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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MR. CHARLIE JUNIOR BAKER
A homegoing service for Mr. Charlie Junior Baker of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 29th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Bishop Elgin Franklin of New Life Restoration, officiating. The interment will be in Or- ange Hill Cemetery.
Charlie Junior Baker was born in Eufaula, Alabama on March 14, 1939, to the parents of Charlie and Ida Baker.
He was preceded in death by: son, Kalvosia L. Baker; brother, C. H. Baker; and uncle, Jeannie Baker.
At an early age, Charlie relo- cated to Tampa, (1957). He joined hands with Emma J. Gilmore on Dec. 8, 1970 and out of this union was born two sons. Charlie was affection- ately known as “Junior.” He was fun to be around, good at telling jokes and making others laugh. He also loved fishing, grilling and hauling.
He leaves to cherish fond memories of him with: his lov- ing wife of 45 years, Emma J. Baker; devoted and highly thought of children, Michael, Eldred (Carol) and Mario Baker (Shawnda), Alveta Cole- man and Valarie Anderson; grandchildren, Toshiba, Keala, Tomekia (Aaron), Michelle, Michael, Stacey, Shakita, Mes- siah (Shaunda), Eldrea, Mar- jorie, Linda (Sylvia) and Mario, Jr. (Zorie); great-grandchil- dren, Demario, Christopher, Christian, Chantel, Keilah, Khalese, Kingston, Paris, Jer- maine and Jemia; sisters, Mary Skipper and Cassey Ford (Rev. Ulysses); aunt who raised him as her own, Eva Baker; nieces, Jean Adams, Jackie Daniels (Jeff), Connie Knight, Jazzma, Lakeisha, Mashonda (Bentley), Ashley and Lyric; nephews, Byron, Samuel Knight, Tyrone Epps, Tony, Rico (Olivia), Tony and Gerald Adams; brothers- in-law, Walter Gilmore and Bobby Daniels (Gloria); loving cousins, Wade Green, Moses Shorter (Phyllis), Sharon (Teo), Beatrice (Ronald), Tia Guzman, James Baker (Rose), Authur Lee Underwood; close friends, Tom Morris (Betty), Kenneth Hammonds, Robert Moore, Annie Adams, Tom Hall and Bruh; Eboni, Melissa and Jessica, staff at Whisper- ing Oaks; and a host of devoted family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, October 28th, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel on Saturday for the service.
MRS. THOMASINA WRIGHT NORWOOD
A homegoing service for Mrs. Thomasina Wright Nor- wood of Tampa, who passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 12 p. m. at Cathe- dral of Faith Church, Inc., 6304 N. 30th Street, Apostle James H. Howell, Sr., pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Gar- den of Memories Cemetery.
Thomasina was born July 7, 1950 in Varnville, South Car- olina to the late Thomas Wright and Lillie Mae Harrison. Thomasina was a member of Cathedral of Faith Church, Inc.
She was preceded in death by: her parents and son, Curtis Norwood.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories with: her chil- dren, Natalie Jean-Baptiste, Myron Jamel Norwood, Kevin Norwood, Ashlee Simpson and Curtis Norwood; grandchil- dren, Quiana and Zaria Jean Baptiste, Vanessa Janae George, Zamya and Kevin Nor- wood, Jr.; great grandchild, Kennedy Molo; brother, John Cherry (Madeline); sisters, Be- vain Johnson (Tyrone), Shirley Andrews, Joan Miles and Glo- ria Vickers (Danny); aunt, Jus- tine Doctor; nieces, Persephanie Byron (Carey), Ranae Collins Bodden (Yaphett), Tasha Hawkins, Amber Lamar, Uhyra Hardrick (Melvin) and Kayla Vickers; nephews, Xavier (Lashawn) and Nigel Johnson, Griffin Myles, III, Denzel Vickers, Jabari and Juwan Cherry and Sanchez Andrews; great nieces and nephews, Marquissa, Markiyah and Marquae Coving- ton, Sachia Setia, Tyrin and Jalen Hardrick, Michael Butts, Imari and Jovante Lamar, Niah Byron, Nijae and Xavier John- son, Jr., Bobby and Tamrine Miles; cousins, Thomas Wright (Johnnie Mae), David Doctor (Carnella), Richard Doctor (Gwendolyn), Mairlyn Langston, Frank Yellody (Carol), Bobby Dubois (Betty) and Rafus Doctor; and a host of other family, friends and church members.
The visitation will be held on Friday, October 28th from 5- 7:30 p. m. at Cathedral of Faith Church, Inc. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. JUANITA GODWIN SHOEMAKE
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Juanita Godwin Shoemake, who passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016, will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 11 a. m. at Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church, 4209 N. 34th Street, Rev. R. A. Polk, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
After spending 88 wonderful years in the care and company of loved ones and friends, the re- markable life and earthly legacy of Juanita Godwin Shoemake as we knew her ended; with sweet surrender she answered the Master’s call to eternal rest. Mother Shoemake’s journey began in Jakins, Georgia on May 18, 1928. She was number nine of fourteen children born to the late John Clavin and Lady Ce- phus Godwin.
Mother Shoemake accepted Christ as her Lord and personal Savior at an early age. She was educated in the schools of Early County. Mother Shoemake mar- ried her high school sweetheart, Eddie, Sr., on January 2, 1950 and remained with him for 55 years until his demise on Octo- ber 5, 2005. They relocated to Tampa, in 1951, where three lov- ing and beautiful children were born to this union.
In her formative years, Mother Shoemake joined St. John M.B. Church, Central Park Village, downtown Tampa and became an active member serv- ing in choir no. 3. Years later, Mother Shoemake joined New Friendship M.B. Church under the pastorate of Rev. Madison Murray faithfully and actively serving with the Willing Worker’s and Sunday School Ministry for over 30 years. She was ordained as a Mother in the church and loved serving and was proud to be a mother of the church.
When Mother’s Shoemake health began to fail and she was unable to travel on her own, she began attending Greater Mount Carmel AME Church with her daughter, Sister Mary Shorter. She joined Greater Mount Carmel AME Church, while re- maining an honorary member of New Friendship M.B. Church. She was the community’s mother, babysister, nanny, nanna, cook, baker, beautician, gardener and homemaker. She had many titles and wore many hats. Mother Shoemake helped rear and raise many children in the neighborhood and commu- nity.
Mother Shoemake loved God and was a woman after God’s on heart. She was blessed with wis- dom, knowledge, and great love for her family, church and com- munity. Mother Shoemake’s life was a remarkable one and al- though she has transitioned back to spirit, she will continue to live in us and through us be- cause of what she gave while she was among us.
She leaves a legacy of grace, love and beauty to all those who
have known her.
Left to cherish her memory
and continue her legacy: chil- dren, Annie Shoemake Fipps, Mary Ann Shorter (Wilbert) and Eddie Shoemake, Jr., (Ruby); 6 grandchildren, Wil- lette Streets, Redland, CA, Eddie Shoemake, III (QShonda), Temika Shoemake, Ambra Black, Felecia Museau (Joseph) and Adrian Shoemake (Tawyna); 10 great grandchil- dren, Alyssa Streets, Adrian Shoemake, Jr., Joseph Museau, Jr., Kaylihb Shoemake, Justin Shoemake, Vonn’asia Smith, James Smith, Jr., Kaymari Shoemake, Hunter Shoemake and Julie Marie Museau; 2 sis- ters, Lylia Bea Godwin and Helen Jefferson (Jeremiah); sister-in-law, Jeanette Godwin; and a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors too numerous to name, who will miss her dearly.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, October 28th from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. HERBERT RAY BRANTLEY
A homegoing memorial cel- ebration for Mr. Herbert Ray Brantley of Tampa, who passed away on Friday, Octo- ber 21, 2016, will be held Sat- urday, October 29th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rev. Frank Baf- ford, officiating.
Herbert was born in Panama City, Florida on Sep- tember 17, 1954 to the late Bennie Brantley and Darnella Whitfield Cooper (Calvin Cooper, Sr.). Herbert gradu- ated from Bay High School in Panama City, and joined the Air Force, where he was hon- orably discharged.
At an early age Herbert at- tended Greater Bethel A. M. E. Church, Panama City. Herb had a passion for muscle car racing, fishing and hunting. He was also famous for his hot pepper sauce, but most of all for his strong love for his family and friends. Herbert was a member of New Hope M. B. Church.
He leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: his wife, Anna Jones Brantley; children, Tiffany Brantley, Misty Brantley and Bennie Brantley; sisters, Joyce Green (Elton), Ruth Brown, Mam- mie King (Fraze), Cardellya Moore and Peggy Brown; brother, Calvin Cooper, Jr.; stepchildren, Olympia Black, Angela Black and Michael Black; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and very special friends. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Sat- urday for the service.
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CARD OF THANKS
MR. WILLIAM T. WEEMS, III
The family of the late William Thomas Weems, III, wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation for your prayers and over- whelming kindness shown to us in this dif- ficult time.
A special “Thank You” to Deacon Ron Peterson and the New Hope Missionary Bap- tist Church family, Howard W. Blake Class of 1963, the Chesters, Inghrams, and Ander- sons.
Thank you for your continuous prayers and support. May God’s favour rest upon you.
The Jennings, Owens, Blatch, Hay- wood and Lindsey Family.
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