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James Blevins worked in the manufacturing industry

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

James Edward Blevins, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 7:25 a.m. at Lima Manor. 

He was born on October 23, 1954, in Lima, Ohio to the late Harold James and Clara (Castle) Blevins. 

James is survived by two sons: adopted son, Jason M. Bailey Blevins of Archbold, and Justin Richard Blevins of Lima; four grandchildren; two brothers: Harold David (Randi) Blevins of Woodstock, GA, and Rick J. (Patty) Blevins of Ada; a sister, Jeannie Blevins of Ada; and a sister-in-law, Deborah East-Blevins of Ada.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Blevins.

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Hager Lafferty worked for General Dynamics

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Hager Lafferty, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 4:10 a.m. at Burton’s Ridge, Lima.

He was born on August 24, 1942, in Langley, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Christine (Reffitt) Lafferty.   On October 27, 1961, Hager married Virgie R. Howard and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2004.

Hager is survived by his two children: Gene (Suzanne) Lafferty of Belle Center and Debbie (Mark) Mosher of LaFayette; a grandchild, Taylor Lafferty; and a sister, Bonnie Whitaker of Alger.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Harless Lafferty and sister, Barb Morrison.

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Richard Smith worked for Ford Motor Company

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 27, 2022

Richard N. Smith, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 1:13 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on December 18, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to the late Carl J. and Elsie (Klingler) Smith.   

Richard is survived by his two children: Doug (Tricia) Smith and Donna Britt both of Ada; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Smith.  Richard was previously married to Linda Dearth.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Hull.

Richard retired after working for thirty years from Ford Motor Company of Lima.

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Bernita Latimore owned Latimore SOHIO

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, March 26, 2022

Bernita A. Latimore, age 88, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 12:03 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on January 28, 1934, in McGuffey, Ohio to Glenn and Nona (West) Johnson who preceded her in death. On February 15, 1953, Bernita married Francis Lewis “Lewie” Latimore and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2005.

Bernita was the former owner of Latimore SOHIO in McGuffey, Ohio. She was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ and a member of the Ada O.E.S.  Her life was her church and her faith was very strong.

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Ralph Spradlin served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 26, 2022

Ralph M. Spradlin, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 10:15 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on June 22, 1936, to the late Frank and Emma (Whitaker) Spradlin. Ralph married Vivian Cochrane and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2008.

Ralph retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked as a mail carrier.  He also drove bus for the Upper Scioto Valley Schools. Ralph was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and poker player. Ralph loved his cat, Lady.

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Kimberly Anderson worked for Macy's

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 25, 2022

Kimberly M. “Kim” Anderson, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 12:11 PM at Kettering Health–Main Campus, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 27, 1969, in Lima, Ohio to Pete and Linda (Allen) Pedersen of Ada.  On April 26, 2000, Kim married Joe Anderson and he survives in Waynesville, OH.   

Kim is also survived by her two children: Lydia Anderson of Waynesville and Sam Anderson of Waynesville; a brother, Bruce Pedersen of Lima; five nieces and nephews: Jeremy Pedersen of Delaware, Brandon Pedersen of Lima, Lexi Pedersen of Lima, Douglas Stephens of Dayton, and Shelby Stephens of Columbus; and several aunts and uncles.

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