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Obituaries
Derrick Smith
Apr 18, 2024
Derrick Smith (aka “Lil DT” & “Daytona 500”), 34 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, July 5, 1989, in Lorain, Ohio. Derrick was a lifelong resident of Lorain, where he was well-known and loved throughout the city by many. He had a very sweet demeanor and kind soul. Everyone...
James Earl Williams
Apr 17, 2024
James Earl Williams, 76, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Avon Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.James was born June 28, 1947 in Demopolis, Alabama and had lived in Elyria, Ohio most of his life. After graduating from high school James served in the United States Army. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church...
Beverly D Bennett
Apr 15, 2024
Beverly Diane Bennett, 74, of Lorain, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, in Mercy Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.Beverly was born July 28, 1949, in Elyria, Ohio and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain. She was a member of Cathedral of Praise Worship & Family Center, where she served in the greeters’ ministry. Beverly was known for her...
Norverto Rodriguez
Apr 14, 2024
Norverto Rodriguez, of Lorain, passed away April 14, 2024 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Lorain, Ohio where he spent most of his life, besides the five years he lived in Miami, Florida.He was a former member of Abundant Life Church in Elyria. He was a truck driver for JT trucking, and he was an avid sports fan.Norverto will...
Lisa Richardson
Apr 14, 2024
Lisa Richardson, 64, of Nashville, TN, transitioned on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Lisa was born on March 17, 1960 in Lorain, OH, where she graduated from Clearview High School in 1979. While in high school, she was a band member, played basketball, ran track and served on the cheerleading squad.Lisa worked as a nursing assistant and held various positions in...
Paul Matthew Jones
Apr 10, 2024
Paul Matthew Jones, 52, departed the physical and transitioned to eternal peace on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unwavering faith. He was born on October 13, 1971, in Lorain, Ohio. During his early years he lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has since been a fan of the University of Michigan football team. He...
Adrian Lee Thomas Sr
Mar 31, 2024
Adrian Lee Thomas Sr, 52, was born March 13, 1972, in Lorain, Ohio, and was a lifelong resident. He departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024, after a lengthy illness. After graduating from Clearview High School and JVS in 1990, he joined the U.S. Army and served eight years as a cook. He received many certificates and awards for his...
Gilbert Gamble III
Mar 29, 2024
Gilbert Gamble III, fondly known to his family as "little Gilbert," passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2024.Gilbert was born in Lorain, Ohio, where he lived most of his life. He also lived in California, before coming back to Lorain.Gilbert loved watching sports and sitting at the lake drinking his coffee. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, making people...
Tanisha M Triggs
Mar 22, 2024
Tanisha M. Triggs (née Long), 45, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Maple Heights until relocating to Oklahoma.She was born on July 10, 1978 in Lorain, Ohio to Wayne and Rita Long. Tanisha was educated in the Lorain City School system. After...
Alejandra "Ali" M Valentin
Mar 20, 2024
Alejandra Marisol Valentin, aka “Ali,” was born in Elyria, Ohio on March 24, 1998. She departed this life on March 20th, 2024, in Toledo, Ohio, at the University of Toledo Hospital following complications that arose after receiving a kidney transplant. Ali had battled lupus since the age of 15. Alejandra was preceded in death by her great grandparents Sixto and...
Leroy Hunter Jr
Mar 17, 2024
Leroy Hunter, Jr., 78, of Avon Lake, Ohio, transitioned from this life Sunday, March 17, 2024.He was born December 5, 1945, in Whitfield, Alabama. He was one of 10 children born to Rev. Leroy Hunter, Sr. and Malinda (Walker) Hunter.Leroy accepted Christ at an early age, and he graduated from Kinterbish High School in Cuba, Alabama.June 29, 1968, Leroy married...
Joe Nathan West
Feb 29, 2024
Joe Nathan West, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to many, passed away on February 29th, 2024, in Lorain Ohio. Born in Bessemer Alabama on August 12th, 1942, Joe's life was filled with love and laughter that touched the hearts of all who knew him.He is survived by his devoted wife Evangelist Rosa West (McCall) of 46 years; children...
Mariella Anne Worthy
Feb 27, 2024
Mariella Anne Worthy, known to most as “Citas” or “Wooty”, age 2 years old, went home to be with the Father on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital in Cleveland. She was born April 20, 2021, in Lorain, Ohio to parents Anthony Worthy, Jr. and Billie Kopp. Not only was she beautiful with a sassy personality,...
Theodore 'Ted' Mastin
Feb 25, 2024
Theodore Mastin, 85, of Lorain, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 25, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born January 12, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and had lived in Lorain for over 60 years.
Theodore attended grade school and graduated from Howard High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He retired from the Lorain Ford plant after 35 years...
James L Turner
Feb 24, 2024
James L. Turner, 76 years old, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born to the late Eddie L. Turner and Mamie Turner on October 1, 1947, in Lorain, Ohio where he was a lifelong resident.
James had several different jobs, and he enjoyed being around his family.
James is survived by...
Arrenza Cox
Feb 23, 2024
Arrenza Cox was born in Tate County (Barr), Mississippi on November 16, 1946 to the late Archie and Tennessee (Cox) Miller. He was a faithful member of the West Looxahoma Church of Christ in Senatobia, MS until he moved to Sandusky, Ohio where he and his family worshiped at the East Parrish Street Church of Christ. He graduated from Tate...
Marietta Massey
Feb 23, 2024
Marietta Massey, 59, of Elyria, passed away February 23, 2024, unexpectedly at home.
She was born January 29,1965 in Elyria, Ohio, where she had lived most of her life. She also lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and Kentucky before relocating back to Elyria.
Marietta graduated from Midview High School. Following high school, she attended the University of Findlay. She enjoyed traveling, laughing, dancing,...
Jewel E Carlton
Feb 12, 2024
Jewel E. Carlton (née Smith), 39 again and holding (actual age 81), of Lorain, Ohio, stepped into eternity on Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to the union of the late Albert and Alice Elizabeth Smith. She was a graduate of Clearview High School, class of 1960. She married Mansfield Carlton and to this union were...
Gaitha Vanessa Johnson
Feb 8, 2024
Gaitha Vanessa Johnson, 65, of Lorain Ohio, passed away on February 8th, 2024, from a long ongoing illness at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Avon Ohio.
Gaitha was born on November 18, 1958, to Wilma and Dewey Flanders. Gaitha was a loving mother and grandmother. Her generous heart extended beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of countless others. Gaitha was a...
Timothy Eric Atkins
Feb 2, 2024
Timothy Eric Atkins, 56, of Lorain, sadly departed us on February 2, 2024, in Mercy Regional Medical Center of Lorain following a lengthy illness.
Timothy was born in Peekskill, New York on August 15, 1967. He graduated from Peekskill High School, Class of 85. He loved listening to music and dancing.
Timothy’s memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife...
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