All Obituaries

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born and a time to die…Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Evelyn (nee Jacobs) Patton, 86, beloved wife and mother, transitioned from the cares of this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Evelyn Jacobs was born on Thursday, November 26, 1931 in Huntsville, Alabama to the parents Henry Jacobs and Madgie Cotton. She was the 6th born of 7 siblings, all brothers. Evelyn begin her journey in...

Donald D. Thomas passed away on September 5, 2018 in New Life Hospice. He was born on November 24, 1948 in Mobile Alabama. During his childhood he briefly lived in Detroit Michigan with his mother, brother and sister before setting in Lorain, Ohio. He attended Lorain High School. After high school he enlisted in the US marines. He was deployed to Okinawa Japan during the Vietnam War. Donald held numerous job positions until retiring early on disability. Donald enjoyed repairing cars,...

LaKisha ‘Bone’ LaShelle Williams was born in Elyria May 19, 1978. She was raised in Detroit, MI by her grandmother Verline Williams as if Kisha was her own. She let Kisha know that Nette was her biological mother but was a baby herself. Kisha was a hard working woman so that she could provide for her daughter. Although she had help from sometimes from aunts, uncles, family and friends when needed. Kisha was a blessed child, never met a stranger, witty, funny and always had a...

Aric Lakes 50 of Lorain, Ohio passed away unexpectantly Thursday September 7, 2018. Born August 4, 1968. He was a long-life resident of Lorain and graduated from Clearview High School. He was employed at Flat rock where he retired after 20 plus years. Aric enjoyed music, playing cards, watching movies. Aric was fond of long car rides to the point of no return and spending time with family and friends. Aric was kind and loving. He had stories to share and gave advise when needed. He was a...

Mrs. Osia Mae (nee Cooper) Evans, of Lorain, Ohio left her earthly life on August 31, 2018 at the age of 95. She was born to the union of Oscar and Ella (White) Cooper on October 17, 1922 in Cincinnati, Oho. In 1945, she and her late husband James Evans Sr., came to Lorain, where they raised their three children. Mrs. Evans was one of the first African-Americans to graduate from the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, becoming a License Practical Nurse. Later she attended the Lorain...

  Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Moore (68) of Elyria went home to be with the lord on August 29, 2018 following a sudden illness. She was born in Magnolia, Arkansas coming to Lorain 60 years ago. She was employed as a housekeeper for Palm Crest East Nursing Home of Elyria, and Oak Hill Nursing Home of Lorain, for many years. She was a member of Greater Noel Tabernacle Church, and served on the kitchen committee. She enjoyed playing bingo and gaming and spend time with her...

Terrence Tyrone Shorts Sr., 68, Lorain, entered into rest August 29th, 2018. He was born August 26, 1950 in Lorain, Ohio. He retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a lover of movies, music, classic cars, and motorcycles. However, Terry loved spending time with his children and grandchildren most of all. Leaving to cherish his memory; his son, Terrence Shorts Jr. (Diamond), daughter, Toi Shorts of Lorain; Uncle, Richard Jennings of Florida; Brothers, James Shorts of Lorain,...

Vincent David Lee (aka ‘Tunk’ and ‘Unc’) 56, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2018. He was born May 7, 1962. Vincent enjoyed dancing, old movies, talking about the bible and quoting scripture, having a good time with family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother: Juliet Lee, his children: Vincent, Shanae, Angelica, Angelis, Shakyra, Amber, Kyle Rae, sisters: Rebecca Duffy, Patricia Smith, Retina Harris (Rufus), Yvette Harris (David) and...

Samuel A. Wooten 57, of Elyria, passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 24, 2018 in the University Hospital (EMH) following a short illness. He was born in Winchester, TN coming to Elyria 35 (1983) years ago. Samuel was employed with the Elyria Opportunity and Vocational Center for 35 years. He attended Christ Temple Church in Oberlin. Samuel enjoyed reading, puzzles, dancing and listening to gospel music. He is survived by his sisters: Emogene (Bobby) Taylor and Deloris...

DeVonte Ryan Pamplin (22) born on April 7, 1996 got his wings on August 14, 2018. He enjoyed listening to music and was always about his money to provide and protect his daughters and fiancé. He leaves to cherish his memories; are his mother, Ura Pamplin; father, Daryl Higginbotham Jr.;  Step-Father, Ricardo Pamplin;  fiancé, Shyann Sharay Todd; daughter, Shaniyah Amieray Pamplin; sisters, Uniah Pamplin and Unisiti Pamplin;' grandmothers, Margert...