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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MASTER AYDEN JULIAN BENBOW
Homegoing celebration for Master Ayden Julian Ben- bow of Tampa, who passed away, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 will be held Saturday, December 12th at 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Prentiss Davis, officiating. The interment will be in Or- ange Hill Cemetery.
Ayden was a special child and we knew he was our per- sonal angel. He was very ex- pressive with the way he showed his love through many different ways and that’s what we cherished the most about our angel, Ayden.
Through so much pain he sheltered himself around his family and stayed so strong, but now he’s at peace.
Leaving us to mourn, but with many precious fond memories are: his loving and devoted mother, Marcella McCrea; father, Julian Ben- bow; brothers, Kevonta and Maurice Montgomery, Ja- hari Clark and Jaylen Ben- bow; sisters, Markayla Montgomery and Domonique Benbow; grand- mothers, Marchelle McCrea (Joshua), and Brenda Mason; aunts, Lakeena Bar- ron (Derrick), Shronda and Chokita Miller, Latraille Van’Buren, Tawanna Baker and Barbara Stroud; uncles, Freddie McCrea and wife, Makisha, Pierre Clinton, Ja- maul Keys, Adrian Miller and Joshua Miller, Jr.; cousins, Freddie, Ar’Travious, JerQuavious, Zanique, Bar- ron, Malik, Josiah, Lakicia, Maniyah, Rakyah, Keyshawn, I’Lyntay, Amaris, Aiyanni, Joshua, III, Justin, Brandon, Zariyah, Zyla, and Keleigh; and many others that meant so much to Ayden; his best friend, Va- canti; godmother, Charlotte Kitchens; god brothers and sisters, Mikearria, Micheal, Lashawn, and Demetrius; and the Sam’s family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 11th from 5-8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MS. GWENDA J. CARSON
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Gwenda J. Carson of Tampa, who passed away, Saturday, December 5, 2015 will be held Saturday, De- cember 12th at 11 a. m. at Mt. Siani AME Zion Church, 2909 N. Nebraska Ave., Pas- tor Jimmy R. Caldwell, Sr., officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Jeremiah and Rosa N. Carson; and brother, Jeremiah Carson, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her daughter, Ashley N. Noel (Wendy); grandchildren, Marcus J. Noel and Ashlynn R. Noel; sisters, Mary C. Johnson (Marion), Patricia A. Bates (Edward), Belinda J. Roberts and Stephanie G. Moore (Ernest); aunt, Althea Salter; uncle, James R. Car- son; nieces, Michelle Bates, Ronecha Hickmon, Jackie Carson, Tiffany Judge, Jeronda Carson and Katrina House (Min. Alejandro); nephews, John Gray (Mary), Wendell Carson (Jamette), Terrence Bolds, Marcus Roberts (Stephanie), and Clifford Roberts; a host of cousins and other relatives and friends; Essie Williams and family, Willette Clem, the Owens family, the Lee family, Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church family, Tampa Gen- eral Hospital co-workers, and Middleton Senior High School c/o 1973.
The visitation will be held at Mt. Sinai AME Zion Church on Friday, December 11th from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MS. MAMIE VANN
Homegoing service for Ms. Mamie Vann of Tampa, who passed away Monday, De- cember 7, 2015, will be held Friday, December 11th at 11 a. m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. Dr. S. Evan Bur- rows, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mamie was born March 9, 1927 in Tampa, and attended the local schools of Hillsbor- ough County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of College Hill. She served faithfully on the Usher Board until retire- ment, Jolly Seniors Ministry, Volunteer at Abe Brown Min- istry food bank and a host of other ministries.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Lewis and Geneva Vann; brothers, Lewis Vann, Jr. and Robert Vann; and sisters, Pearl Vann Simmons and Louise Vann.
She leaves to cherish her memory: sister, Lillian Mc- Fadden; nieces, Anita Sim- mons of Rochester, NY; nephew, Gerald Simmons of Rochester, NY; caregiver, Kamilah Boykin; and friends, Annie Pearl Wim- berly, Beverly Perks, and the entire body of First Baptist Church of College Hill.
The visitation will be held one hour prior to service on Friday, December 11th. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Fri- day for the service.
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MS. MARILYN M. WATKINS ‘MA’
Homegoing service for Ms. Marilyn M. Watkins “Ma” of Tampa, who passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, will be held on Saturday, De- cember 12th at 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. David Jones, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Ceme- tery.
Marilyn was born March 2, 1951 in Tampa. She at- tended the schools of Hills- borough County. She attended St. John M. B. Church.
Marilyn served 4 years in the Job Corp., residing in Oregon, Oklahoma and Den- ver, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Sylvester Watkins, Sr. and Bernell Mc- Nabb; sister, Jennell Watkins; grandparents, Al- bert and Jessie Torrence; aunts, Connie Reese, Effie Bigham and Linnie Turner; uncle, Albert Torrence, Jr.; and cousins, Evelyn Wilder and Roy Reese.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories with: her loving and caring fiancé, John Burnette; loving chil- dren, Apolonia, Nidja, Jer- maine and Victoria Watkins; grandchildren, Tobias, Tan- isha, Regina, Jasmine and Adra Watkins, Omarion Clark, Jaron, Trey and Erika Paulk, Nyla Veal, John Den- nis and Cali Smith; great grandchildren, Tobias Watkins, Jr. and Cah’Niyah Darden; brothers, Sylvester Watkins, Jr. of Wilmington, NC; sisters, Shirley A. Jones, Lorraine Mitchell and Sylvia Watkins; step-sisters, Sylvia and Beatrice Watson; nieces, Jacqueline Wright, Ebony Mitchell, Essiya Watkins, Essence Watkins, Mahogany and Bashka Brewer; nephews, David Watkins, very devoted nephew, Frank Mitchell, Jr., Fred Mitchell, Leonard Brewer, Jr., and Allen-Michael Williams; and a host of sorrowing great nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held Friday, December 11th at Aikens Funeral Home from 5-8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. BRENDA D. HARRIS
The visitation for Mrs. Brenda D. Harris of Tampa, who passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015, will be held Friday, December 11th from 5-8 p. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, 33610.
Brenda enjoyed fishing, baby sitting, gardening, shopping, making jewelry and watching cartoons.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Frances Wil- son; grandmother, Ida Jack- son; aunt, Vernell Judkins; and uncle, Laroy Sims.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her husband, Charles Harris, Jr.; children, Yolanda “Nikki” Wingo and friend, Marvin Bailey, and Keishaun Single- tary, Sr. and wife, Lachrisha Singletary; stepchildren, Charles, Tavaris and Bannar Harris; grandchildren, De- unte Joseph and Keishaun Singletary, Jr.; father, James Wilson; brothers, James Wil- son, Jr., and David Wilson; sisters, Andrea Smith and husband, Deon, and She- meca Wilson; aunts, Priscilla Norton and husband, James, Antionette Sims, Sylvia Jack- son and Alice Wilson; uncle, David Jackson and wife, Jan- ice; niece, Rodneisha Smith; nephews, Bernard Wilson, and Adrian Broxton and wife, Danielle; and cousins, Keith Norton, Demario Jack- son, Sequoia Jackson, Ken- neth Norton and friend, Kim Wright, Roshard Jackson, Daniqua Long, Latisha Long, and Laroy Sims and wife, Latisha Sims.
The friends are asked to greet the family at the fu- neral home for the wake that will be held at Aikens Fu- neral Home on Friday, De- cember 11th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEAUTIFUL
‘FRIEND’ FELECIA NICOLE WILLIAMS
It’s been 11 years since the day I laid eyes on you. That day was crazy, but also joy- ous. I remember your dad and me arguing about nam- ing you. He was nervous be- cause he figured he would not know how to handle two Felecias.
We love you! Missing you: Felecia Demerson and Jerome Williams!
IN MEMORIAM
EDDIE THOMPSON, JR. 12-10-93
Today we celebrate pre- cious memories of you on this special day. Your love and inspiration will always be in our hearts and minds.
Love. Mother, Martha Thompson and family.
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