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Funerals
AIKENS
MS. ANDREA DENISE SESLER
A Graveside Celebration for Ms. Andrea Denise Sesler of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, will be held Friday, Octo- ber 22nd, 2:30 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Dawyane Brown, officiating. The interment will follow.
Ms. Andrea Denise Sesler was born January 26, 1970, in Tampa, Florida to Richer Comer and Vanessa Sesler. An- drea enjoyed watching the NFL, spending time with her children and grandchildren. Andrea also loved to bake cakes.
She was preceded in death by: her aunt, Stephanie, and Lloyd Sesler, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her companion, Jessie Jones; lov- ing and caring children, Lamar- que Sesler, Vincent Sesler, Carlos Sesler, Andrae Sesler, Angel Sesler and Jkwon Sesler; grandchildren, Aniya Sesler, Auree Sesler, Vince Sesler, Jr., Ja’Liah Sesler, Andrae Sesler, Jr., Ka’yonna Sesler, Niya Sesler, Carlos Sesler, III, Paris Sorrell, Carlee Sesler, Conton- dre Ellis, Lance Sesler, Laraia Sesler and Valencia Sesler; brothers, Bobby Clark and John Benjamin; sisters, Lorraine Coleman, Sheree Green and Monique Coleman; aunts, Pam, Melinda, Vivian, Kelly, Alma, Kim, and Mae Mae, there are so many and she loved each of you; uncles, Sylvester, Lloyd and Rene, there are so many and she loved each of you; a host of other loving relatives and friends that will truly miss her.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thurs- day, October 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to at the graveside for the service.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME.”
DEACON EDDIE B. TAYLOR
A Graveside Celebration for Deacon Eddie B. Taylor, 80, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, in his home, will be held Saturday, Oc- tober 23rd, 2:30 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Rev. James Dawson, officiating. The inter- ment will follow.
Deacon Eddie B. Taylor was the former owner of Taylor’s Unique Imports. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Richard and Hattie Taylor.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Taylor; three daughters, Tammie Smith, Felicia Jones and Dr. Madonna Higgs (Terran); and five sons, Nicholas (Kimberly), James (Bonita), Eddie, Jr., Patrick and Silas (Natasha); sisters, Annie Taylor, Memory Johnson, Ear- lyne Lancaster and Lizzie Little; and brother, Jerry D. Taylor; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a host of other family and friends.
At Deacon Eddie Taylor’s re- quest, no repast will be held.
The family would like to thank Lifepath Hospice, Serene Home Care, and caregivers for their efforts, care, and dedica- tion.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The family will receive friends during the visitation.
We are following the CDC guidelines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME.”
NAMES OMITTED
DEACON ARTHUR E. YOUNG
The following names were omitted from the obituary for Deacon Arthur E. Young: Sisters, Deloris (Albert) An- derson, Carolyn Young and Betty Young.
HARMON
MS. SHANTE DENISE DORCH and JUSTICE ASHANTE HOLLIDAY
Homegoing Services for Ms. Shante Denise Dorch, who passed away September 20, 2021, and her baby, Justice Ashante Holliday, who passed away September 17, 2021, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, Harmon Funeral Home Chapel, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with Eddie Thurman, Officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, 33610.
Celebrating Shante Denise Dorch, born March 6, 1984, to the late Paul Allen Dorch, Sr., and Carrie Mae Dorch, of Tampa FL.
Her baby, Justice Ashante Holliday was born on September 17, 2021 to the late Shante Dorch and fiancé Eric Holliday.
Shante was full of life and bubbling around with a sweet smile. She would make you laugh. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, shopping and spending time with her family.
She was a member of Potter House Deliverance, Sr. Pastor Patricia Hauer. She had begun visiting New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories: fiancé Eric Hol- liday, three brothers, Richard (Jean) Dorch, Barry Dorch, all of South Carolina; and Christo- pher (Teresa) Dorch, of Atlanta, GA; five sisters, Linda Dorch and Rosemary Dorch, all of South Carolina; Patricia (Deitra) Dorch-Hines, of Stone Mountain, GA, Paula (Michael) Young, and Dekeithia (Joseph) Robusky, all of Tampa, FL; eight nephews and five nieces; uncles, Jonathan (Doretha) Dorch, Delray Beach, FL, Curtis (Gwendolyn) Reed, of Marianna, FL, Gerald (Virginia) Reed of Tampa, FL; aunts, Juanita Dorch and Lillian Dorch, of South Carolina, Eu- nestine Reed, Tampa FL, Judy Reed, Grand Ridge, FL, Carolyn Reed and Mary Conyers of Tampa, FL.
There will be a visitation Fri- day from 5-7 p.m. at Harmon Fu- neral Home.
The processional into the chapel will begin at 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Harmon Funeral Home.
Masks and social distancing is required to attend services as per CDC guidelines.
“A Harmon Burial.”
MRS. GAITHER WIMBLEY CROSS ‘MOMMA’
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gaither Wimbley Cross, who passed away October 6, 2021, will be held 11 a.m., Satur- day, October 23, 2021, at Harmon Funeral Home Chapel, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33610, with Minister Tammie Fowler, Officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Ceme- tery, 4900 E. Chelsea, St., Tampa, Florida, 33610.
Mrs. Gaither Wimbley Cross “Momma,” was called home to our Lord on October 6, 2021.
Gaither was born May 13, 1946, in East Chicago, Indiana to Henry Wimbley and Mamie Porter whom both are deceased.
She graduated from Middle- ton High School and later at- tended nursing school to pursue her LPN career, which led her to Tampa General Hospital for 27 years of service. She retired from Tampa General in June of 2008.
After the death of her mother, she moved to Alabama, where she was raised by her great, great grandmother, Amanda Bland. After Amanda’s death, she relo- cated to Tampa, Florida, where she was raised by her cousin Henry Willis (Dorothy) Porter. Gaither accepted Christ at a
young age.
Her interests included spend-
ing time with her children and fashion as she was the most nicely dressed person in the building at any event.
She devoted her time and en- ergy caring for her oldest son, Terrance “Tony” Allen.
Her charm and smile enlight- ened any given moment as she cared for many people through- out her life.
She is survived by: her two sons, Terrance Allen, Hashim Wimbley; daughter, Akilah Wim- bley; grandchildren, Shamari Wimbley, Khalid Muhammad, Aliyah Muhammad, Usef Muhammad and Marcus Muhammad; daughter-in-law, Willetha “Tootie” Holder; nieces, Neadra “NeNe” Thomas, Brit- tany Thomas and Ny’Rhia Thomas; nephews, Ny’Seer Thomas, and Antoine Lundy; and nephew-in-law, Patrick “Pat” Carter; cousin, Cedric Spencer, all of Tampa, Florida.
Cousins of Kalamazoo, MI, Queen Hollin-Fry; aunts (de- ceased), Carmella Whitehead, Johhnie Hollin, Dianne Hollin - Anderson (Arthur), William Hollin (deceased).
Gaither has 90 maternal cousins in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was survived by many more family and friends as well.
Gaither was always a natural- born leader, filled with love and supportiveness. To know her love meant also knowing that she’d be there to look out for you.
There will be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. this Friday, at Harmon Funeral Home.
The processional into Har- mon Funeral Home Chapel will begin at 10:45 a.m. Masks and so- cial distancing, as per CDC guide- lines, required to attend services. Your cooperation is greatly ap- preciated.
“A Harmon Burial.”
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