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HARMON
MS. ELAINE McQUAY BROWN
Ms. Elaine McQuay Brown pas- sed away on Friday, March 13th. She was a Tampa native and educa- ted in Hillsborough County Public Schools.
She was the only daughter born January 12, 1955, to Margaret and Melvin McQuay, Sr. (M. C.).
She was preceded in death by: her father, Melvin, Sr.; and bro- ther, Leon McQuay, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her me- mory: her devoted husband, Solo- mon Brown, Jr.; mother, Margaret McQuay; daughter, Shandra Ha- gins and husband, Lynnwood; son, Dwight Edgecomb; four grand- daughters, Da’Nai Edgecomb, Dar- licia Edgecomb, Kori Hagins and Marley Hagins; brothers, Melvin McQuay, Jr. and Reginald Garth; step-daughters, Talonda Lowe, Sosthenna Brown; step- sons, Steve Dunn and wife, Kim- berly, Jason Brown and wife, Bridgette, and Paul Brown; like a daughter, Amber Black and Iris Thurman; nieces, Kisha Dickerson (Timothy), Marla McQuay, Kan- dyce Garth; nephews, Leon McQuay, Jr. (Angie), Matthew McQuay, Sr., Melvin McQuay, III (Rhonda); Darel Adams; aunts, Daisy Shepard, Laura Joiner, Glo- ria George; uncle, Willie Lemons, Sr.; the McQuay, Lemons, Williams and Brown families; devoted friends, Cynthia and Earl Wing- field, Eve Brockington, Vernetta Ross, and Latrell Ghantt; Prayer Partners, Pastors Elroy and Tina Huff; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A Harmon Burial
AIKENS
MRS. CLARICE DELORES GREEN
A Homegoing Visitation for Mrs. Clarice Delores Green of Tampa, Florida, will be held on Fri- day, March 20, 2020, from 4 to 7 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Clarice was born on November 27, 1944 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Clarence Baity, Sr., and Mosley Clark. She departed this life on the morning of Friday, March 13, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.
Mrs. Green attended Middleton High School and later worked in the hospitality industry for many years until finding her passion in childcare. Clarice was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of College Hill.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Clarence Baity, Jr.; sister, Ann Martin; grandchildren, Ricky Bradford, James Bradford, Sr. and Topeka Bradford.
Clarice leaves to cherish: her husband, James Green; sons, Wil- ford Bradford, Jr. (Rosa Mary), William Bradford, Sr. (Sandra Lynn), Wallace Bradford, Dwayne Bradford and Dwight Bradford (Carolyn); only daughter, Regina Green; grandchildren, William Bradford, Jr., Janece Bradford, Rayneisha Bradford, Brianna Brad- ford, Desirae Bradford, Datavia Bradford, Edrienne Townes (Joseph), and Ezra Jones; 13 great grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Grant, Janice Clark, and Gailer Baity; godsons, Anthony Thomas, Charles Thomas and Ronnie Thomas; and a host of loving nephews, nieces, cousins, family members and friends.
The friends may also express their condolences through the web- site: aikensfuneralhome.net, cards, flowers and telephone calls to the family.
At the viewing we encourage ac- knowledgement to the family with a loving smile or a simple wave, there will be no gathering.
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MR. VINCENT TERRENCE HUDSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Vincent Terrence Hudson of Seffner, Florida, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 as a result of injuries he sustained from a car accident. Services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 11 a. m., at Loving Hill P. B. Church, 10040 Joe Ebert Road, Seffner, FL 33584, Elder Le- land L. Johnson, pastor, with Elder Wilbert Fleming, eulogist. The Inter- ment will be in Mayberry Cemetery, Seffner, FL.
He was employed by Publix for 21 years of service, currently working in the Warehouse Return Center as a non-refrigerated warehouse dock person in Lakeland, Florida. Vincent loved spending time with family and friends and making sure Sariyah was staying focused in school. When he was not with family he was with his buddies, Willie, Theodric, Phillip, Terrence, Lemoyne, and before his untimely death, Anthony (Ant) Grif- fin.
He was preceded in death by: his loving mother, Mother Leona Elaine Hudson; grandparents, Deacon Al- bert and Mother Leona Moore, and Irma Hudson; a beloved sister, Shel- lon Hudson Davis; uncles, Corky and Mileau Hudson.
Vincent leaves: a loving and de- voted family to honor and cherish him: a loving father, Elder Vernon Hudson, Sr.; Sariyah Sheppard, who he loved as his daughter; a loving brother, Vernon B. (Traci) Hudson, Riverview, FL; two devoted and lov- ing sisters, Sonya Fleming (Elder Wilbert), Bushnell, FL, and Uraina N. Hudson, Seffner; like a sister, Opal Hudson; longtime friend and com- panion, Stephanie Shepherd; aunts, Claudette Myers, Portland, Oregon, Martha Hudson, Chicago, Illinois, Beatrice Payne, Pierce, FL and Lora Haynes, Seffner, FL; like an uncle, Herbert L. Hendry; nieces and nephews, Desiree and Raven Davis, Cierra, Vern, and Damarco T. Hud- son, Patrick Davis, Jr. Talia Hudson and Samuel Fleming; great nieces and nephews, Damarco, Jr., and I’yanah Hudson, Tamerah Davis, Ja- marion Hudson, Amir Davis, Micah Joy and Greyson Hudson; special cousins, Debra Smith and family, Kenny Hankerson, Glenda Goodman (Mike), Lakeland, FL, Camille Ilia Up- shaw (Rick) Seffner, Felecia Mc- Cardy-Young (Larry) and family, Tyrone, Tracy, Joseph,Whitney, Mileau, Jr., and Terri Hudson, all from Chicago, IL; best friends, Willie Ousley and family, Terrence Dupree (Lakesia) and family, Theodric Hicks (Amanda) and family, Phillip Kimble and family, Lemoyne Stoney (Mi- caela) and family; extended family, Jimmy Girard and family, Wanda Gibson and family and co-workers from Publix Warehouse.
The visitation will be held on Fri- day, March 20th from 3 to 6 p. m. The family and friends can also express their condolences through the web- site: aikensfuneralhome.net, cards, flowers, and telephone calls to the family.
At the viewing we encourage ac- knowledgement to the family with a loving smile or a simple wave, there will be no gathering.
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CHANDLER’S
MR. BRYAN (‘BESO’) LECOUNT
Mr. Bryan Winston LeCount, “BESO”, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
The Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020, 11 AM, at New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma Street, Rev. Ronnie Murray, pastor; Rev. Patrick Lavender, Jr., eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Bryan was born to Jessie Smith and the late Cludner LeCount, Sr., on September 29, 1975, in Tampa FL. Bryan attended schools in the Hillsborough County Public School System, and later received his Diploma from Hillsborough Adult. Bryan loved to work with his hands whether it was working on cars, computers, rehabbing houses, cre- ating things or even drawing. He was obsessed with fixing things. Bryan always had a special love for his family he was known for always being the first person to call every- one first on your birthday, anniver- sary, holidays, it did not matter no one was going to make that call first
before him and he always did. Bryan found Christ at an early age, but he eventually gave his life to Christ later in his life and that matured him into a man, a good fa- ther, companion, brother, son,
friend, etc.
He was preceded in death by:
his father, Cludner LeCount, Sr. On March 14, 2020 he departed this earthly life to be with the Lord. Bryan leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Jessie Joyner-Parker (James); his fi- ancée, Sherika Brewer; 3 sons, D’Shay Hamilton, Richard Scott, and Reginald Warren; 5 daughters, Bre’Asia LeCount, Anira LeCount, Bri’Quelle LeCount, Bre’Nijah Lecount, and Samiya Warren; 5 sisters, Timee Denson (Oren), Tonya Lavender (Patrick), Jr., La- Queta LeCount, Carla Wingo (Dempsey), and Tamala Russell; 5 brothers, Cludner LeCount, Jr., TeRodney Russell (Velencia), Howard Joyner (Berlin), TJ Rus- sell, and Jerome LeCount; (MA) Alesia Brewer; special nephews, Andru Barnum, TeRodney Russell, Jr., Amp Mormon, Carl Joyner, and Rashad Russell; special uncle, Howard Smith (Gwen); and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other family and friends who were all special to him. The visitation will be held Fri- day, March 20, 2020, from 6-8 p. m., at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000
N. 29th Street.
Family and friends are asked
to assemble at the church on Sat- urday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
Professional Services and arrangements entrusted to CHAN- DLER’S FUNERAL HOME, Sara- sota, FL, 34234, Gloria Chandler, owner; Todd Chandler, co-owner; KaTina N. Davis-Law, Licensed Fu- neral Director in charge. For addi- tional information you may call (941) 355-3125.
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CARD OF THANKS
RASHARD T. HILL
Sunrise: October 10, 1974 Sunset: February 28, 2020
The family of Rashard T. Hill wishes to express sincere gratitude for the kind deeds shown during our time of bereavement. Your prayers have been a source of strength that will sustain us and keep us through each tomorrow.
May God richly bless you, may His face shine upon you and give you peace.
A special thanks to the following: The Melloville Family Crew; The Northeast Community; LifePath Hospice and Staff; and Tampa General Hospital and Staff. To our family and friends: Evening Star M. T. Baptist Church, Pastor Jerome Griffin; Faith United Christian Church, Pastor Ray Johnson; Victory Temple Out- reach Ministries, Inc., Pastor Laytecia McKinney; and Aikens Funeral Home and Staff.
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