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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. ADA P. GRAY
Mrs. Ada P. Gray, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Mon- day, September 19, 2022. Fu- neral Services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022, 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, Pastor Dar- nell Peeler, Officiating. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Sister Ada accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and joined St. John AME Church.
Ada was born on June 28, 1951, to Stella Mae Gray and Willie Ray in Quincy, Florida. After graduating from Carter Paramore in 1970, she worked at Singleton Seafood and Sheraton Hotels in Tampa, Florida.
She is survived by: her chil- dren, Carlton Tyrone Jones and his wife, Theresa Jones, and Catillia King and her husband, Charles King; eight grandchil- dren, Carlton (Ty) Jones, Jr., Ty- nesha Jones, Tyree Jones, Reginald Jones, Carlton (CJ) Jones, J’kobe Jones, Charles King, II, and Corey King; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Delh Duncan and husband, Luther Duncan; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who loved her dearly.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, September 30, 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.
MR. AMOND MCGRIFF
Mr. Amond Rashaad Mc- Griff, aka Captain Savage, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Fu- neral Services will be held Satur- day, October 1, 2022, 11:00 a. m., at Exciting Central Tampa Bap- tist Church, 2923 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, FL, 33602, with Pastor Lennox Zamore, Officiat- ing. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Amond Rashaad McGriff was born in Tampa, Florida on No- vember 7, 1996, to Henry Mc- Griff, III and Lisa Jenkins. He attended Hillsborough and Pasco County Schools. Amond lived his life to the fullest. He loved producing music, football, landscaping, fishing and out- doors. He attended Exciting Tampa Baptist Church under Dr. Jeffery Singletary. Amond ac- cepted Christ at a young age and was a part of the children and student ministries.
Amond was a citizen of The Muscogee (Creek) Nation of African and Native American de- scent.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Lisa Jenkins; father, Henry McGriff, III; stepmother, Rebekah Lewis; two daughters, Elleyanna Reyes, and Brystol Ann McGriff; godfa- ther, Samuel Robinson; seven brothers, Henry McGriff, IV, Ian McGriff, Jaden Kaymore, DeEv- erette Kaymore, Jonte McGriff, Jayvon McGriff, and Kylan Thornton; two sisters, Myla Williams, and Mikeyah Williams; grandfathers, Henry McGriff, Jr., and Mack Jenkins, grandmother, Yvonne McGriff; aunt, Lashawnda House; uncles, Jerod McGriff, and Michael Jenkins; nephew, Kyrie Kay- more; and a host of aunts, un- cles, cousins (Florida, Delaware, Oklahoma, Texas, and Califor- nia) and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, September 30, 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.raywilliamsfuneralhome.c om.
anyone’s time of need, joy, sick- ness, grief, or whatever the oc- casion may be. She showed her love by making any of her deli- cious comfort dishes. But most of all, Betty enjoyed being a grandmother more than any- thing in this world. She loved and cared so dearly for her grandchildren that she’d go to the ends of the world and back. She was a devoted, loving mother, spouse, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Betty will be dearly missed and loved.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Ernestine Washington Nobles; father, James E. Nobles; brothers, Louis Washington, Freddie No- bles, Robert Nobles, Dorothy, Eugene Washington, and Earnest Lee Nobles; and sisters, Erminteen Pugh, and Gloria Todd.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories: spouse, Dwayne Scott; daughter, Sharmane (Willie) Palmore; son, Jermane Nobles, Sr. (Samika Brown); grandchildren, Janiya, Jer- mane, Jr., Jaleel, Taylor, Wyn- ter, Jaheim, and Waylynn; brothers, Dwight (Diana) No- bles, Roy (Pinease) Nobles, and Richard Nobles; brother-in-law, Ira Todd; sisters, Annette (Johnnie) Jackson, Jodie (David) Hyde of Thomasville, AL, Shirley Dortch (Otis), and Bernice (Robert) Thomas; sis- ter-in-law, Ruth Washington, and Tina, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other rela- tives, and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, September 30, 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.
MR. ANTHONY MOSLEY
Mr. Anthony Mosley passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, 11:00 a. m. at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL 33610 with Rev. James Thompkins, Officiat- ing. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Anthony was born December 19, 1967, to Elder Earl and Marie Mosley. He attended Hillsbor- ough County Schools and The College of Paul Quinn (Dallas, TX). Anthony was baptized at an early age.
Anthony was preceded in death by: his brother, Carl (Mosley) Robinson; grandmoth- ers, Hattie Williams, and Pauline (Mosely) Craft; and aunt who was like a second mom, Betty (Mosley) Callaway.
Anthony leaves to cherish: his wife, Josephine Mosley; 3 sons, Malcom, Marcus, and Muhammad Mosley; daughter, Cierra Burns; parents, Elder Earl and Marie Mosley; 2 sisters, Jacqueline (Artis) Berrien, and Sarah (Robert) Barnum; broth- ers, Earl (Mosley) Robinson, Shawn (Pam) Callaway, Gerald Callaway, and Derek Callaway; niece, Kim Williams; great uncle, German (Evelyn) Mobley; godbrother and sister, Rev. James (Cookie) Thompkins; spe- cial friend, Gina Davidson; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, love ones on both sides, as well as extended family members.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p. m. on Fri- day, September 30, 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.
MS. BETTY ANN NOBLES
Ms. Betty Ann Nobles of Tampa, FL, better known as “Betty Boo,” passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Sat- urday, October 1, 2022, 2:00 p. m. at Exciting Faith Alive, 5705 E. 32nd Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619, Pastor Antonio Hawkins, Offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. MASK RECOM- MENDED.
Ms. Betty Ann was born Wednesday, December 25, 1963, in Fulton, Alabama to Ernestine Washington Nobles and James E. Nobles. Betty later moved to Tampa, FL in 1972, where she was raised by one of her older siblings, Shirley, and was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. Betty was a “Hustler-baby,” and nothing could stop her go-getter attitude and shine. She loved the holiday seasons, especially Christmas, not only because it was her birth- day, but because it was always a time for her to spend more mo- ments with her family whom she loved dearly. She spread her joy to her family not only through gift-giving, but by being there to make everyone laugh their tails off. She was always the life of the party, never a dull moment when she was around. Betty also loved to throw down in the kitchen in
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MS. HELEN R. TAYLOR
Mother, on this day we wish you a heavenly happy birthday and may you always R.I.P.
Your children, Ronnell, Lou Maxine, and Frederick.
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