1962 to Johnny Lee and Johnnie L. (Pollard) Upshaw.  Both parents survive him in Lima, OH. Daryl was employed at Proctor and Gamble as an assembly line worker.  He accepted Christ at an early age.  He was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where he was a former...