Obituaries

Elliott Dewayne "Lump" Lumpkin

Elliott Dewayne "Lump" Lumpkin

Jul 15, 2026

Elliott Dewayne Lumpkin (Lump), 81, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away July 15th, 2026. He was born in Birdeye, Arkansas to DeWitt and Catherine Lumpkin.

Elliott was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Army in 1971, serving as a cook.

Elliott just celebrated his 55th Wedding Anniversary to his lovely wife, Georgia Lumpkin. He was a hardworking husband and father and a great grandfather....

Anthony D "Tank" Morrow Sr

Anthony D "Tank" Morrow Sr

Jul 1, 2026

Anthony D. Morrow Sr. (Tank) of North Ridgeville, a devoted man of faith, loving husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and grandfather, entered eternal rest on July 1, 2026, surrounded by his wife and mother (Marsha) who spent countless nights with him at the Avon Cleveland Clinic.

Born on May 14, 1966, in Akron, Ohio, Anthony lived a life rooted in...

Charles Lloyd Atkinson

Charles Lloyd Atkinson

Jul 1, 2026

Charles Lloyd "Bo-Chuck" Atkinson went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 1, 2026. Chuckie was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio (Campedo).

He attended Clearview High School, where he excelled in basketball. Chuckie enjoyed fishing, old school music, pool and he was known as the "Master Spades" player where he enjoyed playing regularly with his brothers. More...

Shauda Sharrika Starks

Shauda Sharrika Starks

Jun 24, 2026

There are some people whose smile can brighten a room before they ever say a word. Shauda Sharrika "Day Day" Starks was one of those people. Her beautiful smile, caring heart, and love for others made her someone who will always be remembered and forever missed.

Shauda was born on April 12, 1985, in Elyria, Ohio, to Michael L. Starks and...

Emily Catherine Bryant

Emily Catherine Bryant

Jun 20, 2026

Emily Catherine Bryant, 72, of Harrodsburg, Kentucky (formerly of Lorain) passed away June 20, 2026, in Danville, Kentucky.

Emily was born August 7, 1953, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, to the late Wilrow Bartleson and the late Emily Gertrude Bryant. She lived in Lorain for most of her life until she relocated back to Kentucky after retiring from the Lorain City School District,...

Minister Jason L Henry

Minister Jason L Henry

Jun 18, 2026



Minister Jason L Henry, 44, of Wooster, formally of Lorain County, passed away from a tragic auto accident on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

There will be a memorial musical on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 6pm until 8pm at Faith Ministries Christian Center, 1306 Euclid Ave., Lorain OH 44052, where a viewing will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from...

Lamont E Blakely Sr

Lamont E Blakely Sr

Jun 17, 2026

Lamont E Blakely Sr, born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, passed away June 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung disease. 

Lamont's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 2pm to 5pm at the Brown-Robinson Celebration Center, 6075 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain OH 44053.

Topeka Collette Charlton

Topeka Collette Charlton

Jun 15, 2026

Topeka Collette Charlton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and compassion that touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on August 23, 1980, in Lorain, Ohio, Topeka was born into a large and loving family and was surrounded throughout her life by many who loved, nurtured, and helped shape the...

Katherine "Kathy" Brown

Katherine "Kathy" Brown

Jun 14, 2026

Katherine "Kathy" Brown transitioned June 14, 2026. 

A viewing will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, from 11am until time of her service at 12 noon at God's Believers in Christ Church, 520 W 22nd Street, Lorain OH 44052; Rev. James Williams, Pastor.

Mabel L McCall

Mabel L McCall

Jun 11, 2026

Mabel L. McCall, 89, of Avon, Ohio, died peacefully on June 11, 2026. She leaves behind the legacy of kindness, love of God, and love of her family.

Mabel is survived by her three children, Kelvin, Dolores, and Karen.

Family and friends are invited together for the celebration of her beautiful and well lived life on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Friendship...

Lorene Bracy

Lorene Bracy

Jun 4, 2026

Lorene Bracy, a devoted woman of faith, loving wife, and loving mother entered eternal rest on June 4th, 2026.

Lorene was born on March 28th, 1940, in Huntingdon, Tennessee to Willie and Helen Sutton. She accepted Christ at an early age and later moved to Lorain, Ohio where she was a long-time member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church.

Lorene worked in...

Michael R Linder

Michael R Linder

Jun 3, 2026

Michael Renny Linder, 68 of Lorain Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2026. Even in his passing, Michael’s legacy of generosity continued as an organ donor, saving the lives of three individuals through the gift of organ donation.

Michael was born on February 12, 1958, in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Preston Linder Jr. and Lurlene Linder. He attended Admiral...

Irma Lee Lucas

Irma Lee Lucas

Jun 3, 2026

Irma Lee Lucas was born November 14, 1934, in Beulah, Mississippi to the union of Percy Harris Sr. and Idella Marshall.

She was called home to God on Wednesday June 3, 2026, following a brief illness.

Irma moved to Lorain in 1964 and was employed by Joseph Feiss and Cleveland Metro Hospital until she retired in 1995.

Irma enjoyed bingo, traveling, playing cards...

Linda Ann Knight

Linda Ann Knight

Jun 3, 2026

Linda Ann Knight, age 79, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. Born on May 16, 1947, she was the only child of Viola and Willie Hill.

Linda was the beloved wife of Larry Dale Knight and the proud mother of Shari Wood, Lauri Knight, and Ashley Knight. She was also a loving stepmother to Jason Davis, Pamela Knight,...

MyKelle L Kincade

MyKelle L Kincade

May 31, 2026

MyKelle Lee’Avante Kincade, 29, of Sandusky, passed away May 31, 2026, at Firelands Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

MyKelle was born on January 15, 1997, in Sandusky, Ohio to Tania Dickerson and Michael Kincade.

MyKelle worked as an operating machinist for many years. He loved music, dancing and spending time with his children and loved ones. He...

Norena Porter

Norena Porter

May 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Norena Porter on May 24, 2026.

Norena was born in Elyria, Ohio, to Christine Nixon and Clarence Walker on March 1, 1932. She was raised from birth to adulthood by a relative, Mrs. Mattie Malloy, known to her family as Nannie Ma. She and Nannie Ma were...

Donna K Partin

Donna K Partin

May 23, 2026

Donna K. Partin, 64, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following a sudden illness. 

Donna was born in Elyria, Ohio, on August 10, 1961, and was a lifelong resident of Lorain County. She was a former member of the Church of God and Church of the Open Door.

Donna enjoyed playing cards and bingo, spending time outdoors, watching nature,...

Leslie "Les" Leon Hendon

Leslie "Les" Leon Hendon

May 16, 2026

Leslie Leon Hendon, also known as “Les”, departed this life on May 16, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born on September 5, 1961, in Ohio to Milton Hendon and Evelyn Hendon Ellis.

Leslie was a proud resident of Elyria, Ohio, and a man whose presence could never go unnoticed. He loved talking, laughing, joking, and bringing energy wherever...

Barbara Jean Mingee

Barbara Jean Mingee

May 14, 2026

Barbara Jean Mingee, 81, passed away on May 14, 2026, at Normandy Nursing Home in Rocky River, Ohio. Born in Cleveland on September 3, 1944, Barbara spent most of her life in Lorain County before returning to Rocky River in her later years.

Barbara retired from Lorain County Family Services, where she dedicated her career to supporting children and families in...

Thomas 'Punkin' Moore Jr

Thomas 'Punkin' Moore Jr

May 14, 2026

Thomas Moore, Jr., “Punkin”, a cherished son, brother, uncle, father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, and very dear and close friend, passed away unexpectedly at 55 years of age on May 14, 2026.

Thomas was born in Lorain, Ohio to his parents Thomas Henry Moore Sr. and Mary Alice (née Serum) Moore on May 9, 1971.

Thomas was one who loved being around...