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Funerals
AIKENS
MRS. MARY LEE PETTY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mary Lee Petty, of Tampa FL, who passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, will be held on Saturday, August 20th, 1 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Kendrix Gardner, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mary was born on March 2, 1928, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Corrine Johnson. She loved working, cooking, dancing, planting flowers, and making her favorite frozen cups. Mary was affectionately nicknamed, “Frozen Cup Lady.”
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Corrine John- son; children, Rena M. Vance and Edward Anderson; siblings, Horace and Howard Petty.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her children, Juanita Jenkins, Josie Anderson, Bar- bara Petty, and Eddie B. John- son, all of Valdosta, GA, Jessie Anderson, Leon Anderson, and Toby Gamble of Valentine; grandchildren, Debbie Poole, Linda Poole, Gary Poole (Car- olyn), Leisa Hill all of Valdosta, GA, Carl Hill (Alesia) of South Carolina, LaShonda Anderson, Aretha Anderson, John, James Frazier (Janice), Lorenzo An- derson, Derick Anderson, Cher- ricka Branton, Twonda Anderson, Terrance Brown, James Sipp, Anisa Anderson, Ketha Agee, Denise Petty Floyd (Sedric), Priscilla Petty, Tiffani Petty, Horace Petty, Jr., Carla Diggs, Scharad Gamble of CA, Tony Gamble, Jr. (Kristen) of VA, and Tevin Gamble (Ashlei) of AL; a host of great-grandchil- dren, great-great-grandchil- dren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Annie Bell Williams, Carrie Denson, Bill, and John; special thanks to Ponce De Leon family, and College Hill family.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, August 19th, from 4 to 8 p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the serv- ice. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MS. MARTHA JONES STATEN
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Martha Jones Staten, of Tampa FL, who passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, will be held on Saturday, August 20th, 2 p.m., at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, 5920 Robert Tolle Dr., Riverview, FL 33578, Pastor K. Sims, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Martha was born on May 3, 1938, in Alachua, Florida, to Harry and Jessie Mae Jones. Martha’s favorite hobby was working on word search puzzles. When her health allowed, she was active in Mount Zion A. M. E. Church, specifically the choir and the Women Missionary Society.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; grandparents, Eliza Browder, and Charlie Weaver; brothers, John and Robert Jones; aunts, Eva Patter- son, and Ethel Butler; uncle, Dennis Reddick (Peggy); nephew, Darrin Jones; and great-nephew, Jamaya Jones.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her children, Sheria Jones, Charise Williams, and Bonita Settles; grandchildren, Chjame Jones, Ahshayla Jones, Davondre’ Williams (Philneshia), Zahryia Williams, Karmeyatta Alexander, and Kobe Williams; great-grandchildren, Ava Williams, Davondre’ Williams, Jr., Kyle Alexander, and Ciara Mack; brother, John Jones, Sr. (Ruth); sister-cousins, Geraldine Hodges, Sr. (Edward), and Ophelia Colbert; nieces, De- lores Parker, Valencia Jones, and Jennifer Jones; nephews, Eric Patterson, Robert Jones, Jr., Kenneth Jones, John Jones, Jr., and Michael Williams; special friend, Peggy Patterson; and a host of great-nephews, great- nieces, cousins, and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 19th, from 4 to 8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Satur- day for the service. We are fol- lowing CDC guidelines.
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MRS. GERTRUDE BREEDLOVE WILBORN
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gertrude Breedlove Wilborn, of Tampa FL, who passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, will be held on Satur- day, August 20th, 10 a. m., at Trinity and Faith Church, 2716 North 34th Street, Pastor Michelle B. Patty, eulogist with Minister LaTonya Correa offici- ating. The interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Gertrude Breedlove Wilborn was born on May 20, 1937, to Levi Breedlove, Sr. and Annie Mae Flemming, in Malone, Florida. She found the Lord and was baptized at an early age at Morning Star Church in Tampa, FL. Her education began at Meacham Elementary and con- tinued through Booker T. Wash- ington, which carried her on to become a standout 1956 gradu- ate of Don Thompson High School as a Yellow Jackets Bas- ketball Player. She went on to further her education by gradu- ating from Gibbs Junior College with a Nursing degree and Hills- borough Community College with a degree in Behavioral Therapy.
She was preceded in death by: her parents and Jessie Byrd; husband, Willie James Wilborn; son, Anthony Riccardo Wilborn; brothers-in-law, James Wilborn, and Johnnie Wilborn; sister-in- law, Mollie Johnson Slidell; niece, Wanda Tarver; and nephew, Ray Anthony Barnes.
“Breedlove,” as she was so af- fectionately called, leaves cher- ished and fond memories with: her children, Yolanda Valerye, Mae Wilborn, and Darryl Wilborn; granddaughter, Euonia “Nikki” Wilborn Brown (Byron); great-grandchildren, Lyrik Courtney, and Abyrah Brown, Brandon Brown, and SrAmn Byron Brown, Jr.; sisters, Lillie Milbry, and Artrye Green; brother, Levi Breedlove, Jr.; nieces, Myra, Cheryl, and Pamela Milbry, Deidra Green, Brenda Jackson, Gail, Celeste, and Cynthia (Breedlove) Tarver; nephews, William Jackson, Regi- nald Milbry, Fredrick, Sedrick, and Timothy Green, Michael Jackson, Eric Breedlove, and Rev. Kevin Breedlove; special cousin, Carrie Dell Burston; close friend, Mary Taylor; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 19th, from 4 to 8 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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RAY WILLIAMS
MS. MABLE BILLUPS
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Ms. Mable Billups of Tampa, FL, on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday at 2 p. m. August 20, 2022, at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, with Reverend James Gallon, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL, 33610.
Mable Billups was born to James W. Billups, Sr. and Louise Billups on November 6, 1944. The life-long Tampa resident graduated from Blake High School in 1964. As a homemaker, Ms. Billups opened her house to assist many others in her com- munity.
Mable is preceded in death by: her parents, James W. Billups, Sr. and Louise Billups; son, David (Marco) Billups; brothers, Joseph Billups, Allen Billups, Marion Billups, Sr., and James W. Billups, Jr.; sisters, Pauline Williams, and Patricia E. Wilson; grandsons, Omar Billups, and Timario Billups; and niece, Vena Richardson.
A loving mother, grand- mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Ms. Billups leaves to cherish her memory with: her children, Joann Billups and Pauline Billups; grandchildren, Marcus Telfair, Deshandre Billups, Joquila Fussell, Marlon Dorsey, Loneisha Marchman, Jo’Deja Chisolm, Destiny Chisolm, and Carlos Brim; brothers, Lewis (Wadie) Billups, Homer (Sarah) Billups and John Billups; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A visitation will be held Fri- day, August 19, 2022, from 4 to 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK REC- OMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners. www.raywilliamsfuneralhome.c om.
MR. ALBERT EUGENE CUTLER, JR.
Mr. Albert Eugene Cutler, Jr. passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 18, 2022, 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Pastor Prentiss Davis, Officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery. MASK REC- OMMENDED.
Our dearly beloved brother, Albert Eugene Cutler, Jr., was an only son, born on November 11, 1957, to Dr. Albert Eugene Cutler, Sr. and his wife, Sarah Francis Cutler (both deceased). Albert, better known by family as, Al, Jr., was raised in Tampa, Florida where he graduated from Hills- borough High School, briefly at- tended Hillsborough Community College, and gained work experi- ence as a Longshoreman. He de- veloped a passion for art, becoming highly skilled in draw- ing and painting, which continued even after recently and gradually becoming visually impaired. He also loved the outdoors, spending most of his adult life canvassing the streets and communities of the Tampa Bay area where he was well known. Albert’s ability to re- call details of events from the dis- tant past was extraordinary; citing exact dates and times that was depicted in many of his draw- ings. He had fond memories of the good times in his life spent with family and friends, going to church, visiting relatives, family beach outings, playing sports, and being a brother to his four sisters; for his mind was not bogged down with the day-to-day ins and outs or the cares and trials of this world as most of us are. He had a special carefree, loving and kind spirit. In his more recent years, Albert enjoyed bus trips to Or- lando to visit relatives and a few train rides, traveling to visit his sister in Maryland and his cousin Clarence (Sweetpea) in Ohio who, after the visit, treated him to a road trip back to Tampa. Two years ago, Al, Jr. traveled to Val- dosta, Georgia where he settled until his illness and untimely rest.
Al, Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: his two sons, Allen Eu- gene Cobb, and Rashad Eugene Cutler of Tampa, FL; sisters, Shirley D. Cutler-Danzey (Michael) of Land O’ Lakes, FL, Celeste E. Cornileus (David) of Ocoee, FL, Carron M. Cutler of Co- lumbia, MD, and Debra Cutler- Lurie of Tampa, FL; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com.
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