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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MRS. BETTINA BOOKER
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Bettina Booker of Tampa, who passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016, will be held Saturday, October 22nd, 11 a. m. at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Pastor Larry Roundtree, II with Pastor Antonio Hawkins of Exciting Faith Alive Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Ms. Bettina Booker was born January 6, 1981 in Tampa. She attended the local schools of Hillsborough County. She en- joyed reading books, shopping and spending time with her children.
She was preceded in death by: grandparents, Joe and Bet- tina R. Booker; aunt, Evelyn Booker; uncles, Michael, Sr. and Forrest Booker, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Demarcus Booker, Tre’Rohn, Tarohndra, Tarohn and Tariohn Alexander; par- ents, Marshall Cromuel and Sh- eryl V. Godfrey; father, Edward Reed, Sr.; step-parents, Fred Godfrey and Cheryl Reed; brothers, Edward C. Reed, Jr., Michael Reed and Ryan Melvin; sisters, Erica C. Reed, Shavonne Reed, Andrea Moore, Marsha Cromuel, Shemeca Walker, Cadedra Ware, Cherveronica Young and Shan- tana Johnson; aunts, Shelia Booker, Cecelia Cambridge (Joseph) and Gloria Smith; nieces, Ariyanah Jones, Symia Melvin and Alyse Carter; nephews, Malachi Reed, Caiden Montgomery, Carter Jones, Ryan Melvin, Jr., Marquice Gordon and Michael Reed, Jr.; cousins, Cecelia Booker Garvin (Joseph), Steven Powell, Ashley Pierce, Angelic Booker, Darius Pierce, Chaval Booker, Michael, Jr. and Forrest Booker, Jr; spe- cial friends, the Cambridge, Trotman and Penny families, Sharisa Smith, Franchon, Rita, Sheba and Carla; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, October 21st from 5-8 p. m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MRS. BLONDEVA GALLON
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Blondeva Gallon of Tampa, who passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 will be held Sat- urday, October 22nd, 11 a. m. at Brown’s Memorial Church Of God In Christ, 2313 E. 27th Av- enue, Tampa, 33610, Bishop Matthew Williams, pastor, Rev. John Motes, officiating with Rev. Alfonso Gallon as eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Blondeva was born on May 29, 1934 to the late Frank Wiley and Vernice Foster in Plant City, Florida. She was a member of Macedonia M. B. Church.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Ernest Gallon; par- ents, Frank Wiley and Vernice Foster; children, Ronald Lee, Rosalyn and Leona Gallon; granddaughter, Daria Beckham; siblings, Alma Jackson, Ernest Jackson, Luvenia Marshall and Charlie Mae Barber.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her children, Yvonne Smith, Clinton Wilson, Jr., Dea. Everett Gallon (Mary), Janice Gallon (JJ), Ernestine Gallon, Carl Gallon (Vicky), Parthenia Gallon, LaShawn Everett (Carlton), Helena Wal- lace (Rodney) and Rev. Alfonso Gallon; 47 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 23 great- great grandchildren, brother, Benjamin Wyley, Jr.; sisters, Evelyn Edwards, Kathleen William and Lillian Archer; aunt, Katherine Foster; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Macedonia M. B. Church on Fri- day, October 21st, from 5 to 7:30 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the serv- ice.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
CHARLOW
MR. ANTHONY ROSHAD HERSEY
Mr. Anthony Roshad Hersey, age 28, of Tampa, died on Thurs- day, October 13th, 2016, of T- CELL Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was born on October 14, 1987 to Angela Hersey (deceased) and Anthony Hill, Sr.
Anthony had a very loving spirit, he loved being around family and friends and loved keeping a smile on everyone’s face. His aunt called him “Smi- ley” and he definitely lived up to the nickname. He really enjoyed being near the water and would often go out to reflect on his life. He was diagnosed with his ill- ness in Sept. 2015, and never al- lowed his illness to keep him down. He always tried to com- plete his normal everyday rou- tines up until the end. He was a strong spirited young man and never let anyone get in the way of what he wanted to accomplish.
He was the oldest of his sib- lings from his father. He was not the oldest of his mom’s children, yet very protective of them all. He loved being surrounded by his family, spending time with his fiancé, wearing slides with crazy and comfortable socks, watching boxing, going on cruises, eating, and seeing oth- ers happy. He often said, “All I want is to see everyone happy!” He was loved by many and will be forgotten by none. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by: his grand- mother, Mildred Wingate; his brothers, Anthony Hill, Jr., Antwan Hill, Antawan Hersey, Michael Bell, Arthur Bulter, JayAnthony Hill, Noah Hill, and Kamali Hill; his sisters, Janet Hill, Paris Hill, and Kiera Mc- Clain; and his fiancée, Kiera Adams; and many other family members and friends.
Anthony was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #5, Saint James.
His memorial service arrangements are being handled by Charlow Funeral Home in Plant City, Florida. The memo- rial service will be held on Satur- day, October 22, 2016, 2 p. m. at his home church, Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 4008 E. Cayuga Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
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FAMILY NOTICE
MR. WILLIAM THOMAS WEEMS, III
A Memoriam for Mr. William T. Weems, III, who passed Friday, October 7, 2016, will be held Sat- urday, October 22, 2016, at 11 a. m. on Picnic Island, 7680 Picnic Island Blvd., Tampa, 33616 with the family.
Mr. William T. Weems, III was the son of the late William T. Weems, II and Ruby Weems and was born in Tampa. He was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School, Class of 1970. He was the middle child of three, the only boy, and dear to our mater- nal grandparents, the late Her- man and Corletha Blatch.
William gave his life to God at an early age. He was baptized at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Tampa, where he was ac- tive singing in the choir. He loved singing old school songs by 5 Blind Boys and Al Green, etc. He loved his son, niece, and nephews very much. He was a caring per- son and even enjoyed babysitting his great nieces and nephews, Braylon Jennings, Brandon and Camden Jennings, Ulyssicia Jen- nings, Dana Jennings and many more.
He loved his family and friends. He looked forward to spending time with his cousin, James Haywood and his nephews, Herbert, Reginald and Michael. He loved to travel and did so with his brother, John Bell. He loved his neighbors and they loved him. He will be greatly missed.
He leaves to cherish is memo- ries: a son, Dontavio Linsey and wife, Michelle, Tampa; two sis- ters, Letha Jennings and hus- band, Clyde, Tampa, and Valorie Owens, New York City; brother, John Bell; special nieces and nephews, Angela Jennings, Bryan Jennings, Lauren Bell, Herbert Jennings, Reginald Jennings, Michael Jennings, Tampa; cousins, Barbera Haywood, James Haywood and wife, Bon- nie, Ben Plair and wife, Mary Green, Jackie Cuausey, Robert Sanders, Mattie Diaz, and Sharon Haywood; and a host of other rel- atives and friends among them are, Linda Evans, Brenda Way- Payne, Yvonne Waldon, Gloria Drungo, Sheila Harden, Larraine Nunn, the Chesters, Inghrams, Andersons, Tuckers, Mother Mamie Owens, and New Hope M. B. Church.
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GUDES
MS. SHANATEE FRENCH
A homegoing celebration, in loving memory of Ms. Shanatee French, will be held at 11 a. m., Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Pilgrim Rest M. B. Church, 4202 West Nassau Street, Tampa, 33607.
Viewing will be from 5 p. m. to 7 p. m. Friday at Gudes Fu- neral Home, 4050 East Hills- borough Avenue.
Interment will be private. GUDES FUNERAL HOME “A Temple Of Service” www.gudesfuneralhome.net
THANK YOU
ALGERNON R. JOHNSON
The family of the late Algernon R. Johnson wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation for your prayers and overwhelming kindness shown to us during this difficult time.
We sincerely thank you for your care and concern for our family. Your time, generosity, and support have meant the world to us.
A special “Thank You” to Rev. Gregory Gay and the Mt. Olive AME Church family, and the Ray Williams Funeral Home staff.
Thank you for your continuous prayers and support. May God’s blessings be yours.
The Johnson and Wright Family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
GARY MICHEAL COOPER 10/22/1988 – 4/20/08
As we approach the day God placed you on the earth, we remember the memories you have given us and the love you shared. For you will always be missed.
From your family.
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