Obituaries

Betty Louise Crooks, 88, of Lorain, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Avon, Ohio, following a brief illness. She was born February 1, 1935 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Betty graduated from Monongalia High School where she was a majorette, cheerleader, and homecoming queen. She loved listening to blues, dancing, playing cards, doing puzzles, playing Pokeno...

Alisha Ann Hagwood, 58, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio after battling Lupus for many years. She was born September 25, 1964 in Welch, West Virginia. She moved to Lorain, Ohio at a young age with her family. After graduating from Admiral King High School, Alisha eventually moved to Columbus, Ohio where she...

Harlan “Jimmy” Felton (Sweet Potato), 72, of Lorain, transitioned peacefully on February 26, 2023 at University Hospital of Elyria after a lengthy illness. Sweet was born on November 15, 1950 to William Felton and Elizabeth L. Jackson. During his early years he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his mother. He was the true definition of a mama's boy....

Jonell Elease (Glover) Cleveland, age 47, of Elyria, went to see the Lord on Saturday March 4, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the House of Healing Church, 1417 West Ave., Elyria Ohio 44035, and also at the church on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the Celebration...

James M. Brown, Jr., 76, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born November 26, 1947 in Lorain where he was a lifelong resident. James retired from U.S. Steel and enjoyed watching westerns, gardening, cooking and traveling to Las Vegas. He is survived by his loving wife Gretchen Brown (née Huff); 6 grandchildren, Annice (Delbert) English, Dominique...

Superintendent Willis Williams of Elyria Ohio, peacefully transitioned from this life Friday, February 17, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born on April 18, 1937 to Lillian Edna Hall and Willie Williams in Mullins, West Virginia. He graduated from Conley High then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for 4 years. On April...

Darrell “Big Darrell” Sr. was born on March 12th, 1963 to John Duffy Sr. and Marlene F (Calhoun) Duffy in Lorain, Ohio. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 9th, 2023. Darrell accepted Christ at an early age at Mt Zion Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Admiral King High School in 1981 where...

Abraham James Thomas Jr., 19, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2023. Abraham was born December 18, 2003 in Lorain, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. He attended Lorain High School and was formerly a part of the Boys and Girls Club of Lorain. He was known for dancing and rapping, and he enjoyed playing basketball. Abraham will...

Rheta Lorene Staley July 12, 1952 - January 18, 2023 Rheta Lorene Staley was born in Lorain on July 12, 1952, to Margaret and Willie Staley. A graduate of Admiral King High School, Rheta had a keen interest for serving and tending to the needs of family and friends. This passion was a natural segway into her chosen vocation, nursing....

Jordan W. James, 60, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1962 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Lorain for the past 10 years. Jordan was a known fisherman and was a member of Teamsters Union #507. He enjoyed fishing, boating, spending time outdoors...

Thomas A. Sanford, Sr., 71, passed away January 13, 2023 in New Life Hospice of Lorain. Thomas was born February 26, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee and lived in Lorain, Ohio most of his life. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He retired from Ford Motor Company following 35 years of service. He was a member...

Charles L. Ivey-Williams passed away unexpectedly on the night of December 30th, 2022 at the age 43 years old. Chuckie, Troub, or Chucky Cheese, as he was affectionately known to family & friends. Charles was born Friday December 21st, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joyce Ivey & Charles Williams Jr.Charles loved listening to music, rapping, playing basketball even at his...

Our beloved Vanessa was born in Cleveland, OH on February 19, 1955 to Erskine, Sr. and Ina Bishop; the first child of their union. She attended Gracemount Elementary, Charles W. Elliott Junior High School, and was part of the first graduating class of Glen Oak School (now Gilmour Academy), an all-girls school founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart...

Donald Hogan passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1956 to Selena Butler and adopted as an infant by Theresa and Jesse Hogan. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio. He attended Admiral King High School and was known throughout Lorain. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers and...

Steven Louis Henderson, of Lorain, transitioned on December 18, 2022 from a lengthy illness. He was born on March 11, 1959 to Elizabeth Henderson and Louis Porter in Bay Village, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1978 and was an athlete in the field of football, basketball, and track. He...

William C. “Bill” Shorts II, 72, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, passed away December 15, 2022 at University Hospital of Cleveland after a sudden illness. Bill was born October 22, 1950 in Lorain Ohio to William “Bo” and Eunice Shorts. He was employed and retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years. “Bill”, to all who knew him, was a unique...

Evangelist Sandra Turner, 72, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on November 10, 1950 and was a life-long resident of Lorain. She retired from the Lorain City School System where she worked as a secretary at Admiral King High School for 40 years. She served...

Betty Jo Fluker, 82, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of December 07, 2022 surrounded by family. Betty was born Wednesday, January 31, 1940 to Richard & Rachel Taylor. Betty was born in Williamson, West Virginia as the 10th child of 16 children. Betty moved to Lorain, Ohio at a young age and was here until the time of her...

James Lee Thomas Sr., affectionally known as “Silver”, was born on April 3, 1948 in Whitfield, AL (York, AL) to Moses Thomas and Daisy Coleman Bush who preceded James in death along with his siblings William Lee Thomas, Rosie Pepkin, Fred Lee Thomas, Levi Bush, Levert Bush, Donna Rose Thomas-Locke and Yvette Bush. The family migrated to Mobile, AL where...

Stanle' E. (Stan the Man) Riley, 69 of Lorain, OH passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He was born Saturday, February 21, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio. He moved to Lorain, Ohio at the age of thirteen in 1966.During his teenage years he was an Eagle Scout (Troop Number 341) and received an award from Junior...