All Obituaries

Ethel Mae Ball, 68 Passed away Saturday September 10th, 2022. She was born November 22nd, 1953, in Elyria OH. Her parents were Wiley Ball Sr. and Ethel Mae Ball. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She attended Elyria High School and was employed by the city of Elyria as a Crossing Guard for over 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed traveling, having a good time, playing darts, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her four sons William J. Griffin,...

Johnny Cargill, 69 went home to be the Lord on September 11th, 2022. He enjoyed hanging with family and friends playing pool and playing cards and just having fun. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife Beverly Cargill, 4 stepchildren, Dennis Johnson Jr., James Walker, Beverly Walker, Lekicia Hughes, a loving devoted Mother-in-Law Rosa Hughes, 3 Sister; Betty A Hall, Mary (Roscoe), Perry Grady Al and Helen (Wallace) Hull, Cleveland Oh Brothers; Oscar Cargill, Grady Al and Henry...

Queen Cheris Nicole Glinsey 42, of Lorain, Ohio gained her heavenly wings on September 1,2022, surrounded by family. Cheris Glinsey was born to Debra R. Glinsey and Tommie L. Glinsey Sr. on February 20th, 1980, in Elyria, Ohio. Queen Cheris (CherryPie) Glinsey as she was affectionately known was a loving and care giving person. She was a beautiful social butterfly. She loved hard and was loved by many. Her inviting spirit was overwhelming, and her presence was overpowered only by her...

John Henry Kimbro, 57, of Elyria passed away in his home on Wednesday August 31, 2022, following a courageous journey with cancer He was born in Elyria, Ohio on April 26, 1965, to Harold “Gene” Kimbro Sr., and Willa B. (nee) Finch Kimbro. John was a certified mechanic and a devoted family man. He enjoyed watching football, basketball, boxing and loved listening to old-school music. John will be missed by his wife, Kisha Kimbro of Elyria; his beloved children, Antuan (Mindy)...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I give you rest” Ian L. Oliver Sr. passed away unexpectedly on August 17th, 2022 Ian was a graduate of Elyria High School, class of 1996. He then continued his education at ABC Trade School where he became a Certified Journeyman Pipefitter, Ian loved to fish, play darts, and spend time with his family. Ian is survived by his Mother Ethel (Andy) Janosik of Elyria, Sister’s; Edie Oliver and Andrea (Donta) Walker of Florida,...

Minister Harry Lee Battle Sr. 80, formerly of Lorain, Ohio transitioned to his new home on Tuesday August 16th, 2022, in Centralia, Illinois. Harry was born on July 9th, 1942, in Huntsville, Alabama to the late Pastor Willie B. Battle Sr. and Viola (Mastin) Battle. He grew up in Lorain where he graduated from Clearview High School and played football on the undefeated team. He excepted Christ at a young age and joined the U.S. Marines in 1963 to 1967 with an honorable discharge.  Harry...

Rev. William J (Bill) Campbell, 82, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born in the city of Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Dad grew up in the village of Gibraltar, St Ann, where he received his elementary and early church experiences. He attended high school at both Cornwall College in Montego Bay, and Kingston College in Kingston, Jamaica. Both are prominent high schools in their locations. At the age of 16, during his time in Kingston, Dad gave his life...

Roderick “Butch” Bernard Cross Sr. was born on September 17, 1967, in Camden, AR. He moved to Ohio when he was 7 years old. Butch is survived by his parents Bobbie Nolen (nee Cross), Doyne Bivens, His wife Yolanda Cross (nee Keith) of 32 years. Three sons Brandon Keith (32), Roderick Cross Jr. (30), Nuri Cross (11), nine grandchildren, his brother Doyne Muhammad, sisters Yolando Bivens Elliott, Tamara Bivens Daniels, Jacquelyn Lynette Maxwell, Shicunda Cole and Viola...

Jean Holloway went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Jean, 84 passed away at O’Neill, Healthcare in North Ridgeville.  Jean was born in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Albert James Holloway and the late Cora Holloway (nee Brown). Jean was a member of True Vine Primitive Baptist Church.  She loved children and was a foster parent for many years.  She was called mom or mommy by many of her foster children.  Jean enjoyed cooking,...

In loving memory of Michael M. Brown, son, brother, husband sunrise 04/25/1992 sunset 08/10/2022 Michael enjoyed music and hanging out with family and friends, his passion was Battle Rapping. Michael is survived by his sister T'Resa S. Gilliam, as well as several other siblings, his niece Erin R. Metcalf, nephews Jayvier L. Smallwood and Jowan Q. McNeal Jr., his wife Yvonne N. Brown, step children Elijah K. McGhee, and Ky'Mari Rose McGhee, his uncles James F. Gilliam Jr., Edward C....