Obituaries

T Douglas Grayson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Samuel Conley Gilbert Jr

Samuel Conley Gilbert Jr

Nov 4, 2023

 

Samuel Conley Gilbert Jr, 82 years old, of Elyria, passed away November 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness in Avon Oaks Nursing Home.

Samuel was born in Barbourville, KY, July 8, 1941; the second oldest of seven children. He moved to Elyria with his parents shortly after graduating in 1979 from Rosenwald High School in Barbourville. He was very...

Lillian M Seymore

Lillian M Seymore

Oct 28, 2023

On October 28, 2023 our beautiful Mother Lillian M. Seymore, 83, formerly of Lorain, peacefully embraced her final moments in Virginia, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and reminding us of the beauty of a life lived with grace and dignity. Her love for the Lord was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and instilling a deep...

Marcus Tito Atkinson

Marcus Tito Atkinson

Oct 27, 2023

 

A man well known throughout Lorain and beloved by us all. Marcus Tito Atkinson was born Sept 4th, 1984, in Lorain, Ohio to Rosita Ortiz and Anthony Atkinson Sr.  

Despite many physical challenges, he came into the world with a lion’s spirit, thus an adventure ensued.

A proud resident of Lorain, Marcus graduated at the top of his...

Irana Saleigha Legard

Irana Saleigha Legard

Oct 24, 2023

 

Irana Saleigha Legard was born in Lorain on October 13, 2023, and passed away October 24, 2023.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Sahvannah Smarr, and father, Issac Legard Jr., her brother Morgan Legard and sister Ili’yana Legard, uncles Nathanuel and Anthony President, aunts Shatavia Jones Mykila Harris and Issys Legard, grandparents Courtney Hollis (nee Smarr), Isaac...

Wonder Jean Brown

Wonder Jean Brown

Oct 20, 2023

 

Wonder Jean Brown, 72, of Elyria, was born on December 5,1950 to her parents Brady and Mary Maben in Ripley, Tennessee.

She spent the majority of her early life in Elyria. She later moved to Dallas, Texas with her two young daughters, where she worked at Presbyterian Hospital as a health aide for many years.  Wonder later returned to...

Robert Amado Pla

Robert Amado Pla

Oct 16, 2023

 

Robert Amado Pla, 40 years blessed, answered God's whisper and transitioned to his Heavenly Home on October 16, 2023. Never speaking a word, he was a very personable, loveable young man who left an impression on everyone he met during his lifetime.

Robert was a music enthusiast and loved every genre of music. He loved concerts and music videos....

Nelson Bracy III

Nelson Bracy III

Oct 13, 2023

Nelson Bracy III, 69, of Lorain, passed away October 13, 2023, at his home. He was born November 4, 1953, in Lowndes County, Alabama. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 1972, and had a life-long career at Ford Motor Company, and retired in July of 1997.

Nelson gave his life to the Lord in the mid 1970’s and...

Lavon Jackson

Lavon Jackson

Oct 10, 2023

 

Lavon Jackson, 73, of Lorain, transitioned from his life here on earth into his eternal rest in heaven on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake after battling complicated illnesses.

He was born May 30, 1950 in Thomasville, NC, to Furman and Gertrude (Davis) Jackson. The young family moved him and his twin sister...

Josefina Soto-Reyes

Josefina Soto-Reyes

Oct 8, 2023

 

Josefina Soto-Reyes, age 74, of Lorain, passed away October 8, 2023 in Anchor Lodge Nursing Home. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on October 26,1948 and lived in Lorain for over 35 years.

She enjoyed fishing, bingo and hanging out with friends.

Josefina will be sadly missed by her son, Ramon (Rosaura) Hernandez; two daughters, Petra (Steve)...

Manzie Lee Williams Jr

Manzie Lee Williams Jr

Oct 7, 2023

 

Manzie Lee Williams Jr. (Moondog), 66, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 in UH Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born February 20, 1957 in Lorain, and had been a lifelong resident.

Manzie graduated from Southview High School, class of 1976. He was an outstanding basketball player and Southview's basketball star player. He attended...

Carletta C Dunlap

Carletta C Dunlap

Oct 4, 2023

Carletta C. Dunlap, age 80, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly, October 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 30, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, one of twenty-five and the eldest of ten living children.

Carletta attended Clearview High School. Starting a family at a young age, she dropped out of school to attend to her husband...

Yvette "Vet" Turner

Yvette "Vet" Turner

Sep 30, 2023

 

Yvette Turner, “Vet”, age 50, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away September 30, 2023. She will be remembered for her sense of fashion, her willingness to lend an ear to those in need, her upfront personality, and her ability to make you laugh and smile. She enjoyed watching movies, reading romance novels and shopping. She also enjoyed cooking and spending...

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