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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MRS. LOREASA VANZETT PLATT
Mrs. Loreasa Vanzett Platt was called home by the Lord on October 25, 2020. A home going celebration will be held on Saturday November 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at New Life Tabernacle, 6912 Williams Road, Seffner, Florida, Bishop Daniel Davey, Pastor with Mr. Anthony Platt, Officiating and Pastor Milton Evans, Eulogist. Entombment will be held on Sunday November 22, 2020 at Garden of Memories Ceme- tery.
Loreasa Vanzett Platt (formerly Mays) was born on August 4, 1972 to proud parents, Earnestine Mays (mother) and Restee Curry (biolog- ical father).
At the age of eight, Loreasa’s mother married Hersey Jackson who was immediately honored to become Loreasa’s dad and she was immediately honored to become his daughter. The family soon moved from her birthplace of Chicago, IL to their new home in Arizona. She attended Longview Elementary and during her high school years she at- tended Trevor Brown High School and Red Mountain High School, where she graduated from in 1990.
Loreasa was raised in a God- fearing home where she attended Faith of Truth Church with her dad and mom, eventually coming to faith in Christ at Seeds Sowers Min-
istry under her dad, Pastor Hersey Jackson.
She met Anthony Platt, the love of her life and the two fell in love and got married. Together they have eight beautiful children, four boys and four girls.
The Platt family eventually left Arizona and moved to Tampa, Florida, where she began a career with Humana Insurance Company. She was employed with Humana for the past 15 years.
Loreasa was preceded in death by: her biological father, Restee Curry and five brothers, James Earl Mays, Moses Mays, Jackie Mays, Donnie Mays and Reginald Mays.
Loreasa Platt leaves to cherish memories of her with: husband, An- thony Platt; children, Anthony Platt, Jr., Antwan Platt, Tre-von Platt, Jhqwan Platt, Muricka Platt, Deja Platt, Angelica Platt, and Gabriel Platt; grandchildren, Ariyanna Platt (Noo Noo), Antwan Platt, Jr., Harmonie Platt, Kane Platt, Domani Davis (DJ), Paris Mention, Londyn Mention, Kent- wonn Mention, King Mention (Butta), Tatianna Platt, Paige Platt, Josephine Platt, Christian Platt, Serenity Platt, Valentine Platt, Niji Platt (Sunny), Niaja Platt, Lanaya Jones, Isaiah White, Sariya White, Kimani Worthy, Raymond Har- graves, Sharod Hargraves (King), Jaeceyon Johnson and Teyanna Williams; parents, Hersey and Earnestine Jackson; siblings, David Rutherford, Darren Mays, Duane Ferrell, Jeremiah Jackson, Hersey Jackson, III, Vanessa Jackson and Twanamy Wines; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nephews, great nieces, cousins, and other extended family members who truly loved her.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, November 20, 2020 at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. The funeral serv- ice will be private. For your conven- ience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-uneralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
BROTHER TRENTON BERNAL JOHNSON
Brother Trenton Bernal John- son of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Funeral services will be con- ducted Thursday, November 19 at 11 a. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Superintendent Charles Davis, Pastor of College Hill Church of God in Christ, officiating. Please follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Trenton Bernal Johnson was a native of Tampa, Florida, born to JoAnn Broome and Dr. Israel Pe- niel. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Hillsborough High School, Class of 1995. Tren- ton continued his education at Mis- sissippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS, where he earned his Sports Management Degree. Tren- ton was an avid sports fan and played football from youth until college. He also was a Los Angeles Lakers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fanatic.
Trenton also served in the United States Army. In his youth, he attended College Hill C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Superin- tendent Charles Davis, prior to moving to Atlanta, GA. Trenton also attended House of Praise C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Elder Donnell Williams, where he played the drums before leaving the Tampa Bay Area.
Trenton is survived by: his mother, JoAnn Broome (Occylde); father, Dr. Israel Peniel; sisters, Bernadette Johnson and Victoria Fabian (Kenta); brother, Keevis Johnson; grandmother, Rosanna McCullough; aunts, Janie Brown, Fayetteville, NC, Barbara Ajibola, Brooklyn, NY, Reginia (Nicole) Shahen, Fayetteville, NC, Regenia Blash, Felicia Jones (Anthony), Jackson, MS, Diane Broomfield (Roosevelt) and Edna Scott (Leon), both of Gadsen, SC and Sally Alexandra-Bell (Larry), Baltimore, MD; uncles, Darrell Johnson of CA, Ervin Brown, Donald Brown and Pastor Reginald Brown (Dawn), all of Atlanta, GA, William McCul- lough, Jr. (Debra) and Ralph Mc- Cullough; nephews, Kente Fabian, Jr., and Josiah Mitchell; niece, Jon- aisha Fabian; god-mother, Priscilla Young; god-sisters, Zandra Wal- lace, Cherrice Landers and Janeen Watson, both of Richmond, TX; special friends, Alicia Baker, DeAn- dre Moore and a host of cousins, family members and friends.
The visitation will be held from 3-7 p. m. Wednesday, November 18, at Ray Williams Funeral Home. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. PENNY ROBINSON
Ms. Penny Robinson of Tampa, Florida passed away Monday, No- vember 9, 2020. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, No- vember 21 at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Elder Frank Floyd, of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery. Please follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required.
Ms. Penny Robinson was a na- tive and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. Ms. Robinson was em- ployed as a Custodian at the Tampa Convention Center.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Eulastine Harvis and Wesley Mays.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: five children, Yolanda Wilson, Sarah Gonzalez, Shontae Thornton, Dontae Thornton and Alvin Robin- son, Jr.; 15 grandchildren, Keyairra Pickett, Eulanna Pickett, Marlaiya Singletary, Shanara Wilson, Shaniya Gonzalez, Shayla Gonzalez, Shanelle Gonzalez, Royalty Hollis, Adrian Hollis, Summer Hollis, Don- tae Thornton, Jr., King Thornton, Skylar Thornton, Kylie Thornton, and Rylee Thornton; four siblings, Johnnie Howard, Donell Howard, Allan Howard and Rex Pearson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held from 3-7 p. m. Friday, November 20 at Ray Williams Funeral Home. We are asking family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. NATHANIEL WASHINGTON, SR.
Mr. Nathaniel Washington, Sr., 82, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peaceful on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Funeral Service will be con- ducted on Saturday, November 21, at 11 a. m. at Ray Williams Memo- rial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Av- enue, with Elder Frank O. Gray, Sr., officiating. Interment will be held Monday, November 23rd, at 1 p. m. at Hillsboro Memorial Gar- dens, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511.
Due to COVID, the family is re- questing that you pay your final respects during visitation on Fri- day. Please follow the CDC guide- lines and wear a mask.
Nathaniel was born to the parentage of Zetha Mae Washing- ton in High Springs, FL. He at- tended the public school of Alachua County and matriculated to the United States Army. He retired after 34 years of service from the University of South Florida as a Su- pervisor of Custodial Operations.
Nate was preceded in death by: his mother, Zetha Mae Washing- ton; grandmother, Annie Lou “Dear” Price; daughter, Yvette Washington; son, Dywan “Man” Washington; mother-in-law, Hazel Armwood Orsley; father-in-law, Burney Orsley; and aunt, Elsie McLauren.
His memories will be cherished forever by: his wife and caregiver, Bernadette Orsley-Washington; daughters, Karen Washington- Woodson, Kimberlyn Davis (Patrick PC), and Nicci Harris (Duke); son, Nathaniel Washing- ton, Jr. (Tersita); grandchildren, Antonio Washington, Tyrone Tay- lor, Sharone Taylor, Nathaniel Washington, III, Dywan Washing- ton, Jr., Darrius Washington, Ja- marl Alford, Arthur Polite (Keona), Tiffany Moore, Jasmine Wood, Trevarus Albury (Latoya), Jamar- cus Gray (Keirra), SSgt. Sadreal Robinson (SSG. Leon Robinson), Zandreal Smith (PO2 Taylor Smith), Raven (Arthur), Patrick, Jr. (Susan), Desire and Darius Davis, DuQuavia and Duke Harris, and Alexis Thomas; 29 great- grands; brother, Ben Washington (Hazel); daughter-in-law, Latheria Washington; aunts, Vandella Durr, High Springs, FL, Blondie Hick- mon, Gainesville, FL, Sandra Price, Lake City, FL, and Mary Price, High Spring, FL; uncles, Cedric Price, High Spring, FL, Ronnie (Mar- garet) Price, Roger (Doretha) Johnson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Special Thanks to Hospice Bur- gundy team for your continuous care for our loved one. The visita- tion will be held from 3-7 p. m. Fri- day, November 20th at Ray Williams Funeral Home. We are asking family and friends to fol- low the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
IN MEMORIAM ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
DEACON WILLIE B. DOYLE 11-19-1938
Happy Heavenly Birthday to our heartbeat. The absence of your smile is still heartbreaking. However, as we celebrate your memories, we are reminded of how your presence is always in our hearts.
We love and miss you immensely.
Your loving wife, Inez, and The Doyle Family.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
WILLIE MAE MOORE
From your family with love and memories. Missing you al- ways.
Your kids and family.
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