Obituaries

Zamora Zhane Lee Burkes, infant daughter of Zariel J. Burkes and Demarea Lee Worthy, was born September 18, 2021 in Lorain, Ohio. Zamora unexpectedly transitioned into heaven on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Zamora will be sadly missed by her parents; her siblings Nahmair Burkes and Zyon Burkes-Graham, all of Lorain; her maternal grandparents Gwendolyn Harris and Brandon J. Burkes of...

Curtis Thomas, 72, of Lorain, passed away November 22, 2021 in Mercy Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Curtis was born in Beulah, Mississippi on March 24, 1949 and has lived in Lorain since the age of 15. After graduating from Lorain High School, he entered into the United States Army where he served in the Vietnam war. After...

Fletcher Jerome Windham, 60, of Erie, Pennsylvania, passed away in Akron, Ohio on December 2, 2021 surrounded by Love, following a battle with Lupus. He was born on December 2, 1961 in Jones County Mississippi to Willie Lee Windham and Christine (Shelby) Scott. He grew up in Lorain, Ohio where he graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School. He relocated...

Tina Lue Renthy Smith, 59, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born on February 14, 1962 to the late Herbert James Smith and Dorothy Smith. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Lorain, Ohio 3 years old ago. Tina completed New York Business School in 1987. She worked as a Home Health...

Delvon Amir Ford, age 14 months, of Lorain, unexpectedly transitioned from this life on November 24, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2020. Delvon had a smile that left an impression on any person he came in contact with. He was a happy and joyful baby. Delvon is survived by his parents, Angelis Robinson and Darnell...

Ja'Khari True James Wannamaker passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the age of 9 months. He was born February 11, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in Lorain, Ohio all of his life. He was so handsome, smart and strong. He was very advanced for his age. He had a smile that lit up a whole room....

Tyrone ‘Nebo’ Flanders, 64, of Lorain, passed away Sunday November 7, 2021 unexpectedly.He was born March 7, 1956 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident. He was always greeting others with “Hi” and “Hello” and was so respectful. His favorite bible verses were those of Psalm 23. He was also known for saying “Only God can judge me.”He enjoyed playing...

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...