Obituaries

Vincent Sherman Smith fought the good fight and finished his course in the early morning hours of October 6, 2021. Vincent was the first child born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and Estella Smith on April 6, 1957. Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Vincent was a 1975 graduate of Admiral King High School. Making a confession...

Alexis Nicole Vaughn, 26, of Lorain, gained her wings on August 22, 2021. She was born June 10, 1995 at Amherst Hospital and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain. Alexis graduated from Lorain High School in 2013. She attended Ross Medical Center and graduated with her Medical Assistant degree in 2018. Alexis worked at Dollar General in Sheffield Village...

Betty Folmar, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Lorain. She was born in Luverne, Alabama and spent most of her life in Lorain. She worked as a sale’s associate at Kline’s Department store for nearly 10 years. Betty also worked in the healthcare field for many years, which helped prepare her to take care of her mother....

On September 17, 2021, our beautiful Denise passed away unexpectedly in her Las Vegas, NV home. She was born June 15, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA but raised in Lorain, OH where she received her education from Lorain City Schools and the Gerald R Ford Job Corps Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Nearly 30 years ago, Denise moved to the West...

Derrick “Old E” Lydell English Sr., 60, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021 while surrounded by family. Born in Lorain, Ohio to George Sr. and Mary McCall-English, Derrick graduated from Lorain High School in 1980 and joined the US Army to serve as a Combat Engineer. While enlisted, he received a number of good commendation ribbons as well as...

Ethel Carol Kelson, 51, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at New Life Hospice Center following a lengthy illness. She was born October 28, 1969, in Lorain where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Admiral King High school in 1989. Ethel was formerly employed at Golden Acres Nursing Home where she worked in the dietary...

Gregory P. Boyd Sr, 68, of Lorain, passed away August 31, 2021 surrounded by his family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. He was born June 19, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee but lived most of his life in Lorain. He graduated from Clearview High School and attended college at LCCC. He went on to become a chemical operator at...

Jonathan P. Smith, Sr., 57, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Lorain County, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home. He was born April 9, 1964 in Lorain, Ohio where he had spent most of his life. He attended Admiral King High School and formerly worked at U.S. Steel. He also was a certified mechanic. He was...

Lawrence “Larry” L. White, Sr., 68, of Lorain, passed away September 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio but spent most of his life in Oberlin, Ohio. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was honorably discharged in 1974. He was...

Michael Jamal Capers, 34, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Mercy Regional Medical Center emergency room. Michael was born March 8, 1987 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He attended Clearview High School and enjoyed basketball. Michael will be sadly missed by his children, Nizaiah Jamal Anderson, Makiyah Isjonae Thomas, Mekhi Michael Thomas and...

Michelle Small, nee Brantford, 67, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2021 at her home. She was born October 21, 1953 in Lorain and was a life-long resident. She graduated from Admiral King High School in 1973. Michelle attended Greater St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Lorain. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, shopping and...

Pearson Lamar King Sr., 54, of Lorain, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born October 20,1966 in Lorain, Ohio and was a life-long resident of Lorain County. Pearson was an entrepreneur who enjoyed life and exploring nature by taking walks or riding his bike. He was known for his smile, his style in fashion and...

Robert E. Ramsey, “Bob”, 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a brief illness. He was born March 7, 1945 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Admiral King High School. He later worked for American Shipyard, Nelson Stud and U.S. Steel Lorain Works. He...

Robert W. Walls, Sr., 69, passed away peacefully at the home he shared with his daughter and grandchildren in Elyria on September 8, 2021. He was born in Lafollette, Tennessee and was one of sixteen children born to George and Emma (Bruce) Walls.Robert was a roofer for 40 years, retiring from IES. He had a great love of riding his...

Seymour D. Anderson Jr, 29, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday September 22, 2021 at University Hospital in Cleveland following a lengthy illness. He was born September 15, 1992 in Amherst, Ohio and lived in Lorain County all of his life. He graduated from Admiral King High School, Class of 2011. He also attended Lorain County Community College where he studied...

Synethia M. Hall, 60, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Lake Pointe Health Care Center in Lorain. She was born July 19, 1961 in Covington, Tennessee and had been living in Lorain since 1964. She was a graduate of Lorain High School where she was the only female in her electronics class. Synethia was a very...

Terral Lamont Jackson, 54, of Columbus, formerly of Lorain, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He was born October 31, 1966 in Lorain. Lamont, as he was called by family and friends, was an alumnus of Admiral King High School where he was on the wrestling team. He loved spending most of his time with his family and enjoyed...

Vicky E. Shannon, 64, transitioned from this life on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland. She was born in Lorain, Ohio where she remained all of her life. Vicky attended Lorain City Schools and became a STNA, working at several nursing homes until she retired. She attended Wesley United Methodist Church and periodically Church on...

Michael Louis Payton, 63, of Sandusky, passed away Monday August 16, 2021, at Providence Care Center, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Michael was born April 25, 1957 in Sandusky, has lived in Slidell, LA and Cincinnati, OH. Michael was a natural with his hands spending majority of his life working in the construction field and numerous plants between Sandusky...

Lt. Lance M. Glover Sr., 52, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1969 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Southview High School in Lorain in 1987. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in Desert Storm. After...