All Obituaries

Grace Lee Milton-Todd, 73, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2021 following a short illness. She was born in Midnight, Mississippi, coming to Elyria, 60 years ago. Mrs. Milton was an STNA, School Lunch Aide, and retired in 1993 from Elyria City School Board and Palm Crest Nursing Home, Elyria. She is survived by her daughters, Della (Aaron), Grace R. (James) Milton, Theresa Milton, Latrice Milton; sons, James W. Milton, Donald Ray (Latoya) Milton; mother, Ola B....

he Life of Richard Hugh Jennings Richard Hugh Jennings was born in Lorain, Ohio at St. Joseph Hospital on December 26, 1949. His parents were the late Gladys Marie Jennings and Hazel Robert Jennings. Growing up as the youngest sibling, Richard enjoyed hanging out with his older sisters, brothers, and nephews. Richard known to his family as “Ricky” or “Ric” to his friends. He was also known as “Rich” to his wife, Brenda. Richard was a 1967 graduate of...

Michael (Mike) Artis, Jr. (52) of Lorain and formerly of Cleveland, died unexpectedly on March 29, 2021 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Lorain.  Mike was the beloved son of Michael Artis, Sr. and Theresa Artis of Cleveland.  He was born in Cleveland on Father’s Day, June 16, 1968, and affectionately called “Lil Mike” and “Pie-Face” by his aunts and uncles. He attended Cleveland City Schools and Shaw High School. Mike had a passion for driving cars....

Gladys Dean Barlow, 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at University Hospitals Bedford. She was born to the union of Marie and James C. Barlow on March 1, 1947 in Henning, Tennessee. She was a member of Woodford Avenue Ministry of Reconciliation COGIC of Elyria, Ohio. Gladys was a strong woman, full of love and compassion. Gladys knew no stranger. Prior to retiring, she worked in the medical field as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serving in nursing homes, home health, hospitals,...

Jimmie “Jim” William, 65, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2021 following a long illness. Family and Friends may be received on Thursday, April 1, 2021 for a Walk-Thru, from 4:00 P.M. till 6:00 P.M. in the Call Out Church of Almighty God, 7809 West River St, Elyria The “Celebration of Life “will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery/Elyria. Social distancing and Mask are required.

Richard” Big Richard” Williams, 68, of Elyria, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2021, after a short illness. He was born in Elyria moving to Alabama at an early age, returning back to Elyria. He was employed with the Chronicle Telegram newspaper in the press department in 2012. He enjoyed fishing, music, video games, and watching western on tv. He leaves to cherish his memories is his brothers, Bill (Frankie) Williams, Chester Field Williams, Joseph (Sue) Williams of South...

Kaijah McLemore 23 of Lorain passed away unexpectedly on March 11th, 2021. She was born on June 2nd 1997 to the proud parents of Keith McLemore Jr and Anisha Adams. Kaijah enjoyed doing hair and make-up and wearing the latest fashions. She also believed she was a gangster rapper. She loved being a mother and took great pride in raising her 2 kids Jakhari and Ava.  She was a former employee of Check Smart which she never let us live that down. Kaijah is survived by her children Jakhari...

Arturo “Toby” Norfus 64, of Lorain, Ohio passed unexpectedly on March 8, 2021.Toby was born August 27, 1956 to the proud parents of Doris and Andrew Norfus. He was a football star and graduate of Admiral King High School. He was a retiree of Ford Motor Company but also easily and affectionately known as, a jack of all trades. Outside of work he was a master barber, completed home renovations and landscaping projects. Toby dedicated many years of service to the church, including...

Claudia B. Benning "Bonnie", 69 of San Diego, CA, formerly from Lorain County transitioned March 8, 2021 at UCSD Medical Hillcrest Medical Center. She was the daughter born to the union of the late Claudia G. Benning and the late Noble Benning Sr. on November 5, 1951. Bonnie, as everyone called her had a heart of gold and would help anyone at any time if she could. She loved her family. Even her friends became family. She knew no strangers. Bonnie retired from General Motors...

Blossie Mae (Clark) Wright 84, of Columbus/Elyria passed away on March 6, 2021 at Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH after a short illness. She was born September 7, 1937 in Ripley, TN. She was the 7th of 12 children born to Alvin and Isabell Clark. She graduated from Lauderdale High School Ripley. Blossie moved to Elyria, in January 1960. She raised her children as she worked and began her career at NASA Research Center on January 21, 1969. Blossie retired in December 2019 after 50 years of...