Obituaries
LaQuita Kemp-Johnson
Mar 13, 2025
LaQuita Kemp-Johnson started her eternal journey Thursday, March 13, 2025.
LaQuita was born June 1, 1946, in Louisville, Kentucky. She attended Sharpsburg Baptist Church, and graduated from Bath County High School in 1964. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1969 and made Oberlin her permanent residence in 1974.
LaQuita Kemp-Johnson battled many illnesses and afflictions over the years. She stood faithful in...
Frederick Albert 'Al' Alexander
Mar 13, 2025
Frederick Albert “Al” Alexander was born on November 25, 1932, in Sandusky, on the Southside, “236 S. Depot St.,” he so proudly recalled every time he was asked. He passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the seventh son of eight born to James and Rebecca (Connors) Alexander.
Al attended and graduated from Sandusky...
Lovell Terrell
Mar 9, 2025
Lovell Terrell, 89, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, at his home. He was born February 3,1936 in Talladega, Alabama, and had been a resident of Sandusky since 1954.
He retired from the Lorain Ford plant after over 20 years of service in production. Lovell also owned and operated Terrell Hauling Service, collecting trash for Erie County...
Annie Mae Lindsey (Castile) Wright
Mar 8, 2025
Annie Mae Lindsey (Castile) Wright, 95, gained her wings and went to live with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Firelands Hospital surrounded by her family and other loved ones.
Annie was born on October 16, 1929, in Cuba, Alabama to her parents Thornton Castile and Pearlie Gardner-Castile. She was the youngest child, with several older brothers, and was...
Kenneth Lee Kent
Mar 1, 2025
Kenneth Lee Kent, 63, formerly of Sandusky, passed in Cleveland unexpectedly.
Kenneth was born March 2, 1962, in Sandusky, to the late Reverend Lee C. Kent and Lucind Kent (née Powe). After graduating from Sandusky High School, Kenneth enlisted into the United States Army.
Kenneth loved his family, loved music, and was full of jokes. With him there was never...
Dominique McGee
Feb 27, 2025
Dominique McGee, age 35, a beloved figure of Lorain, Ohio, sadly left our world on February 27th, 2025 due to health problems.
Dominique was well known for his smile that could light up any room and his loving spirit; he was a dedicated father who loved spending time and making memories with his children, friends, and family. Dominique also loved to...
Jimmie Earl Philon
Feb 24, 2025
Jimmie Earl Philon, 78, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 24, 2025, in the Ohio Veterans Home. Jimmie was born February 14,1947, in Silas, Alabama.
Jimmie became a resident of Sandusky, Ohio in 1970 after receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Army. He was formerly employed at the Ford Motor Company, and retired from...
Gerald M Pippens
Feb 23, 2025
Gerald Michael Pippens was born November 12, 1955 in Birmingham (Oxmoor), Alabama to the union of William Leslie Pippens and Catherine (Webb) Pippens. He was their youngest son. He moved into eternity on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
Gerald’s education was attained through the Birmingham and Pittsburgh public school systems; and he graduate from...
Henry E Moore Sr
Feb 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Henry E. Moore Sr.
Born: July 3, 1941 | Departed: February 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Henry E. Moore Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and treasured friend. Henry was a remarkable individual whose selflessness and devotion to family, friends, and community left an indelible mark on all fortunate...
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...
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