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Funerals/Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
ell Correctional Custody Facility, she stated that she would never ever again return there, and re- turned back to her beloved com- munity of Palm River, Clair-Mel, College Hill, Ponce de Leon, and Belmont Heights.
She assisted with the care of her parents and many young girls, boys, and newly born babies that were in the need of a mother, guardian, or foster parent. She shared her time and resources and good home- cooked meals for many of families in their time of need or sorrow. She really en- joyed working, her first job started at Singleton Seafood Com- pany in Tampa, FL, and later for, Del Mari Packing Company as a grader, as well as working the Tampa Bay car auctions, in vari- ous other jobs. For many years she could be found serving hot soul and Caribbean meals around local establishments for the late night club goers. She en- joyed herself spending time at her local hair salon and caring for lifetime friends. Most of all, she enjoyed having the honor of rais- ing Calvin “Smokey Harris, as her own son, along with Da’kai, An- nalise, and Deanna Nash- Jones, to be known as “Nana”.
She was preceded in death by: her father and mother, David and Dorothy Smith; stepfather, Dea- con Jesse King; and brother, Phillip Mark Smith, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: three brothers, Way- man (Diane) Milton of Quincy, Florida, Milton (Ceola) Smith and John Everett Smith; aunts, Idella Price and Bessie Peoples from Midway, Florida; a host of cousins and extended family members throughout the area: The King and Pace families; Henry, Willie and Alonso.
Rest in peace big sister and Auntie Annette.
MS. SABRINA C. JOHNSON
When you feel like the whole world pushes you away, “just pray for the light.”
Ms. Sabrina C. Johnson was born December 24, 1967 in Bronx, NY to Lula and Willie D. She was a long time resident of Tampa, Florida.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Willie D. and mother, Lula.
Ms. Sabrina C. Johnson leaves to cherish her memory: her loving and devoted son, Charles “Jay-R” Nelson, II and daughter-in-law, Keona Thomas; four grandchildren, Kah’niyah, Ja’nysia, Ja’Mari, and Kashmir; two loving sisters, Linda and Michelle of Tampa; a host of un- cles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephew and friends.
As there will be no funeral service, friends are asked to come pay their respects at the viewing on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 6-8 p. m. at Integrity Funeral Home, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605.
MR. NATHANIEL JORDAN
Mr. Nathaniel Alfonso Jor- dan of Tampa, FL passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, 11:00 a. m. at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Pastor Phillip Jenkins, Officiant and Minister Octavian M. Jor- dan, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Mr. Nathaniel was born on September 9, 1940, in Moultrie, GA to the late Amos and Essie (Hunt) Jordan. He was the 3rd of 12 children. He was educated through Thomas County School System. He was a hard worker and believed in taking care of his family. He was an amazing man who brought 2 families to- gether. He worked at Southeast- ern Galvanizing Steel Company for many years before retiring as a supervisor.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Amos Jordan and Essie (Hunt) Jordan Goos- bey; daughters, Lavern Tammy Hansell; grandson, Ditavius Jordan; granddaughters, Sharkeyta Ellis, and Lakeisha Bass; former wives, Mary E. Jordan, and Annie Lee Jordan; and siblings, Mattie Jordan- Cochran, John Jordan, Mary Frances Jordan-Wilson, Frank Jordan, Tony Jordan, Eva Jor- dan, Charlie Jordan, Rosetta Jordan-Baker, Tereatha Jor- dan-Lamons, and Josephine Jordan.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, Beat- rice Jordan Scott (William), Sherrie Jordan Calloway, Tracy Jordan, Creig Jordan, Priscilla Jordan Sapp (Joe), Katrina Jor- dan, Larry Ellis, Tosea Bellamy, and Debra Johnson; brother, Bennie Jordan (Gloria); sisters- in-law, Corine Jordan, and Jackie Coston; special devoted partner of 36 years, May E. Bel- lamy; 19 grandchildren; 26 great grands; and a host of sor- rowing relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, October 21, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
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MS. ANNETTE RAMONA KING-SMITH
A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Annette King-Smith will take place on Saturday, October 22, 202,2 at 11 a. m. at Blount & Curry of Garden of Memories Fu- neral Home, 4207 East Lake Av- enue, Tampa, Florida 33610. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. at the fu- neral home.
Annette Ramona King-Smith, who was born August 8, 1964 to Mr. David Lee and Dorothy Smith in Jacksonville, Florida, passed away October 3, 2022.
At an early age, she was bap- tized at New Progress Missionary Baptist Church and accepted Christ as Savior. Annette at- tended public school in Hillsbor- ough County, her favorite subject was Home Economics as reported by Hillsborough High School Eco- nomics teacher, Mrs. Jennings. She later attended Job Corps Cen- ter, Brunswick, Georgia.
After serving time at the Low-
MS. JANITA HEARN
Ms. Janita Hearn, a native of Tampa, FL, was born on October 10, 1979, to the parentage of Jamal Goston and Cathy Hearn. She was a loving and devoted mother to her two children, she was motivated and
determined to create a better life for herself and her children and had made great strides ac- complishing her goals.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Jamal Goston, great grandmother, Isabella Bennett, grandmothers, Thelma Bennett and Alice Govan; sister, Jaretta A. Goston-Whitaker; aunts, Shirley
Hearn, Isabell Bennett and Car- olyn Coston.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: a devoted mother, Cathy Hearn; children, Jadis (Shay) Towns, Nasir (Kymani) Hearn; sisters, Lakesha Felder, Jeanell Goston-Bagwell (Tony); brother, Jarell Goston; aunt, Gail Hearn (William Tolbert); Betty Jean Hearn; great-uncle, Robert Wade (Evelyn); nieces, Ashley Garcia, Donquasha Wil- son, Shaquana Wilson, Torinika Wilson, Kyla Wilson, Mia Lums- den, Allana Whitaker, Amor Harris; nephews, Dontavious Wilson, Jr., Re’Ne Whitaker, Ro’Honi Whitaker, Jermaine Hayes and Jalen Whitaker, Devin Goston, Jayce Amedes, King Massey, William Massey, Messiah Lumsden, Million Massey, Angelo Baker, Jr., Malachi Lumsden, Royal Massey; cousins; Robert Den- son, Theresa Denson, Denise Iverson (Arturo), Loretta Young (Linzy), Angela Hearn, Annette Hearn, Michael Pope, Janice Pope, Nikia Pearson, Tina Till- man, Thomas Tillman, Terran Tillman (Janice), Terrance Till- man, Aaron Dixon; Laketa Fluffie, Donnie Pruitt, Kevin Pruitt (Loretha); god-dad, Fred Walden and a host of other cousins, friends and family.
Visitation will be held from 5 p. m. until 7 p. m., at Wilson Fu- neral Home, on Friday, October 21, 2002.
Funeral Services will be held at Northside Missionary Baptist Church, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Noon at 5706 N. 40th St. Tampa, FL 33610.
Interment will be at Rest Haven Cemetery, Tuesday, Octo- ber25,2022at11a.m.
CARD OF THANKS
MR. SA’DONNIE KITCHEN
We, the family, would like to thank Ray Williams and staff for their acts of kindness dur- ing our difficult time of the loss of our loved one. We appreci- ate phone calls, text messages and any kind gestures that you’ve done. Your kindness was definitely appreciated.
Martha Kitchen and family.
22 YEARS LATER
MS. VICTORIA WRIGHT
You are still in our hearts. We thought of you today, but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and days before that too. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name. Now all we have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart.
Love, your children and grandchildren
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