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Funerals/Cards Of Thanks
CHANDLER’S
MR. TOMMY DEAN HALL
Mr. Tommy Dean Hall, 65, of Tampa, FL, transitioned from earth to eternity on Friday, March 4, 2022, in Tampa, FL.
Born in Plant City, FL, to the late George Brown and the late Emma Tolbert Hall, Tommy now joins his brothers, Charlie Hall, Jr., Emmett Hall, Alphonso Hall, and Teddy Hall; and his sisters, Charlie Mae Teague and Pauline Bryant.
Tommy leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his mem- ory: his brother, Thardo “Theodore” Hall (Jacquelyn) and a host of grieving cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Memo- rial Service will be planned for a later date.
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MR. ALFONSO CROMEADIE
A Celebration of Life for Al- fonso Cromeadie, who passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2022, will be held on Thursday, March 17th 4:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rev. Darnell Peeler, officiating. Alfonso, nicknamed “Tootsy,” was born on January 13th, 1959, in Tampa, Florida to James H. Burkett, Jr., and Cora Lee Bur- kett.
Some of his hobbies in- cluded drawing, fishing, mo- torcycle riding and traveling. He was a loving, kind-hearted, and a protective person over his sisters.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Cora Lee Bur- kett; grandparents, James and Luester Burkett, Shelton and Bessie McCray; and brother, Augusta Hall.
He leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: fiancé, Cheryl Baker; child, Alexius Buchanan, father; James H. Burkett, Jr; brothers, Theodore Hall, Willie Crome- dia (Lawrencena), James Bur- kett (Angela); sisters, Bobbie Banks (McArthur), Luelette Mack, Valerie Milian (Rey- naldo), Maria Bostick (Dar- rain); aunts, Rozena Poleus (Benoit), Luester Ward (Willie), Ruth Weeks, Annie Eliza Young, Ruby Lee Burkett, and Dr. Delphia Bennett Spencer; uncles, Timothy Bur- kett (Gladys), Andrew Burkett (Susan) and Walter Lee Bur- kett; nieces, Natasha Boyd (Errick), Angelique Bostick, Deborah Hall, Vanessa Hall Mosley (John), Regina Shine (Adrian) and a host of other nieces; nephews, Michael Banks, Cedric Banks (Shretta), Ernest Grant, William Bostick (Symara), Terry, Chris, Michael, Eric Hall, and Willie Cromedia; and a host of other nephews; best friends, Jimmy and Rey; a host of cousins, close family friends, and loved ones, Terry McNeil (Carolyn), Mark Harris, Debra Blanchett, Millie Roberts, Jill Wells (Mike), Jihad Cunningham, Jennifer Baker and Don’t Hate Just Ride Social Club.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thursday, March 17th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. We are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
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MR. DARREN HAGGINS, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Darren Haggins, Jr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating.
Darren, affectionately known as “DJ,” was born June 29, 1990, in Tampa, Florida, to Darren Haggins, Sr., and Gloria Jean Holder.
He enjoyed spending time with family, listening to music, hanging out at the beach and rap- ping.
Darren was preceded in death by: his maternal grandpar- ents, Delores and Jim Seay; pa- ternal grandparents, Mattie Brown and Jimmy Haggins; un- cles, Jim Seay, Jr., and Jimmy Lee Connage and aunt, Lucille Connage.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: companion, Rita Wilcox; son, Kalimantan Hanif Hassan Lowe; parents, Gloria Jean Holder (Leon) and Darren Hag- gins, Sr., (Laverne); brothers, Lewis Gatlin, Jr., Andre Starling (Timecia), Javaris Underwood (Ashley), Jarod Haggins, An- thony Moore, Sherman Burton and Maurice Burton; sisters, Nakeisha Nelson (Shawn), San- tanna Haggins (Christopher), Darianna Haggins, Heather Hag- gins and Catrice Burton; aunts, Sharon Devine (Yale), Twanda English (Eric), Blondie Jones (Al- fonso), Edith Pettis, Eva Mae Thornton, Collette Helms, Col- letta Helms, Lavonnie (Andre) and Jesha Brown; uncles, Mar- cus Seay, Theron Harrison, Jim- mie Helms (Rosie), Jim Seay and Albert (Dre) Thomas; nieces, An- drea, Mykeisha, Dashia, Shurena, Davianna, Sanyla, Christy’anna, Christina, Jaliyah, Azariyah, Akeelah, Jymiesha, Shakira and Nykhai; nephews, Andre (Dooda), Albert, Deandre, Donnell, Keshawn, Kyrie, Andre, Jr., (Lil Dre), Christopher, Jr., Darrious, Axai, Javaris, Jr., Jakari, Jhaki, Albert, Jr., Tyrell and Ace; cousins, Melinda, Janelle, Kevin, Yal’resse, Yale, Jr., Brandi (Charles), Tequeria (Aaron), Miante (Terrell), BJ, Markayla, Miyonna, Mariah, Marcus, Jr., Kyriana, Leroy, Jacquelyn, Tywanna, Melissa, Robert, Michael, Quetta, Corey; great aunt, Verdell Mickens and a host of other relatives and friends throughout Florida and Georgia.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Tues- day, March 22nd, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MR. WILLIAM J. PUERTO
Mr. William J. (a.k.a) “Bill” and “Pancake,” Puerto of Bran- don, Florida, passed away peace- fully at his home on Friday evening, surrounded by his loving wife and family members on March 11, 2022.
He was a caring husband, fa- ther, grandfather and was affec- tionately called “Papa.”
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church ~ Seffner (4450 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584), with FR. Edison Bernavas, I.C. Officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mr. William J. Puerto was born in Ybor City, a descendent of the Cuban Tabaqueros (cigar mak- ers) of Guanabacoa, Cuba. He at- tended St. Peter Claver Elementary and graduated from Middleton High School, “Class of 1963.”
Shortly after high school, he studied Mechanical Engineering and worked for Westinghouse, Martin Marrietta and retired from TECO as a Senior Machinist in 2011.
For decades, he hosted the Cuba Traditional Christmas Din- ner, “Noche Buena,” for family and friends who all adored him and his cooking.
William was preceded in death by: his parents, Luisa (Mollie) Gonzalez-Gomez and Emilio Jimenez Puerto; siblings, Charlie Gomez and Martha Gomez-Bacon.
Cherishing his memory and celebrating his life are: his wife of 58 years, Shirley Puerto; daughter, Luisa Puerto and fiancé (Michael Cutt); sons, Jesus Puerto, New Haven, CT and Robert (Fabiola) Puerto, Marietta, GA; grandchil- dren, Mia Wales, Atlanta, GA, Kalin Wales, and Dominic Puerto, Marietta, GA; nieces, Sharon Gomez, Olga (Reggie) Daniels, Yolanda Bacon, Denise (Andre) White, Atlanta, GA and Gina Gon- zalez, Shanda (Melvin) Mackey, Wanda Stubbs, Zoe Johnson, Ari- ane Johnson, Jilliana Gardner, Mikesha Clarke; nephews, Or- lando Bacon, Charles Bacon, and Wayne Lester, Seth Johnson, Ronald Avinger, Jr., Jovannie White, Michi Clarke; sisters-in- law, Barbara McDermott, Wanda Johnson, and Vernell Johnson- Clarke; brothers-in-law: Ronald Avinger, Sr., Arvester (Autumn) Johnson, Marc (Krista) Avinger, and John Johnson, Jr., and a host of additional beloved family mem- bers and friends.
The viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Satur- day, March 19, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church – Seffner (4450 County Road 579, Seffner, FL 33584).
We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MS. SHIRLEY ANN FREDRICKS
On February 10th, 2022, our Lord and savior called home, Shirley Ann Fredricks of Tampa, Florida.
Shirley, a longtime resident of Tampa was born on August 31st, 1949 in Georgia, graduating from Middleton High School, going on to work at Sears and USF for almost 3 decades as an executive secretary.
Shirley was preceded in death by: mother and father, Mae Doris and David Bunts, Sr.; brother (David Bunts, Jr.); and granddaughter, La’Teshia Bunts.
She leaves to mourn: hus- band, (Jonathan Fredricks); daughters, Octavia Bunts and Yolanda Fredricks; granddaugh- ter, Riva Bunts; great-grands, Amila, Riley and Khalias Rivera; brother, Joseph Bunts; sisters, Vanessa McNish, Jackie Sim- mons, Sheir Randolph; numer- ous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to All Children’s Hospital.
FLORIDA MORTUARY
CARD OF THANKS
ROCKY STEVENS
Many thanks to all of you who sent flowers, cards, food, or just stopped by to ex- press your sympathy to my family as we grieved the pass- ing of our beloved son and brother, Rocky Stevens.
Special thanks to Bishop Anthony W. Gilyard, Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ, who rearranged his schedule to be able to do the eulogy.
Special thanks to Rocky’s family at Coca-Cola Florida, and special thanks to our god-family in Chicago, Illi- nois.
I will never forget!
Rocky’s mother, Cather- ine Stevens and family.
CARD OF THANKS
BERNICE CHATHAM
The Chatham-Flowers family would like to extend our heartfelt thank you, to everyone who called with words of comfort, for the cards, monetary contribu- tions, flowers and food to us for the passing of our dear mother, Bernice Chatham.
A special thank you to the Johnson family (Jackie and Anita Ann and Pat).
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