Obituaries
George "Manie" Washington Dowell Jr
Nov 9, 2024
George Washington Dowell Jr., aka “Manie”, 58, formerly of Lorain, unexpectedly passed away at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his wife, his two sisters, and his sister-in-law.
George was born on July 12, 1966, to George W. Sr and Betty Jean Dowell, in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Admiral King High School, Lorain,...
Rosa "Rose" M Kimbrough
Nov 9, 2024
Rosa “Rose” M. Kimbrough, of Lorain, was born on Sunday, March 31, 1935, in Mt. Vernon Alabama. She was the daughter of Johnny and Julia Larsosa, and the sister of Cleo Sr., Leola, Johnny, Deloris, Harry Sr. and Lawrence Sr.
Rose married James Kimbrough in 1953, and out of that union came Sharon, James (Pete), Eddie and Debbie. They moved to...
John "Monk" Golden Jr
Nov 2, 2024
He Turned in His Card…
John Golden Jr., (aka Monk), departed this earth peacefully on November 2, 2024, with family by his side.
He was born on May 2, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, to John and Virginia (née Massey) Golden, and raised to know Jesus Christ as his Savior. At a very early age, John moved to Lorain, Ohio, with his...
Edward Daniel Collins Jr
Nov 1, 2024
Edward Daniel Collins Jr., 67, of Brooklyn, Ohio, formerly of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 1, 2024. He was born February 14, 1957, in Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from Clearview High School where he played football and was on the wrestling team.
Edward worked in management for the McDonald’s Corporation for many years and was an avid...
Joyce Marie Robinson
Oct 27, 2024
Joyce Marie Robinson (neé Arnold), 58, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2024. She was born November 16, 1965, to Calvin Grady Arnold and Ms. Jeanette (neé Williams) Arnold-Riggins, in Elyria, Ohio.
Her name meant “joyous”, and she lived up to her name with her brilliant smile and joyful spirit; she lit up every room she entered...
Andre Lavelle Carlton
Oct 19, 2024
Andre Lavelle Carlton, affectionately known as Gumbi/Gumbal, an entrepreneur, unexpectedly transitioned from earth to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 19, 2024. He was the proud owner of Power Washing General LLC.
Andre was born February 20, 1983, in Lorain, Ohio to Andre Thomas and Sandra (Carlton) Owens.
He was loved around Lorain, whether it was his humor, his protective nature,...
Maxine Alberta Head
Oct 19, 2024
Maxine Alberta Head, 84, of Lorain, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born May 14, 1940, in Lorain, Ohio, to Albert and Maxine Ramsey.
She graduated from Lorain High School in the class of 1961A. Maxine worked at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon, Ohio from 1976 to 2009, retiring after 32 years of dedicated...
Jerry McKenzie
Oct 15, 2024
Jerry McKenzie, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend of the Lorain community, passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 76. She was born on April 6, 1948, in Dublin, Georgia to Vernstine Drain (neé Guice) and the late Mathew Anderson.
Jerry grew up in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School. She was formally employed at...
Timothy Board
Oct 13, 2024
Timothy Board was called home to be with the Lord, October 13, 2024.
Prior to serving 13 years in the U.S. Army, Timothy grew up in Elyria, Ohio among a large extended family. His love of cooking and enjoyment of good meals was likely a testament to his Uncle Clarence Board and Aunt Ann, who lovingly raised him.
He was...
Annie Merl Springer
Oct 8, 2024
Annie Merl Springer, age 93, was born October 6, 1931, in Dozier, Alabama. She transitioned peacefully to eternal rest on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Annie was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. and Lovie (Crowell) Bryant; her devoted husband, of 63 years, Timothy Springer; her brothers, Willie J. Bryant of Huntsville, AL and James Edward Bryant of Lorain, OH, and...
Carol Ann Henry
Oct 3, 2024
Carol Ann Henry was born April 29, 1953, in Lorain Ohio. She passed away peacefully in her home October 3, 2024, after a brief illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Lorain, graduating from Admiral King High School in 1972. She went on to work for Lorain City schools for many years and retired in 2018.
Family was important to...
Jazielle Marie Lynn Blake
Sep 27, 2024
Jazielle Marie Lynn Blake passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the tender age of two months old. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on August 22, 2024, to Lanae Monique Blake and Lorenzo Hamilton.
Jazielle will be sadly missed by her mother, Lanae Monique Blake; her father, Lorenzo Hamilton; her sister, Sevyn Aziz; grandmothers, Anna Hamilton, Latrice Cavin,...
Eddie Lamar Kimbrough
Sep 21, 2024
EDDIE L. KIMBROUGH was born on Sunday, May 29, 1960, in Lorain Ohio. He was the son of James and Rosa Kimbrough, and the brother of Sharon, James “Pete”, and Debbie.
Eddie loved his family very much, and his family loved him tremendously. He read his Daily Bread devotional every morning, and always tried to do kind things for others. He...
Jyrone E Tucker Sr
Sep 18, 2024
Jyrone E. Tucker, Sr., 53, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born August 20, 1971, in Lorain, Ohio, where he lived most of his life. He also lived in Oregon and Kentucky for a few years.
Jyrone had various jobs down through the years; from construction, to painting, to working at fast food restaurants, and factory...
Stanley M Whitfield
Sep 18, 2024
Stanley Whitfield, affectionately known by many as “Stan,” “Stan the Man,” and “World,” passed away peacefully at his home in Lorain and went on to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus, on September 18, 2024, at the age of 69. Stanley was born in Lorain, Ohio on June 8, 1955, to his loving mother, Ruthie Mae Whitfield.
Stanley’s life was...
Ivory Jean Dumas
Sep 16, 2024
Ivory Jean (Franklin) Dumas, of Lorain, transitioned on September 16, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Epps, Louisiana to Ira and Charlotte Lois (Jenkins) Franklin. She graduated from Esther Toombs High School in Delhi, LA. In June 1954, she moved to Buffalo, NY where she found a job as a housekeeper and enrolled in Bryant & Stratton...
Theda Mae Barber
Sep 16, 2024
Theda Mae Barber, of Elyria, got aboard the old ship of Zion and went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16th, 2024. She was born in Covington, Virginia on December 21, 1940, to Lester and Fluncey Stewart.
Theda accepted Christ at a young age. She graduated from Watson High School. In 1958, she married James Henry Barber, Jr. which...
Donovan Z Sepeda
Sep 14, 2024
Donovan Zacharya Sepeda, 30, of New London, Ohio, transitioned at home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born on February 17, 1994, in Corpus Christi, Texas to Benilda Sepeda and Christopher Eads and later moved to Ohio to be closer to his family.
Donovan worked at various restaurants throughout Huron County. He loved his family; his contagious smile always lit...
Tammy Messer
Sep 13, 2024
Tammy Messer, 51 of Lorain, transitioned at Cleveland Clinic on Friday, September 13, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1972, in Lexington, Kentucky to Carolyn and Joseph Messer and was a lifelong resident of Lorain. Ohio.
Tammy worked as a STNA for Home Health Care Agencies for the past 28 years. She attended New Morning Star Baptist Church in Lorain.
Tammy...
Darlene Branch
Sep 13, 2024
Darlene Branch, 68, of Lorain, Ohio, transitioned into her heavenly home on the evening of Friday, September 13, 2024. Today we rejoice in the knowledge that she has finished her work and passed the barrier of time as we know it and is forever at home with her Father she faithfully served for over 48 years.
Darlene was born December 5,...
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