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Funerals
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. FREDERICK LEE SCOTT
Mr. Frederick Lee Scott passed away at his home in Jack- sonville, Florida, on April 21, 2020. He was born May 6, 1954 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Rollon and Gertrude Scott. He grew up in Tampa, and joined the Navy after high school. After his stint in the Navy, he settled in Jacksonville, FL, where he made his home for the remainder of his life.
He very much enjoyed trav- eling, fishing, reading, and spending time with his family. He was a very outgoing, humor- ous person, who enjoyed mak- ing others laugh.
Frederick is survived by: a son, Frederick Lee Scott, Jr. (Tampa, FL), a stepdaughter, Tasha Scott (Tampa), a number of grandchildren; 3 brothers, Robert Balkman (Jeanette), Tampa, Wilbur Scott, (Done- cia), Jacksonville, FL, and Clarence Scott (Juliet), Orlando, FL; a sister, Lucille Scott Ander- son (Chester), Orlando, FL; and sister-in-law, Mara Scott, Tampa. He also leaves to morn a host of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by: 3 brothers, Ernest Balkman, Ron- nie Scott, Sr., and Curtis Scott.
He will be sorely missed by his family and all of those who loved him. To contact the fam- ily, call (407) 257-0207.
Interment was at the Florida National Cemetery (Bushnell, Florida), on September 13, 2021, at 11 a. m. (The interment delay was due to COVID related closures).
FAMILY NOTICE
MS. MARY LOIS (‘LIGHTFOOT’) HAWKINS
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved Mary Lois “Light- foot” Hawkins. She received her Heavenly Wings on September 8, 2021 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
She was born on April 12, 1936, in Flomaton, Alabama; then migrated to Florida, where she was an independent, hard-work- ing mother of 3 sons – Ray Hicks, Ivey Hawkins and Gregory Hawkins, Sr.; 5 grandchildren, Rashaad Hicks, Darius Hicks, Rashaud Hawkins, Gregory Hawkins, Jr. and Raequon Pinck- ney. She had an active role in rearing: 1 niece, Lola Hicks- Roberson; 3 grandnieces, LaNe- tria Hicks, Sierra Hicks-Bogan, Ramona Matthews; 1 grand- nephew, Cedric Matthews; and 21 great-nieces and nephews.
She will also be missed by a best friend, Peggy Patterson; honorary daughter, Tisha Ed- wards, and an honorary niece, Velma Doyle, whom all loved her dearly.
Mary Lois touched the hearts of everyone she encountered. “Lightfoot” enjoyed walking, shopping, traveling, and spend- ing time with loved ones. She also had a passionate love for cats.
There will be a Memorial Service at Rowlett Park, Shed #204, on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 2 p. m. If you would like to share in the celebration of Mary Lois “Lightfoot” Hawkins, please feel free to attend.
Auntie, we love you and you will be missed, but NEVER, NEVER forgotten.
Elderly Woman Struck By Hit And Run Driver Dies
Crime
Law enforcement is searching for a driver in- volved in a fatal hit and run accident last Saturday. The accident took place at State Road 580 (Hillsborough Av- enue) and Reflections Club Drive.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the unidenti- fied 67-year-old New Port Richey resident was walking in the travel lane when she was struck by the unidentified driver who was traveling east- bound in the outside lane. After striking the woman, the
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driver fled the scene. The vic- tim was transported to a local hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries.
Investigators said evi- dence at the scene indicates the vehicle is a gray passenger vehicle with damage to the right side.
Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at (813) 558-1800 or Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS or
online at www.crimestopper- stb.com.
LA Times Celebrates Gavin Newsom's Recall Win Over 'Extremist' Larry Elder
Govenor Gavin, left, beat out right-wing Larry Elder, right, during recall.
The Los Angeles Times ed- itorial board on Wednesday celebrated Democratic Cali- fornia Gov. Gavin New- som's victory in his recall election, writing it was "a sigh of relief" that "extremist, in- tolerant" Larry Elder would not be replacing him.
"Phew. After months of worrying about the fate of California, we will sleep easier now that Gov. Gavin New- som will not be removed from office early and replaced by right-wing provocateur Larry Elder, a radio host with no experience in elective office and who doesn’t seem interested in being a governor for all Californians — only those who share his extremist,
intolerant views," the board wrote.
With 68% of the vote re- ported, the "No" votes on re- calling Newsom led the "Yes" votes 64% to 36%, an easy victory for the liberal De- mocrat facing a number of crises across his state, includ- ing hard-hitting effects from the coronavirus pandemic, massive wildfires, increased crime rates and a growing homelessness problem.
The Times, however, sought to distance Newsom from his responsibility in fix- ing the issues plaguing Cali- fornia, calling the blame being placed on him a "smoke- screen" from proponents of the recall.
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