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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MR. EDWARD ‘LOUIS’ BAISDEN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Edward Louis, who passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 11 a. m., New Hope M. B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Pastor Larry J. Mouton, Jr., officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Edward “Louis” Baisden, was born on September 9, 1952 to Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Harold, Sr. and Gladys Singleton Baisden, in Tampa, FL. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County. Mr. Baisden worked at Paul J. Sierra Con- struction Company for several years as a supervisor. Mr. Bais- den had a passion and worked as a carpenter by trade throughout the Tampa Bay Area. He was a member of New Hope Mission- ary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysses Harold, Sr. and Gladys Singleton Baisden; grandparents, Ed and Rosa Sin- gleton; sisters, Eartha Ulysses Goudy and Luvenia Singleton Savage; brother, Ulysses “Harold” Baisden, Jr.
Edward leaves to cherish memories of him: his companion of 20 years, Dianne Stephens; step-daughter, Marnita Stephens, both of Tampa, FL; sis- ters, Gladys Shavers of Tampa, Christine “Sarah” Sims of Talla- hassee, FL; a devoted sister, Alice B. Brown and devoted brother- in-law Ernest Brown, of Tampa; brother, Benjamin Baisden of Tampa; nieces, Felecia Hall of Tampa, Helena Sims of Miami, FL, Master Sergeant Veronica Sims of Hope Mills, NC, Cliffette Baisden of St. Petersburg, FL, Vanessa (Damon) McDonald of Tampa; a devoted and loving niece, Catina Smith and devoted nephew-in-law, Terrence Smith, of Tampa; nephews, Nathaniel (Heidi) Sims, Brian Bentley, Bernard McCloud, Jr., Theron Shavers, Jr., Benjamin Baisden, Jr., Lamar Baisden, all of Tampa, , Quicey Baisden of Orange, TX, Ulysses Baisden of Carencro, LA, Trent Baisden, Terrence Baisden of Tampa; 4 loving cousins, Calvin Jones of Hardeeville, SC, Robert Jones of Port Wentworth, GA, Tommie Jones of Hinesville, GA, Benjamin Jones of St. Matthews, SC; his companion’s mother, Mary Gaston; compan- ion’s sister, Gloria Brown; friend, Cynthia Childs, godson, La’Juan Bethune, all of Tampa; and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, family and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, December 8th from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m. The fam- ily and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. LORENZO BRADSHAW, SR. ‘SACK’
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Lorenzo Bradshaw, Sr., who passed away on Wednesday, No- vember 22, 2017, will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. F. L. Wynn, offici- ating. The interment will follow.
Mr. Lorenzo Bradshaw, Sr. was born August 21, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to the late Jack Jackson and Mamie L. Adams. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was employed with Campasi Whole Food Market.
Lorenzo was affectionately known as “Sack” by his family and friends. He was a loving and kind-hearted brother, father and friend to all. He enjoyed cooking on the grill for family events and spending time with his family. He was a cheerful person full of life and fun and he loved everyone.
He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories with: his son, Lorenzo Bradshaw, Jr.; longtime companion, Janice Slater; step- daughter, Heather Slater; grand- children, Karin and Kai Bradshaw; sisters, devoted care- giver, Ossie Ashley, Dorothy Reynolds, Juanita Reynolds (Ronald), Dorothy Harum (Roo- sevelt) and Linda Thomas (Charles); brothers, Wardell Bradshaw, Paul Reynolds, Aaron Reynolds (Virginia), Johnny F. Reynolds, Auther Blakely (Dorothy), David Blakely (Chris- tine) and Charlie C. Reynolds of Panama City, FL; aunt, Ozzie Adams; nieces, Tiffany Wilson, Oneita Henderson, Nekisha Bai- ley (Farrin), Kendra and Tristan Reynolds, Dominique Autry, Shontelle Bradshaw of Atlanta, GA, Litasha Banks, Marquita K. Bradshaw of Charleston, SC; nephews, Fredrick Harris (Veronica), Antonio Reynolds (Shantae), Travis and Shantay Reynolds, Johnny F. Reynolds, Jr., Anthony, Kedrick and Javon- tae, all of Tampa, Tavaris, Ron- odo Bradshaw and James Reynolds of Charleston, SC; great nieces and nephews, Teona and Anquanisha Rodgers, Barbabra Davis, Janisha, Javanna and Jayla Haynes, Anquan Rodgers, Dwayne and Wayne Davis, Ron- nie Owens and Kelvin McCul- lough; cousin, Sandra Maines and Gloria Flanning; devoted lifelong friends and neighbors, Cathis Autry, Jake, James, Tasha, Richard and The Jackson Family; The Jackson Heights family com- munity and the 15th Street family and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and relatives.
The visitation will be held on Friday, December 8th from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5-6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the serv- ice.
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MRS. ROSETTA BURNS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Rosetta Burns of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, will be held on Satur- day, December 9th, 2 p. m. at Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, 2001 N. Albany Ave., Superintendent C. U. Sutton, pastor, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Rosetta was born on Febru- ary 26, 1967 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Roosevelt Tucker and Rose Mason. Rosetta loved to cook and spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Lulu Mae Mason; grandchildren, Toni Moore and Jefferyonnia Streater; aunt, Ida Mae Mason; uncle, Gregory Mason and niece, Shantele Heyward.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her children, Franeshia James and fiancé, Tony Moore, Kelvin Dixon (Dorothy), Keshia Pugh and Jeffery Streater (Herbrinia); grandchildren, Eddie, Jr., Kelvin, III, Alvin, Kay’vone, Ja’Marri, Lenario, Kelnelshia, Dezia, Antoneshia, Quantiva, Saniya, Janayh, Anthona’e and Ja’corea; brother, Robert Lee Mason; sisters, Renee Mason and Rochelle Tucker (Wendy); uncles, Ronald, Donald, Willie Troy, Jerry, Oscar, Jr., Sammie and Mason, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, special friend, Tom Streater, favorite nieces, Jacquelyn and Trish; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, December 8th from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. SHANTAE BREWSTER WATSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Shantae Brewster Wat- son, who passed away on Mon- day, December 4, 2017, will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 9 a. m., at Springhill M. B. Church, 8119 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Eu- gene Garnett, pastor, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Shantae was born Decem- ber 28, 1971 in Tampa, Florida to the late Joe Brewster and Debra Johnson. She attended the schools of Hillsborough County. Shantae enjoyed read- ing, shopping and being a de- voted and loving mother to her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, grand- mothers, Estella Henderson and Olympia Malone; uncle, Willie Jack Henderson, Sr. and cousins, Keith and Robbie Price. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Kent James Watson, Sr.; children, Antonio Hayes, Shanice and Ciarra Brewster, Kent, Jr., Kenya and Kenyatta Watson (her fur baby, Atticus); brothers, Antonio Johnson (Missy), Willie Hen- derson and Andrae Johnson; sister, LaTosha Johnson; nieces and nephews, Alexis, Brittany, Charnequa, Anicia, Shaylah, Zhane, Tranesha, Jr Boy, Dre, Diamond, Jacquez, Jakai, Javaris, Jasha and Tori; cousins, Mechele Welch and John Butts; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends who will miss her.
The visitation will be held Friday, December 8th at Aikens Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends from6to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. CHIKE SAEED TIM
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Chike Saeed Tim who passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, will be held Saturday, De- cember 9th at 11 a. m. at Re-Birth M. B. Church, 1924 E. Comanche Street, Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. Zachary Hudson, pastor; Rev. Va- lerie Goddard of Keeney United Methodist Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Chike was born on April 5, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. He at- tended the schools of Hillsbor- ough County Public School System. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Keeney United Methodist Church. He was a God-fearing man and was very family-ori- ented. He had a love for the culi- nary arts and enjoyed sports. He lived life to the fullest and en- joyed putting smiles on every- one’s face. Chike has always been well known and active in the com- munity. Many people cherished, loved and respected his presence throughout his life.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories with: a loving, devoted mother, Joyce Tim (Charlie) and father, Herman Tim; children, Chi Kayla Syche Tim and Chike Saeed Tim, Jr.; girlfriend and mother of his children, Vanekea; siblings, Keith Butler (Katisha) and Talonda Butler; nieces, Chequita Campbell, Jessica Hicks, Kenisha Butler, Ronisha Washington, Zaria Butler; nephew, LeOndre Evans; great nieces, Mackenzie and Savarria; great nephews, Charles and Mar- lon; aunts, Gwen and Delores; uncles, Carris and Willie (Vera); host of cousins, Doris (William), Shani (Roderick) of TX, Tabari (Vanessa), Monique, Cicely, Car- ris, Jr, Aunt Mary, Mack (Michelle), Karen, Andreatha, Tracy (Wanda), Fredrick (Melissa), Gregory, Sr., Jeffery, Kolevis, Corey (Shawntae), Chauncey, Dwayne (Willie Ann), Raynard, Reshard, Narada, Greg- gory, Jr, Chantal, Sheena, Fredrick, Jr. (Gracie), Jeremey, Damion, Sr. (Shay), Mack, Jr (Christi), Greneshia, Treneshia, Greshawnta, Gre’Yante, Keaujay, Dau’Quan, Dion, Kya, Tylon, Damion Jr., Damicia, Phillip, Jr., Kenny, Calvin, Ashley, Jamal, Zuri, Clara, Jenee, Madeline, Johnnie Mae, Paul, Neva (Wil- son), Faye, Shameka (Roman), Stacey, Cynthia, Nancy and the Wood families of St. Petersburg; loving friends, Kendall, Tony, Marvin, Thomas, Andre, Connell, Eric, Gerald, Taius; and a host of sorrowing friends and other rel- atives worldwide.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday,
from 5 to 8 p. m. The family will receive friends
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The family and friends are
asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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CARD OF THANKS
We, the family of Mr. Donald L. Adkins would like to express our grati- tude and thank everyone who called or came by to support us during our time of bereavement.
Special thanks to Shekinah Harvest Break Through Church, Pastor D. A. Eliam and Wilson Funeral Home and staff members.
Thanks again from the Adkins and Jones family.
MR. DONALD LOUIS "DON" ADKINS
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