All Obituaries

Mrs. Anner Ruth Brown (nee Vickers) was born on April 2, 1927, to the late Will Vickers and Anna Cross in Geiger, Alabama.  She departed this life on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio. She met and married Paul Brown, Sr. and they moved to Mobile, AL.  Following the call of the great migration they moved to Elyria, Ohio where jobs were plentiful, following Paul’s cousins.  Anner Ruth obtained work in Elyria and surrounding areas working...

James was born May 8th, 1960, in Elyria, Ohio to Anderson and Susie (Mayneida)Nolen. He was educated in the Elyria City Schools. James moved to Denver, Colorado and lived there for 25 years working as a Maintenance Engineer for The Best Western Hotels.  James enjoyed writing poetry, cooking, and keeping up with the World News. He was also the author of two poetry books. James is survived by his brothers: Robert L. Gause of Denver, Co and Bishop James Whitelaw of Detroit, MI, Paul...

Sarah Ann George was born October 30th, 1949, to the late Eddie Scott and Beatrice Rentz. Sarah was born in Selma, Alabama but spent most her years as a resident of Elyria, OH. Sarah was a pilar of her community. She would have big back to school parties for children, she had a clothing ministry, as well as participating in many aspects of the Elyria City Schools where she retired after 31 years of service. Sarah received many awards and accolades for her endless generosity such as Mother...

Lyric D Todd Lyric D Todd was born February 29th, 1996, in Westlake, OH to LaChrisha Chester and Darnell Wilson. Lyric was the eldest of 7 children. Lyric loved and everyone loved Lyric. Lyric was employed at Infinte Helping Hands and Danbury Senior Living. Lyric had a passion for caring for others. Lyric loved spending time with her children and family, right or wrong she always had your back. She was a protector of the people she loved, that was just the type of person she was. Lyric...

Trey Sukey was born August 19th, 1993, in Detroit, Michigan. Trey moved to Lorain in October 2022. Trey worked for the Iron Workers Union Local 17 as a welder. Trey had a passion for riding his motorcycle, cars, and art. Trey was a member of The Worthless Nuts, a non-profit Motorcycle Association. Trey enjoyed being a part of the charitable work they provide. Trey leaves behind in this journey of life his Mother Autumn Smith and Stepfather Raamar Smith, his Father Isiah Ferguson and...

Markell A Mathews was born May 21st, 2005, to Candis Williams and Andre Mathews.  Markell enjoyed playing basketball, listening to music, playing video games, spending time with family and friends, and being on social media. Markell will be truly missed by his Mother Candis Williams, Father Andre Mathews, maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother, along with a loving host of siblings. Markell is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother and paternal grandfather. A...

Kriss Board was called home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born in Elyria, and graduated from Elyria West High School, class of 1981.  Her energetic spirit as a cheerleader remained an endearing lifelong attribute. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Kriss served her country from 1982 to 2002, retiring as MSGT (Master Sergeant).  She continued her highly accomplished medical career until 2020, during which time she earned numerous honors and...

Homegoing of Harold M. Jackson-Lewis Harold M. Jackson-Lewis, age 76, of Elyria passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Born January 3, 1947, Hughes, Arkansas, Harold was a 1965 graduate of Lorain High School where he was a basketball player and made many lifelong friends. He was also a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan. Harold began his insurance career in the late 1970s. In 1985, he created a very successful insurance agency in Elyria named Creative Incentive...

Purvis M. Smallwood Jr. passed away on Wednesday October 4th, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Purvis was born February 16th, 1948, to the late Purvis and Ernestine Smallwood. He received his education through Elyria City Schools. He was employed by US Steel and General Motors, but his passion was doing lawn care and odd jobs with close friends.  On April 14th, 2023, he married his long-time soul mate Mary of 27 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and really...

Timothy Maurice Merritt was born December 14th, 1987, in Elyria, Ohio. Timothy "Big Tim" Merritt past peacefully in his home on October 4, 2023, in Lorain, Ohio at the age of 35. Timothy will be remembered as a kind, funny, generous, and loving son, father, and brother. He was the family member who would encourage you to push for your goals. He was a man who Loved His Money!! Timothy is survived by his dear Mother Ethel Merritt Taylor and Stepfather James Taylor, his Brothers:...