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WILSON
MRS. JASMINE MICHELLE JOHNSON HYDES
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Jasmine Michelle Johnson Hydes, who passed on July 27, 2019, will be held on Saturday, Au- gust 3, 2019, at 11 a. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Stephen Nunn, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rose Hill Ceme- tery, 4406 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Jasmine Michelle John- son Hydes was born on January 4, 1995 in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of Stephanie Everett and Michael Johnson, Sr.
Mrs. Hydes attended the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of C. Leon King High School, Class of 2013. She later went to Hillsborough Com- munity College to become a Certi- fied Medical Assistant. On June 26, 2019 Jasmine passed her test and received her dream career at USF Pediatrics, where she would have started on July 22, 2019.
Jasmine leaves to mourn her passing with wife, Rhiana Hydes; son, Stephan Willis, Jr.; mother and stepfather, Stephanie and Ralph Malone, Jr; father and step- mother, Michael and Cheryl John- son, Sr; grandparents, Nettie and Leon Jackson, Barbara Johnson and Ralph Malone, Sr; siblings, Shamire Johnson, Michael John- son, Jr. (Melinda), Brianna Dexter (Jacoby) and Malik Johnson; aunts and uncles, Anita Berrien (Robert, Jr.), Theresa Luckey (friend, Ralph) Robyn Andrews (Patrick, Sr.), Darrick Jackson (Shirley) and David Jackson (Ebony); nieces and nephew, Mikaylah, Meriyah, Maliyah John- son and Augustus Brown, III; spe- cial friend, Briana Watts and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing at Wil- son Funeral Home on Friday, Au- gust2,2019from4–6p.m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home on Saturday at approximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. DELPHINE R. BRANHAM
Mrs. Delphine R. Branham of Tampa, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 3rd at 11 a. m., at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Apostle David R. Watkins, of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Delphine R. Branham was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County, graduating from Howard W. Blake High School, Class of 1966.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Reverend Charlie Robinson, Sr. and Lillie Robinson; and friend, Josephine Smith- Austin.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ories: her husband, John Bran- ham, Sr.; children, Andreeta Ship, Sebrina Battles (Fred) and Minis- ter Johnny Branham (Shontia); grandchildren, Freddie, Joshua, Imani, Fredericka, Jasmin, Jor- dan, A. J., Alexandria and Christina; brothers, Charlie Robin- son (Sharen) and Nathaniel Robin- son (Janet); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; cousins of Monticello, Florida, Sandra Sanders, Kable Howard, Kate S. Hill and husband, Wayne Sanders (Melva), Willie Sanders (Gywen), Shirley Gilley (Charles); best friends, Carolyn Holmes, and Georgie Ann Williams.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, August 2 at Ray Williams Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. GAIL JACKSON
Mrs. Gail Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day, August 3RD, at 2 p. m. at Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Av- enue, Apostle Mark Jones, Pastor, with Pastor Michael Winters, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Gail Jackson was born to Mary Woods Hitchman and James Tate Sr., in Tampa, Florida. She grew up with mother and sisters in the heart of West Tampa. She at- tended the public schools of Hills- borough County and was a member of Faith United Christian Church, headed by Pastor Ray Johnson. She later became a member of Arena Of Faith Christian Center, headed by Pastor Michael Winters.
While employed for Memorial Hospital of Tampa she met her hus- band, Tony and they were happily married for 20 years. Before her ill- ness, Gail was employed by Rooms to Go, Seffner, FL. She was full of life, a comedian, and a great cook, who can make a delicious devil crab. She enjoyed taking long rides and viewing the scenery with her husband.
Gail was preceded in death by: her mother, Mary Hitchman; sister, Ronda Tate; great-grandmother, Jeanette Powell; and grandmother, Eva Tate.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: devoted husband, Tony Jack- son; sons, Michael Harris (wife) Brandi Harris, Antonio Harris, Ja- mario Belton; daughters, Nycole Harris, Rosheika Jackson; grand- children, Samorah, Davion, Ny’Aziah, Donovan, Julanei, Ja- niah, Adien, Aliyah, Dyrell, Mar- kees, Maurice, Javon, Jr., Mau’Riya; godson, Donterrio Troupe; sisters, Brenda Thomas, Sonia Jackson (husband) John Jackson, Paula Hunter, Patricia Hunter, Shelita Hagan, and Toye- sha Tate; in-laws, Jackie Thomas, Stanley Jackson, Cornelia Dickson and family. Gail will be truly missed by a host of other relatives, friends and special devoted friends, Con- chita Williamson and Brenda Brown.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, August 2nd, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. DAVID NOAH WETHERINGTON, JR.
Mr. David Noah Wetherington, Jr., of Lutz, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 3rd, at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memo- rial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Av- enue, with Reverend Prentiss Davis, officiating.
Mr. David Wetherington, Jr., was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Hills- borough County and last attended Freedom High School. David was a member of Carrollwood Bible Chapel.
He was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Elmire Williams; great- grandmother, Katie Patrick; uncle, James Bass and cousin, Tasha Nelson.
He leaves to cherish his memo- ries: girlfriend, Carla; mother, Charmaine Bass; father, David Wetherington, Sr.; sisters Dae- vandria Bass, Danne, Tomasha, Easha, Charmaine, Kananda, and Ceiara; brothers, Anton, Antonio, Melvin, Evilan, Alvian, Evilan and Omels; aunt, Sharon Underwood (Victor), Sylvia Williams (Jesse) and family, and Veronica Green (Earl) and family; uncles, Major Williams and family, Dennis Bass and family; a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, August 2 at Ray Williams Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. JAMES (JAMIE) WILSON, JR.
Mr. James “Jamie” Wilson, Jr. passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 3rd, at 2 p. m. at Mount Olive AME Church, 1902 W. LaSalle Street, Tampa, FL 33607, with Reverend Dr. James Leon Gallon, officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. James Wilson, Jr. was a native of Tampa, Florida, born to James, Sr. and Sadie Wilson. “Jamie,” as we called him, was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was baptized at Mount Tabor Mission- ary Baptist Church in Tampa.
Jamie was employed by the City of Tampa before becoming an entrepreneur in the automobile and boat detailing business, which he operated for many years until he became ill. Jamie pro- vided excellent customer service to all his customers. He had a kind heart and would lend a help- ing hand to anyone. Jamie was known to have a wonderful sense of humor and could make anyone laugh.
Jamie was preceded in death by: his father, James Wilson, Sr.
He is survived by: his mother, Sadie; six siblings, Helena (Sam) Hawkins, Ann (Jerome) Johnson, Dorothy (William) Hall, Rosa Bruce, Johnny (Valla) Wilson and Michael Wilson; his nephews, Jerome (Chavone) Johnson, Mar- cus Hall, Anthony (Ebony) John- son, Mario Hall, Danario Smith, Johnny Wilson and Jeremiah Wilson; his nieces, Mikayla Wil- son and Johnika Wilson-Camp- bell; one grandnephew, Justice; four grandnieces, Miyanni, Ari- anna, Alyse and Kennedy; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins to include: Liza Warren Rouse, Roberta McKnight, Bobbie Ann Faison, Linda and Pearl from South Carolina and New York, all whom he loved dearly.
The remains will repose after 5 p.m. Friday, August 2 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
IN MEMORIAM
REV. OLLIE MILLS 8/1/1925 —- 8/12/1989
“Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”
1 Chronicles 16:11
Love, the Mills Family and friends.
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