Obituaries

Stanley S. Sutton Sr., 80, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday November 9, 2021 following a lengthy illness at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born March 2, 1941 in Monticello, Mississippi and had lived in Lorain, Ohio for over 61 years. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 37 years of service. He was a faithful member and trustee at...

Janet M. Rush, 58, passed away from a lengthy illness on November 4, 2021. She was born on December 7, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio. She was the daughter of Freddie Rush and Alice (Goosby) Rush. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain and attended Lorain High School and Admiral King High School. Janet was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist...

Shirley Ann Shaw, 73, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021 surrounded by family. Shirley was born January 11, 1948 in Sandusky and was a graduate of Sandusky High School. She attended Eagles Nest Church International in Sandusky. Shirley enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Trelanna (Anthony) McCarty;...

Stephen Irby, 60, of Sandusky, named after the great Stephen Allen, creator of the Tonight Show, completed his journey on Thursday October 28, 2021. He was born on Thursday June 1, 1961 to Mattie Ruth (Richey) Irby & Samuel D. Irby Jr. Stephen enjoyed fashion and was known for wearing sunglasses. He loved family gatherings and watching wrestling. He was...

Donovan Gene Wilson, affectionately known as “Big Nooch” and Coach D, made his transition on Sunday October 24, 2021 at home in Lorain, Ohio after fighting an extensive illness. Donovan was born on January 4, 1970 to Eugene and Rose Anne Wilson. He resided in Lorain his entire life. Donovan was a stellar athlete, beginning his athletic journey at Mason...

Dorothy J. Washington, (‘Dotti’), passed away following a brief illness, Friday, October 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at Amherst Manor Nursing Home Learning something new every day was a “motto” of Dorothy J. Washington. Dotti, as she liked to be called, was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma. She was known as a modern- day pioneer, community activist, labor leader,...

George Stanley Johnson, also known as “Stan the Man” and “Babycakes,” passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021 at the age of 66, while under hospice care at Concord Care Center of Sandusky. He was born June 18, 1955 in Sandusky to George and Francis Johnson. He graduated from Sandusky High School, Class of 1974. Following high school, he attended...

Billy Joe Taylor, 74, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and family on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Billy Joe was born December 1, 1946 in Andalusia, Alabama. He became a resident of Lorain, Ohio in 1973. He was a member of New Morning Star Primitive Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Vincent Sherman Smith fought the good fight and finished his course in the early morning hours of October 6, 2021. Vincent was the first child born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and Estella Smith on April 6, 1957. Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Vincent was a 1975 graduate of Admiral King High School. Making a confession...

Alexis Nicole Vaughn, 26, of Lorain, gained her wings on August 22, 2021. She was born June 10, 1995 at Amherst Hospital and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain. Alexis graduated from Lorain High School in 2013. She attended Ross Medical Center and graduated with her Medical Assistant degree in 2018. Alexis worked at Dollar General in Sheffield Village...

Betty Folmar, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Lorain. She was born in Luverne, Alabama and spent most of her life in Lorain. She worked as a sale’s associate at Kline’s Department store for nearly 10 years. Betty also worked in the healthcare field for many years, which helped prepare her to take care of her mother....

On September 17, 2021, our beautiful Denise passed away unexpectedly in her Las Vegas, NV home. She was born June 15, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA but raised in Lorain, OH where she received her education from Lorain City Schools and the Gerald R Ford Job Corps Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Nearly 30 years ago, Denise moved to the West...

Derrick “Old E” Lydell English Sr., 60, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021 while surrounded by family. Born in Lorain, Ohio to George Sr. and Mary McCall-English, Derrick graduated from Lorain High School in 1980 and joined the US Army to serve as a Combat Engineer. While enlisted, he received a number of good commendation ribbons as well as...

Ethel Carol Kelson, 51, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at New Life Hospice Center following a lengthy illness. She was born October 28, 1969, in Lorain where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Admiral King High school in 1989. Ethel was formerly employed at Golden Acres Nursing Home where she worked in the dietary...

Gregory P. Boyd Sr, 68, of Lorain, passed away August 31, 2021 surrounded by his family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. He was born June 19, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee but lived most of his life in Lorain. He graduated from Clearview High School and attended college at LCCC. He went on to become a chemical operator at...

Jonathan P. Smith, Sr., 57, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Lorain County, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home. He was born April 9, 1964 in Lorain, Ohio where he had spent most of his life. He attended Admiral King High School and formerly worked at U.S. Steel. He also was a certified mechanic. He was...

Lawrence “Larry” L. White, Sr., 68, of Lorain, passed away September 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 24, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio but spent most of his life in Oberlin, Ohio. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was honorably discharged in 1974. He was...

Michael Jamal Capers, 34, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 3, 2021 in Mercy Regional Medical Center emergency room. Michael was born March 8, 1987 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He attended Clearview High School and enjoyed basketball. Michael will be sadly missed by his children, Nizaiah Jamal Anderson, Makiyah Isjonae Thomas, Mekhi Michael Thomas and...

Michelle Small, nee Brantford, 67, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2021 at her home. She was born October 21, 1953 in Lorain and was a life-long resident. She graduated from Admiral King High School in 1973. Michelle attended Greater St. Matthew A.M.E. Church in Lorain. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, shopping and...

Pearson Lamar King Sr., 54, of Lorain, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born October 20,1966 in Lorain, Ohio and was a life-long resident of Lorain County. Pearson was an entrepreneur who enjoyed life and exploring nature by taking walks or riding his bike. He was known for his smile, his style in fashion and...