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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
HARMON
MR. RICARDO MCCALOP, JR.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Ricardo McCalop, Jr. “Duke” of Tampa, who passed away Wednesday, De- cember 9, 2015, will be held Saturday, December 19th at 10 a. m. at Designers Way Christian Church, 3910 U. S. 301, Rev. Ron Simmons, pas- tor, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ricardo was born Febru- ary 7, 1989 in Pensacola, FL. He was preceded in death
by: his father, Ricardo McCalop, Sr.; grandfather, Earnest Smith, Sr.; and uncle, Earnest Smith, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his fiancée, Quinyanna Capers and their children, Rimiyah and Ri- cardo McCalop, III and an unborn child; Rinyah McCalop and her mother, Ar- neshia Thomas; Knowledge, Rozae, Nasir and Tar’ji McCalop and their mother, Jasmine Johnson; a loving mother, Rosie McCalop; grandparents, Barbara Williams and Louise McCalop; brothers, Nekero McCalop and Kendrick Tarl- ton; sisters, Quinita Williams, Latasha Williams, Tavier Tarlton, Ashawntay McCalop Smith and Rikhia McCalop Smith; aunts, Joyce McCalop, Marilyn Jackson, Melinda Gaines, Gloria Watkins, Ruby Bolder, Margo Roberts and Mon- tique West-Harris (Kelsey); uncles, Gerald Gaynor, Jr. (Cynthia), Wallace Ham, Lawrence Hamilton, Andrew Mingo, Rowland Gaynor (Francine), Robert Lee Gaynor, Jr. (India), Ronnie Lee (Suzette), Willie Samuels, Aaron Williams ( Deborah), Joe Williams and Eddie Williams (Sharon); and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 18th, from 5-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MS. LYNNDALE ROYAL, a.k.a., ‘QUEEN’
Honoring celebration for Ms. Lynndale Royal “Queen” of Tampa, who passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015, will be held on Satur- day, December 19th at 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Lynndale was born on Oc- tober 22, 1982 in Tampa. She graduated from Wharton High School. She obtained her Pharmacy Technician Certification and was em- ployed by Moffitt Cancer Center.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite television shows were Law and Order, 48 Hours and The Food Net- work.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Wilburn Royal, Sr.; and her grand- mother, Rosa Lee Cobb.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her fiancé, Harace Campbell, Sr.; daughters, Khiara Simpson and Jazmine Campbell; step- daughter, Raven Campbell; sons, Khayree Simpson, Jr., Lyric Campbell; step-son, Harace Campbell, Jr.; mother, Yvonne Royal Peeler; and step-father, Bishop Leroy Peeler; mother-in-law; Vontella Campbell and her fiancé, Nathaniel Johnson; sisters, Nicole Cobb, Sonya Royal, Michelle Hallback, Rachel Royal, Evelyn Milwood, Fel- ica, Charlene Royal and Alice Royal; sister-in-law, Clara Campbell; brothers, Wilburn Royal, Jr., Curtis Royal, An- tonio Royal, William Royal, Patrick Royal, Christopher Royal and her twin brother, Windale Royal; brothers-in- law, Cody Campbell, and Sharron Parrish, Jr.; a host of loving nieces, nephews aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and co-workers; and best friends, Ernestine, Dana, Karen, Cathy, Sherri and Trina.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 18th, from 5-8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. EDWARDENA WILLIS
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Edwardena Willis of Tampa, who passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, will be held Saturday, De- cember 19th at 11 a. m. at Cy- press Pointe Community Church, 15820 Morris Bridge Road, Rev. Gwynne Burt, Senior Pastor of Arms of Christ Christian Fellowship Church, officiating. The in- terment will follow.
Edwardena was well known for her signature cakes, cooking, making peo- ple laugh, smiling, making a positive impact in people’s lives, music and dancing.
She was preceded in death by: her father, William McBurney; mother, Char- lotte McBurney; and hus- band, Dennis Owens, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: daughter, Calesian Harris; stepsons, Dennis Owens, Jr. and Daevon Owens; sister, Eu- jetta McGhee; aunt, Hort- ence Marshall; uncle, Eugene Marshall, Sr.; nieces, Chris- tian McBurney, Chermi McBurney, Christina Williams, Gina Gant, Sorena Rawlins, Trasha Owens and Markita Owens; nephews, James Williams, Jr., James Williams, Sr., Glen Gant, Jr., and Ronald Owens, Jr.; cousins, Gwynne Burt and Genine T. Vaughn; brothers- in-law, Ronald Owens, Sr. and Donald Owens; sister-in law, Gwendolyn Owens; son- in-law, Otis Williams, Jr.; special friends, Zena McBride, Cecilia Langston, Sonia Wade, Jeffrey Bran- ton, Fran McBride and Martha Brim; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church
for the service on Saturday. AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. PATRICIA CENTER YOUNG
Homegoing services for Patricia Center Young of Tampa, who passed away on Friday, December 12, 2015, will be held on Friday, De- cember 18th at 11 a. m. at Pleasant Chapel AME Church, 2616 E. Chipco Street, Rev. James Crews, pastor, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Patricia (Pat) was born December 4, 1951 in Tampa, to William C. Center and Beulah Padgett Center.
She was educated in the schools of Hillsborough County, graduating high school from the Mather School, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, and attended Bethune-Cookman College.
Pat inherited a rich legacy of faith, family, and entre- preneurship. She along with her sister, Kay, shared an up- bringing of both successful and difficult moments; how- ever, with the guidance from their grandmother, Mrs. Susie M. Padgett and the help of God the Father, they were able to overcome.
Pat was preceded in death by: her grandmothers, Susie M. Padgett and Mae Hoefoer Center; mother, Beulah Lee Mae Center; father, William C. Center; sister, Maureen Kay Center Lasing; and son Rev. Alton Center.
She leaves to cherish memories: daughter, Katrina Melody Center; grandson, Isaiah Javon Center; nephew, Kevin Center; brother-in-law, Michael Las- ing; uncle, Rubin Padgett; aunts, Claudia Padgett, Mary Padgett, Tyree Padgett, Mary Louis Center Grant, and Mae Francis Center Blocker; spe- cial friend, Irene Johnson; and a host of cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, December 17th at Aikens Funeral Home from 4-7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p. m.
The friends are asked to meet on Friday, December 18th at Pleasant Chapel AME Church for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MS. VICTORIA MINA JEAN-BAPTISTE CEXIL
Homegoing services for Ms. Victoria Mina Jean-Bap- tiste Cexil, who passed away December 7, 2015, will be held Saturday, December 19, at 10 a. m. at Bethel Church, 1510 West Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, 33610, with the Hait- ian Pastoral Pulpit, officiat- ing. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Ms. Victoria Mina Jean- Baptiste Cexil was born June 23, 1995.
She is survived by: her de- voted mother, Mireille Jean- Baptiste (Robinson); very caring father, Pastor Lovy Cexil; brothers, Lovenel Cexil (Tamika), Pierre Vin- cent St. Louis and David Cexil; sisters, Samantha Cexil, Andrea Keysha Cexil and Christy Deyant; and a host of friends and family.
The wake will be Friday, December 18, 2015, at 7 p. m. at Siloe Haitian Baptist Church, 1608 E. Genesee St.
A HARMON BURIAL
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
BETTY JOE MILLER January 3, 1939 – December 16, 2014
If I could have a single wish and never have an- other, it would be to have one hour and spend it with my Mother.
We truly miss you, Mother. Love, your boy, T. Singleton and family.
‘GONE TOO SOON’
PAULNETTA ‘NADINE’ JACKSON March 28, 1958 – December 19, 2013
It has been 2 years. You will always be in our hearts. We love and miss you:
mom, Veronica, Jan, Lawrence and Tony.
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