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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. JEFFREY WRIGHT
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jeffrey Frank Wright of Tampa, Florida who passed away, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, will be held on Satur- day, December 12th, 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Dr. Glenn Dames, pastor; with Pastor Alphonso Lewis, officiating. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Jeffrey Frank Wright was born April 15, 1959, in Tampa, Florida, to Frank and Lucille Wright.
Jeffrey was a football coach for number of years. He also worked for 30 years for Cemex Concrete Company and 8 years for Hillsborough County.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Lucille Harold Wright; aunts, Willie Mae Daniels and Blanche Mathis; un- cles, Carl and Horace Wright.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his loving wife, Brenda Wright; children, Donald Bush (Felicia), Jessica Bush, Jeffrey Bush (Kiesha), Shaun Bush (Raquelle) and Josh Bush (Nika); grandchildren, Jada, Ja’Niya, Skyla, Daria, Summer, Shaun, Josh, Chase, Journey, Jermarcus, Major, Jada, Azahni and Armoni; par- ents, Frank Lewis and Gloria Jean Wright; brothers, Gary Lewis and Freddrick; sisters, Sherell A. Lewis (Kenny), Re- naye Lewis, Jacqueline Price and Shantel McDaniels (David); aunt, Sonja Wright; uncles, Don Wright (Nita), Fred Wright and James Wright; father and mother-in-law, Francis and Bertha Bush; brothers-in-law, Francis Bush, Jr., and Ronald Bush (Michelle); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Daniels (Albert) and Janice Bradley (Brad); a host of nieces, nephews and cousins that will truly miss him; a host of friends that were like broth- ers. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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HARMON
MR. KYLER ANFERNEY BROWN
Homegoing Services for Mr. Kyler Anferney Brown, who passed away on Monday, Novem- ber 30, 2020, at the age of 23, will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m., De- cember 12, 2020, at Riverhills Church of God, 6310 East Sligh Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33617, Rev. Ryan Sharp, Pastor, Rev. Elvis Piggott, officiating. Inter- ment will be made in Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
Kyler’s passing is a misfortune for all who knew him. He has been a friend and mentor to many.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, James and Eula-Ween Brown.
Kyler was a native of Miami, Florida. He moved to Tampa, Florida, with his parents, where he attended Hillsborough County Public Schools and graduated from King High school. He was employed at Amazon Fulfillment Center, Ruskin, FL.
Kyler was a member at Victory United American Free Will Bap- tist Church, Tampa, FL
On Monday, November 30, 2020, Kyler passed from earth to glory. Kyler was a loving and giv- ing person and gave so much and asked for so little in return. His children were his heart and he loved them unconditionally.
Kyler loved football, playing his PlayStation and most impor- tantly his family, the bond he and his siblings shared will greatly be missed.
He leaves to mourn his pass- ing: two children, Ja’Kyrie (son) and Kylah (daughter); parents, Shiwanda and Christopher Brown; 1 sister, Kathrina Brown; 8 brothers, Christopher, Keaun, Keontae, Cameren, Kaida, Cor- nelius, Caleb Brown and Vincent Howard; Diann Lane, grand- mother; Kelvin Arnold (Kathy), grandfather; uncles, Reginald (Nikki), David (Chantillya), Gene, Anthony (Connie), Kwame, Willie James, Jamal (Trenice), Timothy, Ricky (Retha), Lewis; aunts, Cyn- thia, Nicole Davis, Vanessa Jack- son, and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Kyler Anfer- ney Brown will be held Friday, evening from 5 p. m. until 7 p. m. at The Center for Manifestation, Elder Mark T. Jones, Pastor, 3102 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33610.
Social distancing and facial covering is required at all serv- ices, including the committal at Rest Haven Cemetery.
Friends will assemble for the Home Going Celebration on Sat- urday at 1:45 p.m.
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MRS. LINDA DYNEASE CONAGE
Graveside Services for Mrs Linda Dynease Conage, who passed away on December 5, 2020, will be held Saturday, De- cember 12, 2020, at 1 p. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 East Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, with Pastor Barbara Moore, officiating.
Linda was born in Tampa, FL, August 6, 1952. She was a de- voted wife, and mother of five children. She was a faithful member of her church, New De- liverance Tabernacle. She was a true dedicated soldier for the Lord. She loved her family and church family with all her heart.
Linda attended Hillsborough High School. She received her A.A. Degree from Hillsborough Community College.
She aspired to Elementary Education.
Linda was preceded in death by: her father, Lent Jelks; fa- ther-in-law, Joe Baker; child, Er- amji Conage; and sister, Jackie Jelks.
Linda leaves to cherish her memories: her mother, Annie Jelks; mother-in-law, Dicy L. Conage; spouse, Earl J. Conage; children, Aprili Conage, Tia Conage, Angela Conage and Em- manuel Conage; brothers: Leonard Jelks (aka Sunny), Alton Jelks, and Reginald Jelks; sisters, Elnora Jelks-Harris and Valerie Jelks; grandkids, Amyla Kinsey and Aria Brown; aunts: Zenola Davis, Hattie Byrd, Ora Jackson ,Betty Guzman and Al- freda Grady ;uncle ,Charles Earl Grady; and a host of nieces and nephewswhoshedearlyloved.
Friends are asked to socially distance and wear face covering if attending the grave side serv- ices on Saturday.
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MR. GEORGE PRATTER, JR.
A Home Going Celebration for Mr. George Pratter, Jr., who passed away on December 1, 2020, will be held Saturday De- cember 12, 2020, at 11 a.m., at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 North 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with a Reverend Tom Jones, of Heaven Destiny Assem- bly of God, Officiating
George Pratter, Jr., was born on September 13, 1936, in War- saw, Georgia, to the late George and Lucender Pratter, and later moved to Cairo, Georgia, under the adoption of Mr. Haywood and Fannie Butler. At an early age, they relocated to Tampa, FL, where he attended the Hillsbor- ough County Schools and gradu- ated from Middleton High School.
George was employed with Bowood/Abraham Chevrolet Car Dealership as Undercoater for 25 years, and later employed with the Hillsborough County Road and Streets Department, where he retired in 2001, due to health problems.
George was preceded in death by: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George and Lucender Pratter; adopted parents Mr. Haywood and Fannie Butler.
George leaves to cherish his memories, longtime companion and caregiver, Annie Kendricks; 2 daughters, Selina King (Alvin) and Angela Martin; sister and caregiver, Ozzie Ashley; brother, Wardell Bradshaw; like a son, Vernon Brown; grandchildren, Denita Lewis Hudson (Travis), Anthony Lewis, Jr., Michael Hud- son, Faith Amos (Dauon), Jashua Williams and Jeremiah Williams; great grandchildren: Heaven Hudson, Jordan Nelson, Tashari Pressley, Travis Hudson, Jr., Tra- mayne Hudson, Caleb Lewis, Nasir Hudson and Railynn Hud- son; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; the Reynolds, Brad- shaw, Henderson and Wilson families and other sorrowing friends; Kelly Best, Bonnie Dixon, and family, Beth Ranson, and family, and Aaron Jones and family.
Special thanks to *LifePath Hospice, Ruby Team and Dr. Vanessa Escobar, M.D., and Staff.
Assembly of the Family will begin at 10:45 a.m. Facial cover- ing and social distancing is re- quired.
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DEACON L. C. RICHARDSON, JR.
Homegoing Services for Dea- con L. C. Richardson, Jr., who passed away on November 27, 2020, will be held Saturday, De- cember 12, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, 2101 North Lowe Street Tampa, Fl 33605 (corner Republica De Cuba and Palm Avenue), Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Pastor; Reverend Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Pastor, of St John Progressive M. B. Church, Officiating. Interment will be made at 2 p.m., on Satur- day at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.
Deacon L. C. Richardson was a native of Selma, Alabama. He and his wife, Mildred Richard- son, moved to Tampa in 1965 and became longtime residents of Tampa.
Deacon L. C. Richardson served faithfully in his Church under the pastoring of Rev. Dr. C. P. Epps, at Mount Olive M. B. Church; continuing steadfastly under the Pastoring of Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks.
Deacon Richardson was well known and loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Margret Richardson; father, L. C. Richardson, Sr.; 2 daughters, Wanda Carter, and Cynthia Harris; grandson, Julius Carter; brother, Roy Richardson; brother, Howard Richardson; sisters, Ida Allison and Margret Marie; good friend, Pastor, Rev. C. P. Epps.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: loving wife, Mildred Richardson; children, Luvern Richardson, Jr., (Tiffany), and Erica Richardson, (Dwayne); sis- ters, Barbara Richardson, Cora Richardson, Frances Smiley (Jerome), and Ella Richardson; brothers, Ned Richardson and Andrew Richardson; grandchil- dren, Charles (Katrina), Porch- esia, Marcus (Cheka), Santeria, Romar, Vincent, Shavaris (Trish), Ta’Lea (Charlly), Eric, Elaine Goodson and Faye Lewis; friends, Harold Wright Deacon and sister, Cobb, Randolph Wright, Deacon and sister, Mc- Dougle; Elaine Goodson, and Faye Lewis; 30 great grandchil- dren, and a host of brothers and sisters in Christ, and sorrowing family and friends.
Visitation for Deacon L. C. Richardson will be held this Fri- day evening from 5 p. m. until 7 p.m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 North 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610. The Family will re- ceive friends from 6 p. m. until 7 p. m.
Funeral attendees will assem- ble in support of the family at 8:45 a.m. and are required to so- cially distance and wear face cov- ering.
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MEMORIAM CORRECTION
In the Birthday Memo- riam on Friday, December 4th, the date of death for Johnny Bernard Watson was incorrect. He passed away on November 14, 2020.
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