OBITUARIES

Oct 16, 2021

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...

Oct 15, 2021

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;...

Oct 15, 2021

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...

Oct 7, 2021

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...

Oct 6, 2021

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...

Oct 6, 2021

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...

Oct 5, 2021

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...

Oct 4, 2021

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,...

Oct 3, 2021

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...

Oct 2, 2021

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...

Oct 1, 2021

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,...

Oct 1, 2021

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...

Sep 28, 2021

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...

Sep 24, 2021

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...

Sep 23, 2021

Elder Elvin L. Polk, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on September 23, 2021. He was the son of the late John and Leily Polk and raised in Canton, Ohio. Elvin served in the U.S. Army and was a faithful member of Open Doorway of the Cross Church. He was faithful in his service to God, family and country. Elvin enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2021

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...

Sep 19, 2021

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...

Sep 18, 2021

Johnny has gone home in body, but lives and laughs on in my heart. His larger-than-life personality continues to shine and replace my heartache with a wave of memories. I can feel his spirit all around me strengthening me and providing me love……

John Lawrence Knighton Jr. of Chicago, IL. by way of Harrisburg, PA went home...

Sep 18, 2021

Robert Clinton Williams, son of the late Louis Edward Williams Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae Miller-Williams, was born on July 25, 1958 in Harrisburg, PA. He passed away peacefully in his home on September 18, 2021.

Pee-Wee as he was affectionately known, was educated in the Harrisburg School District. Pee-Wee was a fun loving and caring...

Sep 15, 2021

Donald M. Dean, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully, on September 7, 2021. He was the son of the late Jeruel Dean and Margaret Patterson. Donald retired from the Commonwealth, Liquor Control Board with 16 years of service. He served as The Exalted Ruler of IBPOW, Treasurer of AFSCME and organized bus trips for the Elks.  Donald also enjoyed fishing,...