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Funerals/Memoriams
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REV. CALEB RICHARD BATCHELOR
A Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Caleb Richard Batchelor, “Sone” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away, Thursday, May 21, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 30th, 2 p. m., at New Progress M. B. Church, 3307 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Rev. Maurice Taylor, pastor, offici- ating. The interment will be in Or- ange Hill Cemetery.
Caleb was born to George Batch- elor and Florence Brown on Decem- ber 28, 1936 in Claremont, St. Ann, Jamaica. He was educated in the public schools of Jamaica and con- tinued his education in Tampa, Florida, when he came to the United States on May 5, 1973. Rev. Batche- lor worked as a truck driver at Cohen Brothers Construction Com- pany and later worked at Cox Enter- prises.
In 1978, Caleb transitioned into ministry under the guidance and di- rection of the late Rev. E. J. Williams, Jr. Rev. Batchelor was very active in the Tampa Bay Com- munity committing his time and tal- ents to: Pastors On Patrol, Baptist Ministers Conference, collaborated with the State’s Attorney Office, 13th Judicial Circuit, Chaplain at St. Joseph’s and Tampa General Hospi- tals and a 32nd Degree Mason, with St. John Lodge #30 of International Free & Accepted Modern Masons for over 20 years.
Additionally, Rev. Batchelor was a life-long member and served in many roles at New Progress M. B. Church as a trustee, deacon and as- sistant pastor. He had a winning personality and a bright smile, he brought many souls to Christ. He fought the “Good Fight” and God saw fit to call his faithful servant home to eternal rest.
Rev. Batchelor was preceded in death by: his parents and brother, O. (Junior) Robinson.
He leaves to cherish his memo- ries: his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Wilhelmenia Batchelor; children, son, Mark Batchelor (An- niece) of Kingston, Jamaica; 2 daughters, Charmain Batchelor of Portmore, Jamaica and Tanya Batchelor Judge (Adrian) of Tampa, Florida; step-daughter, Regina Johnson; grandson, Daniel Sierra, Jr.; granddaughters, Carla Francis, Samantha, Stacey and Natalia Batchelor; and step-grandson, Joshua Graham; brother, Archie Batchelor of Canada; sisters, Mavis White, Ruth Dwyer and Shirly Riley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren and extended family, friends and mentees who he impacted during his lifetime.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, May 29th from 3 to 5 p. m. The family will receive friends during the visi- tation from 3-4 p. m.
The family and friends will meet at the church on Saturday for the service. The CDC guidelines will be followed.
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ELDER FRANK JOHN CLAY
A Homegoing Visitation for Elder Frank John Clay of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tues- day, May 19, 2020, will be held Thursday, May 28th, 4 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Georgia.
Elder Frank J. Clay was born on January 18, 1933 to Henry Lee and Clara Mae Clay in Branwood, Georgia. John was the youngest son of five children. He received his formal education through the Terrel County Public School Sys- tem. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ. He was united in holy matrimony to Mother Louise Clay in September 1963. This union was blessed with 8 children. Mother Clay preceded him in death on June 12, 1948.
He was preceded in death by: his daughter, Greta Clay; son, Elden Clay and stepdaughter, Regina Scott; stepson, Earl Scott; grandson, Gerald Robinson; sis- ters, Kate and Doris Clay; brother, Robert Clay and mother-in-law, Sara Lee Scott.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with his wife, Joann Clay; sons, Sam Culbreth, John (Bernice) and Leon S. Clay; daughters, Velvet Jackson (Michael), Debra Clay and Wendy Barnes (Frank) and stepdaughter, Susan Scott; sister, Babe Ruth (John); grandchildren, Limiuel Nelson, Shananet, Jiddes, Velvet and Gerald Robinson, Dewayne Johnson, Tawanda Jones, Sam, Jr., Eric, Jermaine, Termaine, Samantha, Samuel, Samone, Paul, and Devontae Culbreth, Xuxanyc and Traneisha Cunningham, Lan- dyn and Tyler Barnes, Javarious, LeAndre, Elden and Marquis Clay, Rico, Jamie, Albert, Mario, Mau- rice, Robert, Porshia, Christopher and Sara Scott and Kevin Wilson, Jr.; sisters-in-law, Katherine Scott and Ruby Lee Scott; a host of de- voted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thurs- day, May 28th from 4 to 6 p. m. The CDC guidelines will be fol- lowed.
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MR. PRESTON DALLAS DICKERSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Preston Dallas Dickerson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 10 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery.
Preston was born in Pocomoke City, Maryland on October 26, 1952, to the late Dover Lee Dicker- son and Mildred Schoolfield.
He was preceded in death by: his parents and sister, Janice Dick- erson.
Preston worked at the shipyard and volunteered at the Salvation Army.
He leaves to cherish his fond and loving memories with: his lov- ing wife, Mary Alford Dickerson; 3 step-children, Theresa Jinks (Mark), Christine Valdez (Scott) and Marcellious Alford; 9 grand- children; siblings, Emma Woods (Patrick Woods), Cheryl Randall (Larry Randall), all of Virginia, Paul A. Jones of Florida, Mildred Jones-Horsey of Maryland and Cassandra Mathieu (Jean Enoch Mathieu) of Sebring, Florida; aunt, Dorothy Shockley of Maryland; brothers-in-law, Paul Alford, Jr. (Gladys), Willie Williams (Yetsy), Julius Dix and Robert Alford (Mary); sisters-in-law, Yvonne Hamilton, Maydean Mann, Linda Dix, Beneatha Anderson (Larry) and Brenda Alford (Albert) of Ocala, FL and Gwen Jokines; spe- cial friend, Carlos Valdez; special thanks to Monica McLeod, care- giver and the LifePath Hospice, Teal Team; and a host of nieces and nephews, and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, May 29th from 4-6 p. m. The funeral service will be live streamed.
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MR. PAUL HEIGHT, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Paul Height, Sr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away Mon- day, May 18, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 30th, 11 a. m., at Greater New Salem Primitive Bap- tist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., Elder Benjamin M. Curry, pastor, officiating. T h e Interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Paul was born June 28, 1942, in Millen, Georgia, to the late Robert and Bertha Height. He graduated from Burgess Landrum High School in 1960. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving his coun- try from 1967-1969.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Cora Height; parents and brothers and sisters.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his chil- dren, Paul Height, Jr. (Sharon), Reginald Height, Sabrina Height and Coloyer Brown; grandchil- dren, Paul Height, III (Gina), LaB- rina Height (Fred) and Rodrick Height (Brittny); great-grandchil- dren, LaQuess Height, Shylah Height, Novian Bogan, YaNaviah Bogan, Israel Bogan, Jaylan Height, Paige Height and Rylee Height; nieces, Mary Pittman (Ethel), Barbara Ann Watson, Barbara Jean Watson, Jennie and Stephanie Paige; nephews, Bonnie Watson, Earl Watson, Isreal Wat- son, Billie Watson, James Watson, Donnie Watson and Jerome Man; special friends, Bobby and Cleo Anthony and Jacky Haynes; a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, May29thfrom5p.m.to7p.m. The family will receive friends during the visitation. The funeral service will be lived streamed at www.aikensfuneralhome.com.
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MR. JARVIS ANTONIO RIVERS (‘BUCK’)
A Graveside Homegoing Cele- bration for Mr. Jarvis Antonio Rivers (“Buck”) of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 30th, 2 p. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Pastor Jenkins, offi- ciating. The interment will follow.
Jarvis Antonio Rivers was born July 28, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. He enjoyed cooking and socializing with family and friends; he never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents; aunt, Shelia; cousins, Keith, Eric and Antonio.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his parents, Robert Rivers, Sr. and Valerie Bul- lock; brothers, Marcus and Robert, Jr.; sisters, Janica Bullock and Ernestine Sims; grand- mother, Myrtle Blue; aunts, Wanda Bullock, Denise Tiller, La- trenda Little, Ophelia and Cardelia; great-aunts, Brenda, Veronica, Renee and Betty; uncles, Erron Wells and David Bullock; nieces, Tyreainna Crawford and Ja’Niya Bonny; nephew, Ja’Ke- vion; cousins, Kenya, Shanika, Tomeka, Anthony, Quincy, Ramon, J. C., Kahala, Frances, D. J., Jermaine, Davisha, Shamira, Daquisha, David, Derrick, Dozier, Travis, Jason, Keisha, Yomi, Scherai, Mack, Ernest, Ernessa, Vicki, Frankie and Peabo; The crew, Bershawn, Pnut, Meka, Tina, Tonya, Shawn, Colette, Sleepy, Shawanna, Bam, Tremaine, Mamio and College Hill and Sulphur Springs crew.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, from6to8p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside on Saturday for the service. The CDC guidelines will be followed.
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PUT IT IN THERE
PEARLIE M. MELVIN Sunrise: May 31, 1929 — Sunset: May 30, 2009
How do I begin, first Happy Mother’s Day, and Happy Birthday, Happy Transitional Day.
Words can’t say how I really feel, so here I go, for all you’ve done, I really miss you. Everyone misses you so much. Until we meet again, don’t worry, be happy.
Your loving son and family, Anthony Staten.
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