Obituaries
Jamar Damonte Malone
Jan 3, 2024
Jamar Damonte Malone, 47, of Lorain, passed away January 3, 2024 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. He was born June 15, 1976, to Patricia Cheers and James Malone. Jamar will be remembered for his charisma, wittiness, and athleticism.
He pitched during the Little League World Series in the Cleveland Indians Stadium during his youth; he even had...
Sheila Ashley
Jan 2, 2024
Sheila Ashley, 56, slipped quietly into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her home in Lorain, Ohio. She was born on May 10, 1967, in Far Rockaway, New York, the daughter of the late Sarah Ashley and Archie Lewis, Sr. In addition to her parents, Sheila was preceded in death by her son, Stephon Washington; one sister,...
Damita Jo Bonilla
Dec 31, 2023
Damita Jo Bonilla of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, December 31st, 2023.
She was born February 14th, 1969, in Lorain, Ohio. Damita graduated from Clearview High School in 1987. Soon after graduation she moved to Akron, Ohio to attend the University of Akron. Later she moved to Las Vegas, working in...
Henry Lee Hagwood
Dec 30, 2023
Henry Lee Hagwood, 69, of California, formerly of Lorain Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2023. He was born February 17, 1954, in Welch West Virginia.
Henry was a fun-loving and kindhearted person. He graduated from Norfolk High School in West Virginia where he played football. He was active in sports, playing ping-pong, and loved fishing. He was a self-taught...
Royetta R Corlew
Dec 30, 2023
Royetta R. Corlew, 70, of Lorain, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home.
She was born March 4, 1953, in Columbia, Tennessee. She lived most of her life in Lorain County and graduated from Elyria High School in Elyria, Ohio. She was known as a caregiver throughout the community, and was a member of Living Word...
Willie Joe "Ralph" Jackson
Dec 30, 2023
Willie Joe Jackson, also known as Ralph, passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of seventy-three in Lorain, Ohio following a brief illness. He was also known as “Munchkin” or “LJ” (Little Jack, his old CB handle). Born to the late Amos Lee Sr and Mattie Jackson on August 21, 1950, in Montgomery, Alabama, Ralph was a beloved...
Bobby Cleveland
Dec 20, 2023
Bobby Cleveland, 81, formerly of Lorain, died in Elyria at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born June 19,1942 in Akron, Ohio and lived in Lorain for over 30 years.
He retired from SuperKmart in Lorain and was formerly employed at Rural King in Elyria.
He was a member of God’s Believers...
Mary Tarpley
Dec 17, 2023
Mary Tarpley, 89, formerly of Lorain, departed this life peacefully Sunday morning, December 17, 2023 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, Ohio.
Mary was born July 23, 1934, in Ashland, West Virginia, to the union of the late Rev. Allie J. Pryor, Sr. and Bertha E. Pryor (née Hoover).
Mary received her education from Ashland schools in West Virginia before...
Willie "Chill Will" Frank Evans Jr
Dec 16, 2023
Willie Frank Evans Jr., 56, of Lorain, sadly departed the physical and transitioned to eternal peace on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
“Chill Will” as he was affectionately known, was born to LaVinia and Willie Sr. on December 1, 1967 in Elyria, Ohio. He spent his childhood hanging with friends, spectating sports, and fishing with his father.
During his adolescence,...
Mark Anthony Bracy
Dec 15, 2023
Mark Anthony Bracy, 61, of Lorain, passed away December 15, 2023 in his home. He was born September 7, 1962 in Lorain, Ohio. He spent most of his life in Lorain and New York. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and doing artwork.
Mark is survived by his mother, Lorene Bracy (née Sutton); his siblings:...
Sharon Kaye Taylor
Dec 15, 2023
Sharon Kaye Taylor, 79, of Elyria, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born May 17, 1944 in Barbourville, Kentucky and had lived in Elyria since 1959.
Sharon retired from Ridge Tool after over 28 years of service. She was a faithful member of Original Glorious Church of the Apostolic Faith,...
MarQuise DaShawn Weatherington
Dec 7, 2023
MarQuise DaShawn Weatherington, 32, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 7, 2023. He was born April 19, 1991, to Tomekea Weatherington.
MarQuise lived most of his life as a resident of Lorain and attended Admiral King High School, working various jobs. He enjoyed watching basketball and football and loved going to see his brother Malik play basketball...
T Douglas Grayson
Nov 30, 2023
T. Douglas Grayson, affectionately known as “Doug”, of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2023. He was born on June 24th, 1946, to Thurman Edward and Eugenia Grayson at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lorain, Ohio.
A loving father, husband, brother and friend, Doug was a kind and gentle soul, whose reach extended beyond those of his immediate circle...
Donte Adaryll Noble Jr
Nov 27, 2023
Donte Adaryll Noble Jr., 31, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly November 27, 2023. He was born October 13, 1992 in Lorain, where he spent most of life.
Donte was a member of the Daisy Rowe Cancer Foundation. He attended Armwood High School in Florida. He enjoyed music, fashion, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was an avid...
Morrisetta "Marcella" Wright
Nov 26, 2023
Morrisetta "Marcella" Wright, 73, transitioned from this life following a lengthy illness on November 26, 2023, after having moved to her new residence in North Carolina.
Marcella was born January 18, 1950 in Montgomery, Alabama and moved to Lorain, Ohio when her cousin/brother James "Mackie" Williams brought her there by bus when she was just 5 years old.
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Danielle Marie Cavin
Nov 25, 2023
Danielle Marie Cavin, of Lorain, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away in her home on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the age of 35, leaving behind a daughter.
DanaBoo, as she was affectionately known to loved ones, was born in Lorain on April 7, 1988 to the late Tracey Cavin and Terrance Guana. Danielle attended Lorain and Vermilion City schools. She...
Carmen Rosa Fontanez
Nov 24, 2023
Carmen Rosa Fontanez, 63, of Lorain, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, in Ames Hospice House. She was born October 12, 1960 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Carmen will be missed by her sons, William Adorno, Beny Rodriguez, Wilmer (Ashley) Rodriguez Jr., Jamel Fontanez, Christopher Torres, Jon Torres, and Alex Pacheo; her mother, Gladys Reyes, and a host of...
Ricky Smith II
Nov 22, 2023
Ricky (aka Slick, Pulla, & Juny Blanco) Smith II, 31, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on Friday, January 3, 1992, in Lorain, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain. Although Ricky’s time was short here on earth, he made an everlasting impact on everyone who he encountered...
Patricia Lynn Mosley
Nov 14, 2023
Patricia Lynn Mosley, 67, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Magruder Hospital in Port Clinton, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
She was born February 26, 1956, in Lorain and was a life-long resident. She enjoyed online shopping and taking care of her dogs.
Patricia will be sadly missed by her brothers, Charles Mosley (Marie Mosley) and...
Dora Mae Thomas
Nov 10, 2023
Dora Mae Thomas (née Turner), 82, of Lorain, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Amherst Manor Retirement Community following a lengthy illness.
She was born March 26,1941 in Birmingham, Alabama. She lived in Cleveland for many years until moving to Lorain to take care of her mother. Dora retired from General Electric after 25 years of service.
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