OBITUARIES

May 3, 2020

James Thurman (78), aka “JT”, passed away on Sunday May 03, 2020, and was preceded by his wife of 46 years, La Von Thurman.  He was the son of the late Lena and James Thurman Sr., raised by his grandmother Gertrude Crawford.  JT was one of nine brothers and sisters:  Richard, Ernestine, Maxine, Howard, Larry, Rosemary, Paul, and Charlie.   He...

Apr 28, 2020

 

Grant Xavier Jones returned to is heavenly home on April 28, 2020.  Although only with us for a short time, he gifted everyone, who was blessed to know him, with inspiration and immeasurable love.

On November 8, 2012, Grant began his earthly assignment. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Mr. & Mrs. Shunway Jones.

Grant received his early...

Apr 28, 2020

Marie A. Williams “Sugar”, 88 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Walter and Marie Aiken, daughter Madge R. Williams, grandson Randolph Scott Jr, sisters Althenia A. Burton and Josephine Garvin.

Marie retired from the Commonwealth, Labor & Industry with 23 years of service. She was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist...

Apr 28, 2020

Anthony W. Johnson Sr., 61 of Harrisburg, passed April 25, 2020. Predeceased by his father, David Jones and his wife, Crystal Johnson. Anthony worked for Hershey Foods as a Supervisor for 35 years. He attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, enjoyed deep sea fishing, bowling, the Patriots, Chargers, Spurs and the Knicks. Anthony leaves his mother, Miriam Jones, his sons...

Apr 27, 2020

John Jenkins Jr., 84 of Harrisburg, and formerly of Meadville, PA passed peacefully on April 27, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents John Jenkins Sr. and Mobena Scott, his sibling Allen, Mae Frances, Beany Mae, Betsy and LC Jenkins. He leaves his devoted wife Betty Jenkins, children Lawana Neely, John D. Jenkins, Tricelle Jenkins, Marshall Jenkins, Fred Jenkins and...

Apr 26, 2020

Jane Y. Payton, 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on April 26, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Cora Clark and husband James Payton. Jane retired from the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Public Welfare with 25 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, movies, outings with her family and girlfriends. Jane had a nurturing spirit and a humble...

Apr 22, 2020

Ralph Lewis Payne Jr. born on November 28, 1952  transitioned into glory on April 22, 2020 in Orlando, Florida where he resided for over forty years.  Ralph also affectionately known as “Butch” was the son of Laura P. Jackson and the late Ralph Lewis Sr, predeceased by a sister Patricia (Tish) Winters.  Butch grew up in Harrisburg, PA.  He graduated...

Apr 21, 2020

Dale E. Roberts, 82 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Ophelia Roberts, his wife, Hattie E. Roberts, a son Michael S. Roberts, siblings; Gladys, Herbert, Charles, Lillian and Kenneth Roberts. Dale retired from Kegel Produce as a Truck Driver, he enjoyed sports, the casino, horse racing and games of...

Apr 20, 2020

John Willie Smith, 52 of N. 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA entered eternal life on April 20, 2020 in Harrisburg, PA. The son of Fannie Mae Smith but affectionately raised by Berniece Smith-Wilkerson.

John was born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Harrisburg, PA with his siblings; Grace Sinkler, John T. Smith, Walter Smith and Booker Knight all of whom reside...

Apr 19, 2020

Beatrice F. Hawkins, 95 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Prudencio Martinez and Katherine Davis, her husband, Leon Hawkins, her children; Leon Hawkins Jr., Jerome and Richard Hawkins, her siblings; Helen T. House, Armster Martinez, Margaret Taylor and Prudencio R. Martinez, Sr.

Beatrice was born on October 5th, 1924 in Harrisburg,...

Apr 19, 2020

Milford S. Johnson transitioned to eternal life in the comfort and love of his home on Sunday, April 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  Milford was born on Sunday, May 4, 1930, in Harrisburg, PA, the eldest son to the late Milford Johnson and Geneva Troy.

Milford was a 1948 graduate of the former William Penn High School.  Upon...

Apr 18, 2020

Hazel A. Still, 85 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Monday April 20, 2020. Hazel is survived by her spouse Leroy Still Sr. and her children Leroy Still Jr and William Still of Harrisburg, PA. Hazel was a people person, well known in her neighborhood, she enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family and friends.  She is survived by 9...

Apr 14, 2020

Odell Brown, 90 of Harrisburg and a Navy veteran, passed on April 14, 2020. Predeceased by his parents Hazel and Martha Brown, a daughter Monique Brown, siblings; Curtis, Wila-Hazel, Sammy, Hilton, Beatrice and Rudolph Brown and Wila Mae Parker. Odell retired from the Commonwealth, Dept of Public Assistance. He was a member of Rock Grove AME Church, enjoyed singing hymns,...

Apr 11, 2020

Victor Givens passed away at his home in Harrisburg on 4-11-2020.  He was the son of the late Ned Robert Givens, Jr. and Emma Lee (Banks) Givens.  Victor was born and raised in the Sibletown Neighborhood of Harrisburg. He graduated from John Harris High in 1961.  During his school years he played basketball, baseball and ran on the Cross Country...

Apr 8, 2020

Mother Parthenia Bigelow Brown was born on March 3, 1937, in Alamance County, North Carolina to Joseph Cephas Bigelow and Lessie Jane Faucette-Bigelow.  She was the fourth child of six children.  As a child, she was a member of Lee's Chapel Baptist Church where she sang on the choir and an ushered. After her family moved into the city of...

Apr 6, 2020

Debbie Faye Thompson was born December 10, 1959 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Willodean Thompson. Debbie received her formal education in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from Keystone Job Corp.  In Debbie’s spare time she loved reading, coloring, dancing and taking long walks. On Monday, April 6, 2020 Debbie transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life at Harrisburg...

Apr 4, 2020

Eugene Jefferson Warden born February 15, 1942 to the late Mildred V. Jefferson Warden and Reginald H. Warden Sr.  in New York, NY.  Eugene J. Warden, 78, peacefully transitioned on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  Eugene spent his formative years in New York before entering the Marines in 1963.  He achieved the rank of Lance Corporal before being honorably discharged in...

Apr 3, 2020

Edna L. Ali, 91 of Harrisburg, passed on Friday, April 3, 2020. Predeceased by her parents Mokdh Ali and Mabel Brown. She retired from the Commonwealth, Dept of Transportation, with several years of service. Edna was a member of Emanuel Church Of God In Christ, enjoyed crocheting and was the 1st woman of color in the 70's to drive for...

Mar 31, 2020

Geraldine L. (Watson) Ramsey, 79, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Affectionately known as “Aunt Geri,” “Ms. Geri,” “Ms. Ramsey,” or “Iodine”, Geri was born on February 3, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York.

Geri was predeceased by her parents, Rev. Charles O. and Deaconess Mattie C. Watson, beloved sister, Thelma A. Gunning (Oscar, Sr.), and daughter, Dawn Ramsey-Terrell.

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Mar 31, 2020