Obituaries

Freddie Rush, 91, transitioned peacefully in his home surrounded by family on December 24, 2021. He was born on December 3, 1930, in West Virginia. He grew up in Montgomery, Alabama and has been a resident of Lorain, Ohio for over 65 years. He was the son of Eugene “Fat Boy” Rush and Margeret (Lee) Rush. He retired from U.S....

Tru Kavis Roberts-Allgood, 3 years old was born July 31, 2018 to Tymika Allgood and Kavis Roberts. Tru passed away on December 30, 2021 peacefully in his mother’s arms. Tru was a very happy, funny and full of life little boy with an infectious smile. Tru loved bouncing and throwing balls, playing basketball, dancing, pointing to lights, watching Toy Story,...

Nathaniel “Nate” Howard passed away on Friday, January 7 unexpectedly at the age of 90. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 6, 1931 to Tilton Howard and Annie Williams.In 1952, he made his home in Lorain and began working at St. Joseph Hospital, retiring in 2001 after 49 years of service. He was the maintainer of the...

Oscar Frizelle Woods, 87, of Lorain, passed away Sunday December 26, 2021, in UH Elyria Medical Center. Oscar was born in Elyria, Ohio July 23, 1934. After graduating Elyria High School, he entered into the U. S. Air Force, where he served in the Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge and traveling abroad, he later returned to Lorain County. He...

Marian “Dela” Watkins, 69, of Lorain, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on December 29, 2021.A viewing will be held Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at New Life Deliverance Ministries (MPGT), 400 Washington Ave., Lorain. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Social distancing and wearing a mask are required.

Rosita “Rosa” Ortiz, 66, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, in UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio following a lengthy illness.Rosita was born June 12, 1955, in Gary, Indiana. She was raised in Chicago, Illinois, where she graduated from Tuley High School. Shortly after graduation she moved to Lorain, Ohio. She was a stay-at-home mother until...

Abdullalleem Rasheed, 70, of Lorain, peacefully transitioned on December 30, 2021, surrounded by family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, due to complications from Covid-19. He was born October 19, 1951 in Lorain, Ohio.Abdul enjoyed working on cars, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and staying true to his studies of the Islamic faith.Abdul was preceded in...

Zamora Zhane Lee Burkes, infant daughter of Zariel J. Burkes and Demarea Lee Worthy, was born September 18, 2021 in Lorain, Ohio. Zamora unexpectedly transitioned into heaven on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Zamora will be sadly missed by her parents; her siblings Nahmair Burkes and Zyon Burkes-Graham, all of Lorain; her maternal grandparents Gwendolyn Harris and Brandon J. Burkes of...

Ellis E. Capers, affectionately called “Dookie,” was born in Whitfield, Alabama on March 22, 1936. He was the youngest son of the children born to Samuel Capers, a sharecropper, and Brunette Bernice Capers, a seamstress. As a youth, he attended Mt. Valley A.M.E Church, and accepted Christ later in life. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting with his favorite...

Joyce L. Ivey, 64 of Elyria, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born January 6, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio to Betty Fluker & Leander Smith. Joyce loved spending time with her family, especially her daughter and her grandchildren. She was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Lorain, where she was...

Curtis Thomas, 72, of Lorain, passed away November 22, 2021 in Mercy Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Curtis was born in Beulah, Mississippi on March 24, 1949 and has lived in Lorain since the age of 15. After graduating from Lorain High School, he entered into the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam war. After...

Joe E. Smith Sr, 76, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Avon Towne Center in Avon Lake. Joe was born July 19, 1945, in Charleston, Missouri. His family later moved to the state of Illinois where he graduated from Community High School in Mound City. Following high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in...

Mattie Ruth Irby, of Sandusky, transitioned from this life on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Mattie was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi on Thursday, February 29, a leap year. She resided in Sandusky, Ohio for 70 years.Mattie was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church where she served on the Nurses Guild. Mattie retired after 30 years...

Naketta Marie Patterson (nee Moore), 45, of Atlanta Georgia, (formerly of Lorain, Ohio), passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Naketta was born October 24, 1976 in Lorain, where she lived for over twenty years. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1995. After high school she attended JVS and received numerous certificates in the...

Tina Lue Renthy Smith, 59, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1962 to the late Herbert James Smith and Dorothy Smith. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Lorain, Ohio 3 years old ago. Tina completed New York Business School in 1987. She worked as a Home Health...

Fletcher Jerome Windham, 60, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away in Akron, Ohio on December 2, 2021 surrounded by Love, following a battle with Lupus. He was born on December 2, 1961 in Jones County Mississippi to Willie Lee Windham and Christine (Shelby) Scott. He grew up in Lorain, Ohio where he graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School. He relocated...

Delvon Amir Ford, age 14 months, of Lorain, unexpectedly transitioned from this life on November 24, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2020. Delvon had a smile that left an impression on any person he came in contact with. He was a happy and joyful baby. Delvon is survived by his parents, Angelis Robinson and Darnell...

Tyrone ‘Nebo’ Flanders, 64, of Lorain, passed away Sunday November 7, 2021 unexpectedly.He was born March 7, 1956 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He was always greeting others with “Hi” and “Hello” and was so respectful. His favorite bible verses were those of Psalm 23. He was also known for saying “Only God can judge me.”He enjoyed playing...

Ja'Khari True James Wannamaker passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 9 months. He was born February 11, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in Lorain, Ohio all of his life. He was so handsome, smart and strong. He was very advanced for his age. He had a smile that lit up a whole room....

Donovan Gene Wilson, affectionately known as “Big Nooch” and Coach D, made his transition on Sunday October 24, 2021 at home in Lorain, Ohio after fighting an extensive illness. Donovan was born on January 4, 1970 to Eugene and Rose Anne Wilson. He resided in Lorain his entire life. Donovan was a stellar athlete, beginning his athletic journey at Mason...