Obituaries

Feb 20, 2022

James Chadwick Martin , 77, passed away at 6:44 am on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

James was born on November 10, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to Chadwick “Pat” and Purnia (Sexton) Martin. On September 28, 1968  he married Sharon (Wolf) Martin who survives in Lima.

James was a graduate of...

Feb 18, 2022

Carol Bowers , 91, passed away at 5:36 p.m. on February 18, 2022, at her residence.

Carol was born on August 29, 1930 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Harold G. “Bus” and Martha Mary McMichael. On June 5, 1949 she married Robert E. Bowers, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2005.

Carol spent her...

Feb 17, 2022

Donald E. “Bucko” Latvala, 90, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at The Springs of Lima.

Bucko was born on November 16, 1931 in Wakefield, MI, to Eino and Agnes (Kasper) Latvala.  On April 24, 1952 he married the love of his life, Edith (Streeter) Latvala, who preceded him in death on April...

Feb 15, 2022

Deborah L. Miller, 57, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Deborah was born on January 8, 1965 in Lima, Ohio, to Norman and Ruth (Wireman) Hale.  In 1988 she married Ronald Miller, who survives in Lima.

Deborah enjoyed singing Karaoke, time with friends and...

Feb 13, 2022

Sharon Kathleen Hopkins , 81, went into the arms of Jesus at 5:57 pm on February 13, 2022, at Otterbein Cridersville.

Sharon was born on March 17, 1940 in Napoleon, Ohio, to Byron and Vergie Lovella (Wooten) Rasey.  On August 19, 1962 she married Rev. Larry D. Hopkins, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2014....

Feb 11, 2022

John Leeray Wise, 80, passed away at 8:59 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

John was born on December 20, 1941 in Hopedale, Ohio, to Clarence “Frank” and Katherine (Virtue) Wise.  On November 26, 1982 he married Nancy (Harvey) Wise, who survives in Lima.

John graduated from Lima Senior High School...

Feb 10, 2022

Ralph Gatrell, 88, of Lima, passed on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. at his home. He was born on December 6, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph and Nellie {Ohern} Gatrell.

Ralph was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic School in Lima, class of 1952. He attended the University of Dayton and enlisted...

Feb 9, 2022

Elaine Callahan, 72, passed away at 3:44 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd, in New Albany, IN.

Elaine was born on September 18, 1949, in Beavercreek, Ohio, to Robert and Helen (Borck) Williams.  On June 20, 1970 she married Dennis Callahan, who preceded her in death on December 12, 2013.

Elaine...

Feb 9, 2022

Della Marie Pitz , 94, passed away at 11:52 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Springview Manor.

Della was born on August 17, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to Wesley W. Pond and Bertha M Marlow.  On May 1, 1948, she married John Pitz in Greenup, KY who preceded her in death on May 15, 2005.

Feb 6, 2022

Cloice Budd Harrod , 96, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his home.

Budd was born on November 16, 1925 in Waynesfield, Ohio to the late Cloice Stanley and Grace {Pepple} Harrod. On April 2, 1950, he married Patricia {Stiles}, who survives him in Lima. They were married for 71...

Feb 1, 2022

Thelma “Jeanette” Gossard went to her heavenly home on February 1, 2022.

She was born March 12, 1927 in Allen County to Herschel and Mary Good Brenneman who preceded her in death. On August 29, 1954 she married Clair Roger Gossard who died April 15, 2007.

Jeanette was a home-maker and enjoyed many hobbies including ...

Feb 1, 2022

Glenda M. Perkins-Jones, 56, passed away at 6:58 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Glenda was born on April 9, 1965 in Salyersville, KY, to Glen Fletcher and Anna Mae (Workman) Gibson.  While on October 29, 2005 she and Thomas Jones said their vows to one another, they have been...

Jan 29, 2022

Roy C. Coon, 91, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:40 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1930 in Lima to the late Roy D. and Bessie {Fowler} Coon. On September 10, 1955, he married Kathryn Suzanne {Wyre}, who survives him in Lima.

Roy retired from Ford...

Jan 28, 2022

Joy Ann (Fisher) Nance, 62, was welcomed into heaven at 12:48 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022 from Lima Memorial Hospital.

Joy was born September 17, 1959 in Lima , OH to Darlene (Stager) and William Fisher.  Joy married Victor Lee  Nance on May 14, 1980, with whom she welcomed two children:  Brandy Joy Nance born August...

Jan 28, 2022

Nancy Lee Dawe, 89, passed away peacefully at 11:02 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her five children.

Nancy was born on May 28, 1932 in Saginaw, MI, to the late Edward and Louise (Moore) Ohler.  In 1957 she married her true love, Central High rival Richard Eugene...

Jan 27, 2022

Junior Gibson II , 56, passed away at 9:46 a.m. on January 27, 2022, at his residence in Lima.

Junior was born on December 18, 1965 in Urbana, Ohio, to Junior Burl and Mary (Holland) Gibson.  In 1997 he married Brenda (McClure) Gibson, who survives in Lima.

Junior loved to fish, play bingo, and play...

Jan 25, 2022

Brandy Joy Nance, 35, was welcomed into heaven at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from Lima Memorial Hospital.

Brandy was born August 12, 1986 in Lima, OH to Joy and Victor Nance.  On Tuesday, June 6, 2006 she gave birth to her first daughter, Chloe Ann Nance.  On Saturday, April 2, 2011 she completed...

Jan 25, 2022

Ellis Gene Buettner, age 91, passed away at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, due to lingering effects of COVID-19.

Gene was born on November 6, 1930 in Delphos, Ohio to Donald C. and Lorene H. (Stirn) Buettner.  On February 7, 1954 he married the love of his life,...

Jan 24, 2022

A. Duane Rose, 71, of Elida, went home to his heavenly reward on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. at his home.  He was born on December 4, 1950 in Lima to the late James and Pauline {Streets} Rose. On May 10, 1985 he married Twyla Cramer, who survives him.

Duane worked in agriculture and drove...

Jan 23, 2022

Diane L. Clark , 84, passed away at 11:10 pm on January 23, 2022, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos.

Diane was born on June 14, 1937 in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Erma (Bodkins) Mullenhour.  She first married Kay Castle in 1956, followed by Kenneth McAlpine in 1976, and then Carl Clark, who all preceded...