Obituaries

May 14, 2023

 

Willie Terrell Johnson, 49, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Oak Hills Nursing Home.

Willie was born in Lorain, Ohio on August 29, 1973 and had been a lifelong resident. He attended Lorain Admiral King High School where he played football and basketball.

Willie is survived by his six children: Austyn Keaton, Naketa Johnson, Delawrence...

May 1, 2023

 

Donna Faye Raymore, 71, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023in MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center in Cleveland, following a lengthy illness. 

Donna was born on April 24, 1952 in Cleveland , Ohio where she was a lifelong resident, and was a former member of Canaan Baptist Church in Cleveland.

Donna, enjoy doing crafts, putting puzzles together, and spending...

May 1, 2023

 

Donald Washington entered his heavenly home on May 1, 2023 at the age of 70, after an unexpected illness. He was born in Lorain, Ohio January 6, 1953.

Donnie was baptized in Lorain at Mt. Zion Baptist Church as a youth and attended his family church at Second Baptist. He attended Admiral King High School and graduated from Lorain...

Apr 30, 2023

 

Steven James Harrison Sr., age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home. He was born January 29, 1971 in Lorain, Ohio. He lived in Lorain as a youth and later in Cleveland, Ohio as an adult.

Steven was very energetic and a very hard worker who built his own company named the Harrison Brothers....

Laurence Ray Jones, 61, of Avon, unexpectedly passed away on Monday April 24, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic in Avon. He was born May 11, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1965 where he graduated from Southview High School. After graduation he enlisted into the United States Army. Following his service, he attended college at Lorain...

John Henry Jefferson, 77, of Sandusky, transitioned from this life on Monday, April 10, 2023 in Providence Care Center following a lengthy illness. John was born November 7, 1945 in Bassett, Virginia and had been a resident of Sandusky, Ohio for over 50 years. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He was a member of...

She was born to the union of James Gilchrist and Mildred Browder on November 21,1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She moved from Knoxville, Tennessee to Aurora, Illinois at a young age and attended school there. While in high school she played the violin and was first chair in the orchestra. She graduated from Aurora East High School in Aurora, Illinois in...

Troy Martel Jackson Sr., 57, was born on Tuesday, October 19, 1965 in Elyria, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Lorain County. Troy graduated from Lorain Southview High School Class of 1985. While in high school, he played the trombone, and joined the alumni band. He also enjoyed wrestling and being a part of the drama club. Troy accepted...

Mary Alice Moye (affectionately known to most as M.A.), 84, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, both near and far. She was born May 15, 1938 in Vidalia, Georgia and moved to the Lorain area in the 1940’s.Mary worked at Lorain Crown Steel before retiring in the 1990’s.  She was a life-long member...

Eartha L. Mincy, 61, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 3, 1962 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. Eartha attended Admiral King High School. After high school she worked as a STNA for over 40 years and 10 years at Oak Hills...

Norma J. "Chick" (Jackson) Henderson, 71, died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at her home in Jonesboro, GA. She was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on December 5, 1951 to Mary and Amos Jackson. Her mother moved the family to Oberlin, Ohio in the early 1950's to be close to family after her husband Amos was killed in an automobile...

Thomas George “Big Steve” Clark Sr., 51, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born November 28, 1971 in Lorain, Ohio. He has lived in Mississippi and Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Clearview High School in 1990, where he played football and basketball. Thomas was a former member of New Mount Calvary...

Emmett Terry Clayton was born on March 9, 1967, to the late Clarissa Blake (née Clayton) and William Henry Blake S., in Lorain, Ohio. After a long battle with cancer, Emmett departed this life on March 21, 2023. Emmett attended elementary school at Washington, Charleston, and Lowell, in Lorain. He attended junior high school at School 44, in Buffalo, New...

Andrea Lynn Staffford 64, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at her home. She was born January 18, 1959 in Lorain, where she had been a lifelong resident  Andrea enjoyed playing cards,shooting pool and spending time with her family.  Andrea leaves to cherish her memory, her children Demarea Stafford, Akeem Stafford, Lantous Thorpe, and Sharda Thorpe, her 7 grandchildren Bre’Ajah...

Gipp T. McGhee, 75, of Lorain, passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born September 25, 1947 in Crenshaw County, Alabama, and lived in Lorain, Ohio for over 40 years. He was known for working in his yard, gardening, and his flowers.Gipp is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mattie McGhee; one daughter, godson Curtis Oneal, four sisters,...

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...