Obituaries
Priscilla Ann Brown
Aug 30, 2025
Priscilla Ann Brown, age 75, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland.
She was born on April 6, 1950, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, Priscilla made Lorain County her home for over 44 years. She spent much of her life in Oberlin and her later years in Lorain, where she built...
Charles J. E. Compas
Aug 28, 2025
Charles James Edward Compas departed this life on August 28th, 2025. He was the son of Andrew and Lucy Compas.
Charles was the youngest of nine children. He was born on August 19, 1929, in Irwin Pennsylvania where he grew up and attended school through the eighth grade. Charles had small jobs for many years in Jeannette as a building contractor....
Geneva E Parks
Aug 26, 2025
Geneva E. "Geep'' Parks, 99, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025, surrounded by family. She was under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice. Geneva was born on January 10, 1926, in Kankakee, Illinois to Charles Lawrence and Francis Parker. John and Winne Carr later adopted her. She moved to Lorain in 1946.
Geneva attended Kankakee High School....
Terri D Robinson-Yarber
Aug 25, 2025
Terri D. Robinson-Yarber, of Elyria, passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2025, at O’Neil Healthcare in North Ridgeville, Ohio at age 67.
She was born on July 25th, 1958, in Lorain, Ohio. She attended Elyria public schools and graduated from Lorain County Community College with an associate degree in accounting. She worked at Giant Eagle for many years, running the service...
Alma Mae Campbell
Aug 25, 2025
Alma Mae Campbell, 92, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home following a brief illness.
Born on November 3, 1932, in West Helena, Arkansas, Alma had been a proud resident of Lorain, Ohio, for over 42 years. She retired after more than 30 years of dedicated service as a registered nurse at St....
Barbara Ann Quinn Aldridge
Aug 20, 2025
Barbara Ann Quinn Aldridge, 71, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 20, 2025.
Born in Lorain on April 7, 1954, Barbara graduated from Lorain High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Education and Spanish from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Her passion for learning and service guided her throughout her life.
Barbara lived in...
Ralph Frank Williams Sr
Aug 4, 2025
Ralph Frank Williams Sr., 78, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 4, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1947, in Lorain, and spent most of his life in the community he loved.
He retired from U.S. Steel after 30 years of dedicated service in the rolling mill. Ralph was known for his love of playing cards, cooking...
Bruce Lovett Sr
Jul 31, 2025
Bruce Lovett Sr. was born to the late Vernoy Lovett Sr. and Fern Charles Ann Lovett (Brooks) on January 14, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Bruce attended Southview High School in Lorain, Ohio and held a variety of odd jobs until his illness prevented him.
Bruce was well loved by everyone and was...
Leonard T Francis Jr
Jul 28, 2025
On July 28, 2025, Leonard Thomas Francis, Jr., 50, of Lorain, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness.
Leonard, affectionately known as Lee, was born October 25, 1974, and was the first born of Leonard T. Francis, Sr. and Genevia L. Taylor. According to his mom, Lee was a very obedient child…….in the beginning. Like most...
Linda E Williams
Jul 22, 2025
Our beloved Linda Elaine (Wilson) Williams, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on July 22, 2025. Linda was born to Clara (Crisp) Wilson and Daniel Wilson on February 16, 1946.
Linda was a mother of all mothers and lived her life for her four children. Linda was quiet but when it came to protecting her family, she...
Willis Albert Henderson Jr
Jul 20, 2025
Willis Albert Henderson Jr., age 72, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, following a brief illness. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Willis was the son of the late Willis Albert Henderson Sr. and Elizabeth Revels Henderson. He spent the majority of his life in Lorain, where he built lasting relationships and a meaningful life rooted in service and...
Johnny Lee Alston Jr
Jul 19, 2025
Our Beloved Johnny Lee Alston Jr, 71, of Lorain, Ohio, was called to be with our Lord July 19th, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and loved ones after a lengthy illness.
Johnny “Kang” Alston Jr. was born September 3rd, 1953, to Johnny Lee Alston Sr. and Jane (Ezell) Alston and raised in Choctaw, Alabama. Growing up, Johnny worked as...
Mary Alice Francis
Jul 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother and wife, Mary Alice Francis who peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2025 at the age of 92.
Mary was born on February 25, 1933 in Coatopa, Alabama to Spencer and Edna Fenderson. She was a loving mother, devoted wife, cherished sister,...
Eric Eugene Davis
Jul 9, 2025
Eric Eugene Davis, 62, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Regional Medical Center on July 9, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio, where he remained a lifelong resident.
Eric was a former member of Friendship Baptist Church of Lorain and spent many years working in the field of construction. He was fondly known as "FREEZE"...
Kevin Mann Taylor
Jun 18, 2025
Kevin Mann Taylor, formerly of Lorain, was born to the late Wallace and Beulah Taylor on October 25, 1957, in Lorain, Ohio. Kevin was the fourth of eight children born into a Christian family of love and care. On June 1, 2025, Kevin rededicated his life to his Savior Jesus Christ. On this journey through life, Kevin held many positions...
Bobbie Jean McDonald
Jun 15, 2025
Bobbie Jean (Harvey) McDonald was born on August 14,1937 to the late Watson and Elnora (Lee) Harvey, Sondheimer, LA. After enduring several health issues, Bobbie passed away at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky, Ohio on June 15, 2025.
Bobbie joined church at an early age at Union Baptist#2, under Pastor G. C. Cobb where she was active in the Baptist Training...
Cora L Anderson
Jun 11, 2025
Cora L. Anderson (Wilds/Thomas) went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2025. Cora was born in Hartsville, SC on March 5, 1936. She resided in Lorain for many years. She attended Hartsville High School in South Carolina. Cora worked for the Lorain City School district, retiring after 27 years of service in the custodial department. She was...
Katherine "Nottie" Walden
Jun 9, 2025
Katherine “Nottie” Walden was born June 22, 1938, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the union of Cornelius and Lucy Spraggins. She was a longtime resident of Lorain, Ohio.
Katherine was a founding member of New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church and served on the Mother Board and Trustee Board, as well as the Ladies Auxiliary, Pastor’s Aide, Kitchen Committee, Senior Choir and was...
Arthur D Mastin
Jun 2, 2025
Arthur David Mastin, age 82, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born on May 21, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and had called Lorain home for over 60 years.
Art attended Howard High School in Chattanooga, where he was an active member of the football team. He retired after a long and...
Leshannon Allen Byrd
May 21, 2025
Leshannon Allen Byrd, 50, of Elyria, passed away on May 21, 2025, at Western Reserve Hospice in Westlake after a brief illness.
Born on June 19, 1974, in Lorain, Ohio, Leshannon was a lifelong resident of Lorain County. He had a deep love for music, enjoyed playing cards, and cherished spending time with his family.
Leshannon leaves behind his beloved daughters: Shonta...
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