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MRS. ROSALYN NORWOOD AVINGER
A Graveside Service for Mrs. Rosalyn Norwood Avinger of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 1 p. m., Garden of Memories Ceme- tery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Pas- tor Alvin Marlboro, officiating.
Rosalyn was born on July 8, 1957 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Robert Norwood and Elizabeth Maddox. She was a great woman of Faith in Jesus Christ, a senior social worker and graduate of the University of Tampa. Rosalyn was a dedi- cated volunteer at the Holo- caust Museum. She was an avid reader, enjoyed studying history, traveling and believed in giving back to the commu- nity.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Robert Nor- wood; mother, Elizabeth Mad- ddox; sister, Joann Lewis; aunt, Idella Williams; nephews, Robert Peterson and Horace James Peterson.
She leaves to cherish her fond and loving memories with: her loving husband, Ronald Paul Avinger, Sr.; chil- dren, Ronald Paul Avinger, Jr. (Alexis); grandchildren, Madi- son Hannah Avinger and Con- nor Kemp; brothers, Robert Norwood, Ronnie Norwood and Todd Norwood; sisters, Wilma Norwood and Joann Lewis (Nelson); niece, Keisha Norwood; nephews, Jason Norwood, Ozyia Norwood and Michael Peterson; sisters-in- law, Shirley Puerto and Bar- bara McDermott; co-worker, Kathy Edwards, Pamela Smith and Loretta.
There will be a private fam- ily viewing.
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MRS. BARBARA J. EPHROM GAY
A Homegoing Catholic Service for Mrs. Barbara J. Ephrom Gay of Tampa, Florida, who passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, was held on Tuesday, April 14th, 11 a. m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1203 N. Nebraska Ave., Father Theobald Weria, Pastor, offi- ciating. The interment was held in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Catholic Gardens.
Barbara J. Ephrom Gay was born August 7, 1937, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Robert and Willie Mae (Ver- ritt) Ephrom. She attended St. Peter Claver Catholic School, Middleton High School, and Gibbs Jr. College. She was a lifelong, faithful and active parishioner of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, where she served in many ca- pacities throughout the years. She loved the tradi- tions and rituals of her church which she learned at an early age and embraced with strong faith throughout her life.
She was a former teacher at St. Peter Claver School for many years. She also worked at Tampa General Hospital Blood Bank. She worked 30 years with BayCare Health Systems in various supervi- sory and management posi- tions that included 18 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital and 12 years at Healthpoint Med- ical Management Services; she retired in 2009.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Robert and Willie Mae (Verritt) Ephrom, and her husband, Hardrick E. Gay.
She leaves treasured memories with: her devoted
daughter, Desiree Ephrom Green (Jarvis), Stone Moun- tain, GA; grandsons, Ryan Green and Johnathan Green, Stone Mountain, GA; grand- daughter, Kawanna Shaffiers (Cedric), Atlanta, GA; great granddaughter, Channing Shaffiers, Atlanta, GA; sis- ters, Yvonne Aikens (Thomas), Jacquelyn De- Veaux (Errol), Radcliff, KY; brother, Bob Ulysses Robins (Carolyn), Fayetteville, GA; aunt, Martha Thompson; nephews, Daryl Aikens (Max- ine), Warner Robins, GA, Teryl Aikens (Rosalinde), Kevin DeVeaux (Shikina), Tucker, GA; nieces, LaCheryl Aikens, Nicole Aikens (Hugh Gross), Candace DeVeaux, Atlanta, GA, Carmelatta Clemons and Ebony Clemons; grand great- nephews, Brandon Aikens (Lisa), Norcross, GA; Austin and Aaron Aikens, Jorden and Jaren Aikens-Guzman; grand great- niece, Brandie Wynn (Ter- rence), McDonough, GA; many cousins including, Yvonne (Cookie) Burns (Shawn White), Rugenia Meeks and family, Willie Gray Dixon, Jr. (Maryse), Florida Mae Young and fam- ily, Sanford, FL, Rene Williams and Kim Patrick (Keith) and family, all of West Palm Beach, FL, Phyllis Lawrence (Jesse) and family, Sharon Thompson and fam- ily, Reggie Thompson; ex- tended family, Dorothy Hayes and family, Eddie Hills, Jr. (Mary), the Verritt, Roberts, Dixon, Clinton, Mitchell and Gathers fami- lies; devoted friends, Luella Carrington and Juanita Davis McQueen; numerous godchil- dren, other friends and church family who will miss her.
The visitation was held at Aikens Funeral Home on Monday, April 13th from 4 to 6 p. m. The visitation and fu- neral service was live streamed at: www.aikensfu- neralhome.net. Please join the family on-line to view the services.
In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Peter Claver Catholic School, 1401 N. Gov- ernor Street.
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MRS. DIANA RUSSELL GRAY
A Private Homegoing Cele- bration for Mrs. Diana Russell Gray of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, was held on Sat- urday, April 11th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, Pastor Mack Brockington, officiat- ing. The interment was held in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Diana was born Septem- ber 5, 1955 in Graceville, Florida. She was raised in Dade City, Florida and gradu- ated from Pasco Comprehen- sive High School in 1974. She attended Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Diana enjoyed gardening and spending time with her fam- ily.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Robert Russell; sisters, Gwendolyn McKever and Angela Russell; father-in- law, Charlie “KC” Gray; sister- in-law, Mary Neal.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her husband, Charles Gray; daughters, Monique Gray and Varsha Grady (James); grand- children, Kindall Butts, Kava- sia Foster and Javario Marshall; mother, Emma Russell; sister, Patricia Brock- ington (Mack); mother-in- law, Annie Capehart Gray; sisters-in-law, Edith Gray and Dorothy Robinson (Booker T.); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; cousin/special friend, Jeanette Staten; special friends, Janet Harris and Jessie Daniels. The visitation was held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, April 10th from 4 to 6 p. m. This service was live streamed and can be viewed at aikensfuneral- home.net.
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MRS. DEBORAH ANN HAGWOOD
A Celebration of Life for a faithful servant, Mrs. Debo- rah Ann Hagwood of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, April 3rd, will be held on Wednesday, April 15th, 12 p. m. at First Victory Cathe- dral, 1920 E. Sligh Avenue, Bishop Michael Lewis, offici- ating. The interment to fol- low.
Deborah Ann Hagwood was born on July 8, 1956 to Willie Hagwood, Sr. and the late Catherine Herburt in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Deborah served in the U. S. Army for 5 and a half years. She loved plants, serving the Lord and his Kingdom and teaching children about the love of God.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Catherine Herburt; brothers, Dennis Hagwood and Dana J. Hag- wood; half-sister, Traci John- son.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her daughters, Ebony S. Shep- hard and Nikea D. Shephard (Dontrell); ex-husband, Ran- dall Shephard; grandchil- dren, Arius E. Fayson, Jr. and Sa’Rai G. A. Ferrell; father, Willie J. Hagwood; brother, David E. Hagwood; brother- in-law, Lyle Hunter; sisters- in-law, Gloria J. Hagwood and Valerie Hunter; aunts, Joyce Elliott and Norma J. Weaver; uncle, Richard Hag- wood; nieces, Renee Hag- wood, Courtni Johnson, Kelly Johnson-Powell and Kara Kelley; great niece, Tiyanna Cribb; nephews, Maurice S. Hagwood and Calvin M. Hag- wood; cousins, Lesia Savage Johnson, Gloria Savage, Nicole Savage Robinson, Mar- vin Savage, Paul Savage, Sr., John Savage, Jr., the Weavers, Anthony, Herbert, Etheridge and Smith families; friends, Nancy and Marvin Wright, Major General Van- derploog, Sherri and Lewis; and a host of other family members and friends; church family, Pastor Kim, Pastor Renee, Coco, George Cassidy, Anna and spiritual leader, Bishop Michael Lewis, Sr.
The visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at First Victory Cathedral from 10 a. m. to 12 p. m.
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