Daray Lorez was the illusion of Darnell Hunter and was an entertainer from Dayton, Ohio. Daray started performing in 2005 and had performed all over the state and region. We sadly lost Daray in December of 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. Daray will be remembered for her love of drag and pageantry but most of all she will be remembered for the love and impact she made in her community. An accomplished choreographer, Daray helped so many of her friends and family reach their own successes. Daray leaves behind her loving husband Josh, her grandchildren and a huge host of family and friends. We salute the artistry that was Daray Lorez.
Titles and Awards
Miss Gay West Virginia United States Icon 2019
Prelim to Miss Gay United States Icon
Miss Other Side Classic 2019
(McCunes Other Side Bistro – Toledo, Ohio)
1st Alternate to Miss Southbend 2018
On Stage Question and Talent Category Awards
(Southbend Tavern – Columbus, Ohio)
Miss Toolbox 2017
(Toolbox Saloon – Columbus, Ohio)
Miss MJ’s 2017
(MJ’s on Jefferson – Dayton, Ohio)
Miss Ohio Gay Pride 2016
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)
Miss Gem City Gay Pride 2015
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride
Miss Diesel 2015
(Diesel Nightclub – Springfield, Ohio)
Tri-State All American Goddess at Large 2015
Prelim to All American Goddess at Large
Miss Texas Big & Beautiful 2014
1st Alternate to Miss Southbend 2014
Overall Talent Category Winner
(Southbend – Columbus, Ohio)
1st Alternate to Miss Unlimited 2013
Overall Solo Talent Category Winner
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)
1st Alternate to Miss Unlimited 2012
Overall Talent Category Winner
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)
Miss Masque 2012
(Club Masque – Dayton, Ohio)
Miss Gay Dayton 2011
Miss Gay Ohio USofA at Large 2011
Prelim to Miss Gay USofA at Large
2nd Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America 2011
Prelim to Miss Gay America
Miss Aquarius 2010
(Club Aquarius – Dayton, Ohio)
Miss Old Street 2009
(Old Street Saloon – Monroe, Ohio)
2nd Alternate to Miss Gay Ohio America 2009
(Axis Night Club – Columbus, Ohio)
Prelim to Miss Gay America
1st Alternate to Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2009
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America
Miss Gay Dayton America 2008
Prelim to Miss Gay Ohio America
Miss Somewhere Else 2008
(Somewhere Else Nightclub and Showbar – Columbus, Ohio)
1st Alternate to Miss Aquarius 2007
(Club Aquarius – Dayton, Ohio)
Miss Cincinnati Gay Pride 2006
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride
Miss Miami Valley Gay Pride 2005
Prelim to Miss Ohio Gay Pride
Daray Lorez – Photo by Laura Dark Photography 
Daray Lorez – Photo by Laura Dark Photography 
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Daray Lorez – Miss Gay Ohio USofA At Large 2011 
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Daray Lorez – Photo by Tom McElvain
Daray Lorez: Archives
- Photo Archives
- 2012
- 2015
- 2016
- 2018
- 2019
- January 2019 – Toolbox Saloon (Columbus, Ohio)
- June 2019 – MJ’s on Jefferson (Dayton, Ohio)
- 7/19/2019 – Broadway (Charleston, West Virginia) – Miss Gay West Virginia United States at Large and Miss Gay West Virginia United States Icon
- October 2019 – MJ’s on Jefferson (Dayton, Ohio)
- 11/9-11/10/2019 – Axis Nightclub (Columbus, Ohio) – Miss Ohio Gay Pride
- December 2019 – MJ’s on Jefferson (Dayton, Ohio)
- 2020
- Ad History
Daray Lorez: Captured Moments
Dane Decardeza, Daray Lorez and Devon Ayers
Daray Lorez: Performance History
Some venues and events that Daray has been a part of include:
Ohio
- Columbus, Ohio – A.W.O.L. – Axis Nightclub – Boscoe’s – Cavan Irish Pub – Inn Rehab Bar and Grill – Somewhere Else Nightclub and Showbar – Southbend Tavern – Toolbox Saloon
- Dayton, Ohio – Club Aquarius – Masque – MJ’s on Jefferson
- Lima, Ohio – Somewhere
- Monroe, Ohio – Old Street Saloon
- Springfield, Ohio – Diesel Bar & Nightclub
- Toledo, Ohio – Legends Showbar – R House
West Virginia
- Charleston, Ohio – Broadway