All Obituaries

James “Howard” Johnson 76 formerly of Lorain, Ohio was born July 31, 1944 in Huntingdon, TN and went home to be with the Lord December 1, 2020, at his residence in Toledo OH surrounded by his loved ones.    A walk-through visitation will be held Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 10:00am – 11:00am at Faith Ministries Christian Center 1306 Euclid Ave, Lorain, OH immediately followed by a private memorial service. Social distancing, COVID-19 safe practices and a...

James E (Jim) Qualls, 85 was born June 2, 1935 in Ripley, TN. Sunset on November 21, 2020. One of 12 boys and 5 girls. He attended school in Ripley, TN and came to Elyria in the 50’s. James was employed at Harshaw Chemical plant retiring in 1992. James loved baseball, riding his motorcycle, and bowling. He was president of the Iron Stallion Motorcycle Club, and was inducted into the Elyria Bowling Hall of Fame. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Willie Mae, sons James Jr,...

It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Joseph (Joe) L. Church III on November 10, 2020. Joseph was born in Shelby, Tennessee on July 15, 1951 to the loving union of Joseph & Annie Mae Church Jr. Joseph attended Admiral King High School. Throughout the years he primarily worked as a day laborer but enjoyed working on cars and providing handyman services. Joe was a good neighbor and loyal friend until the end always out and about helping those in need...

  Beatrice Taylor, 79 of Elyria, Ohio departed this life to be in the presence of the Lord Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home following a short illness. She was born in Metcalf Mississippi to the union of Anderson and Mary Ella Brown.  She moved to Elyria in 1962. Ms. Taylor was employed with The Travelmart, Inc. until retiring after 17 years. She was a faithful member of Original Church of God, over the years she served on the Senior Usher board, Kitchen Committee, Outreach...

Lillie Laverne Williams 74, peacefully transitioned on November 5, 2020 after a brief illness at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, OH. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Stephen Green and Frankie Davis She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Green and Robin Ibarra; grandchildren, Marquita Pike, Quasada Ibarra, Stephen Green, Leah Fisher; great-grandchildren, Kylo Ibarra, Amaya Ibarra-Lemki. Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Gadsden, Alabama where...

Martin “Rocky” Angelo Varisco, loving husband and father of two, passed away November 5th, 2020 at the age of 67. Rocky was born July 17th, 1953 to Andrew and Lois Varisco. He attended Midview High School, and worked at Ford Motor Company in Brookpark, Ohio for 35 years until his retirement. On June 5th, 1976, Rocky married Alice Jean Lang. They were married for 44 years. Together, lovingly raised two sons, Brandon and Jay. Rocky had a love of music and would frequently attend...

James C. Spikes, (47) received his wings and went home to be with the LORD, on November 4, 2020. James was born March 18th, 1973 to James M.Noble Jr and Mary Ann Spikes.  He attended Admiral King High school and loved sports.  He took an interest in wrestling and Marital Art like his father, James M. Noble Jr. He began a love for cutting hair when he was a teenager.  He had a special skill and became a master hair cutter and was so good at it that his family...

Thelma Calhoun peacefully transitioned on November 1, 2020 after a brief illness at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, OH. Affectionately known as “Midnite Swinga” she graced this earth on January 11, 1929 in Laurens, SC., and spent the last 70 years in Lorain/Elyria, OH. She received her LPN training at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain and was a dynamic business woman, creating an annual wine-sip that she promoted for over 20 years. She was a longtime member of the “Iron...

Robert C. Moore went to his heavenly home on October 30, 2020 after a short illness. He was born in Elyria, OH., and spent most of his life in Elyria and surrounding areas. Robert was a graduate of Elyria High School, class of 1965. He was a member of his grandparent’s church, New Hope AME Zion, in Lorain, OH. He liked helping others and animals that were in need. Later in life he enjoyed hearing good sermons. Robert is survived by his sisters, Claudette (William) Hill of Elyria,...

William Edward Porter went to his heavenly home on Sunday October 25, 2020. He was born August 3,1929 in Chapman, Alabama. William is preceded in death by his wife Jessie Porter of over 60 years, son Michael A. Porter, parents Dollie and Eris Porter, brothers Willie and Ennis Porter, and sisters Buena Murray and Mary Francis Hooks. William became a lifelong resident of Ohio after his move from Alabama to begin working for the City of Elyria and Elyria Foundry before he began work at the...