OBITUARIES

Aggie Charles Smith Jr.

Aggie Charles Smith Jr.

Sep 18, 2022

Charles Smith, age 73, transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, September 18, 2022, 8:30 a.m. at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The life and legacy of Charles will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife, Selara Ann Smith; sons, Quenton Smith, Shawn (wife/RaLisa) Smith; daughter, Constance (husband/Shawnie) Johnson; brothers, O.D. Smith, Willie (wife/Lillian) Smith; sister, Susan (husband/George) Shultz, all...

Carroll Thomas Hailey III

Carroll Thomas Hailey III

Sep 17, 2022

Carroll Thomas Hailey III, was born on July 12th 1983 to Hope Brooks and CT Hailey, Jr. in Harrisburg PA. Carroll was educated in the Steelton-Highspire School District and received a General Equivalency Diploma from the Harrisburg Area Community College’s adult education program.

Carroll was also a graduate of the Empire Beauty School, specializing in cosmetology.  Carroll was employed by...

Wayne King Edmonds

Wayne King Edmonds

Sep 17, 2022

Wayne King Edmonds, 88 of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 17, 2022. Born in Washington County, PA on October 6, 1933, Wayne is the son of the late Densel and Grace Edmonds. He graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1956, where he played football and was the first African American to receive a monogram. He was drafted by...

James Arthur Green

James Arthur Green

Sep 15, 2022

James Arthur Green of Harrisburg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was a blessed 97 years young.

 

James Green was born on March 5, 1925, in Millerstown, PA. He was raised and nurtured by his mom, the late Carrie Green, affectionately known to all as "Granny". He was one of six...

Delores E. Cameron

Delores E. Cameron

Sep 11, 2022

Delores Rector Cameron, affectionately known as "Peachie" by her friends and family. She was the youngest of (6) children and was born to the late Louise Morris Rector and Percy Johnson on May 20, 1949, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 

 

On Sunday, September 11,2022 at the age of 73, an Angel of the Lord descended from above to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and whispered softly,...

Dwan Darnell Johnston

Dwan Darnell Johnston

Sep 8, 2022

Dwan Darnell Johnston Sr., of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022, after a long-term courageous battle with End-Stage Heart Failure. He was born in Statesville, NC., to the late John H. and Nannie D. (Nesbit) Johnston. Dwan was a graduate of the former William Penn High School. Dwan was awarded for his outstanding effort and achievement that...

Junious Lee Wiggins

Junious Lee Wiggins

Sep 7, 2022

Junious Lee Wiggins, son of the late Jessie Mae Wiggins Benton, James R. Bazemore and stepfather Seth Benton Sr.. Junious was born on March 27, 1943, in Whaleyville, Virginia which is now called Suffolk, Virginia. He entered his eternal rest on September 7, 2022, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, PA.

 

Junious attended the public school in Whaleyville/Suffolk, Virginia...

Magdalene Ranee LaCoste - Butts

Magdalene Ranee LaCoste - Butts

Sep 1, 2022

Magdalene Ranee LaCoste, affectionately known as “Ranee” by family and friends, was born on February 19, 1966, in Wilmington, Delaware. 

 

Ranee worked for The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the administrative field for over 15 years. She went on to attend Emory University in Georgia to pursue her degree in nursing. Ranee then returned to Pennsylvania to work for Homeland...

Marlene Janette Reynolds

Marlene Janette Reynolds

Sep 1, 2022

Marlene J. Reynolds, affectionately known as “Peaches” was born on April 30, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Viola Hammonds and Nathaniel Treadwell. In additions to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Thelma Edwards, Marie Jones, Christine Washington, Reverend Vanessa Cager, brother Nathaniel Treadwell, and daughter Michelle Johnson.

 

Ms. Marlene was educated in the...

Richard Darnell Creech

Richard Darnell Creech

Aug 31, 2022

On Wednesday August 31, 2022, God sent his angel to claim one of his own, Richard “Rick” D. Creech 68, of Harrisburg, PA with his devoted wife, sons, daughter-in-law, grandkids, and friends at his bedside.

A native of Johnston, North Caroline, he was the son of the late Joseph D. and Margaret (Temple) Creech.

Born with athetoid cerebral palsy in...

James Edward Prowell

James Edward Prowell

Aug 24, 2022

James Edward Prowell, 74 of Harrisburg PA, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Jimmy”, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. He was born to the late Catherine Prowell Prunty and Charles Prunty

 

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was predeceased by his siblings, Robert Prunty, Daniel “Boone” Washington, Charles Frank Freddy “Fredro”...

Martha Otelia Harrington

Martha Otelia Harrington

Aug 23, 2022

Martha Otelia Pressey Harrington was born in Hampton, Virginia, and is the daughter of Edith Hill and Moses Pressey.

 

Otelia excelled in her academics as a youth, eventually graduating from high school in Hampton, VA while remaining a devote member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church. After graduating from high school, Otelia attended Hampton Institute where she majored in...

Marlaine V. Denson

Marlaine V. Denson

Aug 22, 2022

 

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John Wesley Tucker

John Wesley Tucker

Aug 20, 2022

John W. Tucker, affectionately known as “Mr. T” transitioned into eternal life, at the age of ‘103’ years old, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, while at home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Tucker was born December 25th, 1918, in Nashville Tennessee and was a son of the late Elgin and Susie (Williamson) Tucker.

Although John had to leave high school after...

Darla D. Madden

Darla D. Madden

Aug 16, 2022

 

Services are at the discretion of the family.

DeAna Lorraine Cornelius

DeAna Lorraine Cornelius

Aug 13, 2022

On September 9, 1965, DeAna Lorraine Cornelius was born to Portia Ellen Cornelius and Robert Ellwood Taylor at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

On August 13, 2022, her earthly journey was completed. She departed this life surrounded by friends and family at Osteopathic Community General Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She was 56 Years old.

DeAna, also known as “Sissy”, graduated...

Nathaniel Allen Rogers

Nathaniel Allen Rogers

Aug 11, 2022

 

Services are at the discretion of the family.

Michelle R. Kemper

Michelle R. Kemper

Aug 10, 2022

Michelle Kemper, 51 of Mechanicsburg PA, unexpectedly passed away on August 10, 2022, at the Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. Michelle Kemper was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1970. She was the daughter of the late Charlene Kemper and the late Larry Prunty.

Michelle was formally educated in Harrisburg School District, and later in life was...

Mary Evelyn Reid

Mary Evelyn Reid

Aug 9, 2022

Life began for Mary E. Reid on August 13, 1948, in Bartow, Florida. She was born to the union of the late Willie Lenon and Sarah (Dorsey) Lenon. She was the third of three children. She retired from Harrisburg School District as a crossing guard after, many years.

 

In her leisure Mary enjoyed listening to music, shopping, and her...

Margaret E. Hume

Margaret E. Hume

Aug 6, 2022

Queen Margaret Elizabeth Hume (Alphonso) 86 of Harrisburg PA, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She is the daughter of the late Harold and Celestine Alphonso (Crummel).

Margie, as she was affectionately known, retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation after 25 years. She greeted everyone with...