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HARMON
MRS. DEBORAH ANN HILL-SCOTT
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Deborah Ann Hill-Scott will be held on Saturday, Au- gust 14, 2021, at 11 a. m. at New Greater Friendship M. B. Church, 3225 E. Emma St., Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor Ron- nie Murray, with Elder Derrick Williams and Minister Marco of Joyful Noise Holiness Taberna- cle officiating. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park.
Mrs. Deborah was born Sept. 18, 1956, to the parents, Naomi G. Bruce and Valine Hill, Sr. She was educated in the Hillsborough County School District. She was a dedicated employee of Arby’s for 18 years in management.
She was preceded in death by: her son, Theolius Edwards, daughter, Khalidah Simmons, mother, Naomi Bruce, stepfa- ther, Irvin Bruce, and great- granddaughter, Armani Green.
She is survived by: her hus- band, Richard Scott, sons, Tel- lie Aydelotte (Dorothea), Gregory Hill, Sr. (Valencia); daughters, Amida Simmons- Harden (Ernest), Marquita West (Michael); stepsons, Richard Scott, Jr., Duwayne Johnson and step-daughter, Erica Scott; father, Valine Hill, Sr. (Charlie); siblings, Shirley Gadson, Joanne Dunkley (Ish- mel), Carol E. Frazier-Gadis, Miss Patsy, Naomi (Bill), Sheretta White (Lloyd), Felecia Samuels (Paul), Keith Bruce (Renee), Joseph Bruce, Vincent Hill, Sr., Valine Hill, Jr. (Shonda); sisters-in- law, Rosa Bruce, Mary Pasco (Elder Melvin); brothers-in- law, Abron Scott and Marcus Scott; grandchildren, Lartramida Barr, Yakerea Jackson, Dayzah- nique McMillian, Jaquez Pring- ley, Khalil Simmons, Akeema Porter, Jah’Nah Porter, Khali- dah Porter, Khaleah Porter, Makia Porter, Gregory Hill, Jr., Neisha Greene, Imani West, Aakeira Davis, Makhia Denson; 14 great- grandchildren; niece, Rita Rhanes; special friend, Twila Johnson, her work and church family and a host of other loved ones.
There will be a viewing on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 5- 7 p. m., at Harmon’s Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa FL 33610. Social distancing and a facial covering is required to attend the homegoing cere- mony.
A Harmon Burial
INTEGRITY
MRS. GLENDA ANDERSON
The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Glenda Anderson, af- fectionately known as Glenda the Bird, who departed this life on August 3, 2021, will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 3:00 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Services Chapel, 3822 E. 7th Av- enue, Tampa, Florida, 33605, with Rev. Charlie D. Sampson, officiating. Interment will fol- low at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Albany, Georgia, on October 20, 1950, to the Arthel Solomon- Williams and Eddie McCray. She moved to Florida at a very early age and was a resident until her death. She was educated in Hillsborough County School System.
Glenda was preceded in death by: her parents and hus- band Harold Anderson.
Mrs. Anderson leaves to cel- ebrate her life, daughters, Sherry Harrison (fiancé’ Ven- cient Davis), British McCray and Ciesha Solomon; her grand- children, Dominique Danner, Tommisha Dickens and hus- band, Rical Jose, James Samp- son, Tommirror Dickens, Jame’ce and husband, Xavier Mills, and Donnell Hemming- way, Jr.; her great grandchil- dren, Aaliyah Jose, Emily Jose, Xavier Mills, Jr., and Amina Dunkley. She also leaves to cher- ish a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day, August 13, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm at Integrity Funeral Serv- ices.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR BOTH SERVICES.
“A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY”
BROTHER RUDOLPH JAMES WALKER
A Homegoing Celebration Service will be held for Brother Rudolph James Walker on Sat- urday, August 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 5909 Vel Street, Wimauma, Florida, Rev. Eddie Starling, Pastor, with Minister Levern Stephen, of First Prospect Missionary Baptist Church Wimauma, Eulogist. In- terment will follow in Wimauma Community Ceme- tery.
Brother Rudolph James Walker was born to the late Deacon James Walker and Doretha Levins Washington on November 19, 1955, in Tampa, Florida. Known by many as Rudy, he attended Hillsborough County public schools and was a graduate of East Bay High School. On the peaceful shore of time, he entered eternal rest July 30, 2021.
He was preceded in death by: 2 sisters, Claretha and Jus- tine; 2 brothers, Luther and Booker T.
Precious Memories will be cherished by: his loving sisters, Lucille Cooper (Louis), Helen Golfin (Kelly), Alleen Walker, all of Wimauma, FL and Fannie Washington, of Ruskin, FL; a stepbrother, Ricky Coston of Tampa, FL; aunt: Ora Bell Levins, of Wimauma, FL; spe- cial nephew and nieces: Thomas Washington and Wanda Wash- ington of Wimauma, FL and Lil- lian Kohlien of Orlando, FL; sister-in-law, Margaret Wash- ington and a host of niece, nephews, cousins and other sor- rowing relatives and friends.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, 6-8 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Serv- ices, 3822 E. 7th Avenue Tampa, 33605, and Saturday, 1 hour prior to funeral at 12 noon. MANDATORY WEARING OF FACIAL MASK FOR ALL SERV- ICES.
“A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY”
JACKSON
MS. VALERIE DENISE RODGERS
A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Valerie Denise Rodgers will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street Tampa, Florida, 33610, at 11:00 a.m.
Valerie was born in Tampa, on May 14, 1961, to parents, Mar- jorie Jolly and Rockin Rodgers. She attended schools in Tampa ending her education in the 11th grade at Chamberlin High School. Valerie was a devoted mother to her 2 siblings Tonya and Harry. Valerie was a quite person who always kept to her- self.
We know God does not make any mistakes. God saw the road was getting rough and hills hard to climb, so He gently closed Va- lerie’s eyes and whispered peace be thine on July 28, 2021.
She was preceded in death by: parents, Marjorie Jolly and Rockin Rodgers, sibling, Harry Brown, and sister, Gloria Jean Crawley.
Valerie leaves her fondest memories with: sibling, Tonya Rodgers, sisters, Verdine Wil- son, Tolander Hankins, and Donna Hankins; brother, Steve Wilson; nieces, Nikita Wilson; and Donisha Hankins; nephews, Calment Dobson, and Esreal An- derson, who all loved her more than ever.
She also leaves behind: nu- merous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends she loved.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Jackson Fu- neral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33610, 9:00 a.m. until funeral time.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at Jackson Funeral Home at 10:45 a. m. Saturday, August 14, 2021, for the Service.
Please follow the CDC guide- lines. Masks are required.
Funeral Arrangements is En- trusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. TALMADGE M. ‘COACH BIG TEE’ JONES
Mr. Talmadge M. “Coach Big Tee” Jones of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 14, 2021, 11 a. m., at Re- Birth Baptist Church, 1924 E. Comanche Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Dr. Zachery Hudson, Founder, with Pastor Leon Gallon, officiating. The family is requesting family and friends to meet at the church at 10:45 a. m. Interment will take place on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 3 p. m., in Sunset Mem- ory Gardens, 11005 US High- way 301, Thonotosassa, Florida.
Mr. Jones was born to his parents Benny Jones and Rhonda F. Thomas on Novem- ber 6, 1976. He was a lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida and was educated in the Hillsbor- ough County Public School Sys- tem. He graduated from Hillsborough High School, Class of 1995, and he attended Albany State College in Albany, Georgia in 1996. He was em- ployed in the Mental Health field as a Mental Health Tech- nician at Memorial Hospital in Tampa.
Mr. Jones was an avid fan and coach of the Tampa Hurri- canes Youth Football Organiza- tion, where he was lovingly known as “Coach Big Tee.”
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by: his parents, Benny Jones and Rhonda F. Thomas; grandparents, Freddie and Pecola Mitchell, and Betty Jones; uncle, Robert L. Mitchell; and cousins, Warren Mitchell and Arwanda Perry.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: one daughter, Sade Jones; two sons, Tyrell Jones and Tyson Jones; three broth- ers, Kenyuna Williams, Robert Thomas, and Juan Gamble; four nephews, Camryn Gamble, Robert Thomas, Ryan Thomas and Rylee Thomas; one niece, Kenya Williams; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members.
The remains will repose from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on Fri- day, August 13, 2021, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa. (MASKS ARE REQUIRED).
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes and Northern, Owners.
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