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Funerals
HARMON
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. SHERRY DENISE BARR, a.k.a., BOO
Celebration of life and re- membrance of Ms. Sherry Barr of 3707 Wiggins Leaf, who passed away Friday, Oc- tober 2, 2015, will be held Saturday afternoon, October 10,2015,at1p.m.atNew Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Pastor, Elder Theodise Lane, offici- ating.
Sherry Denise Barr was born on October 16, 1979 in Tampa. She grew up in Tampa, and was educated in the public schools in Hills- borough County, FL, gradu- ating from Job Corps in Kentucky. She worked in the medical field as a Medical As- sistant. She was a member of the New Salem Primitive Baptist Church.
Sherry was preceded in death by her maternal grand- father, Mr. Johnnie Davis Brown.
Sherry leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted son, Justin Lee Buster of Tampa; her devoted parents, mother, Teresa M. Barr of Tampa, and father, Ronnie Barr of Tampa; two sisters, Katherine Pitts and Rhonda Barr of Tampa; paternal grandmother, Betty B. Chester (Willie) of Tampa; maternal grandmother, Ozie Mae Culer (Gregory) of Ruskin, FL; special friend, Tianna Ashby and son, Elijah Moye of Tampa; 4 nieces, Jimisha Hunt, Calasia Mar- ion, Taniya Austin and Gabriella Garrick of Tampa; 4 nephews, J’Ronnie Pitts, DaRon Barr, Jaliyn James and Isaac Chaney of Tampa; a host of aunts, uncles, other nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing relatives and friends; close friend, Sonia Humphrey; and a de- voted aunt, Mrs. Pamela Green.
THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the church by 12:30 p. m.
Arrangement entrusted to Harmon Funeral Home.
MR. ALVIN BENJAMIN GRAHAM ‘POOCHIE’
Homegoing services for Mr. Alvin Benjamin Graham, who passed away, October 5, 2015, will be held on October 10, 2015 at 1 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home Chapel, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, with Pas- tor Otis Cooper, officiating.
Alvin Benjamin Graham “Poochie” was born January 12th 1955. He took his eternal rest from this life on October 5, 2015. He was born to his parents, Jack Graham and Lula Mae Burney.
Alvin was born in Willis- ton, FL, and raised in Blich- ton, FL. Alvin received Christ as a young child as a member of New Chapel Bap- tist Church, Blichton, FL. He attended school in Marion County. He later moved to Tampa. He rededicated his life to Christ and became a member of New Smyrna Bap- tist Church.
Loved ones that preceded Alvin in death were: father, Jack Graham; step-father, Johnnie Benniefield; grand- parents, Levan and Flora Burney and Nettie Graham; sister, Tevis Benniefield; uncle, James “Buddy” Bur- ney; and aunt, Lucy Gladden.
He leaves to forever hold and cherish loving memo- ries: his mother, whom he loved dearly and adored, Lula Benniefield; sisters, Brenda McGhee (Leroy), Patrici and Graham, Geral Leath (Paul); brothers, Jon- nie Benniefield (Vickie), and Lonnie Benniefield; nephews, Theodric Burney, Geric Leath, Broderick Har- rington-Batts,DenericLeath, Lonnie Benniefield, II, Jon- nie Benniefield, III, and Tyris Benniefield; nieces, Erika Burney, LaTrasha Freeney (Chad), Lonitra Hodges (Robert), Lonique Benniefield, Lone’ Andrews and Geralyn Leath; aunts, Othelia Burney and Willie Mae Burney; uncles, L. C. Burney (Ruth); and a host of great nephews, nieces, cousins and friends; special acknowledgement to his Emma Street neighbors, New Bright and Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church and everyone for their thoughts, prayers, condo- lences and encouraging words.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p. m., October 9, 2015 at Harmon Funeral Home.
A HARMON BURIAL
BRO. GARY MIZELL
Homegoing services for Bro. Gary Mizell who passed away on September 25, 2015 will be held on October 10, 2015at1p.m.atNewBirth M. B. Church at 4816 Florida Ave., Tampa, 33603, with Pastor H. D. McFadden, offi- ciating.
He was baptized at an early age at Elizabeth Baptist in Atlanta. He worked as a contractor restoring homes. He relocated to Tampa and- married Gail Little. He was born August 31. 1958 in At- lanta to Alex and Yvonne Vaugh, both of whom pre- ceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by: his siblings, Angela Mizell, Anthony Mizell, and Robert Walker.
He was a faithful member of Elijah 596 and Joshua #21. He served as Past W. P. and King Solomon of Stars 386 and Sentinel, District 37-38, under the leadership of Sis. T. Davis.
He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted wife, and faithful Stars of FL member, Gail Mizell; 2 daughters, An- gela Mizell and Anala Mizell Turner; 3 step-daughters, Roshon (Wallace) Williams, Princess White, and Chlori- etta (Jay) Little; 3 sons, Damani Mizell, Gary I. Mizell, and Ambakisye Mizell; 3 step-sons, Larry Wiggins, Prince White, and Michael Little; 2 godchil- dren, Prince Kala Dinkens and Tyree Lee; a host of grand and great grandchil- dren; his sibling, Betty (Charlie) Dean, Wille (Pap) Mizell, Wanda Satchell, and Gloria (Billy) Bell; aunt, Betty Walker; brother and sisters-in-law, Pamela (Peter) Goulbourne, Venola Woods, Jimmy (Jenatte), Michael Little, and Ronald Woods; and host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; a host of special friends.
Visitation for Bro. Mizell will be held at Harmon Fu- neral Home Friday, October 9, 2015 5-8 p. m. at Masonic Brothers will conduct cere- mony starting at 6:30 p. m. Family will receive friends at 7p.m.
A HARMON BURIAL
MRS. MELVINA SINGLETON
Mrs. Melvina Singleton of Tampa, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 10 at 11:30 a. m. at Grace Mary M. B. Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, with Elder Paul Buster, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Singleton was a na- tive of Brooksville, FL, and a lifelong resident of Tampa. She was educated by the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County and was a member of New Macedonia M. B. Church.
Mrs. Singleton was a Home Day Care Director and was a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Walker Lee Gano and Bertha Mosley; children, Albert Singleton, Jr., and Pancheta Louise Johnson; and brothers, Walker Lee Gano, Jr., Sam Gano, Leon Gano and Carl Gano.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Al- bert Singleton, Sr.; daugh- ters, Sheila V. Jackson and husband, Peter, Sharon Y. Carswell and husband, Alvin, and Carolyn Young and hus- band, Shug; sons, Edward E. Singleton and wife, Evan- gelina, Corey Singleton and wife, Tonia, and Reginald Gaylord and wife, Pamela; grandchildren, Reginald Johnson and wife, Felicia, Marlina Jackson, Alvin Johnson, Sharonda Car- swell, Tiara Carswell, Justina Jackson, Breghesa Carswell, James Jackson, Alexis Gay- lord, Celeste Singleton and Jeremiah Singleton; great grandchildren, Sean John- son, Tamara Carswell and Emory Boldin; stepfather, Deacon Charlie Mosley; sis- ter, Daisy Harrell and hus- band, Freddie; brother, Charles Gano; sister-in-law, Gean Gano; caregivers, Stella, Edward McBride, Sab- rina Buster and Rose; nieces and nephews, Debra Gano, Alonzo Gano, Samantha and husband, Mike, Tabetha, Joanie, Daisy, Angel and Freddie, Jr.; and a host of other nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, October 9 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue, and the family will re- ceive friends from 7:30-8:30 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. AGNES ESTELLE WILLIAMS
Mrs. Agnes Estelle Williams of Tampa, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 10 at 11 a. m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church,
Street, Apostle Vivian Thompson, presiding, with Pastor Gregory Hill, eu- logist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial
Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Williams was a native
of Donalsonville, GA. She was a 1st Grade School Teacher for Seminole County Public Schools until she re- tired.
Mrs. Williams married Ulysses Williams Sr. on Feb- ruary 14, 1943. To this union five children were born.
She later relocated to Tampa, where she lived until her death.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Fred and Heronia Coachman; hus- band of 72 years, Mr. Ulysses Williams, Sr.; and siblings, Herman, Corene, Willis, Fred, Jr., Frendeau, Eddie Mae, Cormett, and Denver.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories: 3 daughters, all of Tampa, Charlotte (Mar- vin) Mills, Judi (Jose) Jones and Gloria (Charlie) Smith; 2 sons, both of Tampa, Ulysses (Joann) Williams, Jr. and JoeNathan Williams; brother, Howard Coachman of Miami, FL; 15 grandchil- dren, all of Tampa, Evelina Williams, Vincent (April) Knight, Celeste Brown, Kim- berlee (Gregory) Hill, Jim- mie (Lonya) Jones, Melvin Canady, III, Lorrie (Delawrence) Brown, Roselle (Gregory) Pittman, Ulysses Williams, III, Twila Williams, Dionne Williams, Keisha Williams, Byron Williams, Davita Hutchins, and Joe (Jyneatrice) Williams; brother-in-law, I. W. Williams of Philadelphia, PA; 3 sisters-in-law, Bessie Pearl Salters, Ola Mae Williams and Charlie Mae Roberts; a host of great and great great grandchildren; a surrounding area of nieces and nephews; special friends, Jose Valentin and Shannon Williams, The Heath Family and Willie Mae Henry; and special cousin, Alwilla Merritt.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, October 9 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Av- enue, and the family will re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
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