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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
MR. VICTOR CHAVIS BRANTLEY KELLY
A Homegoing Memorial Service for Mr. Victor Chavis Brantley Kelly, who passed away October 12, 2021, will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Idlewild at the Springs, 8209 N. 19th St., Tampa, Florida 33604.
Vick was born and raised by his parents in Tampa/St. Peters- burg, Florida, and attended school in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. He graduated from Northeast High School and played baseball for Belmont Heights Little League. He loved music, electronics and to draw. He was a very unique person that had love for his family and all others he met along the way. His achievements were many and to know him was to love him.
He is preceded in death by: his grandfathers, Bartez Kelly and J. C. Brantley, Sr.; aunts, Thomasina Holliday Williams, Bonnie Brantley, Betty Holliday and Annette Brantley; cousins, Justin Williams, Joseph King, Mario Rejouir, Tangela Bailey, and Bennie Williams, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a very devoted father, Al Kelly (Sophia), an extremely loving mother, Brenda Brantley; grandmothers, Frances Kelly and Mary Carroll Holliday Brantley; sisters, Tania Kelly, Brenell Ponder, Candis Kelly, Keeyana Brantly Darns; broth- ers, Al Kelly, II, (Rochelle) and Keith Ponder (Ronnia); nieces, Tiara Glenn, Alexis Williams, Rokerria Williams, Rakhia Williams, Jada Ponder, Jasmine Pryor, Jer’leyah Jennings; nephews, Robin Glenn, III, Al Kelly, III, Xavier Kelly, Reginald Kelly, Ja’Carre Ponder, Keon Ponder, Keith Ponder, Jr., Davin Bullock, Legend Ponder; aunts, Gloria Kelly, Romano Bush, Peggy Lundy, Rosemary Nieves (Felix), Hellen Underwood, Val Floyed (Perry), Pamela Walters (Brian), Lynette Brantley; un- cles, Cleon Pierce, Wiley Kelly, J.C. Brantley, Steve Brantley; special cousins, Patrick Brant- ley, P.J. Brantley, Spurgeon Monroe, Wiley Kelly, Jr.; close friends, Herb, Twan, Joe Black, EZ, D Blast, Meme, Scoop; and a host of extended family and friends.
The processional into the church will begin 1:45 p.m., Sat- urday.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend services as per CDC guidelines.
“A Harmon Burial.”
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ARTHUR LEE COOPER, III
Mr. Arthur Lee Cooper, III, of Jonesboro, GA, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Fu- neral Services will be held on Sat- urday, October 23, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605 with Pastor Tony A. Parker, Sr., officiating. MASKS ARE RE- QUIRED. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Cooper was a native and resident of Tampa for 40+ years. He attended the Hillsborough County Public Schools.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Arthur Lee Cooper, Jr., Bernice Williams Thomas and Andrew Thomas; grandpar- ents, Clarese Brannon and hus- band, Willie, Bernard Williams and Mercedes Johnson, and lov- ing wife, Schenquia Hogans- Cooper.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: 2 devoted sons, Zaarun Bess and Zacobe Cole; a host of grand- children; mother-in-law, Pamela Johnson; sisters, Bernetta Williams, Fredricka Blunt (Der- ick), and Dorothy Thomas; un- cles, Ronnie Williams (Yolanda), Leroy Williams, Vernard Williams, James Williams, and Leonard Hale (Vivenne), all of Tampa, FL; 2 aunts, Rutha Williams and Sherryl (James); great aunt, Willie Mae Lawson; 2 great uncles, Alonso and Fred; 3 nephews, Denzel Williams, Roo- sevelt Pierre, Jr., and Rashad Pierre; 8 nieces, Denisha Howard, Alicia Edwards, Aliyah Barrow, Ramiya Parson, Latam- era White, Geneice Scott, Somiya Blunt and Courtney Pierre, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
sports fan. He enjoyed talking about his unique moves while on the basketball team when he attended Middleton High and New Mexico State University. He enjoyed cooking, music and sharing his basketball stories.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, mother, Lillie Mae Hall Finch and father, Fordham E. Finch; siblings, brothers, Herman Finch, and William “Poppa” Rogers; sis- ters, Virginia “Mittie” Render, Violet Ann Finch and Margaret Rose Jones; cousins, James Hall, Rose Canty, and Oretha Ziggler; grandson, Isaiah Ed- ward “Iceman” Brooks; son, Andre K. Finch, and niece, De- siree Finch.
He leaves to cherish his fond memory: daughters, Darla Finch Saunders and (Elliott Saunders, Sr.) and Chanda Finch; sons, David E. Finch, Joseph Spann, Roland Finch and Jawara Finch; grandchil- dren, Cynthia Brooks, Symone Sweet, Jeremie Finch, Jamillah Cannon, Jasmine Finch, Chan- tanae Finch, Elliott G. Saunders, Jr., and Cameron Saunders; great grandchildren, Iysis Pat- terson, Ilysicia Marcellus, Jair Finch and Jahseh Saunders; nephews, Ezell Lester, Jr., and Desmond Jones; niece, Carla Jones; great niece Shavonda Roberts; cousins, Richard Allen Hall, Jean Ayala, Elizabeth Bel- ton, Patrese Canty, Renita Canty and Dave Ziggler, Jr.; special friends, Ms. Johnnie Lee Rose and Lillie “Red” Clark and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Fri- day, October 22, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, -Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. CONNIE FAYE HUDGINS-WILLIAMS
A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Connie Faye Hudgins- Williams, who transitioned from this life to the dimension beyond on October 8, 2021, will be held 11 a.m., with a viewing starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at First Union Missionary Baptist Church, 3707 E. Chelsea St., Rev. B. E. Garmon, Sr., officiating. In- terment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea St., 33610.
Connie was born August 19, 1957, in Anniston, Alabama, to the late Richard A. Hudgins and Yvonne (Askew) Hudgins. She at- tended and graduated from the School District of Hillsborough County. She was an active member of First Union Missionary Baptist Church since 1989. She loved the Lord, and she loved her family.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Richard A. Hudgins; grandparents, William B. Hud- gins, Sr., Willie M. Hudgins, James W. Askew, Sr., and Ola M. Askew; aunts, Doris Alexander and Cynthia Kirksey; uncles, John Hudgins, Thomas Hudgins, Clarence V. Hudgins, Sr., James Askew, Jr., Wallace Askew, Terry Askew, Tyrone Askew, Llamart Askew; and nephew, Juan L. E. Baldwin-Hudgins.
She leaves treasured memo- ries with: her daughter, Jessica Williams; mother, Yvonne Hud- gins; siblings, Michael Hudgins, Sr., (Dorothy), Richard D. Hud- gins (Cynthia), and Phyllis Hud- gins; nieces, Candis Hudgins, Brinnie Hudgins, and Brittany Lowe (Shane); nephews, Olando Ricks (Stephanie), Tavares Hud- gins, Andre’ Hudgins, Walter Holmes, and Michael Hudgins, Jr., (Keisha); aunts, Carolyn Hud- gins, Edith Johnson, Joyce Primus, Betty White, Juell Jack- son; uncles, William B. Hudgins, Jr., and Warren Askew, Sr.; spe- cial friends, Lemuel Johnson and Yasmin Flowers-Miller; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend services as per CDC guidelines. Your coopera- tion is greatly appreciated.
“A Harmon Burial.”
MR. JOSEPH E. FINCH
A Homegoing and Celebra- tion of Life Service for Mr. Joseph E. Finch, of Sun City, Florida, who transitioned on Monday, October 4, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606 with Deacon Elliott G. Saunders, Sr., officiating. MASKS ARE RE- QUIRED.
Mr. Joseph E. Finch was born in Tampa, Florida on Feb- ruary 19, 1940. He resided in Michigan from 1966 to 1982, be- fore returning to Tampa, where he resided until God called him home.
Mr. Finch attended Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools and was a graduate of Middleton High School, Class of 1959, and received an AA Degree from Michigan State University.
Mr. Finch was a retiree of 20 years with TECO Energy. He was also an honorary member of 16 years with Advocates for Safer Communities, Inc. and a mem- ber of Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice Tampa Bay Chapter for three years.
Mr. Finch was extremely competitive in sports and an avid
IN MEMORIAM
DELORES M. MOND December 2, 1929 – October 21, 2020
Mom, we miss you so much. Words cannot explain how we feel. One year seems like yesterday. We are so grateful for the great times we shared together. We’ll al- ways forever love you.
Your sons, William Henry Stokes and Michael B. Stokes, Sr.
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