Obituaries

Mary Gilchrist

Mary Gilchrist

May 8, 2024

Mary Gilchrist, 90, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on Tuesday, July 4, 1934, to the late Elijah and Lillie Young in North Carolina. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio. She worked as a Nurse Aide and Housekeeper for many years throughout her life....

Louise Legard Robinson Watson

Louise Legard Robinson Watson

May 7, 2024

Louise Legard Robinson Watson, 75, of North Ridgeville, passed away May 7, 2024 in the O'Neill Healthcare systems.  She was born October 14, 1948 in Hammond, Louisiana and had been a resident of Lorain County for most of her life. Louise was a member of New Life Deliverance Ministries in Lorain. During her active years she served in many auxiliaries, including...

Ms. Gloria Jean Jackson

Ms. Gloria Jean Jackson

May 7, 2024

Ms. Gloria Jean Jackson died peacefully among close family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Gloria was born October 17, 1943 to the late Iola Harvey and Harold Jackson in Elyria, Ohio. Gloria moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1972 and was employed until retirement with MichCon Gas Company (DTE). Gloria enjoyed many things but what she cherished more than anything was her...

Kenneth LeRoy Mitchell Sr

Kenneth LeRoy Mitchell Sr

Apr 24, 2024

Kenneth (Kenny) LeRoy Mitchell, Sr., 86, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully the evening of April 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Kenny was born August 5, 1937 to John H. and Irene (Mitchell) Reed.  Kenny accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour at a young age. However, as an adult, he made a public declaration July 5th, 1998,...

Sandra Mae Scott

Sandra Mae Scott

Apr 22, 2024

Sandra Mae Scott, 83, of Lorain, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born in Maybeury, West Virginia, June 12, 1940, and had been a resident of Lorain since 1953.  Sandra was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church where she served as the church’s secretary for many years. She was...

Derrick Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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