Obituaries

Mary Alice Moye (affectionately known to most as M.A.), 84, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, both near and far. She was born May 15, 1938 in Vidalia, Georgia and moved to the Lorain area in the 1940’s.Mary worked at Lorain Crown Steel before retiring in the 1990’s.  She was a life-long member...

Eartha L. Mincy, 61, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 3, 1962 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. Eartha attended Admiral King High School. After high school she worked as a STNA for over 40 years and 10 years at Oak Hills...

Norma J. "Chick" (Jackson) Henderson, 71, died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home in Jonesboro, GA. She was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on December 5, 1951 to Mary and Amos Jackson. Her mother moved the family to Oberlin, Ohio in the early 1950's to be close to family after her husband Amos was killed in an automobile...

Thomas George “Big Steve” Clark Sr., 51, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born November 28, 1971 in Lorain, Ohio. He has lived in Mississippi and Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Clearview High School in 1990, where he played football and basketball. Thomas was a former member of New Mount Calvary...

Emmett Terry Clayton was born on March 9, 1967, to the late Clarissa Blake (née Clayton) and William Henry Blake S., in Lorain, Ohio. After a long battle with cancer, Emmett departed this life on March 21, 2023. Emmett attended elementary school at Washington, Charleston, and Lowell, in Lorain. He attended junior high school at School 44, in Buffalo, New...

Andrea Lynn Staffford 64, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home. She was born January 18, 1959 in Lorain, where she had been a lifelong resident  Andrea enjoyed playing cards,shooting pool and spending time with her family.  Andrea leaves to cherish her memory, her children Demarea Stafford, Akeem Stafford, Lantous Thorpe, and Sharda Thorpe, her 7 grandchildren Bre’Ajah...

Gipp T. McGhee, 75, of Lorain, passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born September 25, 1947 in Crenshaw County, Alabama, and lived in Lorain, Ohio for over 40 years. He was known for working in his yard, gardening, and his flowers.Gipp is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mattie McGhee; one daughter, godson Curtis Oneal, four sisters,...

Betty Louise Crooks, 88, of Lorain, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Avon, Ohio, following a brief illness. She was born February 1, 1935 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Betty graduated from Monongalia High School where she was a majorette, cheerleader, and homecoming queen. She loved listening to blues, dancing, playing cards, doing puzzles, playing Pokeno...

Alisha Ann Hagwood, 58, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after battling Lupus for many years. She was born September 25, 1964 in Welch, West Virginia. She moved to Lorain, Ohio at a young age with her family. After graduating from Admiral King High School, Alisha eventually moved to Columbus, Ohio where she...

Harlan “Jimmy” Felton (Sweet Potato), 72, of Lorain, transitioned peacefully on February 26, 2023 at University Hospital of Elyria after a lengthy illness. Sweet was born on November 15, 1950 to William Felton and Elizabeth L. Jackson. During his early years he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his mother. He was the true definition of a mama's boy....

Jonell Elease (Glover) Cleveland, age 47, of Elyria, went to see the Lord on Saturday March 4, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the House of Healing Church, 1417 West Ave., Elyria Ohio 44035, and also at the church on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Celebration...

James M. Brown, Jr., 76, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born November 26, 1947 in Lorain where he was a lifelong resident. James retired from U.S. Steel and enjoyed watching westerns, gardening, cooking and traveling to Las Vegas. He is survived by his loving wife Gretchen Brown (née Huff); 6 grandchildren, Annice (Delbert) English, Dominique...

Superintendent Willis Williams of Elyria Ohio, peacefully transitioned from this life Friday, February 17, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on April 18, 1937 to Lillian Edna Hall and Willie Williams in Mullins, West Virginia. He graduated from Conley High then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for 4 years. On April...

Darrell “Big Darrell” Sr. was born on March 12th, 1963 to John Duffy Sr. and Marlene F (Calhoun) Duffy in Lorain, Ohio. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 9th, 2023. Darrell accepted Christ at an early age at Mt Zion Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Admiral King High School in 1981 where...

Abraham James Thomas Jr., 19, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2023. Abraham was born December 18, 2003 in Lorain, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. He attended Lorain High School and was formerly a part of the Boys and Girls Club of Lorain. He was known for dancing and rapping, and he enjoyed playing basketball. Abraham will...

Rheta Lorene Staley July 12, 1952 - January 18, 2023 Rheta Lorene Staley was born in Lorain on July 12, 1952, to Margaret and Willie Staley. A graduate of Admiral King High School, Rheta had a keen interest for serving and tending to the needs of family and friends. This passion was a natural segway into her chosen vocation, nursing....

Jordan W. James, 60, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1962 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Lorain for the past 10 years. Jordan was a known fisherman and was a member of Teamsters Union #507. He enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time outdoors...

Thomas A. Sanford, Sr., 71, passed away January 13, 2023 in New Life Hospice of Lorain. Thomas was born February 26, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee and lived in Lorain, Ohio most of his life. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He retired from Ford Motor Company following 35 years of service. He was a member...

Charles L. Ivey-Williams passed away unexpectedly on the night of December 30th, 2022 at the age 43 years old. Chuckie, Troub, or Chucky Cheese, as he was affectionately known to family & friends. Charles was born Friday December 21st, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joyce Ivey & Charles Williams Jr.Charles loved listening to music, rapping, playing basketball even at his...

Our beloved Vanessa was born in Cleveland, OH on February 19, 1955 to Erskine, Sr. and Ina Bishop; the first child of their union. She attended Gracemount Elementary, Charles W. Elliott Junior High School, and was part of the first graduating class of Glen Oak School (now Gilmour Academy), an all-girls school founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart...