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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. JOE BALLARD
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Joe Ballard of Tampa, Florida, who God called home On February 9th, 2022, to rest in eternal paradise at the age of 90 will be held on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 16th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Pastor Coller Williams, officiating. The interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Joe was born November 26, 1931, in Ramer, Alabama, and was one of 17 children. He served our country in the U. S. Navy from 1965 – 1967 and in the Reserve until 1971. He worked in the Steel Industry as well. He was an amateur boxer and loved working out, lifting weights, taking long walks, and visiting the Senior Center.
Joe was a sharp dresser. He lived in San Francisco, Califor- nia, for over 40 years and was a member of Old First Presbyte- rian Church for over 40 years. He chose to call Tampa his home.
Joe was preceded in death by: his parents, Math and Essie Phean Ballard and 15 siblings.
He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Zephia Ballard, San Antonio, TX; granddaughter, Kenya Williams; grandson, Zachariah Williams; caregiver/like a daughter/special niece, Jeffrie (Larry) Miller; one loving and devoted brother, Hoover Bal- lard; nieces, Pastor Coller Williams, Jackie Archibald, and Katrina Ballard; all of Tampa, FL.; special niece, Sandra Bell, Clinton, MD; grandniece, Mackenzie (Nicholas) Willis, Camp Springs, MD; nephew, Willie (Bay) Ballard; and a host of other nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Tues- day, February 15th from 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. RECHARD A. COOLEY-WHITE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Rechard Antonio Cooley- White, Sr., of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Sunday, Febru- ary 6, 2022, will be held on Sat- urday, February 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Pentecostal Church of God Jesus Christ, 4705 N. 26th St., Pastor Cherry Green, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Rechard, nicknamed “Bubba,” was born on October 15, 1980, in Tampa, to Sandra and Robert White. He loved shopping, traveling, fishing, as well as making sure his loved ones were okay.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Lillie Mae Washington and Tommie Mae White; uncle, Otis White; and cousin, Emmanuel White.
He leaves precious memories with: children, Rechard Cooley, Jr., Rahkym Cooley, Rakieria Cooley, Zykyng McKenzie, and Felecia Sharpton; grandchil- dren, Ja’laih Henry and Janyia Henry; parents, Sandra and Robert White; brothers, Ray- Sean White (Ray), Robert White (Big Rob), Marquise Mosley (Tubby), and Sherwin Johnson (Cap); a host of aunts and un- cles; nieces, Ravesha Cooley, Is- abella Cooley, and Marqucia Mosley; nephews, Robert Coo- ley, Jr., Marquis Mosley, Jr., Jaquis Mosley, Jr., and Za’quis Mosley, Jr.; a host of cousins; special friend, Demetrie Sharp- ton; and girlfriend, Jamina, who was his guardian angel. We all loved him, but God loved him more.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 18th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the serv- ice. We are following CDC guide- lines.
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DEACON DEMARIO A. MOSLEY
Celebration of Life services for Deacon Demario A. Mosley, affectionately known as “Rio,” who passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, will be held on Saturday, February 19th, 1:00 p.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E 25th Ave., Pastor Terry Smith, Eulogist.
Ordained at the age of 12, he served as a Deacon under the leadership of the late Moses Anglin. In 2011, he joined the body of New Beginning Taber- nacle MBC, where he served as Deacon & Youth Minister. De- mario was gifted with an an- gelic voice and sang praises to the Lord wherever he went. He was not ashamed to “own our Lord.”
In 2005, he graduated from Howard W. Blake Performing Arts School, marching Yellow Jackets Band, H.W. Blake Gospel Choir, and the law pro- gram.
“Rio” was preceded in death by: his maternal grandfa- ther, Phillip Mosley, Sr.; ma- ternal grandmother, Rosie M. Mckinnon-Mosley; uncles, Booker T. Mckinnon, Nathaniel Mckinnon, Frank Mckinnon, Joe Louis Mckinnon, Johnny Mckinnon; aunt, Mary J. Mck- innon; great aunts, Margaret Linton, Betty Goins, and Linda Wallace; and cousin, Monto- letto A. Reed, Sr.
Demario is survived by: his devoted father, Keith E. God- bolt, Sr.; mother, Paula L. Mosley; partner, Deron Q. Mc- Queen; brother, Derius Mosley; sisters, Mischell Collins and Kenisha Wimberly (Anthony); uncles, Willie Paul Mckinnon (Ruby), Phillip Mosley, Sr., Kisha; Derrick Mosley, Melvin Wimbush (Tabatha); aunts, Cora Boyd (Steve), and Dorothy Mckinnon; nieces, Sa’ryia Collins and Am’yiah Mc- Daniels; nephews, Syncere Collins, Darnell Jackson, and Siah Morris; a host of cousins, friends, and well-wishers.
Demario A. “Rio” Mosley will truly be missed by all!
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, February 18th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. KARIJAMAH T. MOSLEY, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Karijamah T. Mosley, Sr., will be held on Saturday, February 19th, 2:00 p.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, Florida 33605, Rev. Glenn Dames, pastor; with Min. Anto- nio Gunn, officiating. The in- terment will be in Rest Haven.
Karijamah T. Mosley, Sr., “Moe,” was born January 9th, 1976, in Tampa, Florida, to Sheila Mosley Parker. His new beginning was on February 6th, 2022 when the Lord called him home. He was a native and life- long resident of Tampa, Florida. He was a quiet and compassionate soul, well- known and loved by family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving mother, Sheila Mosley Parker; stepfa- ther, Dennis Parker; grandpar- ents, Agnes and Fred Mosley; beautiful children, Kimiah Mosley, Karijamah Mosley, Jr., Kyra Mosley, Kari Mosley and Kamari Mosley; grandchildren, Omar Mosley, Kendric Daniels and Kaiden Daniels; two sis- ters, Jessica and Jasmine Parker; brother, Kendrick At- wood, Sr.; nieces, Kayla and Kenya Atwood, Arshawna, Aaryana Greene; nephew, Kendrick Atwood, Jr.; aunts, Catherine Mosley and Antoinee Mosley; uncle, Fred Mosley, Jr.; cousins, Donald Mosley, Rick Mosley, Antwania, Shequita and Willie Critton, Shericka, Nylan and Randy Edwards, Jer- emiah Newsome, Lynn, Setrina and Alex Mosley, Sheron and Robert Mosley, Jarrell Mosley, Brittany Mosley, Charlie, Stephon, Derricka, Darren, Kaurice, Ronneicia (Precious), Agnes S. Mosley, Ronald, Jr., Nylan and Joseph Donaldson; special friends, Kim Grayes, Tomica Shipman, Shondalette Barnes, Shantae Young, Body- guard, Chico Mike, Kane, Alonzo Gilbert, RL, Fred Cord, Preach, Thirst, Topcat, AP, Corey Harris, Big Tmoney, Ron- nie, Tate, Nutty, Block, Pop Belly, Gritt Red, 8Ball, Chad, 80, Quat and Otis.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, on Friday, February 18th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. RONALD JEROME RICHARDSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ronald Jerome Richard- son of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, will be held on Thursday, Febru- ary 17th, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., with a local minister officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Ronald was born on Febru- ary 20, 1964, in Tampa, Florida, to Leroy, Sr., and Dolly Richard- son. He attended King High School and was employed with the City of Tampa for over 25 years in the Plant Division. His favorite activities and hobbies included playing pool, watching football, and following the local weather. In his spare time, he loved playing the lottery and at- tending the casino.
He was preceded in death by: a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries with: his parents, Leroy, Sr., and Dolly Richardson; brothers, Ricky Richardson (Angie), Leroy Richardson, Jr., and Jeff Richardson (Marie); sisters, Doris Buchanan (Alex), and Joann Williams (Brian); nieces, Brianna Williams, Brit- tany Williams, and Nikki Richardson; nephews, Alex Buchanan, Jr., Domenick Richardson, Ricky Richardson, Jr., Broderick Buchanan, Jr., and Mario Buchanan; and a host of aunts uncles, cousins, other relatives, and special friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thurs- day, February 17, at 1:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Thursday for the serv- ices. We are following CDC guidelines.
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