OBITUARIES

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...

Aug 23, 2017

Kathy Michelle Morris, 47, mother, daughter, sister, and friend was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday August 23, 2017. Kathy was born on December 18, 1969 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania daughter of Willie F. Morris and the late Judy Kay Morris. Kathy was a 1988 graduate of John Harris High School. Kathy was very...

Aug 22, 2017

William Henry Cooper, 71 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, with his dedicated wife, Laverne by his side. William was the son of the late William and Gladys Cooper.   William, or Billy/Bill as he was known by his family and friends, was born on January 11, 1946 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He was a graduate...

Aug 21, 2017

Ernestine S. Robinson, formerly of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at a magnificent age of 103, on August 21, 2017 in Alexandria, VA. She was born in Philadelphia and predeceased by most of her family including her sons; John, Stewart and Robert Branam, siblings; Charles Stewart, Neil Stewart and Yvonne Posten. Ernestine also leaves a sister Marion Stewart, a nephew she reared,...

Aug 16, 2017

DR. JOHN CHRISTOPHER JR. Dr. John Christopher Jr. entered Eternal Rest on Wednesday August 16, 2017. He was born August 5, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to John Henry Christopher and Cora Snipes Christopher. He developed a love for the sport of boxing in his youth, and was quite successful as a boxer, winning Golden Gloves Tournaments and other bouts. He...

Aug 14, 2017

John R. Hodge, 48 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2017. John was the son of the late William Ross and Alice Bright. He retired as a driver for Webster Trucking Company, enjoyed playing pool, fishing and was a member of the NA and AA. John leaves his wife Karla Hodge, daughters, Kristina Kadenhe and Shupri Hodge, siblings;...

Aug 12, 2017

Joyce Ann Green who was affectionately known to her family and friends as “BIRDIE” departed this life peacefully surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the young age of 72. Birdie was born October 27, 1944 and raised in Harrisburg, Pa and was the daughter of the late Lillian Proctor Cheatham and...

Aug 6, 2017

Raymond P. Hills, 72 of Camp Hill, passed August 6, 2017. He was the son of Isabell Hills and the late Charles Hills. Raymond retired from Mechanicsburg Navel Depot; was an Army Veteran, attended Wesley AME Church, member of American Legion Post #733 and loved the Pittsburg Steelers. Along with his father he is predeceased by sons Kevin and Michael...

Aug 1, 2017

Christopher L. Bazemore son of the late Edward R. Bazemore and Margaret L. Johnson, Bazemore was born on April 26, 1968 in Windsor North Carolina. He made the transition from the mortal life to take on immortality on August 1, 2017 at his home on Countryside Drive Harrisburg, PA. He loved by his siblings he was the youngest of 8....

Aug 1, 2017

LYDIA R. MYRICK was born August 19, 1937, In Harrisburg, PA.  The daughter of the late Franklin P. and Evelyn G. Burden.  On August 1, 2017, God whispered in Lydia's ear saying, "Daughter, your journey is complete, It is time for you to come Home."  Lydia entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving children. Lydia spent her childhood educational years in the...

Jul 29, 2017

Antonio L. Horne Sr., 62 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on July 29, 2017 in Harrisburg Hospital. He was the son of the late George and Betty (Jacobs) Horne and predeceased by two siblings; June Horne and Derrick Horne Sr. Antonio worked several years in Construction; he also had his own flooring business, Horne and Son, and did subcontracting work for...

Jul 29, 2017

Jul 25, 2017

Obituary Pending

Jul 21, 2017

Deborah L. Jones-Brown, 64 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2017 in Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Deborah was the daughter of Charles Proctor and the late Willia Mae (Dockery) Proctor and was born on March 5, 1953. Deborah retired from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Comptroller’s Office of the Department of Treasury as an Fiscal Technician 2.  She...

Jul 18, 2017

John Q. “Mickey” Adams III, 68, of Harrisburg, Pa., passed away July 18, 2017, at the Pinnacle Health Osteopathic Hospital from ALS and COPD. Mr. Adams was born on Monday, September 27, 1948, in Harrisburg, Pa, to John Q. Adams II and the late Gertrude (Fox) Adams. At the age of 7, John had an adverse reaction to a Polio...

Jul 14, 2017

Pearl Lee Brandon Owens was born April 28, 1926 in Mount Union, PA. She was the youngest of seven siblings to the late Samuel Brandon and Susie Mitchell Brandon. She received her formal education in the Mount Union Public Schools. Pearl moved to Harrisburg in 1945. She married the late William Owens Sr. During her working career, she was employed...

Jul 5, 2017

Kimberly Ann Brown, 49 of Harrisburg, formerly of Philadelphia, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Hershey Medical Center. Kimberly was employed by Kroger Corporation, as a Turkey Hill Manager. She loved her family and was a dedicated mother; she was also a lover of coffee. Kimberly leaves behind her daughters, Rehminka Green and Breana Green, her sister Cheryl...

Jul 4, 2017

In Loving memory of Trobie Lee Watlington Sr, fifty six years ago on September 7, 1960, a baby boy was graced in the home of James and Viola Watlington.  Trobie Lee Watlington known as Big Trob, the Muller and Big Gangster; who suddenly passed away on July 4, 2017. Big Trob was loving, caring and understanding and would give his shirt...