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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MR. DARIN LEMAR ANDERSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Darin Lemar Anderson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating.
Darin was born July 22, 1964, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Darin enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded in death by: his brother, Robert Anderson.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his loving daughter, Brandice Anderson; parents Robert Anderson, Sr., and Evelyn Anderson Dean; brothers, Troy Anderson, Robert Anderson and Keith Anderson; sisters, Priscilla Anderson Odoms and Vicky Anderson; aunts, Gladys An- derson Brown; 11 nieces; 9 nephews and 12 first cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Sat- urday for the service.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MRS. MAE PEARL MCHELLON MERRITT ‘PEARL’
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mae Pearl McHellon Merritt (“Pearl”) of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, Decem- ber 12, 2020 will be held on Satur- day, December 19th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Larry Roundtree, pastor of New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, officiating.
Mae Pearl McHellon Merritt was born June 8, 1935 in Head- land, Alabama. Mae accepted Christ and loved the Lord. Mae at- tended church services and she often traveled with the church to neighboring church events before and a time after her health began to fail. Mae most enjoyed sermons given through Pastor Roundtree. Mae served well over 40 years faithfully on the Purple Lily Usher and Women Missionary Boards until she was unable to continue.
Mae loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and their friends. Mae also loved her Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Her favorite quote on Sunday, Monday and Thursday “Go BUCS”!
She was preceded in death by: her spouse, Willie James Merritt; parents, James and Sally McHel- lon; 6 sisters; 2 brothers; children, Linda Merritt, Jerome Merritt, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her chil- dren, Billy Merritt (Laura), Brenda Burney, James Merritt (Silvia), Jerry Merritt, Sr. (Brenda) and Annie Williams (Timmy); grandchildren, Katrina Guzman, Jerry Merritt, Jr. (Alexis), Jerome Merritt, Jr., Antwonette Critton, Jemeal Mer- ritt, Sr., Chacitha Bryant, Latasha Bryant, Dwayne Bryant, Jr., Crys- tal Brown, Latasha Henry, Freder- ick Henry (Takkia); great-grandchildren, Maccio Guz- man, Jemireka Merritt, Jemeal Merritt, Jr., Jemareya Merritt, Tatyana Bryant, Destiny Bryant, Ali Bryant,Talon Rivers, ArJay Merritt, Jeremiah Brown, Isaiah Phillips, Jordin Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Jestina Brown and Eli- jah Henry; brothers, Robert Earl McHellon (Liz) and John Wesley McHellon (JoAnn); sister, Lillie Gail Grimsley; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and special friends; daughter-in-law, Beverly Merritt; sisters-in-law, Essie Merritt, Mary Vickers, Ella Allen and Frances Merritt; dear friend, Sister Mary Hart and The New Mount Zion Missionary Bap- tist Church Family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 18th from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Sat- urday for the service. We are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
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MINISTER ARNOLD ROLLE
A Homegoing Graveside Cele- bration for Minister Arnold Rolle of Tampa, Florida, who passed away, Friday, December 11, 2020, will be held Saturday, December 19th, 3 p. m. at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, Florida, 33610, Min. Dr. Larry Roundtree, pastor of New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, offici- ating. The interment will follow.
Arnold was born May 24, 1937 in Nassau, Bahamas to the late Harold Rolle and Oletha Smith Rolle.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries: his wife, Luvone Rolle; 6 chil- dren, Oletha R. Jones (Herbert), Beverly D. Davis (Alvin), Arnold E. Rolle, Tiffany Rolle, Steven Rolle and Sheril Boyd; a host of grand- children, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 18th, 3 to 5 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside for the service.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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JACKSON
MR. ARTHUR LEE CAPERS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Arthur Lee Capers of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Fri- day, December 12, 2020, will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 11 a. m. at Mt. Moriah P. B. Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Ave., Rev. Dr. B. R. Fulton, Pastor, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Arthur Lee Capers was born on November 18, 1935 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Joseph and Viola CapersPho- enix. He graduated from Middle- ton High School in Tampa, Florida. He worked for Georgia Pacific Lumber Company for 50 years be- fore his retirement. He was mar- ried to his devoted wife, Pauline Capers for 65 years. He was a mem- ber of Mt. Moriah P. B. Church. He loved drawing, carpentry and building kitchen cabinets and pic- nic tables for family and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Joseph and Viola Ca- pers Phoenix; brothers, Robert and Herbert Smith.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his loving wife, Pauline Capers; children, Pearlie Mae Gibson, Anthony Ca- pers, LaShawn Capers-Huff (Kevin) and Brenda Capers-Day (Donald); grandchildren, Wanda Scruggs, Joseph, Anthony and She- lia Mingo, Afrika Capers, Kevin A. Huff (Angela), Kiesha Day, Jamaal Huff (Melissa), James Capers (Cyn- thia), Jawhara Graham, Josiah Ca- pers, Eboni Anderson, Jordan Capers; great-grands, LaTrell De- Jesus (Jose), Tyisha Combs (Ed- wards), Tahiem Carr, Reuben and Malik Martinez, Darius Scruggs, DeJon Capers, Dekyra Thomas, DeJuan Amos, Janea Collins, Cam- ron and Seth-Aaron Huff, Ja’Synt Capers, Zyah, Jazlyn, Xion, Allyson and Kyson Huff; 14 great-great- grandchildren; nieces, Elder Sarah Thomas, Zemmie and Christine Jones; nephews, Curtis and Jerome Smith.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 18th from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Sat- urday for the service. We are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
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SISTER ROSA MAE YOUNG
A Home Going Graveside Cele- bration for Sister Rosa Mae Young, who gained her wings on Thursday, December 10, 2020, will be held Sat- urday, December 19, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street.
Rosa Mae Young was born in Thomasville, Georgia on January 14, 1956 to George Young, Jr., and Azzie Lee McNair and was raised by George Young, Sr., and Luella Young.
Rosa attended private and pub- lic schools and graduated in the Hillsborough County School System and attended Hillsborough Commu- nity College. She worked for Flasher Flair and Asset Acceptance for a number of years.
Rosa was a member of Faith Temple Church of God, The Rem- nant Church under the leadership of Apostle Al Gallon, and later moved her membership to Interna- tional Harvest Center Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Francis Maxwell.
Rosa was preceded in death by: her mother Azzie Lee McNair; fa- ther, George Young, Jr.; grandfa- ther, George Young, Sr., grandmother, Luella Young; 1 sis- ter, Cherry Lee Isaac, and 1 Special Mama, Gladys Tyson.
Rosa leaves to mourn her fond memories: 1 son, Foodson Terri- bles; 2 daughters, Tia Young and Ternita Young; 1 special baby girl, Jah’Miracle; 14 grandchildren, Foodson, Jr,, Jaydin, Trevon, Ja’Liya, Destiny, Sarai, Kaleb, Ja’Lil, Jae’Onna, DeMarre, Arae’Anna, Faye’Onna, Kari’Onna, and Ja’khi Terribles; 1 brother, Willie Young McLeod; 4 sisters Felecia Blair, Sharon McNair, Doretha Holder, and Ethel McNair; 1 uncle, Willie Stockton, and 1 aunt, Lillie Ruth Stockton; 6 nephews, Ralph McCray, Jr., Jimmie McCray, Quinton Hall, David McNair, Zachary Smith, and Zackqwon Smith; 3 nieces, Misti Blaire, Brandy McLeod, and Zackeya Smith; also nieces and nephews of the Torres Family. 7 first cousins Jackie, Lolita, Annette, Seth, and Randy McClendon, Anthony Walker McClendon, and Regina Wimberly; 2 god sisters, Josie Arnold and Iris Nelson; 7 godchildren, Bishop Fran- cis Maxwell, Shawn and Emily Maxwell, Pastor Phillip Jenkins, De- quan House, Laquisha Bass, and Jakeirah Davis; special cousins, Bobby Shellman and Patricia Tay- lor; and childhood best friend Mary Maxwell, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
The visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, December 18th, at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required. Arrange- ments entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
IN MEMORY OF
MR. TYREE LEE JOHNSON November 11, 1955 to
December 8, 2020
The world changes year by year. Our lives from day to day, but the love and memory of you shall never pass away.
Rest In Peace. Your Family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MATTHEW SCOTT 12/7/1970 – 4/17/2015
Happy Birthday to my beloved son, Matthew. We miss and love you dearly, Matthew, but we know God loves you more.
Love, your devoted mother, Linda McCray, brothers, sisters, godsister and a host of family and friends.
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