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Funerals
HARMON
MS. WARRNEATTA E. CREWS
A Celebrations of the life of Mrs. Warrneatta Elaine Crews, who passed away October 22, 2021, will be held Saturday, Octo- ber 30, 2021, 3 P.M. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, Florida 33610, with Pas- tor James Daniels presiding.
Warrneatta E. Crews was born July 14, 1942, in Volusia County, Daytona Beach, Florida, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Eddie and Willie Mae Hollins, and was the last child out of nine. She at- tended public schools of Volusia County. She moved to Tampa and worked in the 70s for Maas Brothers Department Store. She grew up in the church.
She loved working with her flowers in her garden. She loved her children and spending time family. She was kind-hearted and dedicated to family members, in- cluding her mother, sisters and was always there for her chil- dren.
Ms. Warrneatta E. Crews went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2021. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Ms. Warrneatta E. Crews was preceded in death by: her son, Terry James Holmes, Sr.; her sis- ters: Ms. Dorothy Hollins, Flora Hollins, Mrs. Ernestine Snipes, Mary Hollins, Ms. Winnie Ruth Ratcliff, Villa Jean Thomas; her brothers: Eddie Hollins, Jr., Earl Hollins, Edward Hollins and Alphonso Hollins.
Ms. Warreneatta E. Crews leaves to cherish her memories: son, Mr. Clifton Daniels; niece, Sabrena Kennedy; nephew, Regi- nald Collins; grandson, Terry Holmes, Jr.; grandchildren: Maurice, Latoya, Lorenzo; 9 great-grandchildren; close friend, Ms. Alberta; a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 2 P.M., Saturday. Friends are asked to assemble for a brief farewell at 3 P.M. A mask is required.
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INTEGRITY
MR. ROMONE ALEXANDER RUDOLPH, SR.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Romone Alexander Rudolph, Sr., will be held on Saturday, Oc- tober 30, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Ex- citing Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue Tampa, FL, 33619, with Antonio R. Hawkins, Senior Pastor of Ex- citing Faith Alive Church, offici- ating. Entombment at Garden of Memories.
Romone Alexander Rudolph, Sr., was granted his angel wings on October 20, 2021. He was currently residing in Jacksonville, FL and worked for the U. S. Postal Service until he succumbed to his illness.
Romone’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him un- derstood that the quality of exis- tence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.
Romone fought desperately for life but, it wasn’t to be, the Master knew he needed to rest his broken heart and end his battle with cancer.
His father, Alfred Rudolph, Sr., preceded him in death.
He is survived by: mother, Deloris Rudolph (Carwell Sims); sons, Romone Alexander Rudolph, Jr., (mother, Tiffany Harris) and Rayland Rudolph; sisters, Wanda Hood, Robin Rudolph, and Debra Rudolph; brothers, Alfred Rudolph, Jr., Rodney Brown, and Tarance Scott, along with a host of fam- ily and friends who loved him dearly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021, at In- tegrity Funeral Services from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to assemble no later than 12:45 p.m. on Saturday at the church.
FACIAL MASKS ARE RE- QUIRED FOR BOTH SERVICES.
“A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY”
JACOBS
MR. VERNON KEITH COPELAND
Funeral Services for the late Vernon Keith Copeland, who passed away on October 21, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 11 A. M., at the St. Joseph Missionary Bap- tist Church, 5914 S. 78th Street, Tampa, FL. 33619, Reverend Thomas Heyward, officiating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Cemetery. Wake services will be at the church on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5-7 P. M.
Vernon Keith Copeland was born on April 26, 1972, to the parentage of Aaron and Delores Copeland. He is the fourth of five siblings and attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was faithfully em- ployed by H. C. Becks, LTD, for a number of years.
Keith was very outgoing, lov- ing and a very caring person. His infectious smile, jokes and laughter will remain in the hearts of all who knew him. Keith had a lot of love for his family and was always ready to grill.
He was preceded in death by: his only child, Keith “Twirl” Lavon Copeland and his niece, Diamond Copeland. He also was predeceased by: his grandpar- ents, Thomas and Lille Mae Copeland, and John and Geor- gia L. McQueen; and aunt, Ernestine Copeland.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Hope Walker Copeland; his parents, Aaron (AC) and Delores Copeland; stepchildren, Darryl Jones, Derrick Jones and Patricea Williams (Tony), grandchildren: Kei’nyla, Dia- mond, Keith (K2), Kei’arii Copeland, Aviyanna Poole, Zi- ayannna Walker, Tony Williams and Lavon Williams; sisters, An- gela Henderson (Kelvin) and Chemetrta “Mimi” Copeland (Whitney); brothers, Dwight Copeland
(Roshanda), Steve Copeland (Tameka) and Aaron Copeland; in-laws: Alphonso and Linda Brock, brothers and sisters-in- law, Shawn Walker, Tommy Walker, Jimmy Walker, Cedric Walker Eric Walker, Lafonda Walker, Alfonsa Hills, Rhonda Hills, Walter Holmes, Napolean House and Wakeela Williams; uncle, Chester Copeland (Shirley); like a brother, Gerard Wilder, Oscar Simmons, Jr. and Kenny Bouie; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to name. “A JACOBS SERVICE”
FLORIDA MORTUARY
MRS. CATHERINE MISSOURI HIGHSMITH
Mrs. Catherine Missouri Highsmith, age 80, passed away October 3, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa, FL, with her family by her side.
She earned a high school diploma and some college cred- its. She worked at Maas Brothers Store as a Clothing Retail Sales Person. Born November 1941, she moved from Perry, FL to Tampa, FL with her mother, Mrs. Fannie Mae King; oldest brother, George Eugene King; youngest brother, Bonnie C. King.
Catherine was preceded in death by: her mother; father; brothers; Clarence W. High- smith “Sonnyboy Highsmith,” ex-husband; Renee Lashay Tay- lor, granddaughter; Tyr Fenrir Daniels, great-grandson.
She is survived by: her chil- dren: Laronia F. Neu (High- smith), Raeford, NC, daughter; Donald Highsmith, Sr., Tampa, FL, son; Robin Highsmith, daughter-in-law; Charlotte E. Highsmith, Tampa, FL, daugh- ter; a great number of grandchil- dren and many great-grandchildren.
Her family plans to hold a small “Celebration of Life Cere- mony” around her birthday for all to say their goodbyes. The family wishes to thank Cather- ine’s Guardian and Hospice of St. Joseph’s Hospital, for their support and professional care.
MRS. GLADYS JOHNSON, AKA, “BIG MOMMA AND DUSTY”
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gladys Johnson, who passed away October 20, 2021, will be held 12 noon, with a viewing beginning 11 A.M., Sat- urday, October 30, 2021, at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, Florida 33610, with Rev. Eric Holland, officiating.
Gladys Johnson departed on October 20, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1919 in Lumber City, Georgia to Rev. George Jones and Mother Gal- lie Jones. She was a local busi- ness owner of a hair salon for more than 50 years and worked as a certified nurse’s assistant for more than 20 years.
Gladys loved spending time with her family and friends. Her home on Cherry Street was always open to anyone who was in need, and she would al- ways prepare a hot meal for anyone. She was the youngest out of her 4 siblings. She was a member of St. John Progres- sive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., for many years. She always en- couraged us to pray whenever we were going through trials and tribulations. May her legacy live on forever.
Gladys is preceded in death by: her husband Henry Clin- ton, her parents, Rev. George Jones, Sr. and Mother Gallie Jones; her daughter, Maxine Davis; 3 sisters, Beatrice Polly Johnson, Ella Jones Carr, Ruby Jones Kitchen, and 1 brother, George Jones.
She leaves to cherish mem- ories of her: 1 granddaughter, Valadia Batchelor; 1 grandson Elliott Birt, III; 3 great grands, Chaquita Birt-Slater (Craig), Jeane’ Birt, Keith Batchelor (Raven); 6 great-great grands, 1 niece, Justine Davis; 1 nephew, Kirk Jones; 1 great niece, Sandra Jones; 2 great nephews, Jay Williams and Charles Davis; 3 great-great nieces, Sarah Brown (Shar’ron), Elizabeth Bishop (Trel), Shamika Jackson (Ray- mond); and a host of other rel- atives and friends.
Masks properly worn and social distancing are required by all in attendance as per CDC guidelines. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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