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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MR. GEROLDME PEDRO BETHEL
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Geroldme Pedro Bethel, of Tampa FL, who passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, 1:00 p. m., at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Kendrix Gardner, officiating.
Geroldme was born on Octo- ber 25, 1978, in Tampa, Florida, to Charles Bethel and Lorraine Williams. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, dancing, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by: his grandmothers, Marguerite Guyton, and May Neil Smith; aunt, Vivian Guyton; uncle, Luther Hill, Jr.; cousin, Terrance Davis, Jr.; and father-in-law, Ter- rell Tucker.
He leaves precious memories with: his wife, Pamela Bethel; children, Geroldme P. Bethel, Jr., Shorethalynn E. Gray-Bethel, Gemaiah B. Bethel, Gerriell C. Bethel, and Terrell B. Bethel; grandchild, Nyomi Lynette Gray- Witchell; parents, Charles Bethel, and Lorraine Williams; mother-in-law, Sandra Tucker (Terry J.); brothers, Charles Saf- fore, Brandon Bethel, Chaz Bethel, Brandon, Everett, and Marion; sisters, Trekia, Brianna, Tronda, Shanta, and Shakori; aunts, Sonya Davis (Terrance), Wanda Guyton, Chalet Guyton, Mary Allen, and Carolyn Bright; uncles, Edward Hill, Johnny Guy- ton (Kimberly), James Guyton, Howard Bethel, Danny Bethel, and Benjamin Smith; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friends, Dontavio Lind- sey, Jr., Michelle Tucker (Donnie Boo), Tyasia Walton (Darry), and Ricardo Guyton (Charlene).
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 21st, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the serv- ice. We are following CDC guide- lines.
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HARMON
MRS. ADA MAE DANIEL
Homegoing services for Mrs. Ada Mae Daniel, age 80, who went to be with the Lord on Oc- tober 9th, 2022, will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at 1:00 P. M. at New Greater Friendship M. B. Church, 3325 East Emma Street, Florida 33610 with Rev. Ronnie Murray, Pas- tor, officiating. Interment will be made in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Ada Mae Daniel was born July 26th, 1942 in Cordele, Georgia, to parents James Royal and Evelyn Clements. Mrs. Daniel was educated in the Crisp County Public School District in Cordele, Georgia. Sister Daniel, after moving to Florida, became a faithful, longtime member of New Greater Friendship M. B. Church, under the teachings of Rev. Madison Murray Pastor Emeritus, and Pastor Ronnie Murray.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, James Royal and Evelyn Clements; brothers, Curtis and Wilburn Royal and husband, James Daniel.
Mrs. Daniel leaves to cherish memories of her with: her daughters, Margaret “Diane” Blair and husband, Carlton, An- gela Daniel and Patricia Daniel; sons, Jessie Daniel, Fred Daniel and wife, Linda, Eddie Daniel, Edward Daniel and wife, Michelle, and Anthony “Paul” Daniel and wife, Jessica; grand- children, Danielle Byrd and hus- band, Eugene, Daniel Hicks, Erica Williams, Frederick Daniel, Sierra Daniel, Jessika Daniel, Crystal Blair Gallon and husband, Dennis, Edward Myers, Maurice Bunkley, Felicia Bunkley, Talicia Bunkley, Tiarra Austin and husband, Ronnie, Anthony Daniels, Jr., Sherena Marshall, D’Anthony Daniels, Bryanna Daniels, Jeremiah Daniels, Josiah Daniels, Victoria Daniels, Ayden Daniel and a host of great- grandchildren, friends and loved ones.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 21st, 2022 from 7-9 P. M. at the Har- mon Funeral Home Chapel. Friends planning to attend the Homegoing Celebration are urged to wear a face mask for protection purposes. Time for the processional assembly is Sat- urday at 12:45 p. m. at New Greater Friendship M. B. Church.
Harmon Funeral Home,
813-626-8600, har- monfh1@gmail.com, John Har- mon, LFDIC.
MR. CORTEZ DEWON MOODY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Cortez Dewon Moody, of St. Petersburg, FL, who passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, will be held on Satur- day, October 22nd, 11:00 a. m., at Greater Mt. Moriah P. B. Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Ave., Pastor Dr. B. R. Fulton, officiat- ing.
Cortez Dewon Moody was born on June 5, 1980, in St. Pe- tersburg, FL, to Eve Brockington and Kirk Moody. Cortez had many different hobbies that he enjoyed. His favorite hobbies in- cluded reading history and doc- umentary books. He enjoyed playing basketball, dominoes, and with dogs. He also loved watching football and listening to music. Cortez enjoyed eating great home-cooked meals with his family and friends. Cortez had a passion to become a bar- ber and worked hard continuing that dream as he cut hair at his home for the community. Cortez was a man of virtue, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge who lent a hand wherever and whenever needed; he took con- trol of his life to accomplish things that his spirit yearned for. He was someone who gave guidance to the blind and strength to the weak. You’ll for- ever be loved and never forgot- ten.
He was preceded in death by: his son, Isaiah McQuire; grand- mother, Alice North; and a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his parents, Eve Brockington and Kirk Moody; girlfriend, Tia Coward; broth- ers, Adrian Clark, Larry Hunter, Marquis Woods, Jumah Walker, and Kirk Moody, Jr.; sisters, Kenethra Brockington and Cur- tisha Maynor; aunts, Lillian Williams, Clara Newman, and Angela Oliphant; uncles, Robert and Larry Oliphant; nieces, Jamesha Coward, Emani Wil- son, Latoria Brinson, Ashlyn Hunter, Nana Hunter, Anasia Clark, and Adrianna Clark; nephews, Tony Sheppard, Jr. and Ian Hunter; family friends, Jr., Johnny, Drew, Papa, Sheik, and Lamar; co-workers at SurvTech; domino pals; Giddens Park Basketball brothers; and a host of cousins and other signif- icant friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 21st, 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.
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MR. NATHANIEL LEE, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Nathaniel Lee, Sr., of Brook- lyn, NY, who passed away on Sun- day, October 16, 2022, will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, 1:30 p. m., at No Greater Love Baptist Church, 3015 S. 75th St., Tampa, FL 33619, Rev. Larry Mouton, Jr., officiating.
Nathaniel Lee, Sr. was born on September 4, 1951, in Brook- lyn, New York, to Theodore Lee, Sr., and Theresa Black. His fa- vorite activities included travel- ing, going to the beach, cooking, listening to music, and spending quality time with his family.
Nathaniel was preceded in death by: his parents, Theodore Lee, Sr., and Theresa Black; step- mother, Ruby Lindsey; brothers, Medford Lee and Theodore Lee, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Yvonne Lee.
He leaves precious memories with: his wife, MaryAnn Lee; chil- dren, Nathaniel Lee, Jr. (Leslie) and Joshua Lee (Tiphani); grand- children, Jakob Nathaniel Lee, and Koi Joshua Lee; sister, Har- riet Brown (Nelson); sister-in- law, Ada Lee; niece, Monica Lee; nephews, Torrance Lee, David Lee, Gerard Wilson, Gerald Wil- son, and G’nai Wilson.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 21st from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service. The repast will immediately follow the funeral. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MRS. EVELYN ROUSE WARREN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Evelyn Louise Rouse War- ren, of Tampa FL, who passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, will be held on Friday, Octo- ber 21st, 10:00 a. m., at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Min. Max- ine Durham Davis, officiating. The interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery.
Evelyn, affectionately nick- named, “Mimi,” was born on Oc- tober 30, 1932, in Tampa, Florida, to Allen and Annie Sheffield Rouse. A Tampa native of the Bel- mont Heights Community, she graduated from Middleton High School and continued her educa- tion at Don Thompson Vocational School, which led to an adminis- trative position at Glover Elemen- tary, in Beallsville, FL ,for over 15 years. Here, Evelyn was not only a secretary, but a beloved mother to many of the students. Evelyn re- tired from Tampa General Hospi- tal, Radiology Department. She was a member of the Marti Maceo Cuban Club for 15 years. Evelyn was blessed with a loving family and a vast number of adoptive family members and friends. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. After 60 years, she reunited with her partner, Eugene Rice, he was her high school sweetheart.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bernard Warren; brothers, Benjamin and Clarence Rouse; sister, Eloise Rouse Stone; nephew, Johnnie Hawkins, III; sister-in-law, Martha Bacon; and brother-in-law, William Puerto.
She leaves precious memories with her companion, Eugene Rice; daughters, Sharon Gomez, and Olga Gomez Daniels (Reggie); grandchildren, Daniel D. Borders, Jr., Alex Pajil (Coralys), and Kennedy Daniels; adoptive chil- dren, Gregory Stallworth, Wayne Lester, Michelle Gomes-Estevez (Luis), and Alma Cason; godchil- dren, Brenda Hunt, and Sedrick Durant; sisters-in-law, Vaular- Dene Rouse, and Shirley Puerto; brother-in-law, John Bacon; nieces and nephews, Antenette Glover (Michael), Miriam Stone, Allen Rouse (Sharon), Regina Gonzalez, Clarence Rouse (Brid- get), Soraya Rouse, Michelle Rouse Vincent (Bryan), Diana Rouse, Derek Rouse (Mia), Yolanda Bacon, Orlando Bacon, Charles Bacon, Jesus Puerto, Luisa Puerto and Robert Puerto (Fabiola); a host of great nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Maxine and Howard Davis, and Robert Shipp.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, October 21st, one hour before the service at 9:00 a. m. We are fol- lowing CDC guidelines.
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ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS
MR. VERNON K. COPELAND 10-21-2021
You will always be missed and never forgotten. God has you in His keeping; we have you in our hearts. Always loved, never forgotten.
Love, mom and dad and the entire family.
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