OBITUARIES

Jul 22, 2021

Beverly Anne Hartley Waters passed peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2021. Born August 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Hartley Sr, and Sara Appleberry Hartley Splawn; she was the stepdaughter of John F. Splawn.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Ronald Appleberry...

Jul 16, 2021

Nichole (Nikki) Taylor was born on May 24, 1986, in Harrisburg, PA to the late William C. Taylor and Paulia Johnson. She is a graduate of Harrisburg High School, John Harris Campus.

Nikki was an amazing mother and loved spending time with her beloved son, Nicho. She was an aspiring performer who loved spoken-word poetry which she...

Jul 16, 2021

Elizabeth Bair, born on November 25, 1954 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She went on to graduate from John Harris High School in 1973. After high school she was employed by Goodwill Industries for a short period of time.  She then became an in-home childcare provider to her niece, nephew and other children in the neighborhood.

Elizabeth was a...

Jul 15, 2021

Peggy Ann Butler departed this life on July 15, 2021.

On May 21, 1938, God blessed the late Edward & Catherine Faust with a special baby girl affectionally named Peggy Ann Faust.  Peggy was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania.  She was predeceased by her husband Frederic Butler Sr, her daughter Catherine Thomas, her brother Paul Faust, her great...

Jul 8, 2021

Wayne Lamar Henry was born on January 17, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Ramona Henry Lewis and Robert Williams.  Wayne was educated in the Harrisburg Public Schools system.  He graduated from Harrisburg High School, where he played tennis and the bass drum in the marching band.  Wayne was baptized as teenager at Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church.  Wayne...

Jul 8, 2021

Douglas Montgomery Bowie, 78 of Frederick, Maryland went home to be with the Lord, Thursday July 8, 2021, at Gardens West Shore Rehabilitation after a lengthy illness in Harrisburg, PA. Born April 26,1943 he was the son of the late Walter W. Bowie and Etta M. Palmer Bowie.Douglas was preceded in death by his infant child; little Nancy Bowie...

Jul 7, 2021

Charlotte Ann Johnson, 69 of Harrisburg, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1951 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the daughter of the late Wayne Bair Jr. and Katherine (Ramsey) Bair. She attended the Harrisburg School District and went on to graduate from John Harris High School in 1969.

After high school...

Jun 30, 2021

John Edwards Jackson, 53 of Harrisburg, passed June 30, 2021. The son of the late Margaret Eubanks and James Jackson and predeceased by his brothers; Booker T Washington and William Eubanks. John attended Harrisburg City Schools and later joined the US Army. He worked for Harrisburg International and Thurgood Marshall airports. John loved to cook, always creating new dishes,...

Jun 30, 2021

Erin N. Walsh LaPean was born on December 29, 1993, to Michael Walsh and Toni Russo. Her life was unexpectedly and tragically taken from us, with no fault of her own on June 30, 2021. Erin was a devoted mother and wife. She enjoyed playing video games and spending quality time with her children, her family and friends. She...

Jun 30, 2021

Dorothy Mae Stubbs Winston-Hicks, was born on February 11, 1936, to the late Annie King-Stubbs and the late Benjamin Franklin Stubbs in Kearneysville, WV.  On June 30, 2021, God called Dorothy home while she was peacefully surrounded by her grandchildren at what had come to be her second home in Edmond, Oklahoma.

In her younger years, Dorothy...

Jun 27, 2021

Mother Alzrio (Brooks) McDonald, 98 of Harrisburg passed June 27, 2021. Born March 9, 1923, in Tyler, Florida to the late James and Mary Lee Brooks, including her parents Mother predeceased by 5 children (Celia, Ernest, Samuel, Purcell and James) and 4 siblings (Alex, Lizzie, Jacob and Daskie). In 1941, she married James McDonald and together had 10 children....

Jun 26, 2021

Patricia Vandora Sweatte, (“Trish”), a faithful servant of the Lord and a dedicated mother, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021.  She was born in Gaffney, South Carolina on Friday, February 28, 1947, to the late James C. Wilkins and Jestine Wilkins.  Patricia was the fifth of ten children born to this union.

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Jun 25, 2021

Kim was a beautiful woman both inside and out. There was not a single person that did not love her, and it is evidently shown with everyone who is here today to celebrate her life.

Kim left us on June 25, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born July 24, 1970, to Lucille Layton...

Jun 14, 2021

Noraa Unique Wilson, 4 years old, of Harrisburg Pennsylvania received her wings on Monday June 14th, 2021, due to a fatal car accident.

Noraa was born in Harrisburg on January 12th, 2017, and to be starting preschool soon Noraa was soo excited. She loved to paint and draw with her chalk; she drew her family a lot....

Jun 5, 2021

Sue Hamilton James, 66 of Harrisburg, and reared in Bedford, PA passed peacefully on June 5, 2021. The daughter of the late Elmer and Rebecca Hamilton. Sue retired from Penn State Hershey after 18 years as a Nurse Practitioner. She enjoyed biking, tap dancing, running, and zumba. Along with her parents she was predeceased by her husband; Thomas L....

Jun 2, 2021

Your spirit was brought to us from a wish made of love.

We couldn’t believe it when we realized we’ve been blessed from above.

In my womb you were growing slowly, but I found peace knowing you were there.

Then came the tears of loss and I wanted to know how life could...

Jun 2, 2021

Mary L. Phelps-Adams, 79 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on June 2, 2021. The daughter of the late Luther and Emma Phelps and raised in Greenville, S.C. Mary retired from Villa Theresa as a Nursing Assistant. She studied the word at Kingdom Hall, enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching her favorite shows and loving on her grandchildren. Mary leaves to cherish her...

May 30, 2021

Robert L. Joppy, affectionately known by family and friends as “Teddy” of Susquehanna Township, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania went home to Jesus on May 30, 2021 at the age of 86.

Robert was born one of 10 children to the late Robert L. Joppy Sr. and Ella Diggs-Joppy in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 17, 1934. He received his formal...

May 27, 2021

Constance “Connie” Peterson 79, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on May 27, 2021. She was born in Steelton, PA to the late Robert Hanna and Lucille (Benjamin) Hanna.

She was educated in the Steelton Public Schools System having attended Hygienic Elementary School and Steelton High School, graduating in 1960. As a child she was a member of Monumental...

May 20, 2021

Tony A. Watlington 52, of Harrisburg passed peacefully on May 20, 2021. He is the son of Oscar Watlington and Deborrah Watlington.

He was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Youth Missionary, Youth Choir, Food Bank and helped serve in the kitchen.  Tony was a graduate of Harrisburg High School, were...