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WILSON
MS. BRITTNEY MICHELE BEEKS
Ms. Brittney Michele Beeks, 33, went to be with her Heav- enly Father on Sunday, Decem- ber 27, 2020. A Celebration Of Life Service will be held at 10 a. m., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at The Center For Manifesta- tion, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa,
Florida 33610, with Apostle Mark T. Jones, Sr., officiating.
Ms. Brittney Michele Beeks is survived by: her mother, Yvonne Beasley (Paul); father, Anthony Beeks (Dovie); three brothers, Brandon Beasley, An- thony Beeks, Jr. and William Beeks, III; three sisters, Kayla Gaskin, Coretta Beeks and Car- rissa Beeks and other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday January 8, 2021, at Wil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3 – 8 p. m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an op- portunity to pay your final re- spects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
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FAMILY NOTICE
PASTOR WILLIAM BERNARD HANNER
Pastor William Bernard Han- ner was born on July 30th to the parents, Ned, Sr. and Flowers (Bostic) Hanner. For 70 years, he blessed us with his warm smile, vi- brant personality, and spiritual gifts.
Growing up in Dade City, FL, he was known by his family and his neighbors as “Bill.” Although he had a deep passion for music, those closest to him, knew he also loved his food, his cars, and his clothes. But his greatest of all, was his love for God and his family.
In his younger years, William was affectionately known by his classmates as “Hanner.” He re- ceived his education from Moore- Mickens High School in Dade City, Florida. While in school, he was a member of the Moore-Mickens High School Marching Band, serv- ing as the band’s drum major under the tutelage of Professor David Brundidge (preceded in death).
In 1970, he was among the last graduating class of the all-black high school before it was desegre- gated into a sixth and seventh grade middle school in the Dade City school district of Pasco County.
After graduation, his employ- ment included A&A Grocery Store, St. Leo College, and Withla-
coochee River Electric Coopera- tive, where he retired after more than 25 years of employment.
Born and raised a preacher’s kid under the pastorship of his mother, Elder Flowers Hanner, William was redeemed and bap- tized at the age of 23. He served as the church’s drummer and was a member of The Gospel Souther- naires singing group of Lakeland, Florida, until he resigned to be- come an Evangelist in 1978, saying “he was led and chosen by God.” He often reminisced about how his mother said, “God has some- thing for you to do,” and “God showed me that you can take over where I left off.”
Her prophetic words became a reality when she passed away in 1982 with William replacing her as the pastor of St. Peter’s Apos- tolic Faith Church.
In 1987, respectfully now known as “Pastor Hanner,” he prayerfully left the St. Peter’s Apostolic organization (Tampa, Florida) and established his inde- pendent, non-denominational church under the new name - At the Church of the Living Christ, where he dedicated his life and faithfully served for 37 years until God called him home.
In 1981, William met and mar- ried his one and only wife of 39 years, Maudrienne Patrice Hall. Their family blossomed to include one daughter, MeishaLanae. To- gether they served in the ministry until William departed this life to be with the Lord on December 18, 2020. To the end, William fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith (II Tim- othy 4:7, KJV).
Leaving to cherish his life and legacy are: his loving wife, First Lady Patrice; his daughter, Meisha; two grandchildren, Javion and Meiari; two brothers, Paul and Ned, Jr.; three sisters, Rosezinna, Viola, and Ethel; a sis- ter-in-law, Alga; a brother-in-law, Ernest; a host of nephews, nieces, and godchildren; his faithful church family, dear friends, and many acquaintances of the sur- rounding communities.
GONZALEZ
MS. EULA MAE JOHNSON
Mrs. Eula Mae Johnson, born July 23, 1940 in Frostproof, Florida, daughter of Penny Shear and Sarah Spikes, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at age 80.
Mrs. Johnson grew up in Tampa where she attended school, went on to Brewster Technical College, and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She raised two children, Gladys Lee and Vernon Lee, both her pride and joy. She later met Her- cules Johnson and united in holy matrimony for almost 30 years before his passing.
At an early age, she pro- fessed her faith in Jesus Christ and became a dedicated and faithful member of the Church of Christ. She was a devoted Sun- day School Teacher and Mentor. She had a presence about her that you took notice whenever she entered a room, her laughter and smile greeted you with warmth. She also had a strong will, charisma and full of wit. She also enjoyed gardening, which was one of her many pas- sions.
Eula Mae’s spirit and person- ality will be missed by all those who loved and cared for her. In death, her husband Hercules, daughter Gladys and several sib- lings preceded her.
Her son Vernon Lee Howell Jr., her five grandchildren, Ver- non Lee III, Jarvis, Alister, Donovan and Matthew, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews survive her. Her beautiful life will for- ever be cherished, remembered and celebrated by all those who loved and cared about her.
The Memorial Service will be conducted on Friday, January 8, 2021, at 1 p. m. at the 40th Street Church of Christ, located at 8309 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33604. Ceremony performed by Bro. John Douglas.
Gonzalez Funeral Home
Traffic Accident Claims Life Of Young Tampa Man
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
A young man died on Christ- mas Eve as a result of a traffic ac- cident. Anaye Suma Mann, Jr., was 23-years-old.
Mann had a passion for dirt bikes and was called “ABU,” an acronym for All Bike Up, his fam- ily said. The accident took place shortly before 2 p. m., at the in- tersection of Idlewild and E. 42nd Street. Mann was riding around in his neighborhood when it oc- curred.
A Tampa native, Mann was the son of Anaye Mann, Sr., and Ms. Destinee Marsh. He attended the local schools of Hillsborough County, including Jennings Middle School and Gary Adult School.
He loved dirt bikes and en- joyed working on dirt bikes and cars. His mother described him as a quiet, shy, and loving young man who was very close to his
ANAYE MANN, JR.
two younger brothers and his sis- ter, Ruby Hayes.
Ms. Hayes said of her brother, “He was overprotective of me and he always wanted to see me doing my best to become successful.”
Ms. Hayes further said she and her brother were both born in November, but he was 3 years older than she.
According to police, Mann was riding a Honda 450R dirt bike southbound on N. 42nd St. As Mann approached the inter-
section of E. Idlewild Ave., a Nis- san SUV, traveling eastbound on E. Idlewild Ave. began to cross N. 42nd St. after coming to a stop.
Evidence indicates Mann observed the Nissan crossing the intersection and applied the brakes on the dirt bike. Mann lost control and fell onto the roadway, eventually colliding with the left side doors of the Nis- san.
Tampa Fire Rescue re- sponded and transported Mann to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The driver of the Nissan re- mained on scene and has cooper- ated with the investigation. While the speed of the dirt bike is be- lieved to be the main factor con- tributing to this crash, the case remains under investigation.
Funeral services for Mann will be held on Saturday. Jackson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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