All Obituaries

Ethel Rogers Grundy was born in the rural segregated North Carolina town of Macclesfield. Her parents Deacon Russel and Martha Pitt Wooten were devout Christians who worked to instill in Ethel, her four sisters and one brother the values of upright living.  At the age of thirteen, she gave her life to Christ. Ms. Grundy excelled academically in high school; but still found time for the delight of her life--basketball.  She graduated from Carver High School as the class...

Thomas J. Hargis, 98 of Harrisburg, passed July 27, 2021. Son of the late Hicks and Maggie Hargis and predeceased by his children Thomas Jr. and Darlene. Mr. Hargis was employed by Dauphin County Court House for 34 years, Mechanicsburg Naval Depot for 20 plus years, as well as served in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of Bethel AME Church and served on the Steward Board and in the men’s choir. He was an avid gardener and had multiple plots at the Community Garden on Elmerton for...

Beverly Anne Hartley Waters passed peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2021. Born August 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Hartley Sr, and Sara Appleberry Hartley Splawn; she was the stepdaughter of John F. Splawn. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Ronald Appleberry and Harold Hartley; stepbrothers John and Roger Splawn; former husband Earl Waters Sr. Left to mourn her passing are her four children - Earl...

Nichole (Nikki) Taylor was born on May 24, 1986, in Harrisburg, PA to the late William C. Taylor and Paulia Johnson. She is a graduate of Harrisburg High School, John Harris Campus. Nikki was an amazing mother and loved spending time with her beloved son, Nicho. She was an aspiring performer who loved spoken-word poetry which she wrote. She also enjoyed shooting pool, playing darts and was a huge comedy fan. Nikki volunteered for several organizations in the Steelton community. She was an...

Elizabeth Bair, born on November 25, 1954 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She went on to graduate from John Harris High School in 1973. After high school she was employed by Goodwill Industries for a short period of time.  She then became an in-home childcare provider to her niece, nephew and other children in the neighborhood. Elizabeth was a skilled cook and baker who liked cooking for the family. She enjoyed singing, dancing, listening to music, laughing and having a good time....

Peggy Ann Butler departed this life on July 15, 2021.  On May 21, 1938, God blessed the late Edward & Catherine Faust with a special baby girl affectionally named Peggy Ann Faust.  Peggy was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania.  She was predeceased by her husband Frederic Butler Sr, her daughter Catherine Thomas, her brother Paul Faust, her great grandson Sahiyd Thomas and her brother in-law Lawrence Spruel. Peggy was the eldest of thirteen children, Naomi Spruel, Larry...

Wayne Lamar Henry was born on January 17, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Ramona Henry Lewis and Robert Williams.  Wayne was educated in the Harrisburg Public Schools system.  He graduated from Harrisburg High School, where he played tennis and the bass drum in the marching band.  Wayne was baptized as teenager at Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church.  Wayne continued his education at Clark College in Atlanta, GA (currently known as Clark Atlanta University), where he...

Douglas Montgomery Bowie, 78 of Frederick, Maryland went home to be with the Lord, Thursday July 8, 2021, at Gardens West Shore Rehabilitation after a lengthy illness in Harrisburg, PA. Born April 26,1943 he was the son of the late Walter W. Bowie and Etta M. Palmer Bowie.Douglas was preceded in death by his infant child; little Nancy Bowie and his sisters; Beverly M. Bowie and Constance L. Bowie Palmer. Douglas accepted Christ at an early age and graduated from Lincoln High School; in 1961...

Charlotte Ann Johnson, 69 of Harrisburg, transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1951 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and the daughter of the late Wayne Bair Jr. and Katherine (Ramsey) Bair. She attended the Harrisburg School District and went on to graduate from John Harris High School in 1969. After high school she was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Treasury and due to illness, she retired early. Charlotte would also work at...

Esther M. Williams affectionately known as “Granny Mom/Aunt Esther of Harrisburg, PA went home to glory on July 4, 2021, at the age of 91, at Manor Care in Camp Hill, PA. Esther was born one of 6 children to the late Willie and Elsie Doswell of Meherrin, Virginia. Esther moved to Harrisburg in her early twenties, where she met and married Lloyd Williams, the love of her life. Lloyd & Esther relocated to Baltimore, Maryland for 10 years, returning to Harrisburg to unite with her...

Dorothy Mae Stubbs Winston-Hicks, was born on February 11, 1936, to the late Annie King-Stubbs and the late Benjamin Franklin Stubbs in Kearneysville, WV.  On June 30, 2021, God called Dorothy home while she was peacefully surrounded by her grandchildren at what had come to be her second home in Edmond, Oklahoma. In her younger years, Dorothy moved from West Virginia to Harrisburg, PA where she met her beloved Joseph Hicks whom she married in 1981.  Later in life, she returned to...

Erin N. Walsh LaPean was born on December 29, 1993, to Michael Walsh and Toni Russo. Her life was unexpectedly and tragically taken from us, with no fault of her own on June 30, 2021. Erin was a devoted mother and wife. She enjoyed playing video games and spending quality time with her children, her family and friends. She also enjoyed siting out on the front porch visiting with neighbors and watching the livelihood of Berry Hill Street go by. Erin was well loved by so many in her...

John Edwards Jackson, 53 of Harrisburg, passed June 30, 2021. The son of the late Margaret Eubanks and James Jackson and predeceased by his brothers; Booker T Washington and William Eubanks. John attended Harrisburg City Schools and later joined the US Army. He worked for Harrisburg International and Thurgood Marshall airports. John loved to cook, always creating new dishes, his love and compassion for animals, earned him the name Dr. Doolittle and he was a diehard Dallas Cowboys...

Mother Alzrio (Brooks) McDonald, 98 of Harrisburg passed June 27, 2021. Born March 9, 1923, in Tyler, Florida to the late James and Mary Lee Brooks, including her parents Mother predeceased by 5 children (Celia, Ernest, Samuel, Purcell and James) and 4 siblings (Alex, Lizzie, Jacob and Daskie). In 1941, she married James McDonald and together had 10 children. She devoted years of service families, their trucking business, and The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania retiring after 63 years. Mother...

Patricia Vandora Sweatte, (“Trish”), a faithful servant of the Lord and a dedicated mother, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2021.  She was born in Gaffney, South Carolina on Friday, February 28, 1947, to the late James C. Wilkins and Jestine Wilkins.  Patricia was the fifth of ten children born to this union.  She graduated from Granard High School in 1965.  As a teenager, she gave her heart to the Lord, sang on the choir and was a member of...

Kim was a beautiful woman both inside and out. There was not a single person that did not love her, and it is evidently shown with everyone who is here today to celebrate her life.  Kim left us on June 25, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born July 24, 1970, to Lucille Layton and James Vernon Matthews. Kim attending the Harrisburg Area School District and went on to work for the state of Pennsylvania for many years to follow. During her life, she worked hard and gave her all...

Ronald Anthony George, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a mentor and a great friend to many, went home to Jesus on June 18, 2021 at the age of 67.  Ron was born on November 7th, 1953 to the late James Ray and Mary George.  After graduating from high school in Harrisburg, he served as a proud Marine from 1976-1980, including a tour overseas in Korea.  While in the Marines, he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Marksmanship Badge, and...

Noraa Unique Wilson, 4 years old, of Harrisburg Pennsylvania received her wings on Monday June 14th, 2021, due to a fatal car accident. Noraa was born in Harrisburg on January 12th, 2017, and to be starting preschool soon Noraa was soo excited. She loved to paint and draw with her chalk; she drew her family a lot. Another one of her faves was to play dress up. Whenever she got new clothes, she had to try on every piece and come out to show everyone, then she would need a picture to be...

Sue Hamilton James, 66 of Harrisburg, and reared in Bedford, PA passed peacefully on June 5, 2021. The daughter of the late Elmer and Rebecca Hamilton. Sue retired from Penn State Hershey after 18 years as a Nurse Practitioner. She enjoyed biking, tap dancing, running, and zumba. Along with her parents she was predeceased by her husband; Thomas L. James, her siblings; Fredrick, William, and Jeffery Hamilton. Sue leaves to celebrate her life; Stepchildren; Lozonnah, Shalawn, Nathan, and...

Mary L. Phelps-Adams, 79 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on June 2, 2021. The daughter of the late Luther and Emma Phelps and raised in Greenville, S.C. Mary retired from Villa Theresa as a Nursing Assistant. She studied the word at Kingdom Hall, enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching her favorite shows and loving on her grandchildren. Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Preston Adams, her children; Samuel “Mark” and wife Ruth Adams, Jennifer Brown and step-son, Larry...