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Obituaries
Willie "Bubba" Lakes, Jr.
Jan 17, 2025
Willie “Bubba” Lakes, Jr., 83, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.
He was born on February 26, 1941, in Rosedale, Mississippi to Willie B. Lakes, Sr. and Ora Stevenson and moved to Lorain at an early age.
Willie “Bubba” Jr. was formerly employed at US Steel, Ferro...
Helen Jane Nelson-Hamlett
Jan 17, 2025
Helen Jane Nelson-Hamlett, affectionately known as Mommy Helen to many, entered this world on March 10, 1941, in Augusta, Georgia, born to the late Lu’La Thomas and James Rhodes. Helen joined the US Army and obtained an RN degree. She worked at the Pentagon and performed private duty nursing. She attended Andrews Air Force Base church services while living in...
Barbara Ann McKinney
Jan 15, 2025
Barbara Ann McKinney, 76, of Lorain, passed away January 15, 2025, in New Life Hospice, following a sudden illness. She was born April 9, 1948, in Lorain, Ohio where she has been a lifelong resident.
Barbara retired from The Nord Center where she was a Group Home Supervisor for many years. She was a faithful member of Mount Zion Baptist Church...
Jea'Cion Namari Delaine
Jan 15, 2025
Jea’Cion Namari Delaine, infant son of Jaelon Delaine and Destiny Jackson, passed away on January 15, 2025, unexpectedly at the age of two months old.
Jea’Cion was born October 19, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio, and lived all his life in Lorain Ohio.
Jea’Cion leaves to cherish his memory of being a happy baby his parents, Jaelon Delaine and Destiny Jackson; his sisters,...
Robert "Bobby Lee" Stacey
Jan 15, 2025
Robert “Bobby Lee” Stacey was born on May 9, 1945, to the late Allen and Lucy Lee Stacey in Ochlocknee, Georgia. He came to Elyria, Ohio at a young age. He resided in Lorain, Ohio and was under the care of Mercy Health New Life Hospice at the time of his death.
He was a 1964 graduate of Midview High...
Judson Lamarr Lyons
Jan 12, 2025
Judson Lamarr Lyons, 75, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born January 1, 1950, in Moody, Alabama, and had been a resident of Lorain since 1977.
Judson graduated from Saint Clair County Training School in Pell City, Alabama. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on...
Priscilla Jean (Smith) Williams
Jan 11, 2025
Heaven opened the gates for Priscilla Jean (Smith) Williams, 84, on Saturday, January 11, 2025. It is with deep sadness that her family announces the news of her passing. Her infectious laugh and kind spirit will be truly missed.
The family would like to extend an invitation to celebrate her life to all who loved her. The wake will be held...
Eva Mae Montgomery Harris
Jan 6, 2025
Eva Mae Montgomery Harris, 79, formerly of Lorain, passed away January 6, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
Eva was born on August 18, 1945, in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She moved to the Lorain, Ohio area with her family in 1953. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1964. While in high school she played the French horn in...
John Henry Payne Sr
Jan 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Henry Payne Sr, who left us on January 6, 2025, at the age of 62.
John was born on February 7, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio, to Maggie Mae Payne Taylor and George Payne. From a young age, he demonstrated a creative and advanced mind, excelling in drawing and graduating...
Tyrone Anthony Wilson
Jan 5, 2025
Tyrone Anthony Wilson, 63, of Lorain, Ohio passed away at his home on Sunday, January 5, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Tyrone was born February 14, 1961, in Lorain, Ohio, where he was a lifelong resident.
Tyrone graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1979. While in high school, he played football and ran track. He was an outstanding athlete....
Pastor Johnnie W Cross Jr
Jan 3, 2025
Pastor Johnnie W. Cross, Jr., 92, of Sandusky, received his promotion from earth to eternity at Firelands Regional Medical Center on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, following a lengthy illness. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia on April 4th, 1932, to Johnnie Sr. and Mary Cross.
Pastor Johnnie W. Cross, Jr. worked for New Departure in Sandusky, until retiring in1986. He formerly...
Anthony Lee Coleman
Dec 26, 2024
Anthony Lee Coleman was born to Willie “Buck” Coleman and Louise Coleman on January 17, 1960, in Elyria, Ohio. He was one of six children.
Anthony was a graduate of Elyria West High School and attended Bowling Green State University for a time. Later, he joined the United States Army, where he served for several years, and received an Honorable...
Chief Petty Officer Russell Moye Sr
Dec 23, 2024
Chief Petty Officer Russell Moye Sr., U.S. Navy (Ret.), 68, of Lorain, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2024, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Westlake, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 15, 1956, the oldest of eight children and identical twin brother of Ronald...
James Taylor
Dec 23, 2024
James Taylor, 95, of Lorain, passed away December 23, 2024, at Pleasant Lake Villa Nursing Home in Parma.
James was born September 6, 1929, in Boomer, West Virginia. He was the first born of 16 children to his parents, Richard Taylor, Sr. and Rachel (née Moon) Taylor. He graduated from Elkhorn Negro High School in 1949. After graduating, he joined...
Arthur "Art" R Cook
Dec 20, 2024
Arthur R. "Art" Cook, 68, of Lorain, transitioned on December 20, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on November 22, 1956, in Lorain, Ohio.
Arthur graduated from Admiral King in 1975 and received a full scholarship to West Stark Community College in Fort Smith, Arkansas where he excelled in basketball. He furthered his studies at Bowling Green State...
Briana Renea Liston
Dec 16, 2024
Briana Renea Liston, 24, of Lorain, unexpectedly passed away December 16, 2024. She was born February 20, 2000, in Lorain where she was a life-long resident.
Briana was a former member of Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church of Lorain. She was part of the WE&ME Foundation and was very proud of her recovery success story for the past two years.
Brianna was...
Tracy L King
Dec 16, 2024
Tracy L. King, of Elyria, Ohio, was the second child born to Doris V. Taylor and Joe Bill Taylor on January 10, 1967, in Winchester, Tennessee.
Tracy was three years old when her mother, Doris Taylor, and two brothers, Troy and Shannon Taylor, all relocated to Elyria, Ohio in 1970. Tracy graduated from Elyria High School in June 1985. Tracy...
Frances Onell Stewart Castaneda
Dec 13, 2024
Frances Onell Stewart Castañeda, a woman of extraordinary musical talent, dedication to family, and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on August 7, 1934, in Decatur, Alabama, Frances was the cherished daughter of Bluitt and Adabelle Stewart and one of six siblings.
At a young age, Frances’s prodigious musical abilities...
Helen Frazier
Dec 11, 2024
Helen Frazier, of Lorain, was born April 2, 1950, to Curtis Hough, Sr. and Daisy Hough, in Lorain, Ohio. She unexpectedly departed this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
She was a graduate of Lorain High School and was employed at U.S. Steel for over 30 years, where she met and married Eugene Frazier. They loved going on cruises and traveling....
Brittany Nichol Moore
Dec 2, 2024
Brittany Nichol Moore was born on May 23, 1987, to Ryan Moore and Julie Slusher. She passed away on December 2, 2024, at the age of 37.
Along with her parents: Julie & Anthony Raymore, Ryan Moore & Tiffany Reel, she has left behind so many loved ones to grieve. Her children: Jevin Moore & Kenzie Zeno, Aedryan Armstrong, Deja Armstrong,...
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