OBITUARIES

Oct 25, 2017

Consuella R. Watlington, 55 of Harrisburg passed October 25, 2017. The daughter of Nancy Lewis and the late Howard Lewis Sr. She was Senior Director of Sales at Capital Blue Cross and she served as an Executive Board Member, Biblical Counselor and Head of Women’s Ministry at DaySpring.  She enjoyed traveling, loved her church and family. Survived by her husband, Daniel...

Oct 21, 2017

Oct 20, 2017

Trustee Harold "Bill" Talton, 82 of Harrisburg, passed October 20, 2017. He was son of the late Lynas and Joe Ann Talton. Bill retired from Henkels & McCoy as a heavy equipment operator with 35 years of service. He was a member and trustee of Lingo Memorial COGIC, past member of the Lion's and Elks Club. He owned and rode...

Oct 19, 2017

Etta M. McCallum, 90 of Harrisburg, passed on October 19, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Mellisa Howard. Etta retired as a secretary from OIC, a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, the Pioneer Ministry; she enjoyed cooking, gardening and art. Etta leaves her children; Jennifer Ayers, Jefferson Davenport, Earl Howard, Nadine, Kerry and Bryan...

Oct 13, 2017

Jack F. Robinson Sr., 73 of Harrisburg, transitioned into eternal life in peace on Friday, October 13, 2017 with his family by his side. He was a graduate of William Penn High School and served in the U.S. Military and retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 40 dedicated years. Jack is survived by his devoted wife and best friend...

Oct 10, 2017

James “Jimmie” Neely, 64 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on October 10, 2017. He was an Air Force veteran; the son of the late Lorraine Neely, graduated from John Harris and was self employed working in construction and concrete for over 30 years. James loved fishing; working with his hands, a supporter of the Clydesdale horses and was an avid Steelers...

Oct 10, 2017

Marvin K. Odom, 56, born in New York but resided in Hummelstown, PA and formerly of York, PA and Williamsport, PA passed away in a tragic car accident on October 10, 2017. He was the loving son of Milton Odom and Clarice Odom and predeceased by his siblings Tommy Odom, Willie Odom, Vernell Odom of South Carolina and Karen Orr...

Sep 30, 2017

Samantha J. Mumma, 29 of Harrisburg, passed suddenly at home on Sunday, September 30, 2017. Samantha is the daughter of Vicki Pressley and the late Jay F. Mumma. She attended William Penn High School and was employed at TGI Fridays in Harrisburg as a waitress and bartender. Samantha enjoyed life, loved reading, wanted to own and operate her own restaurant...

Sep 26, 2017

Patrice Iesha Marie Hairston-Allen passed away on September 26, 2017 at Holy Spirit Hospital. She was preceded by her loving adopted mother Marie Diggs Hairston-Allen and a brother, Jaquan Hairston-Allen. Patrice leaves her loving adopted father, Dr. Rev. Franklin E. Hairston-Allen (Alicia), her son, Quenten Elijah Weaver and biological mother, Ann Marie Dotson Tolbert, sisters; Ashley Marie Courts and Brendell...

Sep 19, 2017

Marvin F. Hunter, 57 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully September 19, 2017. He was born in Reidsville, NC to Laura Watt and the late Dennis Hunter. He was a Navy Veteran and work for an assembly company. Along with his father, he is predeceased by his brother Bernard Hunter. He is survived by his mother, children; Jamal, Wilhelmina, Jalyn and Kyla...

Sep 19, 2017

Sep 15, 2017

Sep 14, 2017

Richard L. Jones, 97 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on Sept. 14, 2017. An Army Veteran and retired from Mechanicsburg Navy Depot with 30 years of service. A member of From the Heart Church Ministries, served on the choir and as a trustee. Richard leaves his devoted wife, Leona D. Jones, 2 sons, 2 daughters and a host of family and...

Sep 13, 2017

Tony L. Ashe entered into rest at Harrisburg Hospital on September 14, 2017. Tony was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on December 12, 1954 to Charles E. Ashe Sr. and Reverend Susan J. Ashe. Tony was educated in the Central Dauphin School District, attended Idaho State University and attended St. Paul’s Baptist Church. Tony was affiliated with the Reel St. Neighborhood...

Sep 12, 2017

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Sep 12, 2017

James T. Weedon Sr., 96 of Harrisburg, passed on September 12, 2017. He was the son of the late George and Fannie Weedon, predeceased by his wife, Edith Weedon and son, Thomas Jones. James was an Army Veteran, member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Treasurer of the Men’s Club and served on the Property Committee. He was past President of...

Sep 11, 2017

Douglas R. Hurst, 94 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on September 11, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Dorothy Hurst, wife Doris Hurst, step-son Milton Smith, siblings; Dr. Harold, John, Allen and Robert Hurst, Dorothee Holmes and grandson Phillip Smith. He was an active member of St. Paul Episcopal Church where he served as head Usher, he was...

Sep 10, 2017

Benjamin Thomas Martin, 70 of Harrisburg and previously of Pittsburgh, passed peacefully at home on September 10, 2017. Benjamin was an Army Veteran and the son of the late John and Helen Martin, with 2 siblings who predeceased him; John and James Martin. He retired from Trailways as a driver and had a membership with the Toast Master and studied...

Sep 9, 2017

Johnnie L. Freeman, Jr., 72 of Harrisburg and affectionately known as “Country”, passed September 9, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents John and Evelyn Freeman, son Frank Freeman and siblings; Joann Freeman and James Ross. He was a driver for Hempt Brothers and enjoyed the outdoors and sports. He is survived by his companion Patricia Davis, children; Mea Freeman,...

Aug 25, 2017

On Thursday, June 13, 1958, our Heavenly Father allowed the world to be blessed with the birth of Vivian Marie Murray. (Buie) For the next fifty-nine years, she would be affectionately known as “China”. Being the daughter of the late Solomon A. Murray Sr and Vivian A. Gumby Murray, she was surrounded by a huge family and friends throughout Harrisburg...