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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MS. JULIA LEONE SYMONS
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Julia Leone Symons of Flint, Michigan, who passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, will be held on Thursday, April 08, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd., Pastor Richardson, officiating.
Ms. Julia Leone Symons nick- name, “Julia,” was born March 20, 1959, in Flint, Michigan, to her parents John Arthur Symons and Treva Leone Swenor.
She was a cheerful cook who worked in the restaurant industry for several years. She attended Sterling Heights Senior Citizen Center in Sterling Heights, MI.
Julia was a faithful and active member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and loved being surrounded by her family and church family.
She was preceded in death by: her father, John Symons; stepfa- ther, Robert Gotts; brother, Perry Symons, and brother-in-law, Don- ald Harrington.
She leaves behind to cherish her precious memories: mother, Treva Leone Swenor; significant other, James Ross, Jr., as well as her children, daughters, Lisa Way and Christina Way; sons, Michael Skaggs and Travis Skaggs; grand- children, Dylan, Jordyn, Roslyn, Kane and, Meghan Symons, Shavonnie, Giovanni and, Zoey Davis, Aiden, Carter and Sophia Skaggs, Faith, Grace, Hope and Joseph Way; great grandchildren, Arabella, Cora, Ella, and Ezra; brothers, John Symons and Jef- fery Symons; sisters, Jo Ann Har- rington, Tammie, Sherry Symons and Kim; uncle, Jerry Swenor; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and sister of God friends, Liz Brown, Annie Simmons, Sylvia Williams, Barbara Atkins, Con- stance Williams, Martinez Richardson, and Lauren Jordan.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Wednes- day, April 07, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Please be advised we are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
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HARMON
MR. DONALD CARROLL
Homegoing service in loving memory of Mr. Donald Carroll, who passed away April 1, 2021, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Harmon Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Otis Cooper, Travail and Triumph Ministries, Officiating. A commit- tal of the remains will follow.
Donald Carroll was raised in Rhode Island (Center Moriches), New York. He moved to Hemp- stead, New York where he was employed in public transporta- tion. His “Hobbies” were garden- ing and painting.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, George and Corrine Carroll; sisters: Irene Henderson, Luna Viola Carroll, and Lenore Ellington; brother, John Lewis Carroll.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: nephews: Ronnie Hender- son (Yvette), Rokonkoma LI, NY, Leonard Henderson, Mastic, LI, NY, George Henderson (Genia), Tampa, FL; nieces: Brenda Lang- hom, Tampa, FL, Arlene Hood (Marvin), Lee Everett (Timmy), Tampa, FL, Leslie Smith (Kevin), New York, Lori Ellington, LI, NY, Lisa Elling, LI, NY and a host of family and friends.
“Rest On Old Bones,” Uncle Donald We Love You.
Friends are asked to assemble at the chapel at 10:45 a.m. A facial covering mask is required to at- tend the home going service.
A Harmon Burial
MR. HOWAYNE THEOPHILIUS GAYLE
Homegoing services for Mr. Howayne Theophilius Gayle, who passed away on March 7, 2021, will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 1 p. m, at Interna- tional Harvest Center Church of God 5512 N. 47th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with Pastor Frances M. Maxwell, officiating. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Howayne was born in Kingston Jamaica. He attended Kingston College. He was a mem- ber of Pentacostal Church. He worked at Burgess Grill, LLC and had his own mobile detail busi- ness on the side. He loved foot- ball. He was good humored, happy, cheerfully brilliant, cool, awesome, glorious, marvelous, outstanding, successful, up- standing, honest, respectful, truthful, pureness, helpful, well read, energetic, brilliant, bright, enthusiastic, positive, friendly, amazing, loving, kind, sweet, funny. He was a dedicated, pas- sionate, sweet, loving, kind fa- ther to all his kids.
He leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Marleen Mal- com and father, Wayne Gayle; sisters: Christan Williams and Keisha Campbell; brother, Kobert Gillespie; daughters, Ki- monique Gayle and Isabell Gayle; sons: Twanye Gayle, An- thony Gayle, and Joshua Gayle; 8 brothers and 6 sisters on dad’s side of the family; 3 uncles on mom’s side of the family, and 2 aunties on mom’s side of the family; he leaves behind multiple cousins, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Howayne Theophilius Gayle will be held Friday evening from 7pm until 9pm at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610. The assembly of family and friends at the church will begin on Saturday at 12:454 pm.
A Harmon Burial
MRS. PATRICIA JONES
Homegoing services for Mrs. Patricia Jones who passed away on April 5, 2021, will be held Sat- urday, April 10, 2021, at 2 pm at Allen Temple AME Church with Evangelist Conslee Cook, Offici- ating. A committal of the remains will be made at the church.
Mrs. Jones was born Febru- ary 15, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to the late John Walter Jones, Sr. and Gladys Mae Mitchell Jones. She attended Hillsborough County Public Schools. Patricia had a loving and caring spirit. She went above need. She was a faithful member of Allen Temple A.M.E. Church until her passing.
Patricia was preceded in death by: her parents, husband, (Willie Hill, Sr.); sisters Valerie Epps and Alice Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memories: 1 daughter, Latashia Thomas. 3 sons Sammie Conley (wife) Tameka, Glenn Jones, Sr. and Chad Jones, Sr. (Anisha); grandchildren, Roberto Hernan- dez, Denarick Anderson, Claude Donald, III, Claunisha Donald, Deiondre Lewis, Tyvan Donald, Glenn’yahta Jones, Chad (Lil Chad) Jones, Jr., Chad (CJ) Jones, Jr., Glenn Jones, Jr., Glennajia Jones and Chace Jones; 2 brothers, John Walter Jones, Jr. (Rhonda), Kevin Jones (wife); sisters, Dianne Jones, Debra Epps, Conslee Cook (Doug) and Mary Beasley (Don- ald); godsisters, Carrie Mae Hodges (Reggie) and Judy Poole; Best friend’s; Jessica Blum & LeByron Davis. Special fami- lies:The Thomas Family, Conley Family, Beasley Family, Gallon Family, Baker and Lewis Family, Pastor Leroy Vann and family; A host of loving family and friends.
The remains of Mrs. Patricia A. Jones will repose from 5-7 p. m. Friday evening at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, 33610. Social distancing and a facial covering face mask is required to attend.
A Harmon Burial
GUDES
MOTHER PAULINE HEMMINGWAY
Homegoing Service for Mother Pauline Hemmingway will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 11 a. m., at Zion Temple Holiness Church, 821 E. Flora St., Tampa FL 33604, with Prophet Andrew Holder, presiding, and eulogist. Viewing will be 1 hour before the service at 10 a. m.
Mother Hemmingway was born August 2, 1949, in Tampa, FL. She enjoyed fishing, socializ- ing and helping her neighbors. She was employed at Tampa Gen- eral Hospital in Environmental Services before retiring.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Clarence and Vera Lee Johnson, ex-husband, Lon- nell Hemmingway; brothers, Nathaniel Johnson, Clarence Johnson, II; granddaughter and great niece, Felecia (Sugar Plum) Williams.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories: two children, First Lady Darlene Daniels (Prophet Christopher Daniels), and Don- nell Hemmingway; grandchil- dren, Shadae Arenas (Robert), Donnell Mingo, Donnell Hem- mingway, Latoya Mingo, Dominic Quartarmon, Samyia Brown, Vera Edwards (Devin); great grands, Kevin, Harmony, Adrian, A’Kerion, Donnell, III, Dash, Faith, Kimora, Luis, Naylonni, Nicovi, Isaiah; favorite niece, Felecia Demerson; siblings, Christine Johnson, Brenda John- son, Leroy Johnson, Elizabeth Williams, Jimmie Johnson, and Bobby Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, the Bryant, Aldridge and Turner fam- ilies.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
WILLIE FRED PICKETT Sunrise: 04/10/1958 – Sunset: 08/10/2020
‘On Angel’s Wings’
On Angel’s Wings, you were taken away, but in my heart you will always stay. I will hear your whisper in the tallest trees, feel your love in the gentle breeze. And when I find I miss you the most, in- side our beautiful memories I will hold you close.
You are an Angel watch- ing over me, with the comfort and blessings you bring, you embrace my heart and hold it close.
Forever on Angel’s Wings. I love and miss you, Judy.
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