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Funerals/Memoriam
Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to
RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. FRANKLIN RIVERS
Mr. Franklin James “Frankie” Rivers of Tampa, FL died at home on January 11, 2017. Born July 15, 1951 in Lake Wales, FL, he moved to Tampa from St. Peters- burg, FL. He served as a Ma- rine in the United States Military.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, 5-7 p. m. at Alexander Funeral Home, 620 Ave “T” N.E., Winter Haven, FL 33881.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, 11 a. m. at the Abun- dant Believers Church, 2101 2nd Street N.E., Winter Haven, FL 33881.
Alexander Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
RAY WILLIAMS
FAMILY NOTICE
MRS. DOROTHY RUTH LLOYD
Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Lloyd of Tampa, passed away Sun- day, January 15, 2017. Fu- neral services will be conducted Saturday, Janu- ary21,at2p.m.atRay Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue with Pastor Vernon Webb, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Lloyd was a native of Arlington, GA and a resi- dent of Tampa for 61 years. She was educated in the public schools of Arlington, Georgia and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Lloyd was a devoted wife and mother.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two lovely and beautiful daughters, Mrs. Jacquelyn Hayes (Joseph Hayes) and Ms. Darlene Lloyd Green; son, Patrick Lloyd (Jeanie); goddaugh- ter, Patricia Bradley; two granddaughters, Tammara Lloyd and devoted grand- daughter, Denisha Green; two grandsons, Tremayne Hayes and Lewis Singleton, III; one great-granddaugh- ter, Ayanna Singleton; two great grandsons, Malachi Hayes and Benaiah Single- ton; and a host of other sor- rowing relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, Janu- ary 20, at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FU- NERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
TAVIUS R. EDWARDS JANUARY 21, 2015
It’s been two years. We love you always.
Your mother, chil- dren and family
MR. MAURICE S. MALDONADO
Mr. Maurice S. Maldonado of Tampa, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted Satur- day, January 21, at 11 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Pastor Donald Lott, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Maurice Maldonado was born on November 9, 1988 to Davina Drayton and Erving Maldon- ado, Sr. in Tampa. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Hillsborough High School.
Maurice began his career as a cook at various restaurants in Tampa. He enjoyed watching hockey, playing video games, and spending time with family. Maurice had a passion for growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables. He cooked with what he grew, and he also shared his fruits and vegetables with family and the homeless.
Maurice had a knack for re- pairing bicycles and riding throughout the city. He also was a talented artist. He sent drawings of flowers and ani- mals to his family on a regular basis. He expressed his love through these gifts and letters.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Sarah North- ern, Carmen Badillo and Sarafine Maldonado.
Maurice leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Davina Drayton (William); his father, Erving Maldonado, Sr.; brother, Erving Maldonado, Jr. (Anita); sister, Marashia Mc- Cormick (Raheem); nephew, Ian McCormick; niece, Audrey McCormick; grandfather, David L. Northern, Jr.; grand- mother, Juanita Wright; hon- orary grandmother, Janie Cohens; uncle, David L. North- ern, III; aunts, Orathai North- ern, Sandra Maldonado, Lydia Maldonado, Maria Maldonado and Maibra Maldonado; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, January 20th, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, and the family will receive friends from 7:30 to 8:30 p. m. at the Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. MARVIN MITCHELL, JR.
Mr. Marvin Mitchell, Jr. of Tampa passed away Wednes- day, January 11, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted Sat- urday, January 21, at 11 a. m. at Faith Life Church, 2702 E. Bearss Avenue, Minister N. C. Carter, presiding, with Bishop J. M. Carter, Sr., eulogist. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mr. Marvin Mitchell, Jr. was a native of Tampa and was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was a member of The Church of the Apostles under the leadership of Bishop Johnny and Co-Pas- tor Naomi Carter.
Mr. Marvin Mitchell, Jr. was preceded in death by: his son, Marvin DeMarcus Mitchell; fa- ther, Marvin Mitchell, Sr.; grandparents, Inell Gary, Fan- nie Sullivan, and Robert W. Gary; and uncles, Richard Gary and Willie James Webster.
He leaves to cherish his legacy and memories: a very devoted son, Marvin Mitchell, III; a very loving and caring mother, Vivian Gary-Newson; stepfather, Calvin Newson; three sisters, Vanitha (Norris) Jones-Mond, Terrika (Malio) Law-Howard, and Nakia (Mar- quis Simmons) Jones; one brother, Willie Mitchell; girl- friend, Jazmine Lindsey; five stepbrothers, Antonio Newson, Jason Newson, Marquise New- son, Maurice Newson, and Calvin Newson, Jr.; three aunts, Shirley Williams, Bev- erly Gary-Patterson, and Cas- sandra Bloodsworth; five uncles, Curtis Gary, Aubrey (Patricia) Gary, Calvin Gary, Walter Newson, and Walter Gary; ten nieces, Kiyana, Ash- ley, Donte’via, Kiara, Tayla, Makayla, Tamirra, Taniya, Maleah, and Latoya; four nephews, Maceo, Keante, Malio, and Johnny; step- mother, Dometa Mitchell; god- parents, Johnny and Naomi Carter; and a host of cousins and many sorrowing friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, January 20th, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m. at the Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. MINNIE M. REED
Mrs. Minnie M. Reed of Tampa passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. A Service of Tribute will be held Monday, January 23, at 1:30 p. m. at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida with Elder Sean D. Smith, presiding. In- terment will follow.
Mrs. Reed was a native of Tallahassee, FL and a resident of Tampa for 65 years. She was educated by the public schools in Tallahassee, FL and was a member of New Salem Primi- tive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Sanders B. Reed; mother, Emma Rollins and her grandson, Myron L. Smith, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her son, Jimmy L. Reed; daughter, Sandra R. Smith (Myron) and son, Shay- ron B. Reed; nine grandchil- dren; ten great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Mon- day, January 23, from 11 a. m. to 12 noon at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard
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