Obituaries
George Ray Williams
Feb 19, 2025
George Williams, known to family and friends as Jarray (Jahrizzy), transitioned this life on February 19, 2025, at the ripe age of 62.
George Ray Williams was born April 18, 1962, to the union of Owen Williams Sr. and Verline Cole-Williams in Bay Village, Ohio at Bay Village Hospital. George moved to Detroit, Michigan in his teenage years and attended...
Deacon Billie Joe Folmar
Feb 19, 2025
Billie Joe Folmar was born September 14, 1936, in Luverne, Alabama, to the union of John and Lucille Folmar. He attended Crenshaw County Training Technical School and was a member of King’s Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1953 he enlisted to the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged in 1956 with the rank of SP3 (Specialist 3rd Class),...
Aaron Deon Brown Sr
Feb 14, 2025
Our loved one, Aaron Deon Brown Sr. was born August 29,1980, in Lorain Ohio at St. Joseph Hospital and resided in Lorain until his homegoing. He graduated from Southview High School in 1999. He worked as a Meat Cutter Specialist for 18 years.
He leaves loved ones to cherish and honor his memory, his parents Gregory and Jacqueline Lovett; his...
Darrell Tyrone "Thai" West
Feb 13, 2025
Darrell Tyrone “Thai” West, a man of selfless service, profound compassion, and intellectual brilliance, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born on October 5, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Oberlin, Ohio, Darrell’s life was marked by a commitment to excellence and service that touched countless lives.
A proud 1967 graduate of Oberlin High School, Darrell excelled both...
Kelvin Lemond Irby
Feb 11, 2025
Kelvin Lemond Irby, age 65, received his wings on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on August 2, 1959, to Bobbie McDonald and Emmanuel Irby in Sondheimer, Louisiana, Kelvin embarked on a journey that would leave a lasting legacy in every community he touched.
He moved to Sandusky, Ohio as a child...
James Perry Arnold Sr
Feb 9, 2025
James Perry Arnold Sr., age 61, respectfully known as "COACH," has joined the heavenly angels and now rests in God's arms on Sunday, February 9th, 2025
Coach James Arnold was born in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Willie Witherspoon (known as Humpam) of Oberlin and was the first-born son of the late Carolyn E. Francis of Elyria. James often described his...
Duncan Aaron Walker
Feb 5, 2025
Duncan Aaron Walker, 65, of Lorain, received his heavenly wings on February 5th, 2025, at 2:38pm at The University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Duncan was born on September 4th, 1959, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain.
Duncan was baptized and received Christ as his personal Savior at a young age. He was a member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, where...
Betty Elizabeth Newton
Jan 31, 2025
In Her Own Words!
We pain in the transition, but we rejoice in her destination, she took her infinite journey to her forever home!
Our loved one was born in Obion, Tennessee to Andrew and Rhugin Fortune. She came to Elyria, Ohio in 1938 at the age of two where she resided till the time of her homegoing. She graduated...
Janice Mathis
Jan 28, 2025
Janice Mathis, 77, of Elyria, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born November 10, 1947, in Tampa, Florida, and had been a resident of Elyria, Ohio most of her life.
Janice retired from EMH Regional Medical Center where she worked for many years as a nurse in the maternity ward.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed...
Willie "Bubba" Lakes, Jr.
Jan 17, 2025
Willie “Bubba” Lakes, Jr., 83, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.
He was born on February 26, 1941, in Rosedale, Mississippi to Willie B. Lakes, Sr. and Ora Stevenson and moved to Lorain at an early age.
Willie “Bubba” Jr. was formerly employed at US Steel, Ferro...
Helen Jane Nelson-Hamlett
Jan 17, 2025
Helen Jane Nelson-Hamlett, affectionately known as Mommy Helen to many, entered this world on March 10, 1941, in Augusta, Georgia, born to the late Lu’La Thomas and James Rhodes. Helen joined the US Army and obtained an RN degree. She worked at the Pentagon and performed private duty nursing. She attended Andrews Air Force Base church services while living in...
Barbara Ann McKinney
Jan 15, 2025
Barbara Ann McKinney, 76, of Lorain, passed away January 15, 2025, in New Life Hospice, following a sudden illness. She was born April 9, 1948, in Lorain, Ohio where she has been a lifelong resident.
Barbara retired from The Nord Center where she was a Group Home Supervisor for many years. She was a faithful member of Mount Zion Baptist Church...
Jea'Cion Namari Delaine
Jan 15, 2025
Jea’Cion Namari Delaine, infant son of Jaelon Delaine and Destiny Jackson, passed away on January 15, 2025, unexpectedly at the age of two months old.
Jea’Cion was born October 19, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio, and lived all his life in Lorain Ohio.
Jea’Cion leaves to cherish his memory of being a happy baby his parents, Jaelon Delaine and Destiny Jackson; his sisters,...
Robert "Bobby Lee" Stacey
Jan 15, 2025
Robert “Bobby Lee” Stacey was born on May 9, 1945, to the late Allen and Lucy Lee Stacey in Ochlocknee, Georgia. He came to Elyria, Ohio at a young age. He resided in Lorain, Ohio and was under the care of Mercy Health New Life Hospice at the time of his death.
He was a 1964 graduate of Midview High...
Judson Lamarr Lyons
Jan 12, 2025
Judson Lamarr Lyons, 75, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born January 1, 1950, in Moody, Alabama, and had been a resident of Lorain since 1977.
Judson graduated from Saint Clair County Training School in Pell City, Alabama. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on...
Priscilla Jean (Smith) Williams
Jan 11, 2025
Heaven opened the gates for Priscilla Jean (Smith) Williams, 84, on Saturday, January 11, 2025. It is with deep sadness that her family announces the news of her passing. Her infectious laugh and kind spirit will be truly missed.
The family would like to extend an invitation to celebrate her life to all who loved her. The wake will be held...
Eva Mae Montgomery Harris
Jan 6, 2025
Eva Mae Montgomery Harris, 79, formerly of Lorain, passed away January 6, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
Eva was born on August 18, 1945, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the 7th of 9 children. She moved to the Lorain, Ohio area with her family in 1953. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1964. While in high school she played...
Eva Mae Montgomery Harris
Jan 6, 2025
Eva Mae Montgomery Harris, 79, formerly of Lorain, passed away January 6, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
Eva was born on August 18, 1945, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She moved to the Lorain, Ohio area with her family in 1953. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1964. While in high school she played the French horn in...
John Henry Payne Sr
Jan 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Henry Payne Sr, who left us on January 6, 2025, at the age of 62.
John was born on February 7, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio, to Maggie Mae Payne Taylor and George Payne. From a young age, he demonstrated a creative and advanced mind, excelling in drawing and graduating...
Tyrone Anthony Wilson
Jan 5, 2025
Tyrone Anthony Wilson, 63, of Lorain, Ohio passed away at his home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Tyrone was born February 14, 1961, in Lorain, Ohio, where he was a lifelong resident.
Tyrone graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1979. While in high school, he played football and ran track. He was an outstanding athlete....
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