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Funerals/Memoriams
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. LARRY DARNELL DEMONS
Mr. Larry Darnell Demons of Tampa, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, March 2, at4p.m.atNewDawn Restoration Center, 5308 E. Columbus Drive, with Bishop Designate Julia McMillan, pre- siding.
Mr. Larry Darnell Demons was a native and lifelong resi- dent of Tampa, FL. He was ed- ucated in the public schools of Hillsborough County Schools and was previously employed as a construction worker at Pepper Construction and Bill Shields Roofing Company.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Willie Demons, Sr.; and sister, Shirley Ann Demons.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and de- voted mother, Mildred Demons; two brothers, Willie Demons (Thomasina), and Geronnie Demons (Tawanna); two sisters, Kathy Johnson (Otto) and Jacqueline Jones (Herbert), all of Tampa, FL; one uncle, Tommy Washington (Pamela) of Philadelphia, PA; eight aunts, Marie Ellison (David), Mary Cannida (Arce- phus), Barbara Russell, Cher- rie Haines, Ressie M. Williams, Lilla P. Jackson and Addie L. Roberson, all of Tennille, GA; six nieces, Erica Hill, Tamaika Demons, Tiffany Robinson, Ashley Jones, Alisia Johnson (Ryan), all of Tampa, and LaTecia Johnson, of Austin, TX; two nephews, Tremayne Hall and Aaron Jones (Haronda), both of Tampa; life partner, Carlis Cousin; and her four children and eight grand- children; best friend, Henry Henley; and a host of other sor- rowing family and friends.
The remains will repose on Saturday, March 2 from 3 p. m. until service time at New Dawn Restoration.
Arrangement entrusted to Ray Williams Funeral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. MARCIA PALMENTIA GRANT HALL
Ms. Marcia Palmenita Grant Hall of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Funeral Services will be con- ducted Saturday, March 2, at 9 a. m. at Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace, 8718 N. 46th Street, Reverend Earl B. Mason, Sr., Th.D. Interment will followandbeheldat3p.m.at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3201 N. W. 19th Street, Ft. Laud- erdale, FL 33311.
Marcia was a native of Kingston, Jamaica, former resi- dent of Hackensack, New Jersey and resident of Tampa, Florida. She was a graduate of Walgrove College and Fitz Henly Business College, Kingston, Jamaica.
Marcia was a former mem- ber of College Hill Church of God In Christ and later joined Bible- Based Fellowship of Temple Ter- race under the leadership of Pas- tor Earl Mason, Sr. Th.D. While a member of College Hill COGIC, Marcia served with the Pastor’s Aid Committee, as a Sunday School Teacher, Leader of Ward #5 and Public Relations Director for the Greater Tampa District. Marcia was an avid Bible scholar and she loved to travel, play sports, (Netball, Track and Field) and she also loved to dance. She was a retired Ac- count Executive for Inventory Control Company, Teterboro, New Jersey, and former Billing Customer Service Representa- tive for Quest Diagnostics, Tampa, Florida.
Marcia was preceded in death by: her parents, Rupert Grant and Ruby Thompson- Lewis; grandparents, Elsada Thompson and Henry Thomp- son; brother, Philip Grant.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving son, Kevin Hall of North Carolina and friend, Georgia “Ann” Townsend of Bonaire, GA; ex- spouse, Lloyd Hall; brother, Ru- pert Grant (Venola); sister, Etta Maud Grant; niece, Charmaine Buckner-Benbow, Kenisha Walsh, Tanisha Grant, Arlene Grant, Sonia Grant, Marcia Grant, and Claudette Grant; nephews, Gary Grant, Markland “Tony” Buckner, Paul Buckner and wife, Dr. Novlet Buckner, Christopher Buckner, Yhanique Grant, Yhaquille Grant, Christoph Grant, and Jason Glanton; godmother, Pastor Theresa Smith; god-child, Jes- sica Clark; spiritual mothers, District Missionary K. F. Glenn and Mother Clydeana Willis; caregivers, Johnnie Mae Harris, Delores Gambrell, Darlene Green and Kristina Harris; cousins, Patsy Hislop, Josette Hislop, Naomi Harvey, Dennis Francis, Charlester Francis, La- toya Buckner, Shekeya Buckner, Shanique Buckner, and Lloyd Harvey; friends, Rebecca, Annie and Rosa of Bible Base Fellow- ship Church of Temple Terrace, Michael Dockery, Gertrude “Joy” Trowers, Angela Green, Audrey Creary, Jewel Garcia, Teresa Taylor, Pam Brewer, Olivene Schiraldi, Connie John- son, Kathanell Griffin, Juliette Mack, Jeanette Lee, Teri Hawthorne, Jennifer Clyde, Au- drey Hobbs, Shantell Reynolds, Deborah Thrower, Faye Harris, Berthenia Callis, Frederick Alveranga, Flossie Menora and Neville Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p.m. Friday, March 1 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. LINDA GAIL HAMPTON
It is with great sadness that the family of Ms. Linda Gail Hampton announces her pass- ing on Friday, February 15, 2019, in Tampa, Florida. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted Saturday, March2at11a.m.atRay Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Ms. Linda Hampton was a native of Meridian, Mississippi. Born to loving parents, James Smith and Mrs. Christine Wilson Smith.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Jimmy Cole; nephew, Bobby Harris; niece, Tasha M. Mapp; and fam- ily friend, Larry Hodge.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories: her children, sons, Henry L. Hampton (Christina), Tony Hampton (Lucy) and Michael Hampton (Trevenia); daughters, Christine Porter (Pastor Tommy), and En- della Jenkins; grandchildren, Aleya S. Baldwin, Annastasia H. Hampton, Arie A. Hampton, Tony, Jr., Markus, Romello, Nazyhia, Enya, Zaryhia, Nagia, Niija, Shakea, Michael, II, Jerome Hodge, Remon Hodge, Damonte Jackson, Tamira Porter, Mariah Porter, Shamarie Porter, Tashonda Porter, Tommy Porter, Jr., Da’tiana Solomon, Theron Speights Jr., Jermain Colbert, II, Ja’Quan Hampton, Ja’Kya Jenkins, and Rah’King Parker; great-grand- children, Jerome Hodge, Jr., Peyton, Markus Jr., Taliya, and Josiah; her brother, James L. Smith (Anetha); her sister, Earnestine Harris; sister-in-law, Alma Cole; nephews, Johnny Harris, Joseph Harris (Sheme- tria), James L. Mapp, Lamont Taylor, Donja Damper, Nicholas Murray, Jimmy Cole, Jr., Ken- neth Cole and Gerry Cole; nieces, Linda Harris, Earline Thomas Harris, Dialary Harris, Shawntel Damper, Nalanta Mur- ray, Lisa Hughes, Pamela Little- ton and Renee Houston; and a host of great nieces and nephews and friends.
The remains will repose Sat- urday, March 2 from 9 until service time at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. IDELLA FAYE FOSTER
Ms. Idella Faye Foster of Tampa, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. The remains and the family will receive friends on Monday, March 4 from 6 to 8 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. There will be a private interment.
Ms. Idella Faye Foster was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. She was a grad- uate of Howard W. Blake High School and was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Ms. Foster was employed as a Teacher’s Aide at Woodbridge El- ementary School and was a suc- cessful Avon businesswoman.
She leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Michael Fos- ter; five grandchildren, Alicia Bedwell, Jasmine Bedwell, Michael Foster, Jr., Sean Foster and Hailey Foster; ten great grandchildren, Anthoni, Amar- ius, Amya, Alease, Reginald, Emanuel, A’Jon, E’lonie, Ja’Yceon and Emir; two nieces, Jennifer Williams and Alicia Moore (Apoleon); and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangement entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
IN MEMORIAM
RUBY B. HART 2-23-1999
Gone, yet not forgotten. Although we are apart, your spirit lives within us. Forever in our hearts.
Love always, Martha Thompson, Mary Morris, and grands.
IN MEMORIAM
DERRICK SEWARD
To Derrick,
I love you, I think about you every day. You’re not here, but you
are still my son.
I love you, Derrick, Mom.
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