OBITUARIES

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,...

Sep 14, 2021

Milton Manigault, 61 of Harrisburg, PA passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was predeceased by his father, the late Elder Wilbert Manigault. Milton was a very hard-working man who loved to cook and watch sports. Milton attended the Harrisburg School District and was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania “Lottery Commission” until his retirement.

Upon retirement...

Sep 12, 2021

Leonard “Pete” Jackson, Jr. surrounded by loving family, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his home in his 75th year. A lifelong resident of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was born on August 11, 1946, to the late Leonard Jackson Sr. and Della Lou Manning Jackson.

Pete received his formal education from John Harris Senior High School,...

Sep 12, 2021

James Theron Golden was born to George Washington Sr. and Maybelle Golden on August 21, 1934, in Tampa, Florida. Born during the Great Depression and experienced the death of his father at 8 years old. He was displaced from his mother along with his brother Freddie at a young age. James along with his brother Freddie were in and out...

Sep 11, 2021

Tina Louise Jacox affectionately known as Big Mama or Lady Tee of Brooklyn, New York went home to meet Jesus on September 11th 2021 at the age of 64. Tina was born one of six children to the late Joseph and Melvina Jacox of Brooklyn New York on December 6th, 1957. She studied at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn New York then...

Sep 7, 2021

Jimmy T. Mathis, Sr was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on Sunday November 7th, 1943 , to Jimmy and Elnora Mathis (Lyte).  He was predeceased by both of his parents and his daughter Kim Middleton.  

Jimmy was an Army Veteran and retired from Mechanicsburg Army Depot with 20 years under his belt.  He was a past commander of Post #735...

Sep 7, 2021

Sharon E. Mingo, 77, passed away peacefully in her home on September 7th, 2021. Sharon will live in the hearts of her family as a devoted wife to husband John L. Mingo. A compassionate mother to her two daughters Caryn, Kelli Mingo, and stepson Alton Rivers. Sharon is the daughter of the late Leo and Cora Mae Malone. Also,...