All Obituaries

Obituary Johnnie Lee Daniels 61, of Lorain, entered into rest on May 8, 2019. Johnnie was born in Magnolia, Arkansas and resided in Lorain, Ohio during his life. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for U.S. Steel for many years. Johnnie loved cooking and entertaining people. He also loved music, traveling and sports. Johnnie is survived by his 3 children, Son: Josh Daniels, Daughters: Danielle Nicole Moore and Sierra Moore, along with 4 grandchildren: Jamar Austin, Deilani McCarthy,...

John “Bokey” Phillips (89) of Elyria, passed away on May 13, 2019 with his family by his side following a short illness. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 20th, 2019 at The Original Glorious Apostolic Church 995 Foster Ave, Elyria OH. Pastor Doris E. Williams will be the Eulogist.  Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, Avon OH.

Obit of James A. Currie James A. “Jim or Jr.” Currie 85, of Elyria went home to with the Lord on May 4, 2019 in the Life Care Center of Elyria following a long Illness. He was born in Ripley, TN coming to Elyria as a teenager. Jim was employed at Harshaw Chemical of Elyria retiring in 1978. He was a former member of Mount Zion Baptist Church where he served on the Usher board. Jim enjoyed Bingo, Cleveland Indians and watching westerns. He will be sadly missed by his daughters:...

  Mae Ella Smith nee (Frost) of Lorain peacefully transitioned from this life on Friday, May 3, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born September 27, 1952 in Joliet, Illinois to Ira and Mazel Frost. She was a member of Faith Ministries Christian Center in Lorain, for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading her Bible and spending time with her family. Mae will be sadly missed by her children; Christopher Frost Sr. of Lorain, Warren Cummings of Atlanta Georgia and Aretha Cummings...

Patricia McGhee 58, of Elyria, passed away on April 17, 2019, unexpectedly at her home. Patricia was born in Elyria to Joe and Margaret Jackson on October 23, 1960. She graduated from Elyria High Class of 1980. Mrs. McGhee was a homemaker. Patricia enjoyed traveling, singing, cooking, playing bingo, and most of all she enjoyed being with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by her daughter: Leandra Jackson of Elyria, father Joe (Frieda) Jackson, Jr., of Hillsboro, OH, sisters:...

Ora Mae Stringer 83, of Elyria, transitioned from Grace to Glory on April 17, 2019 following a brief illness. Friends may call Wednesday April 24, 2019 in the Mount Zion Baptist Church, 632 West River Road, Elyria, OH 44035 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Calvin Currie will officiate.

Ella “Mae Mae Good” Allgood (79), of Columbus, OH. Formerly of Elyria, made her transition to Heaven on April 12, 2019, following a long illness. Friends may be received on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in the Original Church of God, 312 Edward Ave, Elyria, OH. From 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial at Brookdale, Elyria, OH.  

Deacon Robert Newton transitioned to his forever heavenly home peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at the age of 85. He was born in Camden, Arkansas, July 17, 1933 to Aggie Mae Henderson and Clinton Newton where he lived for 16 years before he embarked on a journey with his uncle Henry that would eventually bring him to Ohio, settling in Elyria in 1950. He accepted employment at E. Hyman Company in 1951. Not Long after his arrival in Elyria, he met Miss...

Marrie ‘Mary’ Mallory 64, of Lorain got wings on April 8, 2019 following a brief illness. Friends will be received on April 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. in the Mount Zion Baptist Church, 632 W. River Road N., Elyria, OH 44035. Rev. Calvin Currie will be the Eulogist.  

Obit of Janet Searight Janet Marie Stanford Charlton-Searight 72 of Lorain gained her musical wings on April 6, 2019, in New Life Hospice, following a brief illness. She graduated from Admiral King High School. Her love of music could be heard from morning to into the night. She always adored her children and her childrens’ friends. During the summer months Janet would always take a car load of children for ice cream and music loudly playing. This was her true happiness…music...