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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
GUDES
CHANDLER
JACKSON
MR. HENRY LEE THOMAS, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Henry Lee Thomas, Jr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2020, was held on Sunday, August 30th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., with Rev. H. L. Daniels, pastor of New Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church, offici- ated. The interment was held in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Henry Lee Thomas, Jr., was born August 17, 1945, in Eufala, Alabama. Born and raised in Eu- fala, Henry was educated in the Barbour County Public School System and accepted Jesus as his personal Savior at Thankful Bap- tist Church in the same city.
He moved to Florida at a young age and joined the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where Dr. H. L. Daniels is the pastor. On September 22, 1969, not long after arriving in Florida, Henry married the love of his life, Mary Alice. He enjoyed listening to gospel music and LOVED to sing. Henry sung with the Male Chorus at New Friend- ship and served 36 years as a faithful member of the Southern Tones Gospel Singers.
He retired after working for Aramark Laundry for 40 years and settled into a blissful life of being a grandfather. Henry passed at the age of 75.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, one brother, Willie James and his son, Charles Daniels, Jr.
Henry leaves to cherish his memories with his wife of 46 years, Mary Alice; a son, his wife and family, Henry Thomas, III, Nee Nee, Jayla and Emani; daughter, Shenita and daughter, Leniah; grandchildren, Chacha, Tenisha, Charles Daniels, III, Zion and Christani; brother, Fred Thomas of Columbus, Georgia; sisters, Katie Lee, Eva, Jannie Mae, Betty and Dot of Columbus, Georgia; aunt, Jonella Kelly of Tampa, Florida; 6 great-grand- children; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends that will miss him.
We followed the CDC guide- lines.
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MRS. LILLIAN W. TOLBERT
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Lillian W. Tolbert of Tampa, Florida, who passed away Sun- day, August 30, 2020, will be held on Saturday, September 5th, 11 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Rev. Michael B. Price I, pastor of Victory AME Church, officiating. The interment will follow.
Lillian W. Tolbert was born February 12, 1935, in Tampa, Florida. She enjoyed making ce- ramics, praying and taking care of others.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Frank and Pinkie (Bozeman) Williams, Sr.; son, Stanley Tolbert; siblings, Marvin Jackson, Evelyn Cohen, Mildred McNair and Frank Williams, Jr.; nephew, Harold Williams; nieces, Ethel McQuay and Joyce Ann Harris.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Rudolph “Rudy” Tolbert; chil- dren, Ronnie Tolbert (Anna), Rudolph “Pete” Tolbert (Donna), Reginald Tolbert (Natalie Wil- son), Deborah Burt (John Henry), Darryl Tolbert (Tameka) and Marlise Tolbert-Jones; Ron- nie “Trey” Tolbert, LaToshia Jones, Ronnie “Omari” Tolbert, DeMarcus Tolbert, LaKisha Tol- bert, LaKreshia Tolbert, Reginald Wingo, Claudia Wingo, Reginald Tolbert, Jr., Raine Tolbert, Riley Tolbert, RoShonda Burt, Michael Burt, Celeshia Tolbert, Cory Tol- bert, Catrina Tolbert, Darrly Tol- bert, Jr., Justice and Justin Simmons, Carlie Jackson, DeShontia Jones and Damani Jones; 21 great- grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Robert “Putt” Williams; sister, Frances Pascoe; nieces, Sandra Williams, Judy Ellis, Sheila Nicoles, Bridgette McNair and Ann McNamie; nephews, Michael Pascoe (Veronica), Teddy Ricks and Harold Ricks; life-time friends, Louvenia Caldwell, Betty Canty, Lois Scott, Linda Herring, Beverly Webb, Eloise Griffie and William “Billy” Larry; adopted daughter, Earnestine Pringley; adopted granddaughter, Toni Mitchell; daughter-in-love, Letty Tolbert; godmother, Twanda Bradley; goddaughter, Linda Canty; the Tolbert and Pringley families of Tampa, Miami, Inver- ness, New York and Philadelphia; the neighbors, Progress Village So. 88th Street family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 4th, from 4 to 6 p. m. The family will greet friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
We are following the CDC guidelines. The service will be live-streamed at www.aikensfu- neralhome.com website.
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MRS. TIFFANEY LASHAY HOBLEY OWENS
A Celebration of Life Grave- side Service for Mrs. Tiffaney L. Hobley Owens, who passed away August 20, 2020, will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at 9 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4610 E. Hanna Ave. Apostle D. Hendrix, offici- ating.
Tiffaney L. Hobley Owens, was born September 13, 1981, in Tampa, Florida and attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved the Lord with all her heart.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery on Sat- urday morning for the service. We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks must be worn.
Arrangements entrusted to Gudes Funeral Home.
“A Temple of Service”
IN MEMORIAM
GARFIELD ANTHONY 12/4/1927 — 9/3/1995
Dad,
It’s been 25 long years since
you departed this life, leaving wonderful memories in our hearts to cherish forever.
We love you so much, you will never be forgotten.
MS. SHERRY ANN WILBORN
The Homegoing Services for Ms. Sherry Ann Wilborn, who passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, will be held on Satur- day, September 5, 2020, 2 P. M., at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street. Interment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Wilborn is a native of West Helena, Arkansas, who was born on August 23, 1960 to the late Arvell Wilborn, Sr., and Thelma Wilborn. She worked for Verizon, formerly GTE, and re- tired after 25+ years.
At an early age, Sherry at- tended Spring Lake Missionary Baptist Church in her hometown. She graduated from Central High School, Class of 1978, and then furthered her education at the University of Arkansas at Fayet- teville obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology. She attended Nova Southeastern Uni- versity, Tampa Campus, and earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration in 2002.
She was preceded in death by: both her parents; sister, Jacque- line Walker and brother, Timo- thy Wilborn.
On August 22, 2020, Sherry answered the will of God and was called home.
Survivors: loving companion, Leo L. John, of Tampa; son, Aston U. John, of Tampa; step- children, Rolda Serieua, Lorna Lawson, Kevin John, all of Miami, FL, Elton John, of Danube, NC, Olivia Robertson, of Blythewood, SC, and Derrick John, of Atlanta, GA; sister, Cyn- thia Wilborn, of Little Rock, AR; brother, Arvell Wilborn, Jr., of Jacksonville, AR and Cardell Wilborn, of Kenosha, Wisconsin; aunt, Eula Dentmond, of Pine Bluff, AR; uncles, James Van, Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, James (Chris- tine) Roy, of Collinsville, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other sorrowing rela- tives and friends.
There will be a viewing for Ms. Wilborn Saturday beginning at 12 noon until service time.
Professional Services and arrangements entrusted to CHANDLER’S FUNERAL HOME, Sarasota, FL, 34234.
MR. MICHAEL ERIC MARSHALL
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Michael Eric Marshall, who received his wings August 25, 2020, will be held Saturday, September 5, 2020, 11 a.m., at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4301 W. Cypress Av- enue, Tampa, FL 33607, Rev. Frank Watson, Pastor officiat- ing. Interment will take place at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
Michael was born February 17, 1981, in Tampa, FL, to Rosa Marshall and the late Woodrow Alexander.
Michael traveled down many roads in life. His foundation began in Carver City. From there, he went into his love of cooking; working at a family- owned restaurant. His delicious food and tasty desserts will be missed by many. Michael found a career working at Humana, where he yet inherited another family. Michael’s life always re- volved around his family, two daughters, Kasiah and Erykah, were his pride and joy.
Michael began to have some health issues over the past cou- ple of years. He was baptized and gave his life to God at a young age at Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Woodrow Alexander; grandparents, Zell Marshall, Sr., and Mary Marshall; aunts, Shirley Coleman, Cynthia Thomas, and Vivian McGill; un- cles, Lavanda Coleman, Leroy Thomas, and Keith Moore.
Those remaining to cherish his memories are: daughters, Kasiah Moore, Erykah Marshall, mother, Rosa Marshall; broth- ers, Lavanda Vincent Marshall (Erica), Lonnie Alexander, and Robert Alexander (Angelina); sisters, Carla Milian, and Glynis West (Gregory); uncles, Zell Marshall, Jr., (Shirley), and Henry Marshall, (Telisa), aunt, Tenita Moore; nephew, Zion Marshall-Pate; cousins, Lorenzo Coleman, Michael Coleman, Aileen Brown, Ashley Marshall, Adrian Marshall, (Verdressa), Tineisa Roach (Amp), Lindsey Marshall, and Danielle Rolon (Richie).
Special and childhood friends, Roncel Mortimer, Bijan Robinson, Ariel Hubbard, Ernest Butler, Ronnie Knight, Renard Bolton, and a host of great cousins, family, friends, and his Humana Family (TMT).
Arrangements entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
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