OBITUARIES

Oct 23, 2021

Anthony Clarence DuBois Sr was born on June 24, 1963 in Trinidad Tobago and later moved to the United States. Anthony transitioned from this life to Glory on October 23, 2021. Anthony  received his formal education at Miami Edison Senior High School.

Anthony moved to Pennsylvania in the early 90’s.

He was a faithful member of...

Oct 23, 2021

Akia Bell 34, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on October 23, 2021, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She is the daughter of Ronetta Bell-Boyd and John H. Miller.

Akia was a Graduate of Harrisburg High School attended Bethel AME Church, Green Castle and Bridge of Faith where she loved to praise God. She enjoyed listening to gospel...

Oct 22, 2021

Carla Latrice Sapp-Roy-Walker, the daughter of Brenda Sapp and the Late John Harold Roy, Sr. was born on August 28th 1970 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Lord called her home on Friday, October 22nd, 2021.

Bay as she was affectionately called by family and friends, was a true sweetheart. In her leisure she loved visiting family and Fred...

Oct 22, 2021

Walter Ross Dockens, Sr., affectionately known as “Dirty Red” went home to glory in the arms of angels in the presence of his family on October 22, 2021 at the age of 88.

Born on Wednesday, May 3, 1933, in Harrisburg PA, he was the son of the late John Ross Hughes and the late Vernie Dockens. ...

Oct 21, 2021

Daisy Mae’s Story

A beautiful flower our sister, mother and friend was through life. The name Daisy, a flower through all the stages of life, and beautiful just the same.

Daisy Mae Eden, born Daisy Mae Samuel, was the middle child of eleven children born to Jerry Samuel and Magnolia Samuels. She was a woman,...

Oct 18, 2021

John Dempsey, 57, beloved husband, brother, friend and Nurse passed away on October 18, 2021. John hailed from Ireland and spent his life in service taking care of patients across the world as an operating room nurse.  Most recently John worked at the Veterans Hospital in Baltimore caring for patients. He touched many lives through his kind and caring...

Oct 16, 2021

Annette M. Russ in her 58th year passed from this life into an eternal rest on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. She is proceeded in death by her parents Fran Russ and Carol P. Johnson. She leaves behind 2 sisters, 1 brother and 4 children; Shavonne, Barry Jr., Michael and Ashley Peters, 19 grands, 1 great-grand and 2 on the...

Oct 15, 2021

Amy L. Wright, 52 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021. She is the daughter of Anthony Williamson and Joyce Emos and predeceased by a daughter, Chevez A. Wright. Amy attended Wesley AME Zion Church in Harrisburg.

She enjoyed arts an d crafts, shopping, watching General Hospital and The Walking Dead. Amy also collected dolls;...

Oct 15, 2021

Augustus Edward Sullivan Sr ., 83, of Salisbury, NC was born on August 26, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA and fell asleep in death on September 2, 2021, at Novant Health Heart Smith & Vascular Institute in Salisbury, NC surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his parents Katie and William Sullivan, his sister Ann Napper, Brothers Danny...

Oct 7, 2021

Dorothy M. King, daughter of Edward and Annie Mae Cheatham was born in Widemouth, West Virginia. An alumna of Bluefield State College and the first college graduate of the Cheatham family, Dorothy moved to Harrisburg, PA where she met and married Herbert H. Dade in 1948 and had a family of three children: Joyce, Valora, and Byron. An upwardly...

Oct 6, 2021

Jarrett Glenn Seigle was called by God back home to his eternal resting place on Thursday, October 7, 2021, freeing him from all pain and suffering. Born April 27, 1987, as a proud native of Steelton, PA Jarrett cultivated many lifelong friendships and relationships with nearly everyone he's encountered. With a magnetic personality and an illuminating and heartwarming smile...

Oct 6, 2021

Shirley Ann Jones, 66 of Harrisburg, passed on peacefully on October 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Mary A. McNeil and reared in Lillington, North Carolina. Shirley was a member of the Legion, she had a good heart and enjoyed helping people. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and cooking on the grill. Shirley was a people person, she had a good spirit and loved everyone. Shirley...

Oct 5, 2021

L. Eugene Anderson, son of Eugene and Rosalee Cheatham Anderson, was born February 6, 1941 in Bluefield, West Virginia.

L. Eugene, affectionately known to family and friends as L. Gene, was educated in the public school system of Bluefield.  In 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Rita Ann Dodson and they moved to Brooklyn, NY.  From...

Oct 4, 2021

William Kendall Lewis, “THE GOV”, was born on April 25, 1947, to William K. Lewis Sr. & Cornelia Lewis in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Kendall, The Gov., Ken J, & Ref are a few of the names he was affectionately known by to both family and friends received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District.

As a child,...

Oct 3, 2021

FRANCES LOUISE MORTON-WILKERSON was the daughter of the late John Archie and late Augusta Morton-Archie of Harrisburg, PA.

She received her formal education in the Steelton Highspire School District. She graduated in the year of 1957. Frances was a loving and dedicated wife of late Melvin E. Wilkerson, Sr. They entered Holy matrimony in November 1958.  Frances...

Oct 2, 2021

Richard L. Jones, 74 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on October 2, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Richard was the son of the late Edwin Collins and Iva Jones and raised in Harrisburg, PA. Richard was predeceased by six siblings: Melvin Jones, Howard Jones, David Jones, Joanna Jones, Barbara Collins, and Patricia Collins.

Richard retired for Capital Blue...

Oct 1, 2021

Thomas B. Lewis, Jr.31, was born on August 26, 1990, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to his parents, Thomas B. Lewis, Sr. and Lanita T. Wade. Thomas. He was educated in the Harrisburg City School District and received his GED later in life.

Thomas worked hard and was a prep cook for Red Lobster in Harrisburg. He enjoyed cooking,...

Oct 1, 2021

Daryl L. Barton Jr, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, entered into rest October 1, 2021.  Born July 18, 1972, in Central, Pa., He was the son of the late Elaine M. Barton (Hippensteel), and Daryl L. Barton Sr.

Daryl was a 1990 graduate of the former William Penn High School in Harrisburg where he studied drafting and design. He...

Sep 28, 2021

Joanna Williams, the daughter of Thomas E. Williams and Bertha M. Brown Williams was born on Thursday April 16, 1953 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She departed peacefully from this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 28, 2021.

Joanna received her formal education at the former John Harris High School in Harrisburg. She continued her education...

Sep 24, 2021

Steven A Turner, age 65, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a member of Life Center Ministries. He was born and raised in Harrisburg PA.  He leaves behind, his wife of 41 years Loretta A Turner, his sister Loraine Hood-Wallace, four sons Steven II (Marleigh), Louis, Ray, and...