Obituaries

Arthur D Mastin

Arthur D Mastin

Jun 2, 2025

Arthur David Mastin, age 82, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born on May 21, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and had called Lorain home for over 60 years.

Art attended Howard High School in Chattanooga, where he was an active member of the football team. He retired after a long and...

David Ammons

David Ammons

May 20, 2025

David Ammons, 66, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, following a sudden illness surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 24, 1958, in Lorain, Ohio, David was a lifelong resident of Lorain County. After graduating from Admiral King High School, he pursued training to become a skilled Auto Mechanic. He dedicated over three decades to...

Beulah M Gilchrist McCaskill

Beulah M Gilchrist McCaskill

May 19, 2025

Beulah M. Gilchrist McCaskill, 84, passed away at Mercy New Life Hospice on May 19, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. surrounded by her children as she entered into the arms of Jesus Christ.

She was born to Hector and Ruth Gilchrist, of Maxton, North Carolina, on August 10, 1940. She graduated from school at an early age of 16. Later she moved...

Louis Dennis Francis Jr

Louis Dennis Francis Jr

May 18, 2025

Louis Dennis Francis Jr, age 49, joined the heavenly angels on Sunday, May 18th, and now rests peacefully beside a fishing hole in God's arms. Known affectionately as "Dennis the Menace," he was born in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Louis Dennis Francis Sr. and the late Carolyn E. Francis (née Arnold).

Louis attended Cascade Elementary, Northwood Junior High School, and...

Rowland Turner

Rowland Turner

May 17, 2025

Rowland Turner, 61, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1963, in Sandusky, Ohio, to John W. Turner, Sr. and Ermie L. Turner (Cunningham). Rowland grew up in Sandusky and graduated from Sandusky High School. Not long after, he joined the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his...

Karen Ann Morrow Bodiford

Karen Ann Morrow Bodiford

May 12, 2025

Karen Ann Morrow Bodiford, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on December 7, 1953, to the late Lynn Brewer and Victoria Regina Wade-Morrow, Karen’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering faith.

From a young age, Karen’s vibrant spirit and deep compassion stood out. Raised...

Officer Billie Ray Neadham

Officer Billie Ray Neadham

May 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Officer Billie Ray Neadham 

“Peter” 

December 27, 1970 – May 9, 2025   

Officer Billie Ray Neadham, affectionately known to many as “Peter,” passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the age of 54. A devoted public servant, beloved family man, and pillar of the Lorain County community, Billie leaves behind a powerful legacy of service, dedication,...

Bridgette Gault

Bridgette Gault

Apr 24, 2025

Visitation will be Friday, May 9, 2025, from 10AM until the time of service at 11AM at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home and Celebration Center, 6075 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain OH 44053

Constance Denise Hicks Beverly

Constance Denise Hicks Beverly

Apr 19, 2025

Constance Denise “Connie” Hicks Beverly, 68, of Sandusky, passed away Saturday April 19, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio.

She was born July 23, 1956, the daughter of Jack E. Hicks, and Alexine C. (Wilson) Hicks of Sandusky. Connie graduated from Sandusky High School in 1975. She then attended the University of Akron, before returning home.

Connie loved spending time...

(Pastor) Stephanie J Bangura

(Pastor) Stephanie J Bangura

Apr 19, 2025

Stephanie J. Bangura, a beloved and devoted servant of God, went from labor to reward on April 19, 2025. She passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at her home in Norwalk, Ohio.

Stephanie was born in Goodwill, West Virginia on August 23, 1944, to William Warner Sr. and Dorothy (Mock) Warner.

As Stephanie transitioned through life, she graduated from Park...

Jayzeir Gaddy

Jayzeir Gaddy

Apr 11, 2025

Jayzeir Gaddy, 17, was tragically taken from us on April 11th, 2025. Jayzeir was born May 9th, 2007 to Latoya Atwood and Willie Gaddy, Sr.

Jayzeir was a hard-working young man, his hobbies were playing sports, video games, rapping, and spending time with his family. Jayzeir was a very loving kid. His laughter and dedication will be deeply missed.

Jayzeir and his...

Sophia Mae Juanita Burris

Sophia Mae Juanita Burris

Apr 9, 2025

Sophia Mae Juanita Burris was the last surviving offspring of the late “Patriarch” Christopher McNeal Wilson, Sr., and “Matriarch” Mazzie Foster Wilson. Sophia was born on March 1, 1932 and grew up in Union County, South Carolina. She committed her life to Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Rowell Baptist Church, Union County, South Carolina. Sophia never doubted...

Min. Beverly Jo Wiggins

Min. Beverly Jo Wiggins

Apr 8, 2025

Minister Beverly Jo Wiggins, 70, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, following a lengthy illness in The Normandy Nursing Home in Rocky River, Ohio.

Beverly was born on November 15, 1954, in Abernant, Alabama. She moved to Lorain, Ohio at a young age. She graduated from Admiral King High School class of 1973. After graduating she continued her...

Lynnette Phillips

Lynnette Phillips

Apr 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lynnette Phillips aka “Red” our beloved mother, NaNa, daughter, sister, niece, cousins, and friend. She passed away peacefully at the age of 49 on April 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Lynnette was born on December 26th, 1975 in Luverne, Alabama to Michael Harris and Lynne Phillips....

Tatanisha Hough

Tatanisha Hough

Apr 5, 2025

Tatanisha Hough, 54, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Avon Cleveland Clinic. Tatanisha was born March 31,1971 in Lorain, Ohio where she was a lifelong resident.

Tatanisha graduated from Admiral King High School. After graduating, she attended Lorain County Community College where she received her nursing degree. She was a registered nurse at Maxim...

Dorothy Mae Crawley (née Capers)

Dorothy Mae Crawley (née Capers)

Apr 4, 2025

Dorothy Mae Crawley (née Capers), 69, of Columbus (formerly of Oberlin), passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Pickerington Methodist Hospital following a sudden illness. Dorothy was born January 24, 1956, in Lorain, and spent most of her life in Lorain County.

Dorothy retired from the dietary department of EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria,...

Phyllis J Russell

Phyllis J Russell

Apr 1, 2025

With profound love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Phyllis J. Russell on April 1, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born in Lorain, Ohio, on August 20, 1951, and a longtime resident of Elyria, Ohio, Phyllis leaves behind a powerful legacy of faith, family, friendship, and resilience.

Phyllis was the devoted mother of Kellie J. Bowen,...

Eric Dusty Brown Jr

Eric Dusty Brown Jr

Mar 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, our beloved Eric Dusty Brown Jr. passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2025. Eric, best known as “EB or E”, was born September 18, 1979, in Elyria, Ohio at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He resided in Lorain, Ohio where he worked as a Cook. A loving and devoted family man who loved life.

EB took a lot...

(Mother) Lois Louise Folmar

(Mother) Lois Louise Folmar

Mar 29, 2025

Lois L Folmar, age 92, of Lorain, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2025. 

She was born in Edna, Alabama and graduated in 1951 from Kinterbish High School in Cuba, Alabama. After high school she moved to Elyria, Ohio, and then on to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She eventually returned to Elyria. and years later she met and married Billie J Folmar. In...

Rosemary Hisle

Rosemary Hisle

Mar 25, 2025

Rosemary Hisle, 84, of Lorain, passed away March 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Rosemary was affectionally known as “Rosie”. She was born January 18, 1941, in Lorain, where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Lorain High School in the class of 1959. While in high school she was in the orchestra where she was...