Hi trishafromcanton,
We're glad you've come out to Apple Support Communities for help with your iPhone. We're certainly glad to guide you, and point you in the right direction.
Since it sounds like your iPhone has been removed from the iCloud account used to enable lost mode, you'll want to restore the device by connecting it to a computer if you're still seeing Activation Lock on the screen.
Here's a detailed guide with the steps to restore your iPhone to remove Activation Lock:
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings
We're here for you if you've got any questions.
Have a great day!