Melissa D. Latham-Fuqua Obituary
The world bids farewell to Melissa D. Latham-Fuqua of Lima, Ohio, departing on October 20, 2025 at the age of 54. Melissa leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Bob Stapleton (Karen Sue McKeever) and James E. Jim Latham; and her husband Darwin LaDale Fuqua. She is survived by: her daughters, Gillian West (Erin) of Lima and Brianna Fuqua (Joshua Cardona) of Hamilton, OH; her grandchildren, Bryson David Good, Maxwell James West, Legend Alexander West and Evie Giovanna Simone West; her stepmother Marsha Stapleton of Lima; her in-law Nelson Fuqua (Jeanette) of Georgia; her siblings, James Jimmy Latham (Tammy) of Lima, Jason Stapleton (Nicole) of Florida, Shauna Durr (Kris) of Lima, Samantha Stapleton of Lima, Lisa Huffer (Darren) of Lima, Mark Brookhart (Derrick Daniel) of Lima, Veronisa Fuqua of Atlanta, Nelson Reese Fuqua (Monica) of Lima and La'Quala Fuqua-Geans (Kevin) of Atlanta; her close friend Marcus Jones; Makhi Jones. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee Chapel (1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel (1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805).
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
