Obituaries
Benilde "Nina" King
Oct 19, 2026
Benilde “Nina” King, 72, of Willard, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 19, 2026, following a brief illness at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.
Benilde was born on July 28, 1954, in Lockney, Texas, and settled in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1969. She retired from Johnson’s Brother.
Benilde enjoyed fishing, sewing, playing softball and volleyball, and watching...
Dr. James Camillus Vernon Millette
Oct 12, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Oberlin College Professor Emeritus Dr. James Millette. James passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 12, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born in Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, on October 16, 1933, James Camillus Vernon Millette arrived just minutes before his twin brother, John. Their parents, Dorothy...
Lois Jean (Robinson) Sledge
Oct 19, 2026
Lois Jean (Robinson) Sledge, 90, transitioned peacefully in her sleep to her heavenly home the morning of October 19, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Columbus, Ohio.
Lois was born on July 13, 1936, in Lisbon, Arkansas, the fifth child of the late Ceasar and Winnie Pearl (Morris) Robinson. Lois was the last surviving sibling of a cherished Robinson...
Lora Jean McDowell
Oct 15, 2026
Lora Jean McDowell, 74, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away October 15, 2026, at her home following a lengthy illness.
Lora was born December 27, 1951, in Lorain, Ohio, where she remained a lifelong resident. She graduated from Admiral King High School and attended Greater St. Matthew AME Church in Lorain. Lora retired from the Ford Motor Company plant in Avon Lake...
Thelma L Sydnor
Oct 15, 2026
Thelma L. Sydnor, 87, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Mercy Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness.
Thelma was born September 22, 1939, in Fairchance, Pennsylvania, and had been a resident of Lorain since 1964. She retired from Lorain Products after 30 years of dedicated service, where she worked as a supervisor.
Thelma...
Vermell Roberts-Keys
Oct 13, 2026
Vermell Roberts-Keys, 88, of Columbus, formerly of Sandusky, passed away October 13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, at Ohio State East Hospital.
Vermell was born July 24, 1938, in Shubuta, Mississippi, to loving parents, Timothy and Annie Roberts. Her parents were hardworking farmers who devoted their lives to providing for their family and instilling in their children the values of faith, hard...
Linda M Tarpley
Oct 4, 2026
Linda M. Tarpley, affectionately known as "Dee", retired from life peacefully in her home on October 4, 2026, in Lorain, Ohio.
Born on December 9,1950, in Charleston, West Virginia, Linda was the eldest daughter of the late Sterling R. Lewis and Libby Lewis. After spending her early childhood years in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Linda and her family relocated to Lorain, Ohio...
Delphine L Raglin
Oct 3, 2026
Mother Delphine L. Raglin departed this earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her home in Elyria, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. She was 97 years old.
Mother Delphine was born on August 18, 1929, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to the late Clarence A. Coleman and Mary Jane Chambers Coleman. She received her...
Regina Yvonne Patton
Oct 3, 2026
Regina Yvonne Patton, 67, of Sandusky, Ohio, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while receiving hospice care following a brief illness.
Regina was born May 31, 1959, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Oscar Patton Sr. and Susan Patton. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain until moving to Sandusky approximately 10...
Ike Kelson
Sep 29, 2026
Ike Kelson, 96, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Ike was born in Lutcher, Louisiana, and had been a resident of Lorain for more than 60 years. He was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Lorain. He retired from Lorain Ford...
Marilyn Elizabeth Daughtery-Owens
Sep 16, 2026
Marilyn Elizabeth Daughtery-Owens transitioned to her heavenly home on September 16, 2026, at her only daughter’s home in Chicago, Illinois, following a lengthy illness
Marilyn was the first daughter born on October 21, 1933, in Lorain, Ohio to her father, Cyrus Francis, and her mother Jennie Francis. She was affectionately named "21” by her father because she was the second born...
Theadore Charles Spencer
Sep 15, 2026
Theadore Charles Spencer, 72, of Lorain, Ohio, best known by those who loved him as “T,” “Thea,” “Bobo,” “Papa,” and “Whisper,” departed this life on September 15, 2026.
Theadore was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 14, 1954. He was the middle child of three children. On April 14, 2015, he married the love of his life, Janella, making his birthday...
Michael Drummer
Sep 15, 2026
Michael Drummer, age 72, of Elyria, Ohio, peacefully passed away on September 15, 2026. Born on February 15, 1954, in Elyria, Ohio, Michael was the beloved son of the late Stonewall and Missouri Drummer. A lifelong resident of Elyria, Michael was deeply rooted in his community, his family, and the memories created at the family homestead on Bell Avenue.
Michael was...
Robert Gene McEwen
Sep 10, 2026
Like a steady road stretching toward the horizon and a song carried on a harmonica’s gentle note, Robert Gene McEwen moved through life with strength, humor, and care for those around him. He died on September 10, 2026, in Elyria, Ohio, at the age of 82.
Born on May 27, 1944, Robert Gene McEwen built a life marked by hard work...
Joseph Isaiah Moore
Sep 10, 2026
The family would like to announce the passing of Joseph Isaiah. Moore, 61, on Thursday, September 10th, 2026, after battling a long illness.
He was born on May 19, 1965, in Bay Village, Ohio and raised in Lorain, Ohio. He got his G.E.D. and degree in History at Ohio State University.
Joseph enjoyed his family and backyard get-togethers, cooking his special recipes....
Joanne Thomas
Sep 5, 2026
Joanne Thomas, 68, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Mercy Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Joanne was born in Lafayette, Alabama, and relocated to Ohio in the late 1960s. She was a retired cosmetologist and worked for many years at Best Cuts. Joanne enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and spending time with her family. She also made...
Marsilles LeBron Mastin
Sep 5, 2026
Marsilles LeBron Mastin, affectionately known as "Celly," of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 20. His life was tragically cut short as the result of a senseless act of violence, leaving his family, and friends heartbroken.
Born on September 16, 2005, Marsilles brought joy, laughter, and love to those fortunate enough to know him. While...
Larry Darnell Gage
Sep 2, 2026
Larry Darnell Gage, 76, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. He was born on Monday, August 07, 1950, to parents Willa Mae and Eddie Gage Sr.
Larry, as he was known, was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio and graduated from Admiral King High School. He was employed and a retiree from Lorain Ford Motor Company with...
Benneye Elaine Gooden-Young
Aug 30, 2026
Benneye Elaine Gooden-Young, affectionately known to all as “Elaine,” passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, at the age of 61.
Born January 25, 1965, in Louisville, Mississippi, Elaine later relocated to Lorain, Ohio, where she grew up, attended school, and built a beautiful life. She was a proud graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1983.
Elaine was a woman of...
Portia Smith-Mayle
Aug 30, 2026
Portia Smith-Mayle, 78, was born in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Lorain, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond Sr. and Anna Smith. From an early age, Portia was known for her caring spirit, determination, and love for her family.
Portia graduated from Admiral King High School and continued her education at Lorain County Community College, where...
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