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Funerals/Memoriam
GUDES
MRS. YVONNE E. LAWRENCE SIMMONS
Mrs. Yvonne E. Lawrence Simmons was born August 15, 1953, to the parents of John H. Lawrence, Sr., and Clara A. Don- aldson- Lawrence. She passed away December 10, 2021.
Mrs. Simmons was a 1971 graduate of C. Leon King High School and the National Beauty Cosmetology School.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Horace Lee Simmons, Sr.; father, John H. Lawrence, Sr.; mother, Clara A. Lawrence; son, Elijiah Simmon;, brother, John Lawrence, Jr;, sis- ter, Sarah Allen, sister, Bettye Hickmon; brother, Oscar Lawrence, Sr.; nephew, Oscar Lawrence, Jr., and nephew, Cur- tis Blue.
She leaves loving memories with: her son, Horace Lee Sim- mons, Jr., and wife, Karla Sim- mons; grandchildren, Sarai Simmons, Horace Simmons, III, and Hezekiah Simmons, sib- lings, Alvin Lawrence, Sr., Cyn- thia Lawrence, Gwendolyn Lawrence Butts (MO), and Bernard Lawrence Faison (CA); mother-in-law, Pearl Simmons, special niece/goddaughter, Dena L. Butts, and fiancé, Samuel Wilson; special nephews, Milo Cambridge, Jr., and Alvin Lawrence, Jr., special brothers-in-law, William Butts and Odis Hickmon, special aunts, Patricia Powell, Carol Wyche and husband, Al Wyche; special longtime friends, Tina Gipson, Eddiemae Cox, Blake Harris, Othelia Burney, Lula- mae Benniefield, Richard and Ona Pearson; and host of other nieces, nephews, and other rela- tives and friends.
Service and repast will be held at College Hill Mennonite Church with officiating Pastor Roy W. Williams (3506 Machado St. Tampa, FL, 33605) December 22,2021@10a.m.
AIKENS
MRS. FELICITY JEAN SMITH
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Felicity Jean Smith of Riverview, Florida, who passed away on December 9, 2021, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17th, at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Christopher White officiating.
Felicity was born September 3, 1967, in Americus, Georgia, to Henry and Mary Jean Smith. She enjoyed shopping, spending time with her grandkids and traveling with her sister/best friend.
Felicity was preceded in death by: her father; and Timauni Blakely.
She leaves to cherish her memory: sons, Elton Gaffney, Freddrick Renfroe, Jamie Ren- froe; daughters, Angelita John- son (Shawn), Timica Smith, Nikita Smith, Lecity Renfroe; grandchildren, Danasia McKin- non, Kambri Franklin, Ava Jack- son, Akil Jackson, Khari Franklin, Davion Blakely, Shamir Jackson, King Franklin, Myzel Gaffney; brothers, Sammy Smith, Gregory Smith, Henry Smith, Jr.; sister, Maureen But- ler; uncles, Jeremiah Robinson, James Robinson (Julia), Fred Nance (Rose), Dennis Nance; aunts, Hattie Wilson, Johnnie Nance, Clara Norris (Curtis), Eutha Long, Estella Clark, Iola Addison (Dennis), Bernice Mathis, of Tifton GA, Brenda Chisley of Tifton, GA, Phyllis Smith, of Louisville, KY; nephew, Demario Smith; nieces, Shantell Smith, Gregoria Smith, Samantha Smith, Janisha Smith, Legacy Smith; and a host of cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida, 33610, Friday, Decem- ber 17th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel. We are following the CDC guidelines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME”
MR. RUDOLPH TOLBERT
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Rudolph “Moody” Tolbert of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on December 4, 2021, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Decem- ber 18th, at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, Tampa, Florida, 33610, Rev. Antonio Pringley and Rev. Michael B. Price, officiating. The interment will follow.
Rudolph was born October 13, 1930, in Brooksville, Florida, to William Ozell Tolbert and Pernetta Love-Tolbert. He was employed by several local businesses which in- cluded The City of Tampa Sanita- tion Department, Frog Food Company, and Georgia Marble Company. After being employed at Garnier/Cargill/Mosaic, for over 35 years, Mr. Tolbert turned in the keys to his heavy machine equip- ment to be a Cadillac Chauffeur for his grandkids ensuring that they arrived safely to school, dance class, and gymnastics. He was the family driver and driving instruc- tor.
After rounding up cousins, nieces, and nephews and their par- ents, it was not unusual for a Sat- urday morning grocery store run to be a weekend trip to Miami, Dis- ney World, Sea World, Georgia, a fishing trip, or a cookout at the beach.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife of 66 years, Lillian W. Tolbert; son, Stanley M. Tolbert; siblings, Audrey Black, Gwendolyn Simms-Seymour,
Ozell, Perry (Dump), Elroy, and Michael Tolbert, Denise Brown, and Carol Tolbert; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marvin Jackson, Charlene Tolbert, Doris Tolbert, Evelyn Cohen, Mildred McNair, and Frank Williams, Jr., son-in- law, Johnathan Jones.
Rudolph leaves to cherish his memory sons, Ronnie Tolbert (Anna), Rudolph “Pete” Tolbert (Donna), Reginald Tolbert (Na- talie), Darryl Tolbert (Tameka); daughters, Deborah Burt (John Henry), and Marlise Tolbert- Jones; grandchildren, Ronnie “Trey” Tolbert, LaToshia Tolbert, Ronnie “Omari” Tolbert, DeMar- cus Tolbert, LaKisha Tolbert, LaKreshia Tolbert, Reginald Wingo, Claudia Wingo, Reginald Tolbert, Jr., Raine Tolbert, Riley Tolbert, RoShonda Burt, Michael Burt, Celicia Tolbert, Cory Tolbert, Catrina Tolbert, Darrly Tolbert, Jr., Justice Simmons, Justin Sim- mons, Carlie Jackson, DeShontia Jones, Damani Jones, Makayha Burt, and Mykaija Bailey; 21 great grandchildren; 4 great, great, grandchildren; brothers, Glenn Tolbert, Danny Tolbert, Carzell Tolbert; sisters, Rose Oaks, Emma Cook, Betty Tolbert-Cary, Brenda (Dwayne) Bines; brothers and sis- ter-in-law, Howard Seymour, Robert “Putt” Williams (Ruby); Frances Pascoe; adopted daugh- ter, Earnestine Pringley; adopted granddaughter, Toni Mitchell; daughter-in-love, Letty Tolbert; families; Simms’, Tolberts, Blacks, Ricks, Williams, Pascoes, Pring- leys of Tampa; other family mem- bers in New York, Detroit, Miami, Brooksville, Inverness, St. Pete; the 88th Street of Progress Village; the Garnier/Cargill/Mosaic work- ers, and devoted friend Oscar Wil- son (Pessie).
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33610, Friday, December 17th from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at Rest Haven for the service on Saturday. We are following the CDC guidelines.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME”
MR. PHILLIP ERIC THOMAS
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Phillip Eric Thomas of Tampa, FL, who passed away on December 9, 2021, will be held at Light of the World Church of De- liverance, 4701 North 15th St., Tampa, FL, on Saturday, Decem- ber 18, 2021, at 2 p. m. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4610 East Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL.
Mr. Phillip Eric Thomas was born on June 21, 1974 in Tampa, FL, to Joan E. Gundy. He was a professional cook for most of his career starting at Big John’s Ala- bama BBQ, then progressing to freelance services. He volun- teered at Trinity Center feeding the homeless and assisted indi- viduals and groups giving back to the community.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, John and Zona Bell Gundy; his son, Phillip E. Thomas, Jr. (Willetta Glen-Har- ris - mother).
He leaves behind: his daugh- ter, Philethia Ericka Thomas; mother, Joan Eva Gundy; broth- ers, Ernest Lee Thomas, John Thomas (Zonata) and Paul W. Thomas; best friends, Ron Gudes, Keith Yore, John Larry and De- andre Edmonds; grandchildren, nieces, nephews, Stephens Fam- ily and McCalla Family. There will be a visitation on Friday, Decem- ber 17th, from 5 p. m.-7 p. m. at Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church at 1:45 p. m. for the service. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
Gudes Funeral Home “A Tem- ple of Service”
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
FALSTINE ISAAC (Baby Sister) Sunrise: December 16, 1946
Mom, it has been 3 years, December 14th, since God called you home. He has you in His Arms, now we have you in our hearts.
Love, family and friends.
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