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Funerals
AIKENS
MRS. JACQUELYN PATRICIA BUTLER
A homegoing service for Mrs. Jacquelyn Patricia Butler “Jackie” of Tampa, FL who de- parted this life on February 21, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 4th, 2 p. m. at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Larry L. Roundtree, II, pastor, officiating. The inter- ment will be held at Florida Na- tional Cemetery, Bushnell, FL with her husband, Wardell But- ler.
Jackie was born May 18, 1946 in Tampa, Florida. She at- tended St. Peter Claver Catholic School and the local public schools of Hillsborough County. She was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School class of 1965. She continued her education at H. C. C. and U. S. F., where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was employed with Hills- borough County Schools for 37 years and retired from Sligh Middle School in 2006.
Jackie was baptized at the age of 12 years old by Rev. Cal- houn, where she served on the Youth’s Jr. Usher Board. She was a member for many years, serving on #2 Usher Board up until her departure.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Doc and Alice Austin; husband, Wardell But- ler; sister, Wanda Austin; and grandparents, Walter and Mag- gie Simon.
Jackie leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Cornelius Henry and Robbin Henry; step-children, Kolevis (Nookie) Butler and Jeffrey Butler; grandchildren, Leonard (Wootie) Walker, Jr. and Diandra Mitchell of Tren- ton, NJ; step-grandchildren, Nykia Butler and Jeff Butler, Jr.; great-grandson, Bryan Davis (B. J.) of Trenton, NJ; brother, Leon Austin (Rose); sisters-in-law, Martha Darrigo, Marina Banks (Thomas) and Rosa Austin; nieces, LaShawn Jones (Levester), Sylvia Cotton, Gloria Darrigo (Rheugene) and Talonda Butler; nephews, Rod- ney Wilds, Keith Butler (Katisha) and Thomas Banks, Jr. (Jessica); step-nephew, Ken- neth Higdon; great-nieces, Alexzandria Jones, Brandye, Stacy and Ahkeliah Wilds; Blake High School, class of 1965.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, March 3rd from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. GILES NOTTINGHAM
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Giles Nottingham of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Thurs- day, February 23, 2017, will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Tampa, 33610, Rev. L. B. Jones, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Giles Nottingham passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the home of his daughter, Vivian, surrounded by family in comfort and love as he wished. Giles was born on February 6, 1942, in Cape Charles, VA to Carl- ton and Ethel (Collins) Notting- ham. He relocated to Florida in the early 1970s where he spent most of his career as a loader for Robbins Lumber until retire- ment. Giles’ passion for life and family was and will continue to be a true blessing and encourage- ment to everyone who knew him.
Giles was preceded in death by: his wives, Sarah Nottingham (1964–1992) and Doris Hayes Nottingham (1993–2005); his fa- ther and mother, Carl and Ethel (Collins) Nottingham; and broth- ers, Charles Nottingham, Vernon Nottingham, and Carl Notting- ham.
Giles leaves to mourn: three daughters, Evelyn Watts of Ja- maica, NY; Vivian Nottingham (Darrell) of Tampa, and Vanita Nottingham (Christina) of Bradenton, FL; two brothers, Roy Nottingham and Randy Not- tingham, both of Cape Charles, VA; five sisters, Jannie Harvey of Cape Charles, VA, Dorothy Triplett (Edward) of Lehigh Acres, FL, Betty Johnson of Cape Charles, VA, Joann Adkins (Robert) of Cape Charles, VA and Laverne Manley of Cape Charles, VA; fourteen grandchildren, Jas- mine Watts, Teyrell Watts, Ebony Watts, Terrance Watts, Rashawn Watts, Shanell Watts Medina (Julio), Keyana Nottingham, Corbin Nottingham (Shannon), Ray Watts, Jr., Micaela Notting- ham (David), Ravin Nottingham, Wynika Watts, Cezarrio Notting- ham, Sr. (Malquisha), and Jar- bob Watts; twenty-two great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Giles also leaves sister-in-law and spe- cial friend, Lessie Baymon, a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
He was deeply loved and will truly be missed. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Saturday, March 4th 1 hour prior to the service.
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MRS. CORA L. TURNER
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Cora L. Turner of Tampa, Florida who passed away peace- fully on Monday, February 27, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 4th, 11 a. m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Ave., Pastor Dwight Newkirk, eulo- gist, with Pastor Tony Parker, presiding. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Cora L. Turner was born May 11, 1939 in Kissimmee, Florida, to the late Willie Bell and Annie Ruth Lattimore. Cora was a business owner of a child care center. She enjoyed the ex- perience of traveling to many places.
She was preceded in death by: her ex-husband, Charlie Turner; father, Willie Bell (Nevada); mother, Annie Ruth Lattimore; siblings, Catherine Guinyard, Collin Lattimore, Margaret Anne Woodard, Idella Lattimore Gallmon and 3 other siblings, that passed at early ages.
Cora leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Michael Turner, Ronald Turner, Michelle Gilbert (Derek), Chaunye Jones (Lamar), Corey R. Bennett, Jr., Corey R. Bennett, Sr. and Mashalan Haywood; step-son, Ricky Turner; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 3 broth- ers, Thadeous Lattimore of Kissimmee, FL, Tommy Bell (Debra) of Tampa, and Theodore Lattimore (Erma) of Pensacola, FL; nieces and nephews, James Harrell (Maria), Evalio Harrell, Nevada Peacock, Curtis Woodard (Chet), Antonio, William and Donnie Lattimore, Jamar Gall- mon, Florence Wilkerson (Lamar), Emmanuel Grant, Ash- ley and Christopher Bell, Tomenuel Banks (Tonya), Onika and Terrance Lattimore; and a host of other cousins, relatives, family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March 3rd from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5–6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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GUDES
MR. MAYS AUSTIN
A graveside service for Mr. Mays Austin who departed this life on February 25, 2017, will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11 a. m. The service will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, Florida.
Mays Austin, the son of An- drew and Marie Austin, was born on September 6, 1936, in Thonotosassa, FL. He attended the schools of Inverness, FL.
Mr. Austin was united in holy matrimony to Gloria Nel- son Austin in 1964. To that union were born two sons, Aaron and Kenneth. Mays at- tended First Baptist Church of College Hill until his health began to fail. He retired from Cargill Chemical Plant after 40 years of active employment.
He enjoyed sports and loved to bowl and was a member of a bowling team for many years. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a regular golfer at Rogers Park when his health permitted. In later years Mays really en- joyed spending time with his children, grands and great grands.
Mr. Austin was preceded in death by: his parents, Andrew and Marie Austin; daughter, Helen Gillen; and son, Dwayne Sheard.
Mays leaves to cherish his memories: a lifelong and de- voted friend, Gloria Austin; two sons, Kenneth M. and Aaron A. Austin; three grandchildren, Shalonda (James) Spires, Rashad Sheard, and Kalya Gillen; seven great- grandchil- dren; one great-great-grand- child; sisters, Eddie Lee Range (Thonotosassa) and Labertha Cohen (Ocala); sister-in-law, Georgia Nelson; bother-in-law, Willie Nelson (Doris) (Okla- homa), and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
A viewing will be held Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The family is asking that everyone meet at the cemetery.
Professional services en- trusted to Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa.
HARMON
MISS CRYSTAL YVETTE BADGER
Homegoing celebration for Miss Crystal Yvette Badger, who passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Great Commission Baptist Church, 3111 E. Wilder Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, with Dr. E. R. Boone, Pastor, offici- ating. The committal will be made at the church.
Miss Crystal Yvette Badger was born December 11, 1988 in Tampa, FL to parents, Diane Jones and Mack Badger. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. Crystal’s church affili- ation was Baptist.
She leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: her mother, Diane Jones (hus- band, Henry) and father, Mack Badger (wife, Annie); four children, Nakeisha Michelle Badger, Katelyn S’nia Emane Badger, Zy’keria Tiara Nash, and Damekke Mays; 1 sister, Rose Badger; 2 brothers, Mathew Badger (wife, Tora), of Tampa, and James Jones of Atlanta, GA; a special aunt, Maggie Watson; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Hours of visitation for Miss Crystal Yvette Badger will be heldfrom5–8p.m.thisFri- day evening at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th St. The processional will arrange at the church on Saturday be- ginning at 10:45 a. m.
“A Harmon Burial”
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
JOSIE MAE BELCHER 3/4/1919 – 9/13/1987
Happy Birthday Moma! It’s been 30 years but, it feels like yesterday. I love you and miss you.
Your daughter and son- in-law, Mary and Vernon Sims.
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