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Funerals/Memoriam
Wynn family; special friends, James Whitehead and Minnie Williams.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home of Friday, February 17th, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. KATIE BELL SKIPPER WALKER
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Katie Bell Skipper Walker of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 will be held Saturday, Feb- ruary 18th, 11 a. m. at Cathedral of Faith Church, 6304 N. 30th St., Apostle James H. Howell, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Katie Bell Skipper Walker was born June 24, 1941 to the late John C. Skipper and Rushie Skip- per in Eufaula, Alabama. She was a school teacher’s aide and in her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and cooking. She was a member of Cathedral of Faith Church and served on the usher board.
Katie was preceded in death by: her sisters, Lizzie Skipper, Ida Skipper and Ruby Skipper.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her nieces, Aisha Burks and Londyn Toliver; nephew, Phillip Toliver; god- daughter, Rhonda Harris-Year- wood; a host of other cousins, relatives and church family.
The visitation will be held at the church on Friday, February 17th from 5 – 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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IN MEMORIAM
DOROTHY CARWISE MALLARD
SEPT. 3, 1930 – FEB. 21, 2009
Although you’re gone, we see your smiling face each and every day. We, your family, love and miss you. My love for you is so deep in my heart for you.
Daughter, Linda Cotney and family.
HARMON
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MRS. BESSIE L. PORTER
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Bessie L. Porter of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Mon- day, February 6, 2017 will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2 p. m. at 29th Street Church of Christ, 3310 N. 29th Street, Pastor Perry Johnson, with Minister Eddie Harper, Eu- logist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bessie Porter was born March 15, 1924 to the late Johnny Johnson and Eloise Alexander. She married the late David Porter, Sr. on December 25, 1940 and from this union was born 13 children but, to- gether they raised 15 children. She worked at Del Monte Com- pany as a food processor. She also worked as a dietician at the Home Association and Hawthorne nursing homes.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, David Porter, Sr.; son, Robert Porter; sisters, Margaret Monk and Rosetta Holder; brothers, Johnny John- son, Ben Johnson, Eddie B. Homer; and daughter-in-law, Corrine Porter.
Bessie Porter leaves to cher- ish her memories with: 8 daugh- ters, Mattie James, Nettie Dennis (George), Betty Warren (Freddie), Minnie Davis (Willie), Bessie Corradine, Na- dine Porter-Williams, Addie Porter Johnson and Delores Johnson (Leonard); 4 sons, David Porter, Jr., Charles Porter (Frankie), Dr. Marvin Porter (May Jean) and Russell Porter (Tarkesha); grandchildren, Sara Porter, Jimmy Porter, Bridgette Shuler, Jeanette James (Eric), Vivian Shuler, Phyllis Shuler, George Shuler, George Dennis, Jr., Kathy Dennis, William Den- nis, Theophilus Porter, Char- mange Porter, Angela Carter (Norman), Priscilla Watson (Tony), Lonnie Barnum, Jr., (Tasha), Ronnie C. Barnum, Les- ley Moore (Derrick), David Davis, DePrannie Asberry, Jayfrey Williams, Lathario Johnson (Melissa), Kimeka Johnson, Aisha Sharrieff, Elijah Johnson, Russell Porter, Jr., Tony Benett, Jeremy Porter, Rushawn Porter, Bronkelly Porter (Yolanda), Samuel Porter, Vonceilia Black, Kiona Black and Virtuous Williams; 75 great grandchildren, 36 great- great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 17th from 5 - 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 - 6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. CURTIS DONNELL UNDERWOOD
A memorial service for Mr. Curtis Donnell Underwood of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 11 a. m. at Heaven Destiny Assembly of God, 4104 E. Ellicott Street, Tampa, Bishop E. Franklin, officiating.
Curtis was born in Tampa, FL to Arthur Lee Underwood, Sr. and Annie Camon on August 13, 1960. He attended Robinson High School and trade school in South Carolina and Miami, FL. He worked for the City of Tampa. He was also a talented music promoter and produced his first live concert at Adven- ture Island at night, then live in the Park Apollo (Riverfront Park), Club Level 2 and Concert Series at the Armory, Tampa’s largest class reunions ever at the convention center and he also owned Club 69 in Valdosta, GA. He was also very charitable and donated toys to the Florida Sen- tinel for the Salvation Army.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Annie Underwood; brother, Arthur Underwood, Jr.; and sister, Precious Underwood.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his fiancé, Debra MoCombe; children, Laqiquan Underwood (Em- manuel), Myiosha Underwood (Dwaine), Javario Barron, Shantel Martin, Indasia Under- wood and Gwen Denson (Will); grandchildren, Ladeitriech Sailor, Jr., Darrell, Darren, Da’Naja and Da’nae Turner, Alani Davis, Terrica and Terri- ana Newsome, Cameron Jack- son and Emmanuel Williams; great granddaughter, LaDeijah Sailor; father, Arthur Lee Un- derwood, Sr.; brothers, Danny Daily, Sr. (Sandy), Gregory Un- derwood, Sr. (Sophia), Darryl Underwood, Sr., Darin Under- wood, Sr. (Lisa) and Daniel Un- derwood; sisters, Shirlee Anderson (Jerotha), Mary Colon (Elias) and Yvette Monior (Durga); aunts, Grace Pringle (Lloyd) and Annie Shorter; un- cles, James and Bobby Camon; niece, Samantha Pringle (God- frey); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the memorial serv-
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MR. JAMES RICHARD CARSON
A homegoing celebration for Mr. James Richard Carson of Tampa, FL who passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, will be held Saturday, February 18th, 2 p. m. at Mt. Sinai A. M. E. Zion Church, 2909 N. Nebraska Ave., Rev. Jimmy Caldwell, pastor, of- ficiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. James Richard Carson was born February 6, 1926 to Hiron Nathaniel Carson and Lena Wil- son Carson. He had one brother Jeremiah Carson. He was known as Uncle Richard and also Jimmy. He was a quiet man and never had a lot to say, however when he spoke he imparted words of wis- dom. He was a man of humility, kind to all and never spoke a neg- ative word towards anyone.
Uncle Richard was a strong disciplinarian to his nieces and nephew so much so that those who didn’t know differently thought he was their father. If they or any other children were misbehaving, especially during church service, he only had to give a certain look, did not have to speak a word and behavior would immediately change. Uncle Richard was also a master car- penter and there were many young men who worked with him as an apprentice.
While teaching, he displayed patience and would encourage them to do better if a mistake was made. His nephew, Jeremiah shared this same talent. Uncle Richard and Rev. Harry Jones constructed the handicap ramp for the church annex building. Uncle Richard enjoyed making repairs and he did so at Mt. Sinai and Hood Temple Churches, var- ious homes in the Tampa Bay area and he also enjoyed working in his yard at home.
Uncle Richard was a faithful member of Mt. Sinai A. M. E. Zion Church and attended services faithfully until his health failed. He served for many years as usher board chairman, in addi- tion he served on the Steward and Trustee Boards. If he could assist in any other capacity, he did so without hesitation and with a willing heart.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Dovie Carson; parents, Rev. H. N. and Lena Carson; brother, Jeremiah Carson; nephew, Jeremiah Carson, Jr.; and niece, Gwenda J. Carson.
He leaves fond memories with: nieces, Mary C. Johnson (Mar- ion), Patricia A. Bates (Edward), Belinda J. Roberts, all of Tampa, and Stephanie G. Carson of Ft. Mitchell, AL; nieces, nephews, great and great great-nieces and nephews, The Wilson family of Pensacola, FL, he raised Janice Harris, Ernest, Howard and Karen Moore, Yvette Whitehead and Marissa; friends of Hood Temple and St. James A. M. E. Zion Church, the Lee, Owens and
CECELIA ‘CEE-CEE’ MARIA BUTTS
Homegoing celebration for Cecelia “Cee-Cee” Butts, who passed away on February 11, 2017, will be held at Central Baptist Church on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11 a. m. with Pastor David West offici- ating. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Cecelia Maria Butts was born in Tampa, FL on January 6, 1934 to the union of the late Rev. J. C. Bouler and Edith Pur- cell Bouler. Cecelia was edu- cated in the Hillsborough County School System, and also attended Nursing School.
“Cee-Cee” was a dedicated member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. In 1971 she moved to Toledo, Ohio where she be- came a member of St. Paul’s Baptist Church. While living in Toledo, she retired from BP/Standard Oil in 1989. Upon her return to Tampa, she be- came a member of Central Bap- tist Church, Brandon, Florida. “Cee-Cee” was an avid bowler, and loved to play table games with her sisters and friends.
Left to mourn are: her ded- icated husband, Edell F. Butts, Sr.; son, Ralph Green, Jr.; and sister, Kathryn Evans; stepchil- dren, Rev. Edell Butts, Jr. (wife, Regina), Irene King, Yvonne Preston-Azzia (hus- band, Jerrold), Olga Barnes, and Lisa Jones; 15 grandchil- dren, and a host of great- grandchildren, nephews and nieces, too many to name, yet far too many to forget. She also leaves behind best friends, Izetta N’Diaye, Myra Harvey, Miriam White, and Tom Shaw.
Revelation 21:4 – “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the for- mer things are passed away.”
The viewing will be held at Central Baptist Church located at 402 E. Windhorst Road on Friday, February 17th, from 6-8 p. m.
“A Harmon Burial”
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