All Obituaries

Walter Ross Dockens, Sr., affectionately known as “Dirty Red” went home to glory in the arms of angels in the presence of his family on October 22, 2021 at the age of 88. Born on Wednesday, May 3, 1933, in Harrisburg PA, he was the son of the late John Ross Hughes and the late Vernie Dockens.  In 1951, Walter met the love of his life, Patricia Ellen Devan, the following year they were married in Holy Matrimony.  Their union was blessed with six children, five daughters...

Daisy Mae’s Story A beautiful flower our sister, mother and friend was through life. The name Daisy, a flower through all the stages of life, and beautiful just the same. Daisy Mae Eden, born Daisy Mae Samuel, was the middle child of eleven children born to Jerry Samuel and Magnolia Samuels. She was a woman, you would describe as free, stern, open minded, informative, wise, strong in life, a fighter, and a helper to many. She overcame so many battles, trials, misunderstandings. Now,...

John Dempsey, 57, beloved husband, brother, friend and Nurse passed away on October 18, 2021. John hailed from Ireland and spent his life in service taking care of patients across the world as an operating room nurse.  Most recently John worked at the Veterans Hospital in Baltimore caring for patients. He touched many lives through his kind and caring nature. He was a man of strong faith that reflected God's light to all that came across his path.  He will be missed and forever...

Annette M. Russ in her 58th year passed from this life into an eternal rest on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. She is proceeded in death by her parents Fran Russ and Carol P. Johnson. She leaves behind 2 sisters, 1 brother and 4 children; Shavonne, Barry Jr., Michael and Ashley Peters, 19 grands, 1 great-grand and 2 on the way, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Augustus Edward Sullivan Sr., 83, of Salisbury, NC was born on August 26, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA and fell asleep in death on September 2, 2021, at Novant Health Heart Smith & Vascular Institute in Salisbury, NC surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his parents Katie and William Sullivan, his sister Ann Napper, Brothers Danny and Carlos. Left to remember a life well-lived are Shelia Sullivan, the wife & partner he watched over and adored for 49 years; his children he loved and...

Amy L. Wright, 52 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021. She is the daughter of Anthony Williamson and Joyce Emos and predeceased by a daughter, Chevez A. Wright. Amy attended Wesley AME Zion Church in Harrisburg. She enjoyed arts an d crafts, shopping, watching General Hospital and The Walking Dead. Amy also collected dolls; snow globes and loved her dog, Jelly Bean. Amy was often experimenting in the kitchen trying new recipes, or listening to Mint Condition. She...

               Dorothy M. King, daughter of Edward and Annie Mae Cheatham was born in Widemouth, West Virginia. An alumna of Bluefield State College and the first college graduate of the Cheatham family, Dorothy moved to Harrisburg, PA where she met and married Herbert H. Dade in 1948 and had a family of three children: Joyce, Valora, and Byron. An upwardly mobile and adventurous family, they relocated to the Sacramento, CA suburb of North Highlands in...

Shirley Ann Jones, 66 of Harrisburg, passed on peacefully on October 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Mary A. McNeil and reared in Lillington, North Carolina. Shirley was a member of the Legion, she had a good heart and enjoyed helping people. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and cooking on the grill. Shirley was a people person, she had a good spirit and loved everyone. Shirley leaves to celebrate her...

Jarrett Glenn Seigle was called by God back home to his eternal resting place on Thursday, October 7, 2021, freeing him from all pain and suffering. Born April 27, 1987, as a proud native of Steelton, PA Jarrett cultivated many lifelong friendships and relationships with nearly everyone he's encountered. With a magnetic personality and an illuminating and heartwarming smile Jarrett affection­ately known as Seig, was intrinsically caring, attentive, and intelligent, he effortlessly...

L. Eugene Anderson, son of Eugene and Rosalee Cheatham Anderson, was born February 6, 1941 in Bluefield, West Virginia.  L. Eugene, affectionately known to family and friends as L. Gene, was educated in the public school system of Bluefield.  In 1958, he married his high school sweetheart, Rita Ann Dodson and they moved to Brooklyn, NY.  From this union they had two sons,  Marlon and Scottie.  L. Gene was a loving husband and father.  In New York, he worked as...

William Kendall Lewis, “THE GOV”, was born on April 25, 1947, to William K. Lewis Sr. & Cornelia Lewis in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Kendall, The Gov., Ken J, & Ref are a few of the names he was affectionately known by to both family and friends received his formal education in the Harrisburg School District.   As a child, Kendall accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. During his youth he sang in the church choir and never forgot his roots in the Lord...

FRANCES LOUISE MORTON-WILKERSON was the daughter of the late John Archie and late Augusta Morton-Archie of Harrisburg, PA. She received her formal education in the Steelton Highspire School District. She graduated in the year of 1957. Frances was a loving and dedicated wife of late Melvin E. Wilkerson, Sr. They entered Holy matrimony in November 1958.  Frances was an employee at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. She was very dedicated to her job and enjoyed...

Richard L. Jones, 74 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on October 2, 2021, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. Richard was the son of the late Edwin Collins and Iva Jones and raised in Harrisburg, PA. Richard was predeceased by six siblings: Melvin Jones, Howard Jones, David Jones, Joanna Jones, Barbara Collins, and Patricia Collins. Richard retired for Capital Blue Cross and Blue Shield in the Maintenance Department after several years of dedicated service. Richard enjoyed fishing, bingo, playing...

Daryl L. Barton Jr, of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, entered into rest October 1, 2021.  Born July 18, 1972, in Central, Pa., He was the son of the late Elaine M. Barton (Hippensteel), and Daryl L. Barton Sr.  Daryl was a 1990 graduate of the former William Penn High School in Harrisburg where he studied drafting and design. He later went on to further those skills working for companies like Advanced Conversion Technology.  He was a member of Saint Theresa Church, in New...

Thomas B. Lewis, Jr.31, was born on August 26, 1990, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to his parents, Thomas B. Lewis, Sr. and Lanita T. Wade. Thomas. He was educated in the Harrisburg City School District and received his GED later in life. Thomas worked hard and was a prep cook for Red Lobster in Harrisburg. He enjoyed cooking, music, basketball and was a big Philadelphia Eagles Fan. He loved his children but struggled with his relationship with them. Thomas often shared his thoughts with his...

Joanna Williams, the daughter of Thomas E. Williams and Bertha M. Brown Williams was born on Thursday April 16, 1953 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She departed peacefully from this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday September 28, 2021. Joanna received her formal education at the former John Harris High School in Harrisburg. She continued her education at Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania and received her bachelor's degree. Upon graduation, she was employed at Pennsylvania State...

Steven A Turner, age 65, passed away Friday, September 24th, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a member of Life Center Ministries. He was born and raised in Harrisburg PA.  He leaves behind, his wife of 41 years Loretta A Turner, his sister Loraine Hood-Wallace, four sons Steven II (Marleigh), Louis, Ray, and Mark (Auzsha) Turner, Five grandchildren Meilani, Steve III, Naomi, Amos and Anayah. He was predeceased by his father David Grier, his...

Earl Wayne Wilbourn Sr. was born on January 21st, 1954, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to parents Lottie and Curtis Wilbourn. Earl grew up on 18th St. along with his eldest sister Ethel, and two younger siblings Gloria and Miles, or “Glo” and “Tony” as they are called by family. Earl spent much of his youth playing pickup games in the streets of South Philadelphia, letting his younger brother tag along. As a teen, Earl was a standout athlete, and would go on to earn All...

Elder Elvin Lester Polk of Harrisburg, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 77. Elvin was born to the late Jonas (John) Polk and Leily (Dillard) Polk on March 2, 1944, in Canton, Ohio. After graduation, he entered the United States Army and served as a medic with the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry (Vietnam). Private Polk received several honors for his service: including a Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Medic Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star...

Kevin Russell Dupree Bullock was born November 18th 1975 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, The first son of Renay Bullock and Kevin Blair. Kevin had two sisters, Magen Hopkins and Symphoni Blair; two Brothers Kellen Blair and Jaquan Blair. Kevin departed this earth on Sunday, September 19, 2021 in his home. Kevin Graduated with honors from Central Dauphin High School in 1994. He then began studies at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. In 1997 Kevin was accepted to The American International...