Obituaries
Rachel Davis
Jan 24, 2024
Rachel Davis, 89, of Lorain, passed away at home Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born in Riley, North Carolina, August 9, 1934, and had been a resident of Lorain for over 60 years.
Rachel was known for being a caregiver in the community. She was a compassionate and caring person who allowed many people with disabilities to stay in her...
Ronald Nathaniel Chapman
Jan 23, 2024
Ronald Nathaniel Chapman, 59, of Olmsted Falls, formerly of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly January 23, 2024, in University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born January 2, 1965, in Lorain, Ohio and had lived in the surrounding areas most of his life.
Ronald was a former mechanic and welder. He always enjoyed working on cars and working...
Dr. Norva J Ross-Hopkins
Jan 20, 2024
Pastor Dr. Norva J. Ross-Hopkins, MACPC, PCC, LICDC-S, RN, entered this world on January 13th, 1948, in Oberlin, Ohio, born to the loving parents of Jessie May Davis and Kenneth Lowe. The world bid farewell to this remarkable soul on Saturday, January 20th, 2024. Dr. Norva Ross-Hopkins shared her life with Chester Ross and, later, William Hopkins Sr. In the...
Oscar D "Big O" Hill Sr
Jan 19, 2024
Oscar D. Hill Sr., "Big O”, 67, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 19, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain.
Oscar was born November 5, 1956, in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1976. He was very proud of his 34-year career with the Lorain City School District, during which...
Alice V Battle-Jackson
Jan 16, 2024
Alice V. Jackson passed away January 16, 2024, at the age of 76, in Spencer, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. She was born to the late Rev. Willie B. Battle and Viola Mastin on August 10, 1947, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was one of nine children. Her family migrated from Huntsville, Alabama in 1957 to Lorain, Ohio. She attended Clearview...
Dwayne Lamont Gilliam Sr
Jan 16, 2024
Dwayne Lamont Gilliam, Sr., 45, of Lorain. passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic-Main Campus following a short illness. Dwayne was born March 22,1978 in Elyria, Ohio, and had been a life-long resident of Lorain County. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 1997, where he played football as a running back.
Dwayne enjoyed singing, dancing, and listening...
Walter Earl Matthews
Jan 11, 2024
Walter Earl Matthews, 78, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic following brief health issues.
Walter was born February 1, 1945, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Lorice R. (Matthews) Jones. He was the oldest of 5 children. Walter attended and graduated from Port Clinton High School in Port Clinton, Ohio, where he was...
Jamar Damonte Malone
Jan 3, 2024
Jamar Damonte Malone, 47, of Lorain, passed away January 3, 2024 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. He was born June 15, 1976, to Patricia Cheers and James Malone. Jamar will be remembered for his charisma, wittiness, and athleticism.
He pitched during the Little League World Series in the Cleveland Indians Stadium during his youth; he even had...
Sheila Ashley
Jan 2, 2024
Sheila Ashley, 56, slipped quietly into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her home in Lorain, Ohio. She was born on May 10, 1967, in Far Rockaway, New York, the daughter of the late Sarah Ashley and Archie Lewis, Sr. In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by her son, Stephon Washington; one sister,...
Damita Jo Bonilla
Dec 31, 2023
Damita Jo Bonilla of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 31st, 2023.
She was born February 14th, 1969, in Lorain, Ohio. Damita graduated from Clearview High School in 1987. Soon after graduation she moved to Akron, Ohio to attend the University of Akron. Later she moved to Las Vegas, working in...
Henry Lee Hagwood
Dec 30, 2023
Henry Lee Hagwood, 69, of California, formerly of Lorain Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023. He was born February 17, 1954, in Welch West Virginia.
Henry was a fun-loving and kindhearted person. He graduated from Norfolk High School in West Virginia where he played football. He was active in sports, playing ping-pong, and loved fishing. He was a self-taught...
Royetta R Corlew
Dec 30, 2023
Royetta R. Corlew, 70, of Lorain, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home.
She was born March 4, 1953, in Columbia, Tennessee. She lived most of her life in Lorain County and graduated from Elyria High School in Elyria, Ohio. She was known as a caregiver throughout the community, and was a member of Living Word...
Willie Joe "Ralph" Jackson
Dec 30, 2023
Willie Joe Jackson, also known as Ralph, passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of seventy-three in Lorain, Ohio following a brief illness. He was also known as “Munchkin” or “LJ” (Little Jack, his old CB handle). Born to the late Amos Lee Sr and Mattie Jackson on August 21, 1950, in Montgomery, Alabama, Ralph was a beloved...
Bobby Cleveland
Dec 20, 2023
Bobby Cleveland, 81, formerly of Lorain, died in Elyria at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born June 19,1942 in Akron, Ohio and lived in Lorain for over 30 years.
He retired from SuperKmart in Lorain and was formerly employed at Rural King in Elyria.
He was a member of God’s Believers...
Mary Tarpley
Dec 17, 2023
Mary Tarpley, 89, formerly of Lorain, departed this life peacefully Sunday morning, December 17, 2023 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, Ohio.
Mary was born July 23, 1934, in Ashland, West Virginia, to the union of the late Rev. Allie J. Pryor, Sr. and Bertha E. Pryor (née Hoover).
Mary received her education from Ashland schools in West Virginia before...
Willie "Chill Will" Frank Evans Jr
Dec 16, 2023
Willie Frank Evans Jr., 56, of Lorain, sadly departed the physical and transitioned to eternal peace on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
“Chill Will” as he was affectionately known, was born to LaVinia and Willie Sr. on December 1, 1967 in Elyria, Ohio. He spent his childhood hanging with friends, spectating sports, and fishing with his father.
During his adolescence,...
Mark Anthony Bracy
Dec 15, 2023
Mark Anthony Bracy, 61, of Lorain, passed away December 15, 2023 in his home. He was born September 7, 1962 in Lorain, Ohio. He spent most of his life in Lorain and New York. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and doing artwork.
Mark is survived by his mother, Lorene Bracy (née Sutton); his siblings:...
Sharon Kaye Taylor
Dec 15, 2023
Sharon Kaye Taylor, 79, of Elyria, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born May 17, 1944 in Barbourville, Kentucky and had lived in Elyria since 1959.
Sharon retired from Ridge Tool after over 28 years of service. She was a faithful member of Original Glorious Church of the Apostolic Faith,...
MarQuise DaShawn Weatherington
Dec 7, 2023
MarQuise DaShawn Weatherington, 32, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 7, 2023. He was born April 19, 1991, to Tomekea Weatherington.
MarQuise lived most of his life as a resident of Lorain and attended Admiral King High School, working various jobs. He enjoyed watching basketball and football and loved going to see his brother Malik play basketball...
T Douglas Grayson
Nov 30, 2023
T. Douglas Grayson, affectionately known as “Doug”, of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023. He was born on June 24th, 1946, to Thurman Edward and Eugenia Grayson at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lorain, Ohio.
A loving father, husband, brother and friend, Doug was a kind and gentle soul, whose reach extended beyond those of his immediate circle...
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