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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
WISEMAN
FAMILY NOTICE
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. MELVIN MOORE
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Melvin Moore, who transition to his heavenly home on September 9, 2021, will be held on Saturday, Sep- tember 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at The Center For Manifestation, 3102 E Lake Ave., Tampa, FL, 33610 Dr. Mark T. Jones, Sr., Pastor, with Elder Walter Waitress, Officiating / Eulogist. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mr. Melvin Moore was born on April 7, 1955, to the parentage of Pre- dent and Willie Mae Moore. He at- tended school in Bainbridge, Georgia. He accepted Christ at a young age and knew the importance of keeping God first in his life.
Melvin loved his family. Melvin loved cooking and barbequing for his family gatherings. Melvin loved foot- ball and was a #1 Buccaneer fan! On game days, he thoroughly enjoyed barbecuing for his family and friends and made the best burgers, ribs, and fried fish.
Melvin was preceded in death by: his parents, Predent and Willie Mae Moore; siblings, Elizabeth Moore Gibson, Hazel Denise Moore, Johnny Moore, and Carolyn Moore Valdez.
Melvin leaves to cherish memo- ries of him with: his loving and de- voted family; he was a father figure to, Alexis Bivens, Sherrisse McCray, Reginald McCray, Ebony McCray, Christa Abdullah, and Willie James; siblings, John D. Warren, Rufus Moore (Linda), Mary Louise Moore, Amanda Moore Sanders, Dorothy Ann Moore, Keith Moore (Taylor), Kenneth Moore, Predent Moore, Mil- dred Moore Williams (Eddie), Gary Moore (Tina), Lisa Moore (Jack), Corey Moore, Clanda Wiggins, Sh- eryl Jordan, Gloria Murphy and Sharon Byrd; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins; brother-in-law, Raymond Valdez, and many other sorrowing relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, September 24, 2021, from 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your conven- ience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. TIMMECIA UBRYA SMITH
Ms. Timmecia Ubrya Smith, affec- tionately known as “Mesha” passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 12 noon at St. John Cathedral, 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Dwight Newkirk, with Pastor Emmitt Lee, Praise Outreach Bible Study Church, Officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Thonoto- sassa, Florida.
Ms. Timmecia Ubrya “Mesha” Smith was born on November 12, 1989, in Miami, Florida to the parent- age of Timothy U. Smith and Regina Washington. She was a graduate of Blake Senior High School, Class of 2008. Mesha further pursued her ed- ucation and received an Associate De- gree in Criminal Justice from South University.
Mesha was a faithful member of Praise Outreach Bible Study Church under the leadership of Pastor Em- mett Lee.
Mesha worked as a Legal Assis- tance for the Law office of Everett Jorge and was the Co-Owner of Hair & Nail Lounge, working alongside with her mother as a Professional Hair Braiding Stylist.
Mesha was one of the BEST Hair Braiding Stylist in Tampa, Florida, and she was on her way with doing so much more until her untimely death.
She was preceded in death by: her maternal grandmother and grandfa- ther, Ellouise and George Washing- ton; paternal grandmother, Essie B. Smith; paternal great grandmother and great grandfather, Mamie and Felton Showers.
Ms. Smith leaves to cherish loving memories with: a loving son, Micah Smith, who she affectionately called “Mokee”; loving and devoted mother, Regina Washington and father, Timo- thy Smith (Anita); 4 dedicated broth- ers, Timothy Washington (Brittany), Jamaal Smith, Rasheed Majied and Tromonte Relford; 1 caring sister, Kimberly U. Lynch (Kevin); support- ive and loving fiancé, Anthony Mor- mon; bonus mother, Carla Wingo; grandfather, Willie A. Hearns; grand- mother, Deloris Henderson; 4 uncles, James Washington, Stephon Hearns, Dwight Smith and Michael Smith; 4 aunts, Beverly Smith, Shereba Hearns, Michelle James and VaShon King; 2 great uncles, Jim Q. Hearns and Issac Hearns, Jr.; 1 great aunt, Nell Williams of Panama City; 2 nephews, Kevin Lynch, Jr., and Kawee Washington; 3 nieces, Ka’Nary Lynch, Kali Washington and Kamiaa Mesha Washington; 3 godmothers, Janice Bradley, Victoria Perry Aice and Terry Roe; 5 devoted and dear friends, Dashawn Harvey, Synovia Wynn, Joy Jackson, Chesney Bevins and Khia Wilson and a host of cousins, other god sisters, god brothers, loved ones, family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at St. John Cathedral and the family will be present at 6:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your conven- ience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. CYNTHIA WALKER
Mrs. Cynthia Walker, age 64, of Wesley Chapel, FL, departed this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 23, at 1:00 p.m., at Simon Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, in Fayetteville, NC.
Viewing will be held on Thurs- day, September 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Simon Temple A.M.E. Zion Church. Burial to follow at LaFayette Memorial Park, in Fayetteville, NC.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: mother, Lelia Walker; son, Jonathan Walker; siblings: Roger Walker, Willie Walker, Quen- tien Walker (April) and Christine Barnville (William); special sister, Ms. Tina; seven grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
“Arrangements entrusted to Wiseman Mortuary, Inc. of Fayet- teville, NC.”
MRS. SYLVIA ANNETTE HOLMES-MACON
Mrs. Sylvia Annette Holmes- Macon passed away at Saint An- thony’s Hospital on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 6:15 p. m. She was born in Tampa, Florida, on Au- gust 10, 1946 to the late Leonard and Elenore Chestine.
She grew up in Tampa, Florida, and attended Middleton High School and was a member of the Marching Tigers. Sylvia went to work for GTE/Verizon for 28 years as an Assis- tant Engineer.
After retiring from Verizon, she worked for Continental Airlines for 12 years as a Reservationist. She was a hard worker, strong spirit, and lov- ing wife to Major Macon: she was the mother of 3 sons, the late Lorenzo Anthony (Sebrina) Holmes, Mark (Janice) Holmes, Peter (Zelda) Holmes, and 1 daughter Adrienne Holmes, all residents of Tampa, Florida. Blended children, Terrance
Duke Macon (Sandy), Yolanda Macon and Natasha Jordan: 8 grandchildren Lorenzo Holmes, Malichi Holmes, Joshua Holmes, Mark Holmes (Markita), Peter Holmes, Shontia Holmes and Kate- lynn Joy Holmes: 1 aunt, Mary Har- ris and special cousins Paul(Lois) Creal, Earnest (Ida) Creal and Rhu- dine Creal and the late Patrick (Jackie) Creal, Jessie (Edie) Howell and Pamela Howell of Columbus Ohio, Valerie Mitchell, Frank Mitchell, Diann McCoy, Betty Mc- Cray and a host of cousins, nieces, nephew, friends and loved ones.
There will be a Memorial Serv- ice at Bay Vista Recreational Center, 7000 4th St. So., St. Petersburg, FL 33705, on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1 p. m.
MR. ROENELL STOVALL
Mr. Roenell Stovall made his transition on Monday, September 13, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at A Level Up Hall, 9029 Copeland Rd., Tampa, FL 33637, on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 3 p. m. to 7 p. m., with Pastor Gary Williams officiating.
Mr. Roenell Stovall was a native of Tampa and born to Darlene Zei- gler and Nathan Robert Stovall on September 10, 1985. Mr. Stovall loved church and family. Roenell was a fun-loving, happy soul, who was loved by many.
He is preceded in death by: his grandfather, Frank Crum, Sr.; grandmother, Lula Maeberry (Stro- man), Uncle Seth Crum; aunties, Ruby Stroman and Felicia Brantley.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his parents, Darlene (Zettis) Zeigler, Robert Stovall; grandpar- ents, Sarah (Roy) Cobbins; grand- father, Herschel Stovall; siblings, Danielle (Derrick) Coley, Tamara, Lasheen, Alana, Trenell, Kevin, Marcus Stovall; uncles, Gary (Jenny) Williams, Frank, Jr. (Dav- ene), Herbert, Frank J. (Sherelle), Eric and Alex Crum; aunts, Jennifer (Kelvin) Stewart, Tammy (Andrew) Harris, Treska, Jessica Crum; and a host of loving cousins, relatives and friends. Special mention to Dekierra Davis and Paula Taylor.
Masks are required at the Cele- bration of Life Ceremony.
His final resting place will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY
JUSTIN M. RAIFORD “Hyde Park Papi”
Sunrise: 9/21/1988 Sunset: 11/04/2020
Our hearts ache, tears flow, holding our love for you with your soul afar, you are truly missed.
Mom, Dad, Jimmie, Jr., Jordan, Ja’qwon, Ja’quay, Justin, Jr., your family and friends. We love you infinitely.
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