Obituaries

Velma L Brantford, 94, of Lorain, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 18, 1927. She lived in this area since 1950. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, knitting, reading and doing puzzle books. She also donated to numerous charities. Velma leaves to cherish her memory, a...

Johnny L. Brown, 75, of Lorain, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was born October 10, 1946 in Epes, Alabama, moving to Lorain in 1969. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He then started JB Hauling, doing hauling for landscaping companies. His enjoyment was classic cars and...

On April 3, 2022 Eric D. Brown transitioned from this life surrounded by family and friends at home. Eric was born on June 28, 1958 in Bay Village, Ohio to Patricia Lee Smith and John McGee Brown, and was a life-long resident of Lorain, Ohio. Eric graduated from Admiral King High School in 1978 and was an avid athlete in...

Elva Jareece (Frierson) Robinson went home to the arms of her savior on Sunday April 10, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia and a recent stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family. Elva was born on October 11, 1936 in McNeil Arkansas to Clarence and Flozie (Pennington) Frierson. She was the eldest daughter of 8 children. In her...

John York, 52, of Lorain, transitioned from this life on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus following a lengthy illness John was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania to the union of John and Diallas York, July 29, 1970. John moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1988 and attended Lorain High School where he joined the band and was an...

Jerry Orlanda Ledbetter, 76, passed into eternal rest on April 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 22, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a 1968 graduate of Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC. Afterwards, he joined the United States Marines where he served from 1968 to 1972. He moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1972. Jerry started...

Janet Marie Williams - Janet Marie Williams, 65, of Elyria, passed away March 29, 2022 in New Life Hospice following a brief illness. She was born in Hernando, Mississippi on September 28, 1956 and had lived in Lorain County most of her life. Janet attended Mount Nebo Primitive Baptist Church in Elyria. She enjoyed decorating, gardening, shopping, and spending time...

Jimmie Smith, 70, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Mercy New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness. He was born October 10, 1951 in Lapine, Alabama and had been a resident of Lorain since 1974. Jimmie was a former member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Lapine, Alabama, and attended the Fairfield Baptist Church in Lorain. He...

Vivian Teresa Reeves (nee Elliott), 96, of Lorain, passed away from this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Nashville Tennessee on May 30, 1925 and worked in the healthcare profession as a nurse, specializing in home health care for many years. Vivian was baptized a Jehovah’s Witness in 2015. She leaves...

Susan M. Aaron-Brown passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. Susan was born on June 7, 1954 in Sandusky, Ohio to Dave and Clara (Bradley) Aaron. She was the 2nd oldest of 10 children. At an early age, Susan (Sue Mae, as family called her) accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior under...

Antonio Juan La’Shawn Cleveland, 28, formally of Lorain, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Mansfield, Ohio.Antonio was born February 16, 1994 in Cleveland Ohio and spent most of his life in Lorain County.Antonio grew up being a part of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Boys and Girls Club. He was presently working for a nursing home in...

Gayle A. Jackson, 56, of Columbus, Ohio, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, in OSU East Wexner Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1965, in Sandusky, Ohio to Starlin Jackson (deceased) and Pearlie (McDonald) Crowell. Gayle served in the U.S. Army for eight years where she received multiple honor ribbons and two Southwest Asia Service Medals, with one Bronze Star....

Darlene K. Grandison, 69, of Lorain, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born January 25, 1953 in Lorain where she was a life-long resident. Darlene graduated from Clearview High School and also attended Ohio Business College. She retired from First Student Transportation. She was previously employed at U.S. Steel...

Reggie “Chicken” was born October 4, 1949, in Akron, Ohio to Gwendolyn “Joanne” and Edward “Remus” Anderson in Akron, Ohio. At an early age Reggie moved to Lorain, Ohio and was adopted and raised by his grandparents Willie and Daisy Smith. Upon graduation in 1968, he went on to serve in the United States Army. He worked for many years...

Quinn Kylan Aldridge, 44, transitioned to be with the Lord Jesus Christ in his home in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 11, 2022. Quinn was born to Archie Aldridge & Barbara Quinn Aldridge on January 22, 1978, in Oxford, Ohio. Quinn was a man filled with many skills and talents and extraordinary vision. He was creative with his hands and worked...

Charles Perry, Jr., age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Charles was born to the union of Charles “Buck” Perry, Sr. and Emma Lois Perry in Dyersburg, Tennessee on March 18, 1965. However, he lived most of his life in Lorain, Ohio. Charles’ biggest joy was being a “Jack of all Trades”. Throughout his life he was...

Clarence Edward Carter Jr, affectionally known as ‘Papa C’ transitioned from this life March 7, 2022, at the University Hospital of Elyria following a lengthy illness. Clarence was born October 26, 1957, in Louisville, Mississippi but moved to Lorain at an early age and spent most of his life. After graduating from Admiral King High School, he attended Alcorn State...

Charles Eric Compas, of Lorain, joined the heavenly band on March 6, 2022. He was born April 15, 1969, in Akron, Ohio to Charles J. and Carrie M. Compas. However, Charles lived his entire life in Lorain. Eric attended Lorain City Schools from Head Start through Admiral King High School, graduating in 1987. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army...

Irene Willis Henderson, 74, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born March 15, 1948 in Beulah, Mississippi and moved to Lorain at a young age. She was a member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was also a former member...

Jermaine Lamar Noble, Sr., 38, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born to Jacqueline Noble Logan and Michael E. Jackson on May 21, 1983 in Lorain, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. Jermaine joined New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church at a young age under the pastorate of Reverend Cornelius...