All Obituaries

Official Obituary of Kevis Maurice Scruggs November 20, 1969 - April 16, 2026 56-years old Kevis Maurice Scruggs, son of the late Deacon Thomas and Barbara Scruggs, was born on November 20, 1969.  Kevis went from labor to reward on April 16, 2026, following a brief illness. Kevis was surrounded by family. A devoted father, son, brother, nephew, and beloved friend, Kevis was known for his patience, his kind and forgiving heart, and a charming personality.  But most of all, he ...

Carolyn Towner Russell of Lorain unexpectedly passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born on September 28th, 1949, in Mobile AL. She was a graduate of Central High School, in Mobile, AL, class of 1967. She then traveled to Lorain, Ohio where she became proud graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing. Carolyn was a dedicated employee of Ohio Extended Care Center for over 30 years working as a nurse, scheduler, unit supervisor and staff educator. While there, she positively impacted the ...

Sunrise: 12/30/1986                                             Sunset: 3/30/26 Adam Pernell Mackey passed away on March 30, 2026, after a long battle with chronic illnesses. He gained his wings and now walks with the angels. Adam was educated in Elyria City Schools and was a creative soul who enjoyed drawing, writing, and rapping. He loved spending time with his family, ...

Ava Michelle Clinkscale, 55, of Avon, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on March 21, 2026, in Elyria, Ohio. She was born in Elyria, Ohio, and remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. Ava was the beloved daughter of Tommie Allgood-Johnson and James Watkins. She was preceded in death by her father, David Johnson; her grandfather, Hugh Allgood; her grandmother, Rev. Helen Allgood; her grandfather, Wade Watkins; and her grandmother, Lossie Mae Watkins. Ava received her ...

LaRue Anthony Whitfield, 78, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Ames Family Hospice Home, Westlake.   He was a lifelong resident and a 1966 graduate of Elyria High School. He had worked for Nehi Bottling Company and Invacare Corporation.   LaRue was very stylish. His favorite past times were watching western movies and listening to 93.1 FM. He enjoyed spending time with his nephews and attending at family gatherings and functions.   He is survived by his ...

Phyllis M. Washington born December 20, 1965, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago Illinois, transitioned into eternal peace on March 2, 2026, after a brief illness. Phyllis was born and raised in Chicago where she attended Bilder Elementary, Morton Middle School and John Marshall High school. She worked at Smoothers and One Eleven while living in Chicago. She later relocated to Elyria, OH in the early 1990's where she became a permanent resident.  Phyllis loved to cook, clean, eat, and ...

Dennis Stephen Ransom entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He made his grand entrance into the world on August 20, 1955, just a few minutes ahead of his twin proving early on that he liked to lead the way. Dennis was the eldest son born to Charles Ransom Jr. and Lula M. Ransom (née Tolbert).  He was the unofficial ambassador of the Ransom name, often declaring with pride “We The Ransoms” Dennis grew up attending Bethany Baptist Church in Elyria, Ohio with ...

Sunrise: 10/27/1939 - Sunset: 2/5/2026 “Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” – Matthew 25:23 The Reverend White born in Welsh, WV to the late Joe and Ethel White on 10/27/1939. His family later moved to Elyria, OH, where he attended/graduated from Elyria High School in 1957. Continuing his lifelong pursuit of personal growth, he received his Associate’s Degree from Lorain County Community College (LCCC). In 1961, he united in holy matrimony with ...

Melvin Jr. Pickens, lovingly known as “Dimp,” of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon, Ohio, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle. Dimp was born on March 13, 1950, in Waynesboro, Mississippi to the late Mayrown Pickens and the late Eloise Covan Pickens. At a young age the family moved to Sandusky, Ohio. He attended Sandusky High School. He later moved to Elyria Ohio where he met ...

Ronald Barry, better known to family and friends as Ronnie or Cool Breeze, has went on to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026. Ronnie was born on October 14, 1950, to the union of James and Delores Barry in Lorain, OH. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents James and Delores, his big brother Robert, his son Allen and great grandchild X’zayvian. Ronnie leaves to cherish his memory his older brother Richard (nee Julia), godson Parry and a host of grandchildren, great ...