Obituaries

Vernon Lester Floyd was born June 13, 1958, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, to the late Willie Lee Floyd and Ella Mae Blackmon Floyd. He grew up as a child in the Becton Community. He was called home on October 9, 2022.Vernon was enlisted in the National Guard shortly after he graduated from Cotton Plant High School in 1978 and served...

Ke’Aira S. Hudson, 30, formerly of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2022. She was born October 28, 1991 and had spent most of her life in Buffalo, New York. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and friends. Ke’Aira will sadly be missed by her kids, Ja'hzayl Hodge, Zah'Ryah Hudson, and Bizzi Body, her mother, Tammie...

Robert Allen Brown, 48, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born November 16, 1973 in Lorain where he was a lifelong resident. Robert graduated from Southview High School and was formerly attending LCCC where he was pursuing a degree as a correctional officer. He was known for being the life of the party and...

David James Turner, 57, of Lorain, passed away October 4, 2022 unexpectedly at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born February 1, 1965 in Lorain where he was a lifelong resident. At the time of his passing, David was employed at Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic as a security officer. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians...

Maurice Destouet, age 95, died on September 8, 2022, after a wonderful and fulfilling time here on earth. The love of his life, his wife Anna Destouet, age 90, died on December 2, 2020, leaving us with a smile on her face. Both died at their home of 63 years in Los Angeles.Maurice and Anna were childhood sweethearts going back...

Shayne Darrell Edwards Jr., 14, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 12, 2022. He was born February7, 2008, in Elyria, and was a lifelong resident. Shayne was a freshman at Elyria High School. He enjoyed his time with his family and friends. Shayne loved to take vacations. He enjoyed taking boat rides, riding ATV’s and going to new places...

Richard Chester (RC) Morrison, 86, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Amherst Manor following a brief illness. He was born June 2, 1936 in Covington, Tennessee, and lived in Lorain, Ohio for over 60 years. He was a long-time faithful member of Greater St. Matthew AME Church in Lorain where he served on the usher board....

Rosemary A. Lovett, 76, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She was born January 1, 1946 in Lima, Ohio, but lived most of her life in Lorain. Rosemary retired as a childcare assistant. She loved children and it brought her great joy to be in the presence of her own grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed attending church...

Georgia Bea Hough, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday August 24, 2022, at her daughter's home. She was born May 15, 1930, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio. Georgia was a fierce defender of family, and generous supporter of friends. She loved nature and beautiful things and took immense pride in her home, flower and vegetable...

Jim Harvey Jr., 76, of Lorain, passed away following a long illness on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in St. John Westshore Hospital in Westlake. He was born November 6, 1945 in York, Alabama and had lived in Lorain County for over 50 years. Jim was a member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Lorain where he had served as...

Claude R. Robbins, 87, of Sheffield Lake, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 after a brief stay at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born September 11, 1934 in Caldwell County, North Carolina and lived in Lorain County for over 57 years. He retired from the American Tank & Fabricating Co. after 34 years as a burner. He enjoyed...

Ruby Delores Dickerson, 84, of Elyria, passed away on August 10, 2022. She was born in Electric Mills, Mississippi on October 3, 1937. She was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania where she graduated in 1956 from Academy High School. Following high school, she was employed at the Hammermill Paper Co. before marrying McKinley Dickerson on October 18, 1958. She then moved...

George Wesley Davis, Jr., 47, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born in East St. Louis, Illinois September 21, 1974. He has been a resident of Lorain for most of his life.George formerly attended Mount Nebo Primitive Baptist Church in Elyria Ohio. He enjoyed watching sports, especially football, and he also loved to go fishing.George will...

Mearlean Fields, 84, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Mearlean was born on Monday, February 8, 1938, in Huntsville, Alabama, coming to Elyria, Ohio in 1950. Mrs. Fields retired from Elyria Memorial Hospital after 42 years’ service. Mearlean had been a long-standing member of Mt. Nebo Primitive Baptist...

He was born in Raleigh, West Virginia on August 17, 1945, where he played football during his high school years. He moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1968. Samuel loved hunting, fishing and playing softball. He was a former umpire for various teams in the city of Lorain. He also played softball with the former Black AC’s. He is survived by...

Ottomus Pope Wright, of Lorain, departed from this life on July 12, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born October 31, 1964 to Erenstine Wright-Pruitt in Mason, Tennessee. He graduated from Admiral King High School where he played football. He worked at U.S. Steel and Beckett Air. He also worked as a bounty hunter. Ottomus is survived by his...

Patricia ‘Pat’ Curry, age 69, of Lorain, transitioned from this earthly life to be eternally with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 18, 2022, in North Ridgeville, Ohio.She was born August 11, 1952 in Lorain, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. She worked as a nurse’s aide for over 20 years. She loved spending time with her...

Edward (Ed) Davis Jr, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Ed was born September 8, 1950, in Birmingham, AL to Velma Jackson and Edward Davis Sr. He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1969, served in the US Army, and worked at Sandusky Dressed Beef and Ford Motor Company. Ed loved fishing, gardening,...

Fannie Louise Young-Lester, 86, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Fannie was born in Florence, South Carolina, but was relocated to Lorain County in 1959. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lorain, Ohio, where she was a member for over 50 years. She was retired from...

Jose Collins, 68, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Oaks Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 18,1954 in Lorain, Ohio. Jose attended Lorain High School. History was one of his favorite subjects. Jose also loved to keep up with current affairs and in the morning, he would be the first person in...