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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
MS. CHAREISHA A. BURNETTE
A Home-going service for Ms. Chareisa A. Burnette who passed away on June 27, 2022 will be held this Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1 PM at Harmon Fu- neral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33610, with Rev. Joseph Bunts, Sr., of- ficiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Ms. Chareisa A. Burnette, a.k.a. “Eisa” was born January 4, 2002 in Tampa Florida. She attended Jefferson High School and was a telecommunications specialist at Concentrix of Tampa.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Janice; grandmother, Essie; precious daughter, Denaria; brothers, Anthony (Keturah), and Donte; sisters, Keny, Charlene, and Diamond; aunts, Bertha, Aline Ford, Catherine, and Vernesa Wilder (Larry); uncles, Robert (Sarah), Freddie (Nadine), Johnnie and Anthony (Chi- quita); a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
Friends are asked to join the family on Saturday afternoon at 12:45 PM at the church for the home-going celebration and in memory of Chareisha A. Bur- nett. A facial protection face mask covering is required to at- tend.
A Harmon burial
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY
POOKIE 7-24
You are truly missed. Ma Pat & Nikki
AIKENS
MRS. GWENDOLYN LOUISE BOONE-ASHWOOD
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gwendolyn Louise Boone- Ashwood, of Tampa FL., who passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, will be held on Saturday, July 23rd, 2:00 p.m., at Rebirth M.B. Church, 1924 E. Comanche, Rev. Zachary Hudson, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Gwendolyn, often referred to as “Louise”, was born on March 2, 1948, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Emmett and Elizabeth Rolfe. She loves cooking, sewing, singing, and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Water Boone; stepparents, James and Tinnie Lee Peel; brother, Min. Melvin Rolfe Sr.; aunt, Thelma Kelsey, Alecia Hartway, Masie McKellar, Arnetta Edwards; un- cles, Jasper, Elmo, Henry, and Al- bert Vickers; brothers-in-law, Emmanuel Gulley, Keith Hartway and Brother Foster Thomas- Buster.
She leaves precious memories with her children, Elijah Bivens, Jr. (Ashley), Tangela Bivens (Clif- ford), and Janetta Louise John- son; grandchildren, Ebony Shorty, Elijah Bivens III, Nyikittia Huff, Shaquttia Sylvester, Harvette Bellamy, Jr., Rayne Bivens Carter, Zachary Bivens, Carter Blessing Bivens; great- grandchildren, Calvin Washing- ton, Hakiem Bellamy, Prince Bellamy, Kyree Jordan, Starrla Bivens Edan Bivens, Elijah Bivens IIII; brother, Joseph Rolfe (Nichelle); sister, Valerie Gulley; close family friends, Luvator Nealson, and Tangela Mack; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, July 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
MRS. OEASE JACKSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Oease Jackson, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, will be held on Saturday, July 23rd, 10:00 am at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Oease was born on August 19, 1936, in Clayton, Alabama, to Ray and Thelma Farrior. Oease was a graduate of Barbour County High School in Clayton, AL. She was a member of Springhill M.B. Church, under the leadership of Rev. Eugene Garnett. On Sunday, July 17, 2022, God sent an angel down from heaven to bring Oease home to rest.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Willie Ray Williams, Alice Baykins, Sarah Graddy, and Cedean Farrior.
She leaves precious memo- ries with her husband, Jimmy Lee Jackson; stepchildren, Cur- tis Jackson (Cheryl), Beverly Young (Tony), Jimmy Jackson, Jr., Brittany Jackson-Marquis, and Tyree Johnson; grandchil- dren, Fedell Jackson (Jihan), Keshala Young, Porsha Jackson, and Christopher Marquis; sis- ters, Christine Kyles and Mollie Hicks; sisters-in-law, Mamie Dennis, Bernice McFadden, and Dorothy Graddy; special friend, Lucille Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, July 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside on Sat- urday for the service. We are fol- lowing CDC guidelines.
MR. RODNEY EUGENE LASING
A Home going Celebration for Mr. Rodney Eugene “Mike” Lasing, of Tampa FL., who passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, will be held on Saturday, July 23 at 11 am., at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th St., Rev. S. Evan Burrows, officiating. The interment will follow at the Rest Haven Ceme- tery.
Rodney, affectionately known as “Mike” was born on August 21, 1953 to Deacon Ed- mund and Deaconess Beatrice Lasing. Rodney was a devout member of First Baptist Church, where he blessed many with his gift to sing, he also served on the Security Team. He was also a family man who enjoyed spend- ing time with his loved ones.
Rodney was preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Kay Lasing; his parents, Deacon Ed- mund and Deaconess Beatrice Lasing; sister, Barbara Jolly; brother, James L. Stevens, Jr. and grandparents, Grady and Ruby Home.
Rodney leaves to cherish his fond memories with his chil- dren, Angelina Harebin (Dar- ren) and Kevin Center Sr. (Kesha); grandchildren, Brit- tnee White, Brianna Young, Monica Young, Kevin Center, Jr. ”KJ” (Mike’s special Buddy), and Kaiden Center; siblings, Min. Sheryl Smalls (Levi), Shar- rel Carter (Wayne), Bettye Up- shaw (Pastor Carnell Upshaw), and James Leroy Stevens (Martha); sister-in-law, Patricia Stevens; nieces and nephews, Sharla Jenkins (Donald), Anika Bronson (Alvin), Marcus (Yolanda), Asha Smalls, Adrian Lasing, Sr. (Marice), Larry Yeo- man (Laurie), Gail Snell, Ruben Yeoman, Jr. (Sharwyn), Sabrina Henry (Robert), Darleanette Parker (Raymond), Bartholomew Bostic (Leticia), Tangila Hymes, Aneus Stevens (Veronica), Stephanie Stevens, Benicia, California, Marcel Joseph, Union City, California, Antione Stevens (Tineeshia), Fort Worth, Texas, Reginald Stevens, Orlando, FL and Paula Watkins (Pastor Dominic); and a host of loving great and great- great nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members, special friends; and The First Baptist Church of College Hill Family, Rev. S. Evan Burrows, Senior Pastor Presiding.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, July 22nd, from 4:00- 8:00pm.The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
MR. LEROY J. MILLER
A Homegoing Visitation for Mr. Leroy J. Miller, of Tampa FL., who passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, will be held on Friday, July 22nd, 4:00-8:00 p.m., at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Leroy was born on Septem- ber 11, 1950 to James and Annie Doris Miller. He was a native of Bainbridge, GA. and a resident of Tampa for over 60 years. He graduated from Howard W. Blake Senior High School. Leroy was an avid game master, he truly enjoyed a good game of checkers. After spending his morning with the Lord, he would enjoy watching the Game Show Network. He will be truly missed and honored in his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Annie Doris Miller; his first love, Valarie Miller; uncles, Waymon, Thomas, and Willie Joe Williams, WC Brooks; aunt, Rosetta Gadson; sister-in-law and friend, Belinda G. Brewer; cousins, Hilton Williams and Joann Miller; grandson, Isaiah McDonald, and Irene and Catherine Miller.
He leaves to cherish his memory with devoted daughter, Ashley Stubbins (John); son, Alonzo Hunt Sr.; grandchildren, John Jr., Alonzo Jr., Alonzo III, Jayla, Asaiah, Jada, Jerrian, Za- yonna, and Tristan; great-grand- children, Sai’er and Lei’lani; aunts, Gertrude Williams, Dec- ora Howard, and Minnie Miller; cousins, Jewel Williams, Ginger Patton (Prince), Johnnie Mae Williams,
Thelma Williams-Campbell, Arva, Blanche, Leroy, Charles, Vicey LC and Sarah Brooks; nieces, Dominique, Monique, Kendra, Kimberly, Milana, and Kiyona; nephew, Xavier; good friends, Raymond and Pat Lee, Chris Smith, and Darrell Law- son; and many others who are not listed but whom Leroy loved.
“Mr. Miller, my dad was the best man I knew. He would give the shirt off his back to ensure his family was taken care of. I love you dad, always and for- ever!” -Ashley Stubbins, daugh- ter.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday for the visita- tion.
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