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Funerals
HARMON
MR. MACK KENNY BADGER
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Mack Kenny Badger, who passed away February 6, 2021, will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2 p. m., at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 North 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with Rev. Carl Harris of Interna- tional Harvest Church officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mack Kenny Badger was born April 25, 1964, in Tampa, FL. He attended public school in Hillsborough County.
Mr. Badger was preceded in death by: his parents, Paul, Sr. and Francis Badger; one sister, Ella Mae Badger; two brothers, Abraham Badger and Paul Badger, Jr.; daughter, Crystal Yvette Badger.
He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Annie Denise Badger; daughter, Rose Badger; one sister, Yvette Denise Badger (Jesse) of Tampa, FL; three aunts, Maggie Watson, Pearl Harris Moore and Brenda Mc- Cill; two sons, Matthew Badger and James Jones, all of Tampa; 12 grandchildren; nephews, Tony Howard and Armanda Badger; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held this Friday evening, 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home. The assembly of the processional will begin at 1:45 p. m. A facial cover- ing and social distancing is re- quired.
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AIKENS
MOTHER JOANN ATKINS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Joann Atkins, who passed away on Saturday, Janu- ary 30, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, February 13th, at 11:00 a.m., at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Ave. Tampa, Florida, 33619, Sr. Pastor Anto- nio Hawkins, with Pastor Phillip Jenkins of Glory Bible Fellow- ship Ministry Church, officiat- ing.
Mrs. Joann Atkins was born on June 10, 1954, to the late William Atkins and Minnie Mc- Neal Johnson, in Jasper, Florida. She attended public school.
She was a long time resident of Tampa, Florida. She was a lov- ing person who loved to laugh, cook, and spend time with her family. She had four children and was also the mother of 2 more children. She was a faithful Church Mother and the head of the Hospitality Ministry at her church, Glory Bible Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, William Atkins and Minnie McNeal Johnson; stepfather, Ray Johnson; grand- son, Reggie Harper, and sister, Annette McNeal House.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her loving children, Leroy Brown (Sara), Kenyatta Watson, Christ Sanders (Tawanda), Kesha Dozier, Kella Dozier, and Gary Walker; grandchildren, Christina Flemming (James), Crystal Sanders, Antonio Taylor, Erica Walker, Justin Carswell, Reniya Harper, India Harper, Kaliyah Sanders, Miracle Jones, Gregory Hill, Christ Leon Sanders, Jr., Takeila Holder, Ty’yteeanna Jones, great grand- children, Lashawn Gorden, Chris Sanders, Jaydah and Ja’ny- lah Flanning, Antonia Taylor, and Yasmier Fowler; sisters, Diane McNeal, Carolyn McNeal (Remy), Gwen Johnson (Tony), and Jacqueline Monge (An- thony); brothers, James Battle, Charles McNeal, Tony Johnson, and Derrick Johnson; niece, Shenale Jelks; and a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins; brother-in-law, Napoleon House; goddaughter, Kenqana Johnson; best friend, Ophelia Best; her church family, Pastor Phillip and Angela Jenk- ins; and Glory Bible Fellowship Ministry Church.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 12th from 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guide- lines.
MRS. DOROTHY JEAN PHILON
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Philon fulfilled her purpose here before she transitioned to her new home on Saturday, January 30, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 13th, 11:00 a.m., Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., with Rev. Prentiss A. Davis, Pastor of Word of God Ministry, Inc. Eulogist. The interment will follow.
Dorothy was born on Decem- ber 14, 1936, in Cottondale, Florida, to the late James and Gussie Bailey.
Dorothy gave her life to Christ at a very young age. She was a faithful servant of God. She was a faithful member of Greater Morning Star Baptist Church/Joy Tabernacle Church for 50+ years. She was a long- time housekeeper as well as a nanny for years.
Her favorite thing to do was serving the Lord and fishing.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Willie Clay Philon, Sr.; daughter, Debra Philon; three brothers, James Bailey, Sam Bailey and Roy Bai- ley; two sisters, Kate Russ and Earline Tensler.
She leaves behind precious memories of her with: her daughter, Marguerite Philon- Harris (Eric); two sons, Kenneth Philon (Lisa) and Willie Clay Philon, Jr.; 11 grandchildren, Javarius Philon, Jontrey Hunter, Rakim Philon, Khaylin Philon, Jaeqwon Philon, Khapone Philon, Kyawana Seay, Lamont Philon, Teresa Philon, Clareatha Philon and Willie Philon, III; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mae Evelyn White of Cottondale, Florida, and Mary Jean Martin, of Hartford, Connecticut; adopted daughters, Alexis Bar- rington, Brenda Davis (Rev. Prentiss), Brenda Edwards (Clin- ton), QuWanita Morgan (Prophet Farnorris); adopted son, Joe Mudula; longtime friends, Mrs. Dorothy Hayes, Mr. Steven Oster (Sam) and Deacon Willie Sweet (Lucille); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 12th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
MS. ANNIE SMITH
A Graveside Service Ms. Annie Smith, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, will be held on Saturday, February 13th, at 2:00 p.m., at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E Hanna Ave, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Michael Neely officiating. The in- terment will follow.
Annie Ruth Smith was born on September 11, 1959, to the late Annie Mae Banks and Benjamin Smith. Annie was fashionably known with her greeting to other “Good Morning, Good Morning how you’re doing this wonderful morning.”
She loved to have her cock- tails, playing cards, loved to cook, listening to music and watching T.V.
Annie was preceded in death by: parents, Annie Mae Banks and Benjamin Smith; brother, Rev. Paul Robinson, Sr; sister-in- law, Songy Robinson; uncles, Rev. Albert Thomas, Rev. Boston L. Taylor, and James Johnson; and great granddaughter, Tomani Gravette.
Annie leaves to cherish her fond memories children, Mario Mallard, Sr., (Anita) of Tampa, FL, Dietrick Sutherland (Shay) of Tallahassee, FL, Terrance Mingo of Tallahassee, FL, and Kateciea Smith, of Tampa, FL; brother, Roosevelt Baker (Ellie) of Ha- vana, FL; sister, Sara Smith of Tampa, FL; aunt, Flossie Thomas and family of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; uncle, Ernest Brown (Patricia) of Jacksonville, FL, and grandchil- dren, Mario Mallard, Jr., Tyrece Faison, Darious Faison all of Tampa, FL, Marshanna Mallard, Deyanna Sutherland, Dietrick Sutherland, Jr., Jayden Suther- land, Marcus Sutherland, Gene- sis Sutherland, Terriyonne Mingo, Harmony Mingo, Zy’Ke- ria Mingo, Serene Mingo, Antwon Gravette, Jr. and Kaleesa Smith, all of Tampa; great grand- children, Kyrie and Khori Richardson, Marlee and Mario Richardson, Mario Mallard, III, all of Tampa, FL; and a host of nieces, a nephew, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, ex- tended family, “Port Tampa Crew,” Kimberly Taggart and family; The Allen Family, Special Crew: Cutlass Arms Crew, Shirley Armstrong, Ashley (Lash- ley), Angie Armstrong, Shirley Anderson, Delois Gainer, and family, the Smith Family of Gretna, FL, Ethel and Carl Mar- shall of Gretna, FL, Eloise Tinsley of Tampa, Fl, Zain, Mywan, a spe- cial thanks to the Orchid Cove Rehab Center of Palm Harbor, FL staff members, especially James McPhee.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
MR. DERRICK DEVON HENDERSON
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Derrick Devon Henderson, who passed away, will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 1 p. m., at Center for Manifesta- tion, 3102 East Lake Avenue Tampa Florida 33610, with a local Minister, officiating. In- terment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Derrick Devon Henderson, Jr. was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, where he at- tended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He grad- uated from King High School. Derrick worked as a Security Guard for Sentry Event Serv- ices. DJ was known for his love of football and trading stocks and his infectious, joyous spirit. He lived each day with optimism and welcomed death because he knew he had a spot reserved for him in heaven.
He was preceded in death by: grandparents, Diane Hen- derson, Charles Jackson, Sr., and Alfonzo Riley; great grand- parents, Frances McCloud and Estella Henderson; great aunts, Nita Henderson, Bertha Hen- derson; great uncles, Freddie Caldwell, Jr., Anthony Cald- well, Robert Sessions, Sr., and Frank Henderson.
He leaves priceless and treasured memories with: his mother, Lyndia C. Jackson, and father, Derrick Henderson, Sr. (Chandra); grandmother, Lynda Jackson; sons, Derrick Henderson, III, Derrian Hen- derson (Bruchelle), “Unborn Bundle of Joy,” Derrick Hen- derson, IV (Jyi’Meria); sisters, Cha’Kyra Green, LaDerricka Henderson, LaDerria Hender- son, Derriona Henderson, Kishonna Powe, Larrecia Vick- ers; brothers, Kyheem Camp- bell, Ki’Variea Campbell, Malcolm Hepburn, IV, Sincere Henderson; like a brother: Frederick Beaton, Jr., Cameron Wilson, Ronnell Gee, and Diego; aunts: Mayfrances Ross (Justice), Latrina Jackson; uncle, Charles Jackson, Jr; cousins, Muneca Oliver, Nathaniel Oliver, Jr., Charnice Jackson, Justice Ross, Jr., Chekeria Jackson, Jacob Ross, Za’Ria Segarra, Aniliya Lett, James Lett; and a host of great- aunts, great-uncles, great- cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held this Friday evening from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m., in a social distancing en- vironment at The Center For Manifestation. The proces- sional will assemble at 12:45 p. m. Facial covering is required.
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