All Obituaries

David Williams 78 of Elyria, departed this life on Saturday, February 27, 2021 after a brief illness.  Services will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021.  Viewing will be from 10:00 until 11:00 with the services starting immediately after at Unity Missionary Baptist Church.  Social distancing and Mask are required. Burial will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 in the Brookdale Cemetery..

Emerson H Jones, 82 of Lorain went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18th, 2021. He was born January 22nd, 1939 in Elyria, Ohio.  Emerson retired from US Steel after 30 of years of dedicated service and filled his retirement years doing the things he loved.  Emerson was known around Lorain for doing one of the things he loved to do and that was riding his bike something that you would see him doing all around town and he did it well into his 70’s.  He was a...

Joe N Rowe 73, of Elyria passed away Friday February 26, 2021. He was born January 7, 1947 in Bellamy, Alabama. Joe was a Truck Driver and Car Hauler for 50 years. He enjoyed playing card and spending time with his family and friends. Joe leaves to cherish his memory his wife Sallie, Sons Van Robbins, Arlest Newson and Jason Brown. Daughters Lavonda Newsom, Arrianna Horton, Shannon Williams. Brothers Manuel (Barbara) Coleman, Johnny (Patricia) Harris, Harold (Marilyn) Harris, Sisters Cherry...

T.L. Flowers(T-Bone), 77 years old of Elyria Ohio, died February 22,2021 from a long illness. Mr. Flowers was born in Goshen, Alabama before coming to Elyria at the age of 4. Mr. Flowers was a veteran in the army, where he served in the airborne force.  He had many skills. He worked as a welder, truck driver, crane operator and many other occupations. Mr. Flowers enjoyed golf, karate, playing cards, driving fast cars, talking on his CB radio, and spending time with his...

Leonard “Boobie” Walker, 62, of Lorain, Ohio transitioned from this life on February 21, 2021 from a lengthy illness. Leonard was born on April 24, 1958 in Lorain, Ohio to Willie Walker Sr. and Martha (Bethly) Walker. He attended Admiral King High School and worked for Ford Motor Co. amongst other various jobs. Leonard was a local singer and could sing his “behind” off. He loved singing as this was his passion. He sang at many funerals and was also a previous member...

Justy Kirk “Dun Dun” Ballard Jr., born September 27th 1982 was called home to be with The Lord February 20th 2021. He was predeceased by his father Justy Ballard Sr., his maternal grandfather John Wesley Cannon, and his two sisters Indria Watkins and Chiomi Cannon.  He is survived by his mother Catherine Cannon, his maternal grandmother Mary Dale Cannon, his two children, Jayzon Ballard and Maurice Ballard, and 3 remaining siblings Paris Kimbrough, Tinishiea Cannon, and...

James Grant, age 65, of Elyria Received his special invitation into Heaven on February 10th 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Elyria and was well known and loved by many. James was known for his love of music and great sense of humor. James enjoyed playing with his band which included his late wife and lead singer Phyllis Grant who he was married to for 24 years. He is survived by his children Daughter, Kimberly (Andrew) Stewart of Lorain; Daughter, Jill Foster of Lorain; Son, James...

Edward Charles Johnson, transitioned from this earthly life at Mercy Regional Medical Center on February 6, 2021. He was born in Hazen Alabama on April 26, 1954 to Anna Johnson and Charles Mooney. He was one of fourteen children. Edward attended Keith Highschool in Orrville Alabama as a youth. He later moved to Lorain, Ohio as a teen where he then graduated from Southview Highschool. After Highschool he served time in the US Army. After his term in the Army he was employed by US Steel for...

John Jay Thompson, Jr. was born on August 30, 1952 in Whitfield, AL to the late John Thompson, Sr. and Katie Jane Ward Thompson. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Black Bluff M.B. Church of Whitfield, AL. He attended Kinterbish High School in Kinterbish, AL and then Admiral King High School in Lorain, OH . After high school, he joined Job Corps and later went to C.A. Fred Technical School, currently known as Shelton State Community College. Finally, he joined The...

Tray 'Baby Boy' Porter, 21, of Elyria, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born August 24, 1999 to Charles and Tracy Porter. Tray was a faithful member at the Original Glorious Apostolic Church, where he was baptized in Jesus Name at an early age. He began playing the drums at 18 months and was the drummer at this church for over eight years. Tray was very musically inclined, singing and rapping songs that he would produce. Tray loved spending time with family and friends...