All Obituaries

Gerald D. Childress Sr. 88 of Elyria, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Monday January 23, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born to Bessie and Vande Childress on Saturday June 2nd, 1934, in Asia, Tennessee. He attended Townsend High School in Winchester, Tennessee before coming to Ohio where he retired from the Ford Motor Co. after 30 years.  Then he went on to work at Napa Auto Parts for 16 years. He enjoyed gardening, watching westerns, tinkering with cars, spending time...

Ricky Smallwood was a husband, father, Stepfather, brother and grandfather. He was born in Elyria, Ohio. He served his country for 20+ years in the Navy. He retired and continued working for the government. He was loved by many. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Samqueata Johnson-Smallwood. Four children, Ricky Lee Smallwood Jr. (Ohio), Sierra Bodford (Ohio), Angie Fulgham and Djaun Farley (Illinois) four stepchildren, Kashanta Taylor, Niekeria Mclain, Darlanian Mclain,...

Jerome Wicker Sr. passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2023, in Lorain, Ohio.  He was born in Steubenville, Ohio to Catherine Dawson and John Wicker on September 14, 1944.  Upon Jerome graduating from Steubenville Big Red High School, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, where he would not only fight for his country but also get wounded in combat, then get issued a Purple Heart Medal.  Jerome loved the Marines and everything it stands for.  After...

Lilly A. Fenderson 75, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Wednesday January 4, 2023. She was born on Dec. 24, 1947. She was a 1965 graduate of Midview High School. She enjoyed spending time with family and helping others. She is survived by her husband Jimmie "Sonny," daughter, Sonia (George) Colvin of Lorain, son Kevin, brothers James (Mary) and Irvin (Donna) all of Elyria. Also 6 grand kids and 7 great grandkids. She was preceded in death by her...

Maggie Mae (Nee) Hathorn, age 101, of Lorain, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023.  She was born on August 15, 1921, to the union of the late Sam and Mattie Thomas in Macon, MS.  Maggie met and married Howard Hathorn in 1946 and they relocated to California.  Shortly after, they relocated again to Lorain, Ohio, where she lived the rest of her life.  Maggie and Howard were married for 51 years until his passing in May 2006.  From that...

Gennett Green, 77, transitioned from this earthy life to be eternally with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Mercy Hospice following a short illness. Gennett was born Friday, April 13, 1945, in Earl, Arkansas and raised in Memphis, Tennessee where she attended Riverside Elementary School until age 9. When she was relocated with her younger sister Myrtis Braxton and their mother Geneva Williams, the family moved to Lorain, Ohio to live with their...

Savonne Williams 66, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 28th, 2022, following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Elyria, Ohio. She was born September 22,1956. Savonne was a graduate of Elyria West High School, Class of 1976. She was employed as a nurse's aide, for West Bay Manor in Westlake for 16 years, and was employed with Life Care Center of Elyria as a laundry aide for 11 years. She was a member of Good Sheperd Baptist Church of Elyria where...

Thomas Horton age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, at home.  He was born on October 17, 1955, in Greensboro, Alabama to Milton Jones and Rebecca Horton {Davis}.     Known to family and some friends as Larry; or Grady to most friends. He was very talented with automotive painting and enjoyed auto detailing.  He was a loyal and dedicated worker for Magic Touch Hand Car Wash.   He leaves to cherish his...

Walter (Charles) Lowe, 48 of Elyria, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest on Friday December 23, 2022. Charles was born September 12, 1974, in Elyria, Ohio to Mary and Walter Lowe.  He graduated from Elyria West High School in 1992.   He was employed at Diamond Products in Elyria for many years. Charles enjoyed weightlifting, playing video games, and most of all spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Charles is survived by his sister, Monica...

ANTHONY KENT HARRIS 60, of Lorain, Ohio departed this life Friday December 16th, 2022, surrounded by family following a brief illness. Born July 5, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio to Louise Cannon and the late Willie B. Harris. He attended Southview and Warren G. Hardy High Schools and obtained his bachelor's degree from Ashland University. He enjoyed playing cards, dominos and hanging out with his friends and family. He was a family chef and Grill Master.  Anthony cherished spending time...