Obituaries

Kevin Stafford, 62, of Elyria, formerly of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2022, at his home. Kevin was born April 22, 1960, in Lorain, Ohio where he spent most of his life. After graduating from Southview High School, Kevin enlisted into the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. He enjoyed cooking and fishing. Kevin is survived...

William Casey Thompson, 41, of Brook Park, unexpectedly passed away November 30, 2022. William was born in Berea, Ohio on May 20, 1981. He graduated from Berea High School in 1999 where he played football. He worked for the Cleveland Browns in the shipping and receiving department for over 19 years. He lives to cherish his memory his wife of...

Christina Danielle Atkinson, 28, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2022. She was born on October 20, 1994 in Lorain and attended Southview High School. Christina was well-known for being a happy person who everyone loved. She was the life of the party. Christina leaves to cherish her memory, three sons Allen, Noah and Antwan and her...

Paul Truett Wilson was born on August 17, 1947 in Lorain, Ohio. He passed away on November 28, 2022 following a brief illness. A longtime resident of Lorain, Ohio, Paul had been employed by the U.S. Steel Corporation for 19 years. Additionally, as a member of the Black AC’s, Paul participated on the Lorain Black AC’s Championship Softball Teams; the...

Rose Marie Walk-Graves, 68, of Akron, Ohio formally of Sandusky departed this life surrounded by the ones she loved the most on November 14, 2022.  Ree, as so many have grown to know her was born January 22, 1954, in Meridian MS to the late Horace and Betty Lou (Abernathy) Walk. Ree at an early age relocated to Sandusky with...

Hattie Leona Davis of Lorain, OH went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2022. She was one of sixteen children and was born January 31, 1935 in West Virginia to the late Richard Taylor Sr. and Rachel (née Moon) Taylor. She graduated from Elkhorn High School in West Virginia. Hattie traveled from the hills of West Virginia...

Venita Marie Phillips, 66, of Elyria, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at UH Elyria Medical Center. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on October 28, 1956 and lived in Lorain County all of her life. She graduated from Elyria West High School in 1976 and years later retired in 2019 from Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio where...

Iris “Doll” McAfee-Hill, 82 went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2022, after a long battle with the rare disease CADASIL. She was preceded in death by her parents Johnnie and Mabel McAfee, all 12 siblings, and her husband Paul E. Hill. Iris was born on September 5, 1940, in Dublin, GA. After graduating from Mary Fleming High...

Delores Inez Jackson passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday October 30, 2022, at home, following a lengthy illness. She was born January 22, 1941, in Hammond, Louisiana and lived in Lorain for over 50 years. Delores was a faithful member of Greater St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Lorain where she served on the usher board and was...

Donald Edward Adams, a former resident of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on October 26,2022 in Buffalo, New York, where he has resided since 2005.  He was affectionately known, in Lorain, by his nickname "Blue".Donald was a star basketball player at Lorain Admiral King High School during the early 1970's until his graduation in 1972.  He was well known for...

Asiah Cartier Holloway (Super Siah), gained his angel wings on October 29, 2022. He was born January 16, 2021 in Lorain, Ohio to parents Elethea Curry and Alaric Holloway. Asiah enjoyed nursery rhymes, coco melon, kisses and hugs. He knew he was loved, his bright eyes would light up the room every time he heard his name. Though his time...

Two-month-old infant twins, Jonah and Josyé Huff, passed away on October 18, 2022. They were born on August 17, 2022 in the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. They leave to cherish their memory their parents, Kiara R. Jackson and Joseph F. Huff III; their siblings, Ayden Jackson, Lola Wright, and Johan Huff; their grandparents, Calista Elliott, Kevin Jackson,...

Dolores 'Dee' Board, 83, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2022, at UH Elyria Medical Center. She was born September 28,1939, in Oberlin, Ohio. The daughter of Everett Cousins and Marie Abigail King. Dolores graduated from Oberlin high school. Following graduation, she pursued many passions such as baking, waitressing in New York, driving the bus for head start, working as...

Vernon Lester Floyd was born June 13, 1958, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, to the late Willie Lee Floyd and Ella Mae Blackmon Floyd. He grew up as a child in the Becton Community. He was called home on October 9, 2022.Vernon was enlisted in the National Guard shortly after he graduated from Cotton Plant High School in 1978 and served...

Ke’Aira S. Hudson, 30, formerly of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2022. She was born October 28, 1991 and had spent most of her life in Buffalo, New York. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and friends. Ke’Aira will sadly be missed by her kids, Ja'hzayl Hodge, Zah'Ryah Hudson, and Bizzi Body, her mother, Tammie...

Robert Allen Brown, 48, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born November 16, 1973 in Lorain where he was a lifelong resident. Robert graduated from Southview High School and was formerly attending LCCC where he was pursuing a degree as a correctional officer. He was known for being the life of the party and...

David James Turner, 57, of Lorain, passed away October 4, 2022 unexpectedly at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born February 1, 1965 in Lorain where he was a lifelong resident. At the time of his passing, David was employed at Seidman Cancer Center and Cleveland Clinic as a security officer. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians...

Maurice Destouet, age 95, died on September 8, 2022, after a wonderful and fulfilling time here on earth. The love of his life, his wife Anna Destouet, age 90, died on December 2, 2020, leaving us with a smile on her face. Both died at their home of 63 years in Los Angeles.Maurice and Anna were childhood sweethearts going back...

Shayne Darrell Edwards Jr., 14, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 12, 2022. He was born February7, 2008, in Elyria, and was a lifelong resident. Shayne was a freshman at Elyria High School. He enjoyed his time with his family and friends. Shayne loved to take vacations. He enjoyed taking boat rides, riding ATV’s and going to new places...

Richard Chester (RC) Morrison, 86, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in Amherst Manor following a brief illness. He was born June 2, 1936 in Covington, Tennessee, and lived in Lorain, Ohio for over 60 years. He was a long-time faithful member of Greater St. Matthew AME Church in Lorain where he served on the usher board....