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Funerals
AIKENS
MRS. RUTH M. MARSHALL
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ruth M. Marshall who passed away on Wednesday, Au- gust 04, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday August 21st, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. MLK Blvd., Tampa FL 33610, Rev. Michael Neely, Sr., officiat- ing.
Ruthie was born on July 20, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late, Mrs. Gwendolyn Sistrunk. She moved to Tampa with her mother at an early age and attended Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools.
She was an alumni of Plant High School class, of 1973. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with family, and re-decorating the house.
She leaves behind to cherish her precious memories: her two loving and devoted daughters, Sharlettha and Disaree Mar- shall; grandchildren, De`Zariyah Richard, Shariyah Holloway, Anesiyah St. Valle, and her great grandchild, Nazir Newkirk; sis- ters, Deborah Lott (Alan), and Sharon Mitchell (Mitch); sister- in-law, Cynthia Bailey; nieces Deborish Bailey, and Andrea Campbell; nephews, Jerome Bai- ley (Terisha), Robert Young, Jr., Antony Bailey, and Perry Camp- bell; cousin, Aubrey Lemons; god-daughter, La`Tia Settles; and her great friend, Natasha Coonce.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 20, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the Chapel for the service on Saturday. We are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
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MS. HENRIETTA RANSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Henrietta Ranson of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, Au- gust 10, 2021, will be held on Sat- urday, August 21st, 11 a. m. at Center For Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor; Pastor Joseph Gloster, of- ficiating.
Henrietta was born Novem- ber 09, 1950, to the late Catherine and Henry Lee Young.
Henrietta was preceded in death by: her husband, Willie Ranson; brothers, Henry Lee Young, Jr., Jeffrey Young and Harold Young.
She was a member of Triump Church Kingdom of God in Christ. She enjoyed attending church services, traveling and talking on the phone.
Henrietta leaves to mourn her passing: children, Derrick Young (Marcia), Ernest Young (Ashley Richie), Larry Anderson (Beneatha Anderson), Tanika Ranson (Reginald Roach-Mur- ray); grandchildren, Derrick Young, Jr., Dimintario Hopps (Young), De’Ericka Young, Ernest Young, Jr., Die’yana Sutherland, Sir Roy Lewis (An- derson), Larry Anderson, Jr., Nadia Young, Chamon Young, Malcom Patton, Malik Williams, Marquise Green, Ryan Sirmons, and Chauncey Young; great- grandchildren, Ever’lesia Taylor, Everett Taylor, Ace Frasier, Sasha Young, Angelique Young, Derrick Young, III, Zyla Young, Zachyri Young, Darius Young, Heaven Hopps, Harmony Hopps, Der- ricka Young, Zailey Bess and Quan Bess, Jr.; brothers, Mark Young and David Young; sisters, Mary Young, Stephanie Young and Rachel Young; aunts, Joanne Young and Jonella Kelly; nieces, Katherine Whitten and Shawnte Young; nephews, Kenneth Young, Craig Ranson and Robert Bankston; special daughters, Nina Young and Linda Anderson; godmother, Mother Kelly; special friends, Hestan and Leslie Buchanan; Triump Church King- dom of God in Christ family and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 20th from 4-8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church for the service on Saturday. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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MRS. NAOMI LUCANDA THEIRSE
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Naomi Lucanda Theirse, who passed away on Saturday, August 07, 2021, was held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610. Apostle Alfred Sim- mons officiated.
Naomi was the daughter of the late Julia Queen Mack and Henry Mack. Naomi was born on February 13, 1957, in Cross, South Carolina. For years Naomi was a caregiver in the Tampa area. Naomi enjoyed spending time reading, watch- ing movies, and cooking.
She was preceded in death by: husband, Roosevelt Theirse; son, Kendall Troy Mack; broth- ers, John Mack, Sr., Robert Mack, Sr., Henry Benjamin Mack, Sr., Henry Mack, Jr.; sis- ters, Ernestine Whitten, Sarah Hasty, Albertha Johnson, Shirley Taiste, Annie Mae Fra- zier; sisters-in-law, Agnes Eason, Chloe Husser, Martha Kimmons and Richardine Theirse.
She is survived by: daugh- ters, Benita Theirse and San- drika Pfeiffer (John); granddaughters, Jazmen Theirse, Deztiny Theirse, Sidney Theirse, Julia Pfeiffer and Naomi Pfeiffer; grandsons, Mackinley Theirse and Demetrius Pfeiffer; great grand- daughter, Avery Theirse; sis- ters, Bessie Covington (John), Annie Mazyck (Ernest), and Jannett Bradley (Robert); brother, Paul Mack (Frances); sisters-in-law, Ella Mack, Lucre- tia Mack, Evelyn Theirse, Renia Pringle, Mary Jenkins, Cathleen Brown, and Gardine Theirse; brother-in-law, O’toole Theirse; special friend, Kyle Gibson; best friends, Janie Nelson and Ethel Middleton.
The visitation was held at Aikens Funeral Home.
We followed the CDC guide- lines.
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MR. STEWART WILSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Stewart Wilson, of Tampa, who passed away on Thursday, August 5th, 2021, will be held on Saturday, August 21st 2:00 p.m. at Northside Mission- ary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Pastor Ricardo Robin- son; Pastor David King officiat- ing.
Mr. Wilson was born in Tampa, Florida, on October 7, 1955, to Mr. Stewart Wilson, Jr., and Martha Wilson. Stewart was loved and well known to many by “STEW” and/or “Lil Man.”
He loved working on cars and spending time with his fam- ily. He attended Hillsborough County Public Schools and later joined the United States Army.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by: his mother, Martha Wilson and his brother, Kenneth Wilson.
Mr. Wilson is survived by: his wife, Antoinette Wilson; chil- dren, Dontavious, Kwane (Sheila),Torreon and Latronette Wilson; father, Stewart Wilson, Jr.; sisters, Patricia Wilson and Clarice Parks (Robert); brother, Michael Wilson (Tongela); nieces, Catrina West (Wade), Shamecka Grant and Brittany Wilson; nephews, David King, Sr., Bobby Parks, Shannon Parks, Michael Wilson, Jr., and Marquis Wilson; grandchildren, Donquasha, Shaquana, Torinika, Dontavious, Jr., Don’Tayla, Antionette, Dontavia, Nevaeh, Dionminique, Kwane, Jr., Jakwane, Qua’Nylah, Kanell, Sr., Laeva, Torriana, Torreon, Jr., Anthony, Jr., Tavarius, Jr., Amir, and True; 20 great grand- children; special friend of many years, Marylin (Lisa); and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 20th from 4:30-8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church for the service on Saturday. We are fol- lowing the CDC guidelines.
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EARL TYRONE WILLIAMS, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Earl Tyrone Williams, Jr., (PJ) of Tampa, who passed away on Monday, August 09, 2021, will be held on Saturday, August 21st, 2:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E Dr. MLK Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610, Elder Aaron Hayes, Sr., officiating. The internment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Earl was born on August 3, 1975, in Tampa, Florida. He at- tended Hillsborough County Public schools, graduating from Jefferson High School, 1993, and University of South Florida. He was employed with Hercules Sealing Products as an inven- tory control analyst, Interna- tional and Domestic.
“PJ, AKA Onyx Dragon,” en- joyed Star Wars and a host of other interests, including music, art, a lifelong learner, and an absolute gamer. Loving and kind, and exhibiting his best, he always brought out the best in those he knew and loved.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Evelyn L Thorn- ton; father, Earl T. Williams; grandparents, Lillie Mae Baker and Jonathan Thornton; Nellie B. and Willie F. Smith; uncles, Rudolph Thornton, Henry Baker; aunts and uncles, Helen, and George Baker; and Barbara and Robert Keaton.
He leaves behind to cherish his loving memories: devoted and loving sisters, Cheryl Denice Williams-Sun and Eartha Victoria Williams-Cole; stepmother, Vanessa S. Williams; brother-in-law, Frank Sun; nephews, Logan Shou-wei Sun, Tyce Earl and Colyne Cole; aunts and uncles, Carolyn (Alfred) Thompson, Nancy Williams, and Sara (John) Holley; cousins, Alfred Thompson, Cecily, Keisha, Nikita, Myron, Alicia, Kevin, Reginald, Raymond. Jr., Ger- ald, Debra, Christopher Williams, Baron, Niah, Branae, Nathan Hillard, Helga Terrell, Ajisode Adetutu (Ericka), and Deandra Adams; Dragons, Micah Jones (Taz), Chris Brown (Chaos), Thomas Mitcham (Ryoga); treasured and cher- ished family and friends, and beloved co-workers at Leslie Inc., and Hercules Sealing Products.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, August 20th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel for the service on Saturday. We are following the CDC guidelines.
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