Obituaries
Herbert Carr Arnold Jr
Apr 23, 2026
Herbert Carr Arnold Jr., 81, of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Avon, Ohio. Born on June 8, 1944, in Elyria, Herbert was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. He attended Elyria High School, where he excelled as a standout track and field athlete.
Herbert worked as a general laborer, spending years in the auto industry...
Sherri D Ross
Apr 19, 2026
Sherri Doreen Ross, 67, entered eternal rest on April 19, 2026. While our hearts are heavy with her passing, we choose to celebrate a life filled with love, strength, and lasting impact.
Sherri was a woman whose presence could light up a room. She was more than a mother, sister, and friend—she was someone who showed up for others, loved deeply,...
Christine Pratt
Apr 18, 2026
Christine Pratt, 68, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Elyria, Ohio, on February 12, 1958, Christine was a lifelong resident of Lorain County. She was well known for her work as a wedding coordinator and for creating beautiful gift baskets....
Calvin Jeter
Apr 14, 2026
Calvin Jeter, of Lorain, a devoted man of faith, loving husband, father, and respected community leader, entered eternal rest on April 14, 2026. Born on December 31, 1959, in Birmingham Alabama, Calvin lived a life rooted in his love for God and his family. He firmly believed in the divine order of life—placing God first—and remained steadfast in that commitment...
Ilene Epps
Apr 14, 2026
Ilene Epps, age 89, formerly of Lorain, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2026. Born in 1937 in Lorain, she was the cherished daughter of Willie Epps and Sally Epps (née Brandford).
Ilene was a proud attendee of Lorain High School and carried with her a lifelong appreciation for simple joys and meaningful connections. She found great happiness in gathering with...
Milton L Minner
Apr 14, 2026
Milton L Minner, age 101, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Danbury Senior Living Community in North Ridgeville, Ohio.
He was born on October 10, 1924, in New Madrid, Missouri, to his father, Saint Minner, and his mother, Beatrice Sims.
Milton proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a seaman first class, spending...
Isaac 'Ike' Warren Maxwell
Apr 7, 2026
Isaac 'Ike' Warren Maxwell, 72, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home in Lorain, Ohio.
Born June 3, 1953 in Elyria, Isaac was a lifelong resident who left an unforgettable mark on his community. A 1972 graduate of Elyria High School, he was an extraordinary athlete whose talent and determination made him a hometown...
Derrick "D Barnes" Barnette
Apr 2, 2026
Derrick “D Barnes” Barnette, 42, of Lorain, passed away on April 2, 2026.
Derrick was born on July 22, 1983, in Lorain, Ohio, where he remained a lifelong resident. He attended the House of Praise in Lorain and was formerly employed at The Jackalope Restaurant, now Sweet Pork Wilson Restaurant.
Derrick was an avid Cleveland Brown’s football fan. He loved cooking, creating...
Shirley Ann Eisenhauer Brown
Mar 31, 2026
Shirley Ann Eisenhauer Brown, 65, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, at Stein Hospice following a courageous brief battle with Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
Shirley was born on December 12th, 1960, at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. She grew up in Fostoria, Ohio, but later found her forever home in Sandusky, Ohio at the age of 16, coming...
Rockie LaVay Lurry
Mar 30, 2026
Rockie LaVay Lurry, 65, was born on October 28, 1960, in Lorain, Ohio. He passed away on March 30, 2026. Born and raised in Lorain, Rockie had a deep love for his city and the community he called home.
He was employed at Diamond Products in Elyria, Ohio, where he was both respected and well-loved. Rockie was a proud graduate of...
William 'Billy' Charles Hill
Mar 29, 2026
William 'Billy' Charles Hill, 85, of Elyria passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born in Elyria, Ohio to Leonard C. Hill Sr. and Eleanor Marie Taper Hill on January 11, 1941.
After graduating from Elyria High School in 1959, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where we received a Marksmanship Badge for being an...
Shirley D Grissom
Mar 27, 2026
Shirley D. Grissom, 81, of Elyria, Ohio, answered her Lord’s call on March 27, 2026.
She was born on June 14, 1944, in Kemp, Texas. She was the daughter of Jim and Lela Jones and one of nine children. At an early age, she moved to Dallas, Texas, and joined St. Matthew Baptist Church, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963,...
Alcides Dagis
Mar 26, 2026
Alcides Dagis, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on June 5, 1930, in Barranquilla, Colombia, to Maximo Dagis and Maria Velasquez. After serving in the Colombian Military, Alcides moved to New York City, where he met the love of his life. He married Maria Gordils in 1965, and...
Johnny Earl Golson
Mar 22, 2026
Johnny Earl Golson, age 55, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Lorain, Ohio.
Johnny was born on January 14, 1971, in Elyria, Ohio, to Lashelle Golson and Johnny Johnson. He attended Elyria High School, where he formed lasting friendships and memories.
Johnny enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved playing his games, fishing, traveling, and spending time...
Edward Bromley Jr
Mar 16, 2026
Edward Bromley Jr., 69, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by his family at home following a brief illness. Born on February 11, 1957, in Lorain, he remained a lifelong resident of the city.
Edward graduated from Southview High School and retired from U.S. Steel, also was laid off from Ohio Edison in Lorain, and Ventra in...
Nicholas "Nick" Burkholder
Mar 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nicholas “Nick” Burkholder
March 18, 2000 – March 15, 2026
My son, Nicholas “Nick” Burkholder of Elyria, Ohio, was taken from me far too soon—just days before his 26th birthday.
Nick was my baby. Before anything else, before any title, before anything anyone could ever say—he was mine. And that love does not end here.
He was a father, a...
Marie "Money" Wilson
Mar 10, 2026
Marie “Money” Wilson, 78, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 4, 1947, in Blakely, Georgia, Marie spent most of her life as a resident of Lorain. She worked as a cook and manager at Bob’s Big Boy and later as a...
Ernest "Mug" Ferrell
Mar 8, 2026
The Illustrious Brother Ernest “Mug” Ferrell was called home to rest on March 8, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1947, in Shubuta, Clarke County, Mississippi, to Tanner and Annie B. Ferrell.
Ernest accepted Christ at an early age and united with Bethlehem Baptist Church in Wayne County, Waynesboro, Mississippi. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in the...
Sylvia Jean Noble
Mar 7, 2026
Sylvia Jean Noble (née Reed), 80, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon. She was born on October 2, 1945, in Elyria.
Sylvia graduated from Lorain High School in 1964. She met and married Richard Flowers, Sr.; to this union one son was born, Richard Flowers, Jr....
Lucille "Lucy" Raya Hopkins
Mar 6, 2026
Lucille “Lucy” Raya Hopkins, 18, of Huron, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on Friday, March 6, 2026. Born on August 23, 2007, in Akron, Ohio, Lucy moved to Lorain and Erie counties at the age of 11, beginning fourth grade in the Vermilion school system. From the moment she arrived, her vibrant spirit, warm smile, and boundless energy...
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