Obituaries
Fannie Mae Payne Tinsley
Nov 12, 2025
Fannie Mae Payne Tinsley, age 70, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic after courageously fighting an illness. Born on December 15, 1954, Fannie was a lifelong resident of Lorain and a beloved presence in her community.
A devoted woman of God, Fannie was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church in Lorain,...
Nathanyell N Clayton Sr
Nov 12, 2025
Nathanyell Nate “Redd” Clayton Sr., age 43, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Born August 8, 1982, in Lorain, Ohio, Nathanyell had been a resident of Elyria for the past 17 years. He worked in maintenance and loved working on his dream car. He also took pride in landscaping and caring for his yard, and...
Juan Ray Hamlin
Nov 10, 2025
Juan Ray Hamlin, 41, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Elyria, Ohio, on November 11, 1983, Juan was the son of the late Spencer Allen Hamlin Sr. and Delora Ann Hamlin (née Brown). He graduated from Admiral King High School with the Class of 2003.
Juan was...
Dempsey Hogan
Nov 8, 2025
Dempsey Hogan, 97, of Lorain, Ohio, departed this life Sunday, November 8th, 2025, after a short hospice care at Main Street Care Center-Sprenger Health Care Towne Center Community Campus in Avon Lake, Ohio. He was born July 6, 1928, in Junction City, Arkansas.
Dempsey was a Mason and a very proud U.S. Korean War veteran with active service duty in South...
Donald Ray Hitchens
Nov 5, 2025
Donald Ray Hitchens, of Lorain, passed away November 5, 2025, following a lengthy illness in New Life Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born January 30, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, but had been a resident of Lorain for most of his life. He graduated from Clearview High School in Lorain where he was also inducted to the Sports...
Kimberly Michelle Hitchens
Nov 5, 2025
Kimberly Michelle Hitchens, 53, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus following a brief illness.
Born on July 12, 1972, in Lorain, Kimberly was a lifelong resident of the city she loved. A proud 1991 graduate of Clearview High School, Kimberly was known for her deep devotion to family. She found joy in...
Michelle Lynn Peoples
Nov 3, 2025
Michelle Peoples was born March 18, 1981, to her parents Mr. Layette (“Nick”) Peoples and Mrs. Sally M. (Jones) Peoples. She was preceded in death by her father “Nick” and her older brother, Kenneth N. Peoples.
Michelle confessed her belief in Christ at an early age in life and united with Jones Chapel AME Church in Elyria, Ohio. Prior to her...
Bobbie Holston Jr
Oct 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bobbie Holston Jr
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bobbie Holston, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed from us on October 29, 2025.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Kim Holston, and his beloved children: Shona Rose, Erik Holston (with Kim), Damon Holston (with Shasta), Bobbie Holston III...
Damon Maurice Tillman
Oct 28, 2025
Damon Maurice Tillman, age 63, formerly of Elyria, Ohio and most recently of Hephzibah, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2025, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta, GA.
Born in Elyria, Ohio, Damon was the son of the late Hosea Partlow Sr. and Ella Louise Tillman. He graduated from Elyria High School in 1980, where he was a standout athlete in...
Bishop Franklin Isaiah Huddleston
Oct 26, 2025
Bishop Franklin Isaiah Huddleston, affectionately known as “Frank”, was born on March 12, 1939, in Lorain, Ohio, to Claude and Nioven Vella Huddleston.
Franklin lived a full and vibrant life, guided by faith, family, and a deep appreciation for simple joys. He loved music and sports, found relaxation in painting houses, and took pride in his collections of stamps, coins, and...
Rochelle Lee Smith
Oct 25, 2025
Rochelle Lee Smith of North Ridgeville, Ohio made her transition on Oct. 25, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 1st, 1958, in Cleveland, Oh. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Carol Dumas and her father Lewis Clyde Smith. Rochelle graduated from Lutheran East High School in Cleveland Heights and later attended...
Pamela A Aridge
Oct 23, 2025
Pamela A. Aridge passed away on October 23, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving children and siblings. She was born on October 26, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio.
She was employed at Tyson Corporation for the past eleven years. She dedicated over thirty years to McDonald’s Corporation, serving as a store manager and first assistant. Her role often took her to...
Sondra Raye Moore
Oct 23, 2025
Sondra Raye Moore (nee Oglesby), age 82, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by her family on October 23, 2025, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio, Sondra was the cherished daughter of the late Ray Arthur and Nancie Ann (Bryant) Oglesby.
Sondra was a 1961 graduate of Sandusky High School and loved her hometown. She retired from...
Dr. Gwendolyn Marie Twillie, Ph.D.
Oct 19, 2025
Dr. Gwendolyn Marie (Brown) Twillie, Ph.D.—a gifted educator, scholar, dancer, choreographer, and storyteller whose life was devoted to faith, family, and the arts—entered her eternal rest on October 19, 2025, in Oberlin, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old.
Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Gwendolyn was the beloved daughter of Eddie David Brown and Earline (Black) Brown, and...
Sherilene Harris
Oct 17, 2025
Sherilene Harris was born January 27, 1958, in Lorain, Ohio to Joe Richburg and Emma Winston and adopted shortly thereafter by Ralph M. and Elizabeth Harris, who nurtured, loved, cherished and adored her. She was fondly called "Sugar Foot" by her "daddy" Ralph Sr. On Friday, October 17, 2025, Sherilene was released from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward.
Sherilene...
Patricia Yancey Jones
Oct 17, 2025
Patricia Yancey Jones, age 73, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at New Life Hospice following a brief illness.
Born on August 26, 1952, Patricia was a devoted member of Greater St. Matthew AME Church. She found joy in gardening, sewing, and caring for her beloved dogs, Lucy and Cisco. Her nurturing spirit and quiet strength touched...
Jerry Kilby Sr
Oct 16, 2025
Jerry Kilby Sr., 52, was born February 25, 1973, in Elyria. He entered eternal rest on October 16, 2025, after a courageous fight, finding peace in God’s arms. Though we will miss him deeply, his legacy will live on forever in the countless lives he touched. Jerry truly did God’s work on this earth — always giving, helping, and inspiring...
Charles Edward Turner Jr
Oct 14, 2025
Charles Edward Turner Jr., age 57, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lorain on August 15, 1968, Charles was the beloved son of Charles Edward Turner, Sr. and Eliza Bell Watkins. He attended Admiral King High...
Mollie Mae Little
Oct 8, 2025
Mollie Mae Little, age 98, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born on June 4, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Little lived in Columbus and Detroit before returning to Lorain in January of this year. She retired from the Lorain City School System, where she worked for many years as a lunch aide....
Owen Williams Jr
Oct 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Owen Williams Jr.
Owen Williams Jr., 66, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 5, 2025.
Born in Lorain on November 3, 1958, Owen was a lifelong resident of the city, though his family roots trace back to Detroit, Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, watching television, and listening to music—simple pleasures that brought him peace...
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