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Funerals/Memoriams
Jessie M. Davis was born Oc- tober 4, 1921 in Winchester, Ken- tucky to the late Jesse and Rosetta Davis. She attended the public schools in Winchester and gradu- ated from Oliver High School in 1939.
Jessie was converted at an early age and was baptized at St. James CME Church in Winches- ter. After graduating from high school, Jessie attended Florida Agricultural and Mechanical Uni- versity (FAMU) where she earned a Degree in Elementary Educa- tion. She also became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
While attending FAMU, Jessie met the late Dr. James D. Davis and they were later married dur- ing 1944 in Washington, D. C. Jessie spent most of her time with her family and always encouraged and supported her children to do their best.
Jessie had a successful career, after the passing of Dr. Davis in 1954, as an elementary school teacher. She was very devoted to her students and tried to provide the best education possible, such as after school tutoring of stu- dents, who needed extra time to master the lesson. Jessie touched numerous students at Lomax, Potter and Cleveland Elementary Schools, and a number of them have expressed that she was their best teacher.
As an Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. woman, Jessie was a member of the Gamma Theta Omega gradu- ate chapter in Tampa, FL. She served for many years and was on a number of committees. Jessie was also a member of St. Luke AME Church, where she served on the Stewardess Board, Choir, Ush- ers and special activities commit- tee. She was devoted to God and his Word.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day October 27, 2017 from 5 – 8 p. m. with the family present from 6 – 7 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. AKA Sorority service will follow at 7 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the
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WILSON
DEACON JOHN E. MILLER, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Deacon John E. Miller, Sr. of Tampa, who passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, will be held on Saturday, Octo- ber28,2017at11a.m. atSt. John Cathedral, 3401 Eddie Newkirk Way (3401 25th Av- enue), Tampa, FL, Pastor Dwight Newkirk with Pastor Rochester Jacobs, Sr., of BRYCG Christian Center, officiating eulogist. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Zack and Evelyn Mc- Call Miller; brothers, Waymon, David and Willie Miller; sisters, Bobbie J. Marshall and Martha Wright.
Deacon Miller leaves to cher- ish memories of him with: his loving and devoted wife of 51 years, Marie Miller; five loving children, John E. Miller, Jr., An- drew Miller, Clarence Miller, Amanda Miller and Melissa (Damien) Tramel; two grand- children, Jakob Tramel and Janiya Tramel; brother, Roy Miller; sisters, Rosa (Robert) Upshaw, Mary Cook, Dorothy (Pastor Lannie) Stanford, Emma Stanford, and Ruby Williams; aunts, Queen Miller, Mary Hazel McCall, Trish McCall and Idella McCall; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-in- law, Sadie Miller, Patricia Miller, Ellen Williams, Charlotte Atkins, Fannie (Clarence) Brown, Dorothy (Donald) McBurrows, Brenda Jacobs, Linda (Louis) Hunter, Mary Frost-Miller; brothers-in-law, Claudie (Hazel) Jacobs and Joseph Brown, Jr.; godchildren, Kashunda Brown, Terrance Brown, Destinee Spurell, Brian Balloon, Jamie Reed and RonRico Smith; spe- cial friends, The Traveling Stars, The Gospel Legends and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Deacon John E Miller, Sr. was a native of Eufaula, AL. He was born on January 2, 1944 to the parentage of Zack and Evelyn McCall Miller. He was educated in Eufaula, AL. Deacon Miller re- tired from the City of Tampa Sanitation Department after 31 years of service and 8 years with Hillsborough County Schools. He was the manager of the Trav- eling Stars and a member of the Gospel Legends.
There will be a visitation on Friday, October 27, 2017 from St. John Cathedral from 5–8 p. m. with the family present to re- ceive friends from 6–8 p. m.
Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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WILSON
MRS. JESSIE M. DAVIS
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Jessie M. Davis will be held on Saturday October 28, 2017, at 11a.m.atSt.LukeA.M.E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, with Rev. Kirk Bogen, of- ficiating.
Mrs. Jessie M. Davis passed from this life on Saturday, Octo- ber 14, 2017, and is now present with our Lord. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Dr. James Davis, and her son, James Davis, Jr.
Mrs. Davis leaves precious memories with her children, Fred R. Davis, Rose M. Taylor (Ray- mond), Brenda J. Siplin (An- thony); grandchildren, Tonya Davis, James Davis, III, Elga Davis, Jermain Davis, Tina Gad- son, Cherie Griffin, Christopher Davis, Nicole Davis, Fredricka Davis and Fred Davis, Jr.; great- grandchildren, Calvin, Chris, Jessie, Shanna, Kiyanni, Brianna, Kershawna, Kierre, LJ, Jermaine, Jr., Shakiria, Antonay, Livy, Gabby, William, Destaney, Mirri- cale, Lattessia, Deanna, Joella, Serina, Dontay, Amaree, Shi’keala, Zakiyah, Shaquoria, La- todra, Donald and a host of great, great grandchildren; sisters, Amanda Fulcher (NY), Grace Is- rael (KY); nieces and nephews, Jessica Morris, Clinton, Jr., Crieg and Cheryl Davis; sister-in-law, Doris Davis and children and a host of other family members.
DEACONESS HELEN LOUISE MONTANA DORSEY
A Celebration of Love and Life for Deaconess Helen Louise Montana Dorsey of Tampa, FL, who passed away Friday, October 20, 2017, will be held Friday, Oc- tober 27, 2017 at 11 a. m. at the Thirty-Fourth Street Church Of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Tampa, FL 33605, with Bishop Thomas Scott, Senior Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tampa, FL.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Deacon Robert Lee Dorsey, Sr.; her twin brother, Harold Lloyd Montana; her sis- ter, Elice Montana Sledge; other siblings and loved ones.
Those who remain to cele- brate her life and carry on her legacy are: her loving children, Pamela K. Dorsey, Cynthia Dorsey Burt (Johnny), Karen L. Dorsey, Robin Dorsey Berry (David) and Robert L. Dorsey, Jr., (Fern); sister, Evelyn Mon- tana Laster; grandchildren, Ja- iron, Joshua, Daniel, Ka’Rhon, Frederick, Johnathan and Sa- vana Dorsey, Camera and Jordan Goins, Brittani and David Berry, Toreka George, Lillian Bradley and Christian Pollock; great- grands, Jairon Dorsey, Jr., Joshua Dorsey, Jr., Ayden Dorsey, Seven and Zya Render,
Naazir and Tahir Goins, Noah Smith and Corey Streets; nieces, Ora L. Chester (Fred), Evelyn Gyden (Henry), Elaine Saffold, Marva Scott (Bishop Thomas Scott), Myrna Barker, Marcia Richardson, June Annette Sanders, Barbara Montana, Theresa Montana, Linda Montana and Alisa Pollock; nephews, Jer- ald Sledge (Louise), Charles Mon- tana (Treasure), Reginald Burns, Harold Montana and Nathaniel E. Dorsey (Wilhemenia); special cousin, Nellie Williams; godchil- dren, William Hamilton, William Billy Trotman, Fred Newsome, Derrick and Lyvonia Green; other cousins, the Pope, Durham and Williams families; devoted and loyal friends of the 34th Street Church of God Family; special neighbors, Francis “Sanford” St. Fort and Derrick Cody; longtime friends, Carrie Adams, Barbara Wiggs, Jessie Mae Parks, Carole Mitchell and Clydie Mae Harley; and a host of others who knew and loved her dearly.
Helen Montana Dorsey was born April 18, 1933 in Tampa, Florida. She attended the public schools of Tampa, graduating from Middleton Senior High School. In 1956 she married Robert Lee Dorsey, Sr. and the Lord added 5 children to their union. She retired from Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools as a Teacher’s Aide and opened Helen Home Day Care which she suc- cessfully operated for more than 10 years.
The visitation will be held from 5–8 p. m. and the family will receive friends from 6–7 p. m. on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the 34th Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Tampa, Florida 33605.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Friday, October 27, 2017, at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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IN MEMORIAM
SONYA GRAHAM HARPER 2/16/61 – 10/26/16
Today my lovely sister, it has been one year! It seems like only yesterday that we were talking trash to one another. Sonya, I now go sit on the bench and talk with you, I miss you so much, I don’t have anyone to ride with me anymore, but I’m OK.
Love you, your sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Billy Flournoy.
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