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Funerals/Memoriam
FAMILY NOTICE
HARMON
IN MEMORIAM
Can’t believe it’s been 3 years tomorrow since God called you home.
You remain close to our hearts forever.
Love always, wife, Sandra, and family.
DEACON DWIGHT
EDGECOMB, SR. 12/26/1952 — 06/08/2016
MR. WILLIE MALLARD
The Homegoing services for Mr. Willie Lee Mallard, who passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 12 noon, at Exciting Faith Alive Church, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Pastor Antonio R. Hawkins, officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, June 10th, 10 a.m., at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Mr. Willie Lee Mallard, affec- tionately known as “Skin,” was born on July 28, 1955, to the parentage of the late Wylean Mal- lard and the late Willie Lee Davis.
He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. Willie was enlisted in the United States armed services and served in the Army from May 9, 1976, until he was honorably dis- charged on October 1, 1981.
After his military career, he worked for his father’s company as a concrete mason and with his cousin, Joe Brown, as a construc- tion worker. “Skin” took pleasure in fishing and enjoyed cooking de- licious meals for everyone.
Willie was preceded in death by: both parents, and brother, John Mallard. On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, God called him home.
Survivors: children, Mario Mallard (Anita), of Tampa, FL, and John Calvin Mallard, of At- lanta, GA; stepmother, Dorothy Davis, of Tampa, FL; 1 brother, James Mallard (Kim), of Tampa, FL; 7 sisters, Dorothy Mallard, Thelma Clark, Cynthia Mallard, LaTrona Davis-Thompson (Reg- gie), all of Tampa, FL, KaTina N. Davis-Law (Brian), of Bradenton, FL, Wanderine Sledge (Jack), of New Market, AL, and Peggy Bryant (Steve), of Antioch, TN; 3 adopted brothers, Jevin Davis, Montrey Davis, both of Tampa, FL, and Antonio Davis, of Brooksville, FL; grandchildren, Darrius Faison (Michaelle), Tyreece Faison, Marshana Mal- lard, Mario Mallard, Jr., and Amari Mallard; a number of great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other sorrowing relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing for Mr. Mallard on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 8 p,m,, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th St., Tampa.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 11:45 a.m. for the service.
Professional Services and arrangements entrusted to CHANDLER’S FUNERAL HOME, 1425 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL, 34234, KaTina N. Davis-Law, Licensed Funeral Director in charge; Gloria Chan- dler, owner; Todd Chandler, Co- owner. For additional information you may call (941) 355-3125.
“CHANDLER’S FUNERAL HOME”
MR. DENNIS WILLIAMS
A Celebration of the Homego- ing of Mr. Dennis Al Williams, who passed away on May 22, 2019, will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 2 p.m., at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N 40th Street, with Rev. Daniel Otu- Jirah of The Church Of Pentecostal Tampa Assembly officiating. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Me- morial Park.
Mr. Dennis Al Williams was born April 28, 1983, in Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Linda J. Mills and re- siding father, Robert Williams.
He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Job Corps with a Certification in Mechanical Installation and Construction work.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: his two sons, Devontae and Marcus Williams; only daughter Makayla Williams; grandmother, Evealene Braddy (Robert Jr.), of Harrison, GA; sisters and broth- ers, Melissa Jackson (Orrin), Tracey Williams, Tasha Williams, Cherryca Edmonds (Joshua), Margo Williams, Robert Williams, Jr., Ryan Williams, and other siblings of Tampa, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Dennis Al Williams will be held Saturday June 7, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Friends are asked to plan your arrival at Harmon Funeral Home for 1:45 p.m., Saturday.
A Harmon Burial
Accident
Accident
Man Involved In Accident With Semi Dies
The Florida Highway Pa- trol is investigating a fatal traffic accident. It took place Thursday during the early morninghours.
According to police, acci- dent took place shortly before 3 a.m., on Interstate 4 at County Road 579.
Pedro Leonardo Diaz,
53, of Cape Coral, Florida, was operating a Semi tractor- trailer, traveling eastbound on Interstate 4. The semi overheated and the driver pulled over to the shoulder of the highway for several min- utes.
After completing repairs, Diaz began to travel east-
bound again and entered the outside lane of the highway. Erik Adam Walton, 45, of Plant City was driving a 1996 GEO Tracker, and collided
with the back of tractor- trailer. Walton died at the scene.
No charges are expected tobefiledintheaccident.
Two Die In After Vehicle Runs Traffic Light
The Lakeland Police De- partment is investigating an accident that left two people dead. The accident took place at the intersection of East Me- morial Blvd., and Lakeshore Drive.
According to police, at ap- proximately 12:29 a.m., Wednesday, a police officer observed a tan, 2000 Cadillac commit a traffic violation. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle sped away. The officer was unable to obtain a license plate num- ber or to make the traffic stop.
The Cadillac ran a traffic light and crashed into another vehicle.
The Cadillac was driven by Cleon Truedell. After im- pact, the vehicle hit a utility pole guide wire and crosswalk sign before rolling over and coming to rest in the roadway of Lakeshore Drive. Trudell was transported to Lakeland Regional Health, where he later died as a result of his in- juries.
Ms. Linel Marie Vega- Ortiz was driving a 2017 Mit- subishi sedan. The force of the impact caused her vehicle to slide into a utility pole. She died at the scene of the acci- dent.
The investigation is con- tinuing.
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