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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. WILLIETTA MILES CLEM
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Willietta Miles Clem, of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 4th, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL. 33610, Rev. Clarence Clems, officiating. The interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Willietta was born on No- vember 24, 1949, in Mobile, Ala- bama, to Willie and Dessie Lee Miles. Willietta taught in the Hillsborough County School System for 36 years until she re- tired. While studying at Dillard University, she was initiated into the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She loved traveling, playing games on her tablet, talking with friends, and watching Perry Mason or the Hallmark Channel.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Eric Clem; and great nephew, Christopher Reid.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her husband of 50 years, Eugene Clem; children, Barron Clem (Angela), and Monica Clem; grandchildren, Barron Clem, Jr., Olivia Clem, and Cameron Clem; sister, Aubrey Cormwell (Steve); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, June 3rd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
We are following CDC guide- lines.
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HARMON
MR. GEORGE L. CHAPMAN, III
A Home going Celebration for Mr. George L Chapman, III, who departed this life on May 24, 2022, will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Har- mon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St. Tampa, Florida, 33610; Pastor A. W. Green, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
George was born October 10, 1962, to the parentage of the late George L Chapman, Jr., and the surviving Ethel Chapman. George attended school in Hills- borough County and worked in many restaurants.
He was preceded in death by: his father, George Chapman, Jr., and grandson, Isaiah Chapman.
He leaves to lament his pass- ing: a loyal and devoted friend Cyntretha Thompson.
He leaves to cherish his un- forgettable memory: 1 son Jamell Chapman; his mother, Ethel Chapman; grandchildren Jeremiah Chapman and Mariah Chapman; brother, Gerald Chapman, and wife, Kesha; sis- ters, Melissa Chapman, Arlena M Chapman, Tammy Chapman, Cher Timmons and husband, Clarence; devoted children Ke- quan Brown, LonNiesha Mann, Curtis Thompson; special cousins, Alexander Pugh, Rose Raiford, Jermaine Eskridge, Jimmy Raiford, Jr., and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Fri- day June 3, 2022, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Harmon Fu- neral Home. Friends are asked to arrive at 10:45 a.m.
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in death by: his parents, Lawrence and Annie Chaney; wife, Vivian Chaney, son, Troy Chaney, brothers, Charles, Irvin, Leotha and John Chaney, Sr.
Elder Junior Chaney, Sr., leaves to cherish memory: his children Barion Hudson (Char- lotte), Brenda Johnson, Ken- neth Butler, Deborah Johnson, Renee Chaney, Sylvia Alexander (Lyncoln); grandchildren, Javon Hill, Sr., (Jiselle Hill), Vivian Baldwin (Omar), Athens Roberts, Kenya Johnson, Alicia Artis, Melissa Artis, Maureen, Brittney, Braylon, John H. Grant, Byron G., Undrea Hud- son, Barion, Eric Bloodworth, Josh Moragne, Fletcher, Cassie Berry, Edward Johnson and a host of great grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence Chaney, Luther Chaney (Eva L), Willie James Chaney, Clinton Chaney and Tommy (Denise).Chaney; sisters, Lessie Telemaque, Edith Wortham, Gail (Robert) Copeland, Margaret Dunwood, Shirley Law, Denita (Craig) Jones; sisters-in-law, Nellie Chaney and Belinda Chaney, Minnie Williams and devoted friends, Mr. and Mrs. Biggins, Walter and Linda Goosby, Mr. Lee, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other rel- atives and friends.
Visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Friday June 3, 2022, at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street Tampa, FL 33610. Family and friends welcome this Saturday at 11:45 a.m. at the Cathedral.
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MRS. OLFICE MAE MASON, “OFALA”
A Homegoing Visitation for Mrs. Olfice Mae Mason, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, will be held on Friday, June 3rd, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Olfice, affectionately nick- named “Ofala,” was born on September 29, 1952, in Jonesville, Florida, to Jimmie Williams and Annie Bell John- son. Ofala enjoyed styling hair, sewing, and loved cooking. She was a member of Vista, where she found new friendships and sisterhood. A couple of her fa- vorite TV shows were Naked and Afraid and Charmed. She also loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Samuell Leroy Mason, Sr.; brothers, Lynwood Williams and Mar- shall Williams.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her husband, Ronald Mason, Sr.; children, Ronald Mason, Jr., Veronica Mason- Belton, (Andre, Sr.), Shakelia Denmark, and Jordan Jackson; grandchildren, Tiara Howard, Samantha Labarbera (Mark), Jordan Jackson, Samuell Mason, Jr., Andre Belton, Jr., and Andre’ana Belton; great grandchildren, Tashad Robin- son, Ty’onnia Fisher, Zoe’ Mason, Samuell Mason, III, Jordan Jackson, Jr., and Chloe’ Mason; brother, Alvin Williams (Ruthie) of Tampa FL.; sisters, Ora Williams (Matt) of Tampa, FL., Cynthia Harvey (Anthony) of Plant City, FL., and Demetris Robinson of Gainesville, FL.; uncles, Walter Johnson, Howard Johnson, and Jesse Johnson, all of Gainesville, FL.; special niece, Renee James; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins; and spe- cial friends, Debra Langhorne, Dana Reid, and Marlene Hall, all of Tampa, FL.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday for the visita- tion.
We are following CDC guidelines.
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ELDER JUNIOR R. CHENEY, SR.
Homegoing services for Elder Junior R Cheney, Sr., As- sociate pastor who passed away on May 24, 2022, will be held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 12 noon at St. John Cathedral, 2504 E. 25th Ave., Tampa, Florida, 33605; Elder Dwight Newkirk, Pastor; Pastor Leon Gallon offi- ciating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
On December 16, 1931, Jun- ior R. Chaney was born to Lawrence Bean and Annie Holmes Chaney in Unadilla, Georgia. He attended Dooly County schools in Georgia. After moving to Florida, Junior R. Chaney became a resident of Tampa (Thonotosassa), Florida. He raised his family and lived here for over 60 years. He re- tired from Tampa Housing Au- thority, then became self-employed. He sold water- melons and donated his time working the Food Bank.
Pastor Chaney was preceded
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
LaSHEBA (DEBORA) SLOMAN
Remembering you on your birthday, my sister. My heart aches in sadness, and tears still flow, I hurt so bad to lose my best friend. Happy Birthday my Love, your sister, Venda.
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