Obituaries

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...

Douglas M. Taylor, 67, transitioned from this life on Monday, February 21, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. Doug, as he was called by family and friends, was born March 30, 1954, in Lorain, Ohio, where he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Admiral King High School in the class of 1972. While attending high...

Janice Marie Hitchens 54, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.Janice was born June 21, 1967 in Lorain, Ohio where she was a lifelong resident.Janice was a member Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in LorainJanice enjoyed playing cards, bingo, listening to music, cooking, doing hair, and spending time with her family.Janice is survived...

Esteleen Prieto (nee Taylor), 69, of Avon, affectionately known as “Leen”, made her transition from earth to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, at Mercy Health Hospital-Lorain, after a brief illness. Esteleen was born April 13, 1952, in Worth, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Beulah (Carlton) Taylor....

Yvonne Renee Fitzpatrick, age 60, was a loving and wonderful mother of 3 “Our Mommy”. Yvonne was also affectionately known as “Noodles”, “Knot”, and “Fitz” by her siblings, friends, and co-workers. After a long, courageous and tiring battle with Leiomyosarcoma Cancer, she transitioned home to Glory on February 17, 2022, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV. Yvonne was...

Joseph K. “JoJo” Hunt, age 3, entered into the heavenly world on February 17, 2022 from Akron Children's Hospital following a sudden illness. Joseph was born into this earthly world on March 1, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio, but lived all of his life in Lorain. He was known for his happy, cheerful, and adventurous spirit. He came into this world...

Marlena Taylor, "Bena", 41, of Lorain, died unexpectedly February 2, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain; where she worked in the restaurant industry and was the epitome of service with a smile. She will be remembered for her beautiful bubbly personality and infectious smile; they will be truly missed. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...

Terry Lynn Owens, 69, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Mercy New Life Hospice, of a brief illness. He was born July 25, 1952, in Elyria, Ohio, but lived most of his life in Lorain, Ohio. Terry served his country as a U.S. Marine for 5 years. He fought in the Vietnam War, where he earned...

Carrie Marie Williams-Hubbard (née Atkinson), 85, of Wooster, Ohio, finally met her Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born July 26, 1936, in Lorain, Ohio to the union of Harry Atkinson, Sr. and Carrie Marie Atkinson (Tucker). She was a graduate of Lorain High School, 1955 Class B, and Lorain County Community College, where she earned an associate...

Michael Martice Hermon, Jr., 19, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.Michael was born April 7, 2002, in Chicago Illinois, and had lived in Lorain for most of his life. He graduated from Lorain High School in 2021, where he participated in the school band, played baseball, and was a standout athlete in track and field. He was presently...

Clyde Edward Jackson, Sr. entered into rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mercy Health New Life Hospice after a brief illness. He was born February 25, 1922 in Maybeury, W.Va. Clyde attended schools in McDowell County. He married Mary V. Lane and they had three daughters and a son. In Maybeury he was a member of Mount Mariah Baptist...

Marilyn Riley, 59, of Lorain, passed away following a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Marilyn was born August 16, 1962, in Lorain, where she was a lifelong resident. She retired as a longtime licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed baking, playing bingo, taking pictures, planting flowers, going on road trips, playing board and card...

Lottie Lee Cato (nee Gray), age 82, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Lottie was born on 04/08/1939 in Zachary, Louisiana, and she relocated to Ohio in 1964 and has been an Ohio resident since. Lottie was the only surviving child of 24 siblings. Lottie was a homemaker and a proud member of Lake and...

Darryl Johnson, 65, of Lorain, passed away January 21, 2022. He was born June 13, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Lorain in 1974. Darryl retired from General Motors after 25 years of service. He enjoyed watching television shows about animals in nature, he liked playing basketball, and spending time with his grandchildren. Darryl is survived by his daughter,...

Timothy Bryant, age 53, was born on November 11, 1968, in Lorain, Ohio to Clifford Bryant and Helen Ann Shannon-Stokes. He transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Timothy was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Shannon-Stokes; a brother, Terrance Shannon; and a sister, Tywanna Shannon. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Clifford "Pops" Bryant...