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Robert Cornwell, Sr. worked for Lima City Schools

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 24, 2024

Robert Cornwell, Sr., age 77, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 10, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Kinnard and Lottie Cornwell. Robert was previously married to Charlene Zeisloft and she preceded him in death.

Robert is survived by his children, Robert Cornwell, Jr. of Ft. Wayne, IN, Diana (Dustin) Akers of Lima, Susan (James) Francis of Lima, and Melissa Cornwell of Lima: thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Sanders of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his two grandchildren: Cirra Cornwell and Scott Cornwell; and three sisters.

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Obituary for Monie D. Pitts

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 24, 2024

Monie D. Pitts was born September 12, 1923 at Lick Branch on the Middle Fork of Licking River near Fritz in Magoffin County, KY. She was the 12th of 15 children born to Amy (1886-1972) (Dyer) and Dennis (1883-1928) Dyer. Monie was the only living child from that union. Monie left this world at age 101 to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, November 23, 2024 while a resident of Vancrest of Ada.

Monie married Hearl Pitts (1919-2007) in St. Joseph, MI and they have four children: Jimmie A. Pitts of Sidney; Eugene (Brenda) Pitts of Maumee; Carolyn Annette Shepherd of Lima and Phyllis Miller of Lima. Monie and the family moved to Hardin County in Ohio after the end of WWII in 1945.

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Ada boys basketball looks improved with young talent back, coach Sautter’s return

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 24, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

The very promising Ada High School boys basketball program has a lot of young talent back for a head coach who returns to the Bulldog helm after an eight-year absence.