Obituaries

Lynda Jene Higgenbotham Young, transitioned into the arms of the Lord on May 9th, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by the prayers and love of her family. She was known for her adventurous and caring spirit by all who had the pleasure of meeting her and leaves many beautiful memories for everyone to cherish.She was born on December 29th, 1954,...

Walter Williamson, 73, of Sandusky, passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born September 1, 1948 to Cressie McDonald-McConn and Slater Williamson in Waynesboro, Mississippi. Walter began his education in Waynesboro but due to a disabling condition that caused his blindness, his life was given a different path. In the late 1960s, when his...

Keeyon Charon Capers made his transition into heaven unexpectedly on May 1, 2022 at the age of 27. He was born in Lorain, Ohio to Sheta McGee and Marlon Capers Sr. on October 26,1994 and was a member of Compassion Missionary Church in Lorain. He was a graduate of the Life Skills Center in Elyria, Ohio. He also participated in...

Marla D. Wardell, 57, of Lorain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 5, 2022 at Fairview Park-Cleveland Clinic Hospital. She was born, March 11,1965 and lived most of her life in Lorain, Ohio. In the late 80s, Marla moved and spent time in California and Hawaii. She was educated in the Lorain city schools system, graduating...

Martha J. Williamson, nee Jefferson, 79, of Sandusky, transitioned from this life on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Edgewood Manor Rehab & Healthcare Center in Port Clinton, Ohio. She was born September 9, 1942 in Bassett, Virginia and had been a resident of Sandusky, Ohio for over 60 years. Martha retired from the former Providence Hospital where she worked as...

Ellen France Flowers was born to Donna Gene Wilson and Elsworth Wilson in Washington DC on February 22, 1951. She departed this life suddenly on April 19, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain.Ellen France was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina and graduated from Dudley High School. After graduation, she moved to New Castle, Pennsylvania, where she was a homemaker and...

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...