All Obituaries

Sunrise: 10/27/1939 - Sunset: 2/5/2026 “Well done, thou good and faithful servant…” – Matthew 25:23 The Reverend White born in Welsh, WV to the late Joe and Ethel White on 10/27/1939. His family later moved to Elyria, OH, where he attended/graduated from Elyria High School in 1957. Continuing his lifelong pursuit of personal growth, he received his Associate’s Degree from Lorain County Community College (LCCC). In 1961, he united in holy matrimony with ...

Melvin Jr. Pickens, lovingly known as “Dimp,” of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon, Ohio, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle. Dimp was born on March 13, 1950, in Waynesboro, Mississippi to the late Mayrown Pickens and the late Eloise Covan Pickens. At a young age the family moved to Sandusky, Ohio. He attended Sandusky High School. He later moved to Elyria Ohio where he met ...

Ronald Barry, better known to family and friends as Ronnie or Cool Breeze, has went on to be with the Lord on January 19, 2026. Ronnie was born on October 14, 1950, to the union of James and Delores Barry in Lorain, OH. Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents James and Delores, his big brother Robert, his son Allen and great grandchild X’zayvian. Ronnie leaves to cherish his memory his older brother Richard (nee Julia), godson Parry and a host of grandchildren, great ...

Keenan “Randy” Green 63 of Cleveland, OH formerly of Elyria, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on January 9th, 2026, following a lengthy illness.  Keenan was born in Ripley Tennessee on October 26, 1962, to James and Frances Green. Keenan enjoyed cleaning and detailing his cars. He also was known as 1 of the bounce skaters in Cleveland for many years. Keenan enjoyed being with his family and friends, he was the life of the party, and he will be sadly missed. He leaves to ...

Cassandra Horton, affectionately known as Sandy, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio, following a long illness. She transitioned peacefully while surrounded by family, maintaining her signature upbeat and positive spirit. Born March 31, 1963, in Ripley, Tennessee, Sandy lived a life defined by truth, integrity, and love. She was passionate about fashion, cooking, writing, hospitality, and all forms of creative expression. A lover of music and ...

Sherry Lynn Thuy-Johnson 46 sunrise August 18th, 1979, sunset January 8th, 2026.  Sherry Lynn Thuy-Johnson graduated from Southview High School in 1999 she was an Avid lover of the Browns football team and the Cleveland Indians/ Guardians, she like bowling, feeding the squirrels going to the shooting range and taking long vacations with her family and friends. She liked hanging out with her sister on occasion when they weren't fighting and picking with one another. While working ...

Deacon William Stevens, Jr. Obituary Deacon William Stevens, Jr. (June Bug), 71 of Elyria entered his eternal resting place on December 28, 2025.  He was born in Elyria on July 7, 1954. William attended Elyria City schools and was a 1973 graduate of Elyria High School. He went on to work for the City of Elyria for over 20 years. William was an avid lover of cars from detailing to building engines and drag racing. He also enjoyed grilling, going fishing and spending time with his ...

In Loving Memory of Bonnie Lou Johnson Sunrise: June 13, 1956 Sunset: December 25, 2025 Bonnie Lou Johnson (née.Shepherd) was the sixth of ten children born to Johnnie Pearl (née.Payne) and Roy Shepherd on June 13, 1956 in Elyria, Ohio. Born into a Godfearing home, Bonnie gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a faithful, longtime member of Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was secretary of Outreach Circle and worked with the Culinary Committee alongside her family ...

Celebration of Life Mr. Thomas H. Lawrence, Sr. Mr. Thomas H. Lawrence, Sr. was born on December 7, 1941, in Augusta, Georgia to John, Sr. and Thelma Lawrence.  Moving to Elyria, Ohio at an early age, Thomas received his education through the Elyria City Schools system.  Shortly after, Thomas decided he wanted to serve his country, so he enlisted in the United States Army. Following his Honorable Discharge from the Army in February 1969, Thomas was employed at the United States ...

Josephine Delores Overall, age 64, of Elyria, Ohio, transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Josephine was born on March 25,1961, in Elaine, Arkansas, to Lee Vora Carlton and Robert Lee Arnett. She later made Elyria her home, where she graduated from Elyria High School in 1980. Josephine went on to pursue higher education, earning her associate degree in human services from Ohio Christian University and later continuing her ...