Obituaries
Yokita M Thomas
Jul 23, 2026
Yokita M. Thomas, née Willis, 62, peacefully gained her wings on Thursday, July 23, 2026, following a brief illness at Fairview Park Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
Born on November 16, 1963, in Lorain, Ohio, Yokita was the beloved daughter of the late Joe and Mary Willis. Affectionately known as "Kita" by family and friends, she was raised in Lorain, where she...
Danny Eugene Scott
Jul 20, 2026
Danny Eugene Scott, 70, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away following a brief illness on July 20, 2026, at Mercy New Life Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
Danny was born on September 2, 1954, in Elyria, to the late James Scott Jr. and Dela Mae Scott (née Atkins).
Danny graduated from Admiral King High School in Lorain, Ohio, with the Class of...
Mark Jeffrey Davison
Apr 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Mark Jeffrey Davison who went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026, at the age of 73.
Mark Jeffrey Davison was born May 3, 1952, in Oberlin, Ohio to Robert Earl Davison Jr and Neidra June Davison. Mark was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.
Mark grew up...
Lamont E Blakely Sr
Jun 17, 2026
Lamont E Blakely Sr, born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, passed away June 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung disease.
Lamont's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2pm to 5pm at the Brown-Robinson Celebration Center, 6075 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain OH 44053.
Cassandra Jeanette Townsend
Jul 17, 2026
Cassandra Jeanette Townsend, 70, departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a brief illness. She was born February 5, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Willie and Florine Townsend.
She grew up in Lorain, Ohio, and graduated from Admiral King High School in 1974. She had a lengthy career with Ford Motor...
Elliott Dewayne "Lump" Lumpkin
Jul 15, 2026
Elliott Dewayne Lumpkin (Lump), 81, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away July 15th, 2026. He was born in Birdeye, Arkansas to DeWitt and Catherine Lumpkin.
Elliott was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Army in 1971, serving as a cook.
Elliott just celebrated his 55th Wedding Anniversary to his lovely wife, Georgia Lumpkin. He was a hardworking husband and father and a great grandfather....
Anthony D "Tank" Morrow Sr
Jul 1, 2026
Anthony D. Morrow Sr. (Tank) of North Ridgeville, a devoted man of faith, loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and grandfather, entered eternal rest on July 1, 2026, surrounded by his wife and mother (Marsha) who spent countless nights with him at the Avon Cleveland Clinic.
Born on May 14, 1966, in Akron, Ohio, Anthony lived a life rooted in...
Charles Lloyd Atkinson
Jul 1, 2026
Charles Lloyd "Bo-Chuck" Atkinson went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 1, 2026. Chuckie was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio (Campedo).
He attended Clearview High School, where he excelled in basketball. Chuckie enjoyed fishing, old school music, pool and he was known as the "Master Spades" player where he enjoyed playing regularly with his brothers. More...
Shauda Sharrika Starks
Jun 24, 2026
There are some people whose smile can brighten a room before they ever say a word. Shauda Sharrika "Day Day" Starks was one of those people. Her beautiful smile, caring heart, and love for others made her someone who will always be remembered and forever missed.
Shauda was born on April 12, 1985, in Elyria, Ohio, to Michael L. Starks and...
Emily Catherine Bryant
Jun 20, 2026
Emily Catherine Bryant, 72, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky (formerly of Lorain) passed away June 20, 2026, in Danville, Kentucky.
Emily was born August 7, 1953, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, to the late Wilrow Bartleson and the late Emily Gertrude Bryant. She lived in Lorain for most of her life until she relocated back to Kentucky after retiring from the Lorain City School District,...
Minister Jason L Henry
Jun 18, 2026
Minister Jason L Henry, 44, of Wooster, formally of Lorain County, passed away from a tragic auto accident on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
There will be a memorial musical on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 6pm until 8pm at Faith Ministries Christian Center, 1306 Euclid Ave., Lorain OH 44052, where a viewing will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from...
Topeka Collette Charlton
Jun 15, 2026
Topeka Collette Charlton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and compassion that touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on August 23, 1980, in Lorain, Ohio, Topeka was born into a large and loving family and was surrounded throughout her life by many who loved, nurtured, and helped shape the...
Katherine "Kathy" Brown
Jun 14, 2026
Katherine "Kathy" Brown transitioned June 14, 2026.
A viewing will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, from 11am until time of her service at 12 noon at God's Believers in Christ Church, 520 W 22nd Street, Lorain OH 44052; Rev. James Williams, Pastor.
Mabel L McCall
Jun 11, 2026
Mabel L. McCall, 89, of Avon, Ohio, died peacefully on June 11, 2026. She leaves behind the legacy of kindness, love of God, and love of her family.
Mabel is survived by her three children, Kelvin, Dolores, and Karen.
Family and friends are invited together for the celebration of her beautiful and well lived life on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Friendship...
Lorene Bracy
Jun 4, 2026
Lorene Bracy, a devoted woman of faith, loving wife, and loving mother entered eternal rest on June 4th, 2026.
Lorene was born on March 28th, 1940, in Huntingdon, Tennessee to Willie and Helen Sutton. She accepted Christ at an early age and later moved to Lorain, Ohio where she was a long-time member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church.
Lorene worked in...
Michael R Linder
Jun 3, 2026
Michael Renny Linder, 68 of Lorain Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026. Even in his passing, Michael’s legacy of generosity continued as an organ donor, saving the lives of three individuals through the gift of organ donation.
Michael was born on February 12, 1958, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Preston Linder Jr. and Lurlene Linder. He attended Admiral...
Irma Lee Lucas
Jun 3, 2026
Irma Lee Lucas was born November 14, 1934, in Beulah, Mississippi to the union of Percy Harris Sr. and Idella Marshall.
She was called home to God on Wednesday June 3, 2026, following a brief illness.
Irma moved to Lorain in 1964 and was employed by Joseph Feiss and Cleveland Metro Hospital until she retired in 1995.
Irma enjoyed bingo, traveling, playing cards...
Linda Ann Knight
Jun 3, 2026
Linda Ann Knight, age 79, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Born on May 16, 1947, she was the only child of Viola and Willie Hill.
Linda was the beloved wife of Larry Dale Knight and the proud mother of Shari Wood, Lauri Knight, and Ashley Knight. She was also a loving stepmother to Jason Davis, Pamela Knight,...
MyKelle L Kincade
May 31, 2026
MyKelle Lee’Avante Kincade, 29, of Sandusky, passed away May 31, 2026, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
MyKelle was born on January 15, 1997, in Sandusky, Ohio to Tania Dickerson and Michael Kincade.
MyKelle worked as an operating machinist for many years. He loved music, dancing and spending time with his children and loved ones. He...
Norena Porter
May 24, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Norena Porter on May 24, 2026.
Norena was born in Elyria, Ohio, to Christine Nixon and Clarence Walker on March 1, 1932. She was raised from birth to adulthood by a relative, Mrs. Mattie Malloy, known to her family as Nannie Ma. She and Nannie Ma were...
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