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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MR. ECRU N. RICHARDSON, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ecru N. Richardson, Jr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017, will be held Saturday, De- cember 16th, 10 a. m. at Highland Avenue Church of Christ, 2800 N. Highland Avenue, Min. Dar- rell Beasley, pastor, officiating.
Ecru Richardson, Jr. was born on July 13, 1996, in Tampa, Florida. Ecru enjoyed car racing, playing video games, watching movies with his little sister, and spending time with his grand- mother.
He was preceded in death by: his grandfather, John W. Prather.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his mother, Carol Green (Reshea Green); father, Ecru Richardson, Sr. (Monica Vasquez); grand- mothers, Nancy Bland and Char- line Ivory; brothers, JaQuan Ivory and Derrick Hicks, Jr.; sis- ters, Derricka Hicks, Dekiema Hicks, Candy Richardson, Ari- ana Richardson, Cruneshia Richardson and Isabella Richardson; a host of step-broth- ers and sisters; uncles, Timothy Prather, Jonye Rosebury, Avveion Rosebury, and Mingie Rosebury; aunts, Anita Prather, Cynthia Prather, Renee Britto and Nkechi Lamar; and a host of other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, today, Thursday, December 14th, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
MRS. MARY ALICE HARRELL
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mary Alice Harrell who passed away on Wednesday, De- cember 6, 2017, will be held on Saturday, December 16th at 11 a. m. at Peace Progressive Primitive Baptist Church, 2628 E. Lake Ave., Pastor Timothy Kemp, offi- ciating, with Elder Rodney Cook, eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mary Alice Harrell was born on August 5, 1951 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to the late Clarence Carter and Rosemary Williams.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; three brothers; one brother-in-law and one grandson.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her hus- band, Gerald A. Harrell; children, Shanda Cook (Rodney), Darrick Harrell, Laquonda Telfare (Mau- rice) and Matthew Harrell (Sade); step-children, Gerald Harrell, Jr. and Octavia Smith (More); grandchildren, Rodney Carter, Timothy Carter, Malique Carter, Darrick Harrell, Jr., Demetrius Cook, Jocelyn Telfare, Hallie Telfare Mariah and Mikayla Harrell; great-grandchil- dren, Timothy Carter, Jr., Malachi Carter and Ta’myija Carter; brother, David Williams; sister, Gloria Carter Judge; nieces, Rosemary Salter (Tony) and Joanne Williams; nephews, William Judge (Lekiva), and Jason Judge; best friends, Angela and Robin; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins and other relatives.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home Friday, De- cember 15, from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6- 7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
“Aikens Funeral Home”
GUDES
MR. JONTREEAL JEROME GAINOUS SPEIGHTS
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Jontreeal Jerome Gain- ous Speights, who passed away on December 3, 2017, will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017at2p.m.atNewHopeMis- sionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Tampa, FL, 33610, affiliated pastor, officiat- ing.
Mr. Jontreeal Jerome Gain- ous Speights was born on March 7, 1995 and passed away on De- cember 3, 2017.
He was preceded in death by: his grandfather, Roosevelt Har- ris; great grandparents, Josephine Williams, Ruby Mar- tin, Rebecca Gainous, Vicey Speights, Annie Mae Harris, Robert Houston, Damon Martin, and Carrol Speights.
Mr. Jontreeal Jerome Gain- ous Speights leaves to cherish memories: 1 son, Jontreeal Jerome Gainous, Jr.; 1 daughter, Ja’vionna Simone Gainous, both of Tampa, FL; his loving mother and father, John and Tashia Speights, Tampa; grandparents, Joyce Houston, Ruby Speights (James), John Speights, Sr. (Kim); girlfriend, Jamielyn Nunez; siblings, Tyquonna Mitchell, Tyrone Mitchell, Don- linuwal Gainous Speights, Jas- mine Gainous Speights, Jontavious Gainous Speights, Jonbanique Gainous Speights, John Speights, V, Yyonna, John, JaShondra, Janae, Rickia, Ruby, Jontavia, John, Rodney, Jared, Damon, Shaq, Carrol, Marquic, JonRodney, Raeshon, Kevin, Shmontrey, Johntray, Derrick, Maurice, Shanyia; and host of other siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; special friends, Moesha Brown, Roymilio Brown, Quin- ton Branch, Angela Freeney; godmothers, Latonya Bradley and Erica Tripp. Special Thanks to a host of family and friends.
Viewing will be held on Fri- day, December 15, 2017 between 5-7 p. m. at Gudes Funeral Home, 4050 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Arrangements entrusted to Gudes Funeral Home
HARMON
SIS. LESLIE ANN MILLER
God summoned Sis. Leslie Ann Miller into eternal rest on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
Sis. Leslie Ann Miller was born on October 1, 1949 to the late Mr. Steve and Mrs. Sallie Lee Allen in Tampa, FL. She was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System and graduated from Middleton High School. Sis. Miller earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociol- ogy from the University of South Florida. She worked as a substi- tute teacher in Hillsborough County Schools, volunteered with the Head Start Program (Heart Start Parent of the Year 1996-1997), and worked as a mental health advocate for Northside Mental Health for over 18 years.
Sis. Miller was preceded in death by: her parents, Steve and Sallie Allen; her sister, Elouise Davis; her two brothers, Roscoe and Sylvester Allen; her daugh- ter, Tonya Miller; her grandson, Joaquan Brannon; her niece, Twanda Neal; and her nephew, Calvin Allen.
Funeral services will be held Saturday December 16, 2017, at New Greater Friendship M. B. Church, 3304 East Emma Street, Tampa, FL, 33610, Pastor Ron- nie Murray, officiating. Inter- ment will be made in Orange Hill Cemetery.
She leaves to mourn her passing and to celebrate her life: her children, Sheryl Young, Francene Brannon, Willie (Cyn- thia) Brannon, Harriet Bran- non, and Nathan Miller; grandchildren, Tamika Bowles, Reuben Owens, Jr., Robert Clethen, III, Willie Anderson, Dontavious Brannon, Twanda Neal, Iesha Anderson, Dionte Neal, Xavier Williams, Jr., Willontae Brannon, Chrissa Denson, LaShanda O’Neal, Earl O’Neal, LaKatriana O’Neal, and Breilyn Sullivan; brother, Steve Allen, Jr., sisters, Dorothy (Roy) Wilkerson, and Nancy Allen of St. Petersburg, FL; nieces, Saun- dra Gued, Cassandra Neal, Lorenda (Claston) Taylor, Doreen (Richard) Walters, and Felicia Neal; nephews, Steve Allen, III, Roy Wilkerson, Jr., Christopher Allen (Nicole), Justin Allen, Sylvester (Tina) Douglas, Maureo Allen, An- thony Allen, Michael Allen, Carl Bastain, Michael Neal, Stephan Felton, and Ronnie Neal; and several great-grandchildren; faithful friends, Queen Cole- man, Margaret Doe, Melvin Johnson, Janice Haynes, Fannie Brown, Lillie Mae Clark, Ruth Howard, Alnnora Allen, Derrell Stewart, LaVerne Turner, and Janice Cooper; and a host of sor- rowing family members, friends, too numerous to men- tion.
Visitation will be held this Friday evening from 5-8 p. m. at the church. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-8 p.m.
Assembly of the proces- sional will be on Saturday at 12:45 p. m. at New Greater Friendship M. B. Church lead by Pastor, family and friends.
A Harmon Burial
MR. DARRELL ‘HOOK’ GARDNER
Memorial Services for Mr. Darrell “Hook” Gardner will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Harmon Fu- neral Home Chapel, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa 33610.
Mr. Gardner was born Feb- ruary 18, 1963, in Tampa, Florida to the late Ulysses Gardner and Blondieva Davis. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. Dar- rell was a “Jack of Many Trades,” ranging from tree service, car detailing, lawn service, auto mechanic, multi- purpose handyman and repair- man.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories: with special friend, Camlee Jones; children, Patrice Bingham (Dan), TaQuisha Gardner; grandchil- dren Delcory Allen, Cicely Bingham, Malachi Bingham, Zion Bingham, Scott Newsom; sisters, Jacqueline Wilks, Joyce Gardner, Deidra Gardner, Elenda Gardner, Deborah Bythewood, Regina Gardner; brothers Rudolph Gardner, Robert Gardner, Mack Gard- ner, Anthony Gardner and other brothers and sisters in GA.; aunts and uncles, Edward Fields (Magnolia) Miami, FL, Herman Osby (Joyce), Michael Davis (Linda), Linda Scurry: cousins, Rosa Tribling, Denise Bradford, Twila Lowman, Churmie and James Black, Maryssa Davis, Shautima Davis, Earl Pendelton (Gloria), and a host of stepchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
“A Harmon Burial”
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER
ELLA MARY JONES 6/3/1931- 12/13/2014
It’s been three years; seems like yesterday since you’ve been gone to be with your father (Jesus).
Your favorite time became ours, through selfless love, you gave. Your beautiful smile would brighten up any room. We have so many memories that will always be in our hearts and mind.
Missing you every day! Merry Christmas and much love! Your children, Linda, Buddy, Stan, Ro, Chubby, Pam and Earl and family.
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