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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. DAVID WHITE
A Celebration of Life for Mr. David Wayne White, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sep- tember 3, 2021, will be held on Friday, September 17th, 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E Hanna Ave., Rev Michael Neely, officiating. The internment will follow.
David was born March 23, 1959, to Jimmie White and Geral- dine Williams. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.
He enjoyed fishing, Poker and Dominoes, scrapping junk, spending time with family, eat- ing, cooking, listening to music and dancing. He was a great handy man, definitely a Mr. Fix It. His favorite color was red, and he had a fascination for Ford Trucks.
He was a leader! He was strong-willed, a reliable person and the life of the party.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; his daughter, JacQuita Jackson-Gibson; and brother, Frankie White.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ory: his wife, Evelyn D. White; sons, Bryan Bush and family, Marcus Jackson (Jasmine), An- thony Knights (Mary), Jeremiah Mcintyre; daughters, Cassandra Jackson, Sherrise Jackson; grandchildren, Janisha Burr, De- Mario Kendrick, Anthony Brown, Jr., AnQuan Brown, Aniyah Knights, Antonio Knights, Dovie Lee Knights, Denoni Knights, Sa’Phae Dubose, Jaiden Best; great grandchild, Phillip Brown, III; sister, Maimie Jenkins (Larry); nieces, LaShell White, Teneshia Jenkins; nephew, Larry Jenkins, II; a special friend, Ken- netha Strong; and a host of other family and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery on Friday, September 17th at 2:00 p.m. for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MS. LINDA YEOMAN
A Homegoing Service for Ms. Linda Yeoman, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on September 4, 2021, will be held on Friday, September 17th 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th St, Tampa, Florida, 33610. Rev. S. Evans Burrows officiating. The interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Linda was born December 30, 1960, to Timothy and Helen Yeoman. Her hobbies included exploring family history and ge- nealogy, reading, and enjoying music. Linda spent the early part of her childhood raised in Sul- phur Springs.
She graduated from King High School and as a young woman gave birth to her only child, Anthony. She dedicated a large part of her adult life to being an excellent mother who ensured her child was provided for and greatly loved.
While raising a child and working, she obtained two un- dergraduate degrees, in advertis- ing and accounting, from the University of South Florida. Once her son established himself and began a family of his own, Linda focused on helping others by being a leader and mentor in her workplace and by loving (and spoiling) her two grandchildren, Carrie and Jackson.
Anyone who ever leaned on Linda for comfort knew that she was a steadfast friend, advisor, and confidante. She could tell you what you needed to hear, but in a way that showed you that she cared. She had an impact on everyone she encountered and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, sisters, Dr. Car- olyn Ellis, Joyce Deering; broth- ers, Rev. Donald Yeoman, Patrick Yeoman.
She leaves to cherish her memory: son, Anthony Yeoman (Chrystal); grandchildren; Car- rie Yeoman, Jackson Yeoman; brothers, Cornell Yeoman, Mar- vin Yeoman; nieces, Tara Yeo- man, Almi Yeoman, Angela Yeoman, Deanna Yeoman Rolle, Jennifer Alvarado, Alicia Deer- ing, Alyssa Yeoman, Andrea Deering; nephews, Christopher Williams, Donald Williams, Tim- othy Yeoman, Aaron Yeoman, Jeremy Deering, Benjamin Deer- ing.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida on Thursday, September 16th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at First Baptist Church of College Hill on Friday for the service. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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GUDES
PASTOR LEONA DUBERRY
A Homegoing Celebration for Pastor/ Overseer Leona Duberry of Tampa, Florida, will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 11 a. m., at Light Of The World Church, 4701 North 15th Street, Tampa, FL 33610. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 East Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, FL 33610.
Pastor/Overseer Leona Du- berry was born August 1, 1932 to the late Will Williams and Lara Gibson in Bellville, Florida. She attended the public schools in Hamilton County. She served as a Pastor/Overseer for forty years.
Pastor/Overseer Leona Du- berry passed away on August 31, 2021, and was preceded in death by: her husband, Harry Duberry, Sr.; sons, Harry Duberry, Jr. and John Duberry; four sisters, Betty Coston, Willie Bea Williams, Rosa Mae Jones and Daisy Cure; broth- ers, Sylvester Williams and Billy Townsend.
She leaves to mourn her pass- ing and cherish her memories: her daughters, Shirley (Freddie Lee), Rose Mary Duberry Jones Gibson and Tommie Elisabeth Duberry; and son, Joseph Du- berry; 17 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren and 34 great-great grandchildren; and her sister, Gertrude (Michael Swain); friends, Harriette Dubois and Cubie Nell Murphy; and a host of family, friends and church mem- bers of Holy Ghost From Heaven Deliverance Church.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service at 10:45 a. m. MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
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MS. WILLIE JANE HOLT (A.K.A., ‘JANE GILLETTE’)
Ms. Willie Jane Holt, affec- tionately known as Jane Gillette, was born on February 5, 1943 in Sun City Center to her parents, Willie James Holt and Martha McKenzie. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter and friend.
She enjoyed fishing, garden- ing and visiting friends and fam- ily whenever possible.
Jane attended Life Springs Baptist Church.
On September 7, 2021, Jane’s Heavenly Father welcomed her to her Eternal Home.
She was preceded in death by: her husband: Henry Gillette, Sr.; parents: Willie James Holt and Martha McKenzie; children: Paquina, Patrick, Phillip, Darrell, Freddie; brother: Frank; sisters: Willie Mae, Gladys, Pearlie Mae; son-in-law: Zane; sister-in-law: Valrie.
Those she leaves to cherish her memories are: her children: Henry, Jr. (Kathy), Keith (Timika), Pheobe, Jovan, Mar- quita; grandchildren: Freddie, Demetris, Lashanda (Matt), Henry, Kalijah, Kay’Leenda, Key- atta, Kenesia, Raheem, Equana, Samiya, Shaquan, Keith, Jr., Ke’nia, Kiera, Darriel, Delshon, Carlos, Kevon, Kira, Kawanis, Alexandria, Isaiah, Walnique, Antonio, Paquina, Anshantinia, Antwan, Marshay; brothers: Kenny (Rhonda), Curtis, Adam; sisters: Alma, Lois (Elbert), Eve- lyn, Johnnie Mae, Jeanette, Shirley, Tawanda; brothers-in- law: Willie, Alvin (Mary). sisters- in-law: Mamie (Leonard), Delores, Ella;
special friends: Carolyn Hill, Maybelline Washington, Dulcie and Johnny Wood; along with a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, great-grandchildren and many friends.
Services will be Friday, Sep- tember 17, 202,1 at 11 o’clock in the morning at Exciting Central Tampa Baptist Church, 2923 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602.
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HARMON
MS. DREWLISA DENISE BARTON (‘NENE’)
A Celebration of Life in Lov- ing Memory of Ms. Drewlisa Denise Barton, “NeNe,” who passed away September 8, 2021, will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, September 18, 2021, graveside at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida 33610, with Sr. Pastor, Jermaine Joseph, Eulogist.
Drewlisa was born July 17, 1970, in Tampa, Florida, to Don- ald Darby and Vilda Barton. Drewlisa received her education through Hillsborough County School System, where she gradu- ated from Tampa Tech High School. Drewlisa later attended Hillsborough Community Col- lege, Tampa, Florida.
Drewlisa Denise Barton “NeNe” went home to be with the Lord September 8, 2021.
She is preceded in death by grandparents: Allene Barton, James and Hazel Darby; uncle, Marvin Barton; and grandson Elijah Johnson.
She leaves to cherish her memories: son, Nathaniel John- son; daughter, Vineshia Ross; mother, Vilda Barton; father, Donald Darby; stepfather, Lee Melvin Green; grandkids: A’Li- jah, Noah, Nyla Ross, Ny’Ayla Johnson, Anthony Alvarez, Keysia Whitehead and Jade Beersingh, sisters, Melinda Green, Sequeoia Sanders, Apryl Wilcox and Rachel Ware; nephew, Zonte Bryant; godchil- dren: Anthony D. Mull, Jr., Bret- tnie Smith and Terrance Ware; life partner, Clifton Whitehead; step-kids: Keion Wicks, Keyhne and Kenntita Whitehead; four uncles: Darrell, Alvin, Manual and Larry Barton; five aunts: Willene Golden, Anita Barton, Terri (Ronald) Brewer and Geina (George) Henderson; and host of cousins and friends.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend the service as per CDC guidelines. Your co- operation is greatly appreciated.
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