All Obituaries

Cassandra M. “Connie” Robles 64 of Elyria, got her wings on May 16, 2018 in her home following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Elyria and was employed with the UMADAOP of Lorain County and was retired from Phoenix Products of Avon, OH after 30+ years of service. She was an active member of Cross Community Church of Elyria. She was the Founder of the Body of Christ Young Choir in Lorain. Connie enjoyed cooking and spending time with her...

James Lee Fenn “Roy Jr.” 72, of Lorain departed this life May 13, 2018 in his home following a short illness. He was born in Louisville, Alabama coming to Elyria 62 years ago and attended Elyria High School. Mr. Fenn was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Marine Corp. and 2 Tours of Duty in Vietnam. He was employed at the General Motors Corp. of Elyria for 10 years. Mr. Fenn was a member of Greater St. Matthew AME Church in...

Funeral services celebrating the life of Branden “Gordo” Rivera will be held at 4pm, Monday May 14, 2018 at Carter Funeral Home, 3001 Elyria Ave Lorain, OH 44055 Branden “Gordo” Rivera passed away in his home on Tuesday May 8, 2018. Branden was born November 21, 1995 to Jannette Rivera and Juan Ruiz in Lorain, Ohio. He is preceded in death with his mother, Jannette Rivera. Those left behind to cherish his memory are...

Kimberly C. Patton was 50 years old, and raised in Lorain, were she attended Lorain High School. She passed away from a lengthy illness. She was a Home Health Aide for many years and a sister of the ELKS. Kim loved spending time with her grand-children and love ones, she loved playing cards, listen to music, and loved to dance. Kim will be sadly missed by her husband, Bobby Patton Sr.; parents, Lucille Atwood and father, Glen Atwood Jr.; her children, David (Crystal)...

Arthur “Car Doctor” Johnson, Jr. formerly of Vacaville, CA coming to Berea in February 2018. We know you are in God’s hands and we are thankful for that. Love you always. Arthur is survived by a daughter: Ulonda Johnson, 2 sons: Arthur Johnson Jr. III, John Johnson, 3 sisters: Olivia (Eric) Lampkin, Carol Johnson and Erma Gilbert, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Gerald Beane stepped into eternity on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was born February 3, 1943 in Elyria, to Charles and Edna Beane, he was the youngest of seven children, Robert, Calvin, Charlene, Darlene, Dorathy and Mary. He attended Midview High school and spent time traveling until he returned to Elyria, where he worked at Elyria Memorial Hospital as a Physical Therapy Assistant until he retired. In his later years, he was a beloved resident of North Ridge Health Center and...

Obit of Dorothy G. Cobert Dorothy Grace “Dottie” Cobert 77 of Lorain, passed away peacefully at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph of Lorain following a long illness. She was born in Newport, RI coming to Lorain in 1959 and a graduate of Rogers High School in Newport, RI class of 1959. She was a homemaker and seamstress. Dottie was a member of Mt. Zion AME in Newport, RI. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crossword puzzles, family gatherings, craft projects, spending time with family and...

Deacon Walter “Eagle Eye” Gaines, Sr., 89, of Elyria, OH transitioned to Heaven on Monday April 23, 2018 while at Main Street Care Center of Avon Lake, OH following a brief illness; he was surrounded by loving family members at the time of his transition.  Deacon Gaines was a veteran of the United States Navy.  After serving in the Navy, he eventually settled in Elyria, OH, where he lived for over 50 years.  Mr. Gaines retired from the United States...

Hermon Curtis “Shelly” Phillips 83, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2018 in the University Hospital of Elyria, following short illness. Mr. Phillips was a veteran of the United States Army, station in Ft. Jackson, SC. He was employed as a tow motor driver for the York International Corporation of Elyria returning in 2001. Mr. Phillips attended Second Baptist Church in Elyria, he enjoyed cooking, listening to blues music, reading,...

Obit of Rayven L. Newson Rayven Leadreann ‘Phat Phat’  Newson 16 of Elyria, passed peacefully on April 18, 2018 in her home. Born in Elyria and was a 10th grade student at Elyria High School and a member of the Elyria High School Marching Band and enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball and a member of the Lorain County Agape Choir. Rayven really enjoyed riding  with her mother on the motorcycle and being around family and friends. She will be sadly...