Obituaries

To the Harris family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Mr. Harris was a man I held in great respect. His friendship with my uncle, Roy Bowesman, meant so much to our family, and my mother and I were always grateful for the support he showed him throughout the years. Though my time around Mr. Harris was limited, it was easy to see the deep love he had for his family. I often think about a story he told — about the glasses that had been washed in Clorox. He told Mrs. Harris they still tasted like Clorox, and as she broke each one, she asked him if it still tasted like Clorox. Every now and then that memory comes back to me, and it makes me laugh. Sixty?seven years of marriage… what a wonderful legacy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. And to my dear friend Chrissy — I love you. I know you will miss your daddy just as I miss mine. I am praying for your strength during this difficult time, and I pray that this season draws your family closer to God and to one another. Peace & Blessings. Lynna

Posted by Lynna Marshall on October 18, 2026

To the Harris family, Please accept my sincere condolences. Mr. Harris was a man I held in great respect. His friendship with my uncle, Roy Bowesman, meant so much to our family, and my mother and I were always grateful for the support he showed him throughout the years. Though my time around Mr. Harris was limited, it was easy to see the deep love he had for his family. I often think about a story he told — about the glasses that had been washed in Clorox. He told Mrs. Harris they still tasted like Clorox, and as she broke each one, she asked him if it still tasted like Clorox. Every now and then that memory comes back to me, and it makes me laugh. Sixty?seven years of marriage… what a wonderful legacy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. And to my dear friend Chrissy — I love you. I know you will miss your daddy just as I miss mine. I am praying for your strength during this difficult time, and I pray that this season draws your family closer to God and to one another. Peace & Blessings. Lynna

Posted by Lynna Marshall on October 18, 2026

Dear Mrs. Geneva, Krissy & family, ✨I wish to extend to the family my sincerest condolences on the passing of Mr. Harris. I saw Krissy last Saturday in Morgantown at the WVU football game & she informed me about the passing of her father after I bought up the passing of Sonny Donaldson. I was unable to make it to his viewing as I would have liked or funeral due to my work schedule but I did want to let you know that my prayers & thoughts are w/ the family at this time. I will always remember Mr. Harris w/ the his big smile like in the picture used here. He was always cordial, respectful & busy helping somebody doing something & this is how I will always remember him. My warmest hugs to each of you as you recall all of your fondest memories & things he was known to say & do. These memories will do much to keep him close in your hearts day-to-day. May The Most High hold your beloved one close until you are each united one by one. ✨

Posted by Anonymous on September 10, 2026

"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." Giving honor to God for the time he allowed Brother Joseph L Harris Sr. to spend and be with his family. We, the pastors and memebers of Washington ChapelCME Church are so thankful for the warm and loving heart that he passed on to his daughter, Louise Turner. We know this is a painful and difficult time for this wonderful famiy, but we know that God has blessed you with memories and stories that help lessen the hurt as time goes by. WE offer our condolences and sympathy and our prayers for all of Brother Harris's family. May God Bless and Keep you always. Washington Chapel CME Church Parkville, Mo Rev. Nicky Wright Pastor

Posted by God blees you and Keep You Washington Chapel CME Church on September 7, 2026

My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go thru this sad time.

Posted by Kathy Bales on September 4, 2026

I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying the family.

Posted by Toni S on September 4, 2026