OBITUARIES

May 3, 2021

Richard L. Henderson Sr., 73 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully on May 3, 2021. He was the son of the late James and Delores Henderson and predeceased by 4 siblings; James, Denzel, Donald Henderson and Robert Banks. Richard retired from New Cumberland Army Depot, Patriot News Delivery and Dry Cleaning Industry. He also enjoyed playing pool, sports and was a sharp...

Apr 29, 2021

Arthur Geer Venie was born on June 7, 1946 in Front Royal Virginia to Clara V. Venie. At the age of 6 Arthur moved with his sister and mother to Harrisburg PA to have a better life. While in high school Arthur learned to type at the speed  of 110 words a minute and after high school graduation Arthur was...

Apr 29, 2021

Robert Haygood was born August 21, 1950, to the union of Charlie Haggood and Mary Baily Haggood. He passed away April 29, 2021. Robert was educated in Calhoun county Public Schools. He started carpentry work at the age of 14. He worked in construction for 16 years, and was a Journeyman for Local Union 158 for 9 years.

 Robert was...

Apr 26, 2021

Sondra D. Daniels, 86 of Harrisburg, passed on April 26, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Rebecca and Minor Wells Sr., predeceased by her husband Major Daniels Sr., her children; Valerie and Gary, her siblings; Minor Wells Jr., Jean Wells, Geraldine Smith and Shirley Pierce. Sondra was a member of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, the Lioness...

Apr 22, 2021

Fredericka P. Drummond, 69 of Harrisburg passed peacefully on April 22, 2021. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Joseph Powell and Hilda (Moore) Powell. She is also predeceased by her husband Nelson Drummond.

Fredericka was employed as a Nurse’s Aide for Dauphin Manor. She was a Christian woman who loved knitting, sewing, cooking, and spending time with...

Apr 21, 2021

Diretha Ann Hardy, 72 passed away peacefully in Harrisburg, PA. Diretha loved cooking, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. Ms.Hardy was proceeded in death by her parents father; Booker Hardy and mother Jessie Mae Lemons. Diretha leaves to celebrate her memory; her daughter Beverly Hardy. Three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one more on the way.

Ms.Hardy service arrangements...

Apr 21, 2021

Deacon Anthony R. Bellamy, 61 of Harrisburg, passed April 21, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Lubertha and Robert Bellamy Sr. and two siblings Louise and Juanita Bellamy. Anthony was a Navy veteran and employed at Bright Futures Learning Center with 19 years of service. He was a Cowboy's and Miami Heat fan, loved his family, Gospel and Temptations...

Apr 11, 2021

Our God who never makes a mistake has summoned into eternity the soul of our beloved father Charles F. Clark on Sunday, April 11, 2021.Born on September 13, 1936, in Harrisburg, PA; He was the son of the late John E. Clark and Anna Mary Clark.

Charles honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War; served on...

Apr 9, 2021

Apr 6, 2021

Hansley Jerome Scott was born on January 19th, 1972 to Lynn Clark (Stevenson) and Zachary “Tiny” Scott in Brooklyn, NY. At age 2, Hansley moved to Harrisburg, PA where he grew up and  earned the reputation of being a hard and dedicated worker. Hansley met his wife Rochelle 3 times where they began dating in 1991 and married on June...

Apr 1, 2021

Chay’nce Quadier King-Henderson was born on March 4, 2005 in Harrisburg, PA. The son of Mahamadou and Yvonkia Illiassou.

“Cracko” as he was affectionately called by his friends. Was a tenth grade student at the Harrisburg SciTech. He was a multi-talented person who aspired to be a rapper and an actor. He loved football, fashion, and previously worked at Hershey...

Mar 31, 2021

Ke’Juan R. Cooke 19, of Harrisburg passed on March 31, 2021. He is the son of Dawn M. Brown and Juan R. Cooke II. He was educated in the Harrisburg City Schools and previously worked as a truck loader for United Parcel Service. Ke’Juan loved music, rap was his favorite, cars, and watching movies. He had an affection for fashion,...

Mar 31, 2021

Kirsten Nicole “Nikki” Kellum, 53, transitioned from this life on March 31, 2021, with the Lord by her side.  Nikki was born July 18, 1967 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Jesse Charles Kellum, Jr. and Barbara Taylor. 

Nikki received her education in the Harrisburg School District and graduated from the Philadelphia City School System. Nikki also attended Harcom College...

Mar 30, 2021

Angel Gonzalez age 48, passed peacefully on March 30,2021 surrounded by his loving family. Angel was born December 28,1972 in Bronx NY. He was proceeded in death by his mother Jean White. Angel thoroughly enjoyed listening and writing music as well as playing the keyboard. Angel was a member of Soul Tabernacle City of Refuge, the Nursing Ministry and the...

Mar 30, 2021

Jacqueline Marie Little went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 90. Jackie, as she was known to friends and family, was born in Washington, D.C. to Henry Lewis and Emily Miller Polk on September14, 1930. Jackie was joined a few years later by her brother Henry Polk, Jr. (Little Henry) with...

Mar 25, 2021

Melania Y. Curtis, 49 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully at UPMC Community General Hospital on March 25, 2021. She was the daughter of the late George Curtis and Audrey Penn-Daniels. Melania retired from the Army as a SPC, Financial Management Tech and served in Iraq. She had attended Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and enjoyed music and cooking. Melania leaves her...

Mar 17, 2021

Mr. Gale DeSilver Green Jr. passed peacefully surround by his family on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his residence. Gale was born on August 12, 1959 and reared in Harrisburg, PA. He was the son of the late Gale D.Green Sr. and Marian B.Green. Gale served in the United States Army and retired from the Commonwealth of PA, at the Department of...

Mar 15, 2021

THE OBITUARY

 

On March 15, 2021 at the young age of 44, God reclaimed His own as our beloved Cellaneece Capreece Taylor-Brown was called home.

Born  October 6, 1976 to Warren F. Young, Brooklyn, NY and Carolyn M. Taylor of Belhaven NC. At 17 years of age, Cellaneece moved to Harrisburg PA. Upon graduating from John Harris High School,...

Mar 12, 2021

Edward Robert Roy was born on March 6, 1938 in Harrisburg, PA to the union of the late William and Adelaide Roy.  They had 14 children (in birth order):  Ellis Roy, Rebecca Aldridge, Clarence Roy, Elizabeth Thomas, Essie Sweets, Hubert Lee Roy Francis Daniels, Edward Roy, Evelyn Tonsel, William Roy, Jr., Harold Roy, Reginald Roy and Timothy Roy.  Edward was...

Mar 9, 2021

Elretha Connor, 71, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of March 9th, 2021 at the UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Hospital. She was the beloved daughter of the late Demus Rice, and the late Ethel Blanche Cox. She was born April 9th, 1949 in Sanford, North Carolina. Rita received her formal education at W.B. Wicker, one...