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MRS. ALBERTA H. SINKFIELD
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Alberta H. Sinkfield of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 will be held Saturday, August 5th, 11 a. m. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seminole Heights, 1901 E. Giddens Ave., Bro. Franklin Brooks, officiating.
Alberta was born December 11, 1925 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Annaise and Essie Mae Hammond. She attended the local schools of Forsyth, Georgia. Alberta was a won- derful and devoted house- keeper.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Sanford Sinkfield; parents, Annaise and Essie Hammond; sisters, Beatrice Phillips, Maude Red- ding; brothers, Luke Bowdell, Annaise, Jr., Willie James and Robert Lee Hammond.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her son, Bennie F. Sinkfield; grandchildren, Skytenia Wil- son, Bennita and Benn-Lynda Sinkfield; great-grandchil- dren, Lanta Walker, Antonio Ricks, Darius Johnson, Cy- mone Ferguson, Samuel Glymp, Khiri and Rashif Sink- field and TaeRahsai Woodard, Jovan and Janaevia Sapp; great-great grandchil- dren, Ebony Walker, La’Quaid Jones, Zh’Anicia Hillsman, Antonio, Jr., Terrance and Ayden Ricks, Khiri, Makai, Damien, Rashif, Jr., Kashaav, Queton and Quron Sinkfield, Samiya Glymp, Tramelle Woodard, Kamarionna Mosley, Ro’ Mani Firlow, and Darius Johnson, Jr.; nephews, Richard, Reggie, Robert, Jr. and Rodney Ham- mond and Amire Congress; nieces, Regina, Roberta, Ro- mattie Hammond; 20 great nieces and nephews; a host of other sorrowing cousins, rel- atives and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the Kingdom Hall on Saturday for the serv- ice.
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MS. LAPHON ‘PHON’ DEVANGELA DERR
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Laphon "Phon" Devangela Derr, who transitioned from this life on Friday, July 28, 2017, will be held on Monday, August 7, 2018 at 11 a. m. from the Cathedral of Faith, 6304 North 30th Street, with the Apostle James H. Howell, offici- ating, Pastor Carolyn Riggins, Bethany Tabernacle, eulogist. Interment will follow in Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 2225 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd.
Ms. Laphon "Phon" Devan- gela Derr was born on January 10, 1967 to Linda Tyson and Ronald J. Derr, Sr. She was lov- ingly nurtured by her paternal grandparents, the late Andrew and Hazel Derr. Laphon was ed- ucated in the Hillsborough County School System and was a graduate of Tampa Bay Tech, Class of 1984. She was the mother of 6 children. She was a top sales customer service rep- resentative until her health failed. She accepted Christ and was a very generous, loving and caring person and will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memories will be cherished by her family: children, Marcel- las Tripp, Takelia Hester, Travaris (Spencer Waters) Derr, Jasmine (K. C. Waters) Derr, Lexus Derr, Jaquan Hersey; mother, Linda Tyson; father, Ronald J. Derr, Sr.; granddaughter, Kanoa Derr; siblings, Ronald J. Derr, Jr. (Pamela), Veronise Derr of Killeen, TX, Talanya Singleton, Vanessa Derr Reynolds (Joseph) of Dallas, TX, Ron- neker Derr, Dewan Tyson (Sylvia), and Kersha Derr; aunts, Mary Lee Avery of Tren- ton, NJ, Gladys Ball of Jack- sonville, FL, Charlie Mae Thomas of St. Pete, FL, Brenda McAllister, Levoire Derr, Ann Caldwell, Ann Walker (James), Betty Wallace, Alice Sconiers of Enterprise, AL, Lathenia Tyson, Judy Tyson, Valerie Tyson, Pas- tor Carolyn Riggins; uncles, Jimmy Tyson (Neil) of Opp, AL, Thomas Tyson (Jackie), Earl Johnson (Harriett) of Mel- bourne, FL, John Tyson, David Tyson, Glen Tyson (Diane), Al- bert Rice, Sr.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other rel- atives and friends.
The viewing for Ms. Laphon "Phon" Devangela Derr will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 5-8 p. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. and the family will re- ceive friends from 6-8 p. m.
There will be no viewing after the eulogy on Monday, Au- gust 7, 2017. The funeral cortege will leave from 2214 E. Cayuga Street on Monday at 10:30 a. m.
Creal Funeral Home/Flori- da Morticians In Charge.
MS. YASMINE L. TYSON
A Celebration of Life will be held for Ms. Yasmine L. Tyson on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Northside M. B. Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa 33610, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, Pastor, with Rev. Danny C. Osborne, Pastor of God’s Side Missionary Baptist Church, Tampa, officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Yasmine was born Febru- ary 4, 1980 in Tampa, Florida and educated in Hillsborough County Public Schools. On Monday, July 24, 2017 Yas- mine departed life to eternal rest.
She was preceded in death by: brother, Tramell Tyson; grandmother, Lorene Tyson; grandfather, Charlie Tyson; cousin, Clifford Grooms, Jr.
Yasmine was the fourth child born to the parentage of Mr. Virgil Brooks and Ms. Robin Tyson.
Ms. Yasmine L. Tyson leaves to cherish her fondest memo- ries: 2 daughters, Jasmine Burkes and Jaliyah Wilson; 1 son, Corey Bleu; grand- mother, Olivia Brooks; 8 sis- ters, Donshell Tyson (Fred), Danyell Tyson, Lorenna Tyson (Tony), Sharmaine Tyson, Eboni Freeman, Janice Ward, Olivia Brooks, Lashawna Johnson; 5 broth- ers, Tramayne Coonce, Ar- keem Tyson, Willie-Roy Dell, Marqueese Dell, Dayson Dell; 8 nieces, Anquineshia Torres, Mikeshia Graham, Trendaja Harris, Tamia Coonce, Shiloh Jeanmarie-Belin, Armiya Tyson, Maliya Dell, Arianna Tyson; 8 nephews, Damian Tyson, Tramarcus Collins, Eddie Ward, Michael Gra- ham, Trent Harris, Jr., Tra- mayne Coonce, Jr., Mitchell Davis, Willie-Roy Dell, Jr., Ar- keem Tyson, Jr., Errol Jen- nings, Jr.; 1 uncle, Ricky Tyson; 3 aunties, Darlena Gainer, Ceila Tyson, Fonda Holmes; 1 great auntie, Ruth- Mae Holden; 2 great uncles, William Tucker (Cynthia), Maurice Tucker (Cassandra); 4 great nieces, 1 great nephew and 15 cousins; friends, Yalonda, Anndria, Jay, Calvin, and Trice; special friend, Jeff.
Public viewing will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 from 6- 8 p. m. at Integrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Ave., Tampa, FL, 33605. Family and friends are asked to assemble Saturday at 1:45 p. m. at Northside Baptist Church.
A Service of Integrity
MR. ROBERT TAYLOR SESSION, SR. (POOKIE)
Homegoing Services for Mr. Robert Taylor Session, Sr. (Pookie), who passed away July 24, 2017, will be held Sat- urday, August 5, 2017 at 2 p. m. at Friendly Missionary Baptist Church, 2112 N. Tampania Ave., Tampa, FL 33607, Rev. Johnnie Miller, Pastor, offici- ating. Interment will be in the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bush- nell, FL 33513, on Monday, Au- gust 7, 2017 at 11 a. m.
Robert was born on April 6, 1953 to Frances Fletcher and Anthony Session, Sr. (Bubba). Robert attended Hillsborough County Public Schools, gradu- ating from Plant High School. After graduation, he enlisted into the U. S. Army where he was a Paratrooper.
Robert was a family man, and he enjoyed fishing, music, spending quality time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and siblings.
Robert met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Slaton in 1971. They married in 1973.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Frances McCloud and Anthony (Bubba) Session, Sr.; brothers, Anthony Cald- well and Freddie Lee Caldwell, Jr.; nephew, Eddie Session, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Charles (Bo) Jackson, Sr. and Anthony (Huckabuck) Reed, Sr., Jackie Simpson; sister-in-law, Roslind Slaton.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and de- voted wife, Patricia Session; children, Kimberly Shelton (Michael), Cassandra Session (Brunsrick), Jacqueline Ses- sion (SirGregory), Robert Ses- sion, Jr. (Roshon), Shenita Hall Session (Marquis), Wilbert Young, Chimere Shar- rod; 27 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 12 siblings; 1 brother-in-law; 6 sisters-in- law; 2 uncles; 3 aunts; special friends, Lucious, Ham, Jr., Rosemary and Perreitha; and a host of nieces and nephews, extended relatives and friend.
Visitation for Mr. Session will be this Friday evening from 5-8 p. m. at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610. The proces- sional will assemble Saturday at 1:45 p. m. at the church.
"A Harmon Burial"
MR. SELEVIN HAMMONDS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Selevin Hammonds of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, will be held on Satur- day, August 5th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Selevin was born on July 22, 1956 in Tampa, Florida to the late Elsie and Georgia Hammond. Selevin enjoyed cooking and listening to music.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Elsie and Georgia Hammond; sister, Dorothy Raglin and brother, Elsie Hammond, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his spouse, Mary; children, Selevin Ham- mond, Jr., Demetrius Ham- mond, Tavia Robinson, Simeon Rhanes, Eric Ham- mond and Rosalee Ham- mond (Sharonda); grandchildren, Alantra, Se- levin, Kayla, Selena, Bernard, Colleen, Jason, Zy’kira, Simeon, Jr., Jermiah, Marke- vis, Markes, Markel, Marke- tavis and Clifford; great grandchildren, Markes, Jr., Keyanna and Kane; brother, Ansel Hammond; sisters, Ruth Barron and Meryl James; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends, 38th Avenue Neighborhood Family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 4th from 5-8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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