OBITUARIES

William E. Smith JR

William E. Smith JR

Mar 9, 2009

Miss me but let me go William E. (Billy) Smith JR the son of William and Mattie Smith SR was born in Seattle Washington on April 12, 1964. He received his education in Harrisburg and graduated in 1982. He worked for QRP in Harrisburg. He was an avid Steelers fan and loved the outdoors, his children and family until his...

William S. Pollard, Jr

William S. Pollard, Jr

Mar 8, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" William (Bill) S. Pollard, Jr., 67, of Rudy Road, Harrisburg, passed at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Bill as he was fondly known was the son of the late Romaine and William S. Pollard Sr., reared in Steelton, and retired from...

Rafael Antonio Martinez

Rafael Antonio Martinez

Feb 24, 2009

Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home Rafael A. Martinez 62 of South Summit Street passed peacefully February 24, 2009 in Spring Creek Nursing Home. He was a Vietnam Veteran with a service connected disability who was honored by the late Lieutenant Governor Catherine Knoll. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Michael Novosel. M.O.H. Capital...

Louis Phillip Roberts

Louis Phillip Roberts

Feb 10, 2009

Louis Phillip Roberts was born to the late Louis W. and Annie Barksdale Roberts in Warren County, Virginia. They later moved to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he assisted his father in building houses. His parents sent him to North Carolina to visit family during the summer and he always lamented about how much he enjoyed the train rides. He graduated from...

Mr. Beverly Sample

Mr. Beverly Sample

Feb 9, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Mr. Beverly Sample, 83, passed peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2009 at his home in Camp Hill, PA. He was predeceased by his wife Flossie and retired from Mechanicsburg Navel Supply. He was an Army World War II Veteran, a member of Shiloh COGIC, the American Legion Post...

Sarah Louisa Selvey

Sarah Louisa Selvey

Feb 8, 2009

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow ~ don't walk behind me, I may not lead ~ Just walk beside me and be my friend." -unknown Sarah Louisa Selvey, Centurion plus three (103) passed peacefully Sunday February 8th, 2009 in the Golden Living Nursing Home. She was a retired employee of the Federal Government who loved her...

Ralph W. George

Ralph W. George

Jan 31, 2009

"Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still" Ralph W. George, 86, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Harrisburg Hospital. Ralph a decorated Army Veteran, receiving numerous service awards including; 2 Bronze Stars, the EAME Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal and the World War II Victory Medal, retired from the New Cumberland Army...

Elizabeth Watts Smith

Elizabeth Watts Smith

Jan 27, 2009

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow ~ don't walk behind me, I may not lead ~ Just walk beside me and be my friend." -unknown Elizabeth Watts Smith, 77 of North 5th Street passed peacefully in Harrisburg Hospital January 27th, 2009 at 11:30AM. Elizabeth retired after over thirty years of government service in Mechanicsburg, PA. She...

Leora D. Reid

Leora D. Reid

Jan 10, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Leora D. Reid, 79, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2009 in Colonial Park Care Center. She was born October 15, 1929 to the late Blain Young and Tennie Butler Young in Highpoint, North Carolina. As a child she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and after...

Hylda S. Jordan

Hylda S. Jordan

Jan 5, 2009

"When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile" Hylda S. Jordan passed peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2009 in Spring Creek Nursing & Rehab Center. Ms. Jordan retired as a Surgical Technician at Mercer Hospital in Trenton, New Jersey. She was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles...

Earl J. Taylor

Earl J. Taylor

Jan 3, 2009

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" Earl J. Taylor, 83, passed January 3, 2009 at Select Specialties Hospital. Mr. Taylor retired from the Commonwealth of PA, the Department of Health & Welfare, he was an Army Veteran and a member of Mt. Calvary COGIC. He leaves to celebrate his life and memory, his devoted...

Russell R. Jenkins Sr

Russell R. Jenkins Sr

Jan 2, 2009

Russell R. Jenkins Sr., 68, passed Friday, January 2, 2009. He was Founder and President of Jenkins Fuel Oil. He was a member of Shiloh Church of God in Christ. He enjoyed serving the community and being a blessing to those in need. He leaves with precious memories, his devoted wife, Thelma V. Jenkins and four children; Rose M. Jenkins,...

Linda Rossum

Linda Rossum

Jan 2, 2009

"When I come to the end of my journey and travel my last weary mile" Linda Rossum, 59, passed peacefully on Friday, January 2nd in Spring Creek Nursing Facility. Linda retired from the Commonwealth of PA, the Department of Transportation; she was also a member of Lingo Memorial COGIC and enjoyed reading. Linda leaves to celebrate her life and memory,...

James L. Pitts

James L. Pitts

Jan 1, 2009

"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose" James L. Pitts, 82, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 1st in the Lebanon VA Hospital. Prior to Mr. Pitts' retirement, he was employed with the Harrisburg Police Dept., the Human Relations Commission and the Harrisburg School District. He was also an Army Veteran; a member of The Greater...

Brenda Bair

Brenda Bair

Dec 31, 2008

Brenda Bair, 59, passed Saturday, December 31, 2008 in Harrisburg Hospital. Brenda was employed at the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Environmental Projection; a member of Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church, a Deacon, Past Board Member and Church Activist, she also loved cooking, reading and most importantly her family. Brenda leaves to celebrate her life and memory; her children Craig...

Doris Loretta Stokes Hurst

Doris Loretta Stokes Hurst

Dec 28, 2008

Words have failed even the most eloquent among us to express the great loss that was felt on the morning of December 28th, 2008. Doris Loretta Stokes Hurst was born on August 31, 1918, in Syracuse, New York, to the late LeRoy and Nettie Stokes. Doris, always the caretaker, was the eldest of four siblings, whom she loved dearly. In...

Jesse Ree Brown

Jesse Ree Brown

Dec 24, 2008

     "When I come to the end of my journey and traveled my last weary mile."

 

Jessie Ree Brown was granted her mansion in the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father on Friday, February 18, 2011. Jessie Ree Brown was born in New Castle, PA on May 10, 1923 to the late Warren Stephens, Sr. and the late Matte Johnson...

Clyde T. Gray

Clyde T. Gray

Dec 23, 2008

"When I must leave you for a little while... " Clyde T. Gray, 79, of Harrisburg, passed December 23, 2008 at Holy Spirit Hospital. He is survived by his children; Paquitta Curry, Douglas and Philisha Gray and 2 grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 10:30 a.m., Hooper Memorial is handling Mr. Gray's arrangement.

JUSTIN CRAIG "GATOR" WALLER

JUSTIN CRAIG "GATOR" WALLER

Dec 23, 2008

OBITUARY JUSTIN CRAIG "GATOR" WALLER, son of the late Robert C. "Pickle" Waller, Sr. and Margaret A. Waller, was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on December 15, 1943 and was called home, by our Lord on December 23, 2008. Justin is also preceded in death by his youngest brother, Thomas A. "Pickle" Waller, Sr. CRAIG, as fondly known to his Harrisburg...

Marie F. Burton

Marie F. Burton

Dec 21, 2008

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow ~ don't walk behind me, I may not lead ~ Just walk beside me and be my friend." Ms. Marie F. Burton, 54, of Forest Hills passed peacefully at home on Sunday, December 21, 2008 with her family at her side. Marie was a retired manager from the Department of...