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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MRS. MIRIAM BROWN
A Homegoing Celebration for Miriam Brown of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, will be held on Friday, May 3rd, 11 a. m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 10118 St. Stephens Circle, Riverview, Florida, Father Der- mot, officiating.
Miriam Loretta Johnson Brown was born September 27, 1958 in Tampa, Florida. She loved to travel, dance and making people smile. She always saw the best in people and whenever you mention her name a smile came across your face. She loved her family very much and was our rock!
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her chil- dren, Dionne Brown, Justin Brown and Nicolle Rangel; par- ents, Joe and Essie Lee Dooley; brothers, Curtis Dooley, Robert Dooley and Renard Dooley; aunts, Betty Jean Johnson, Mar- jorie Judge, Shirley Judge-Blount and Joyce Judge; uncles, An- thony Jones; oldest best-friend, Ohilda Farramoia; best-friend, Ivonne Del Valle; a host of other relatives and friends that will truly miss her.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thurs- day,May2nd from5to7p.m.The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Friday for the service.
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MR. EDWARD LEWIS GRADDY, SR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Edward Lewis Graddy, Sr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 2 p. m. at Spring Hill M. B. Church, 8119 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Eugene Garnett, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
“Deac,” as he was affection- ately called, was born Edward Lewis Graddy, Sr. on March 2, 1939, in Cuthbert, Georgia, to the late Felton and Carrie (Betty) Graddy. Deacon Graddy was a long time resident of Tampa, for over 63 years and a faithful member of Springhill M. B. Church for over 50 years, where he faithfully and dili- gently served in numerous capaci- ties until his health failed. He, along with his wife, “Pat,” were or- dained as Deacon and Deaconess, under the leadership of Rev. Michael V. White and remained in holy matrimony until death did them part.
“Deac” was well known in the state of Florida and will always be remembered as the lead singer of the quartet group, The Heavenly Trumpets. “Somewhere To Lay My
Head” was his signature song and an all-time favorite of everyone who knew him. His spiritually- touching voice, his comical sense of humor, smile and caring heart is what he will be remembered and deeply missed most for. His wis- dom and knowledge has left an im- print on many lives.
On Sunday, April 28, 2019, Deac answered the call of his heav- enly father and took his rest.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Sarah P. Graddy; his par- ents, Felton and Carrie Graddy; daughter, Sonya McFarland, great- grandchildren, Jonanthony Rorie and Mama Mia Imani Brewer, sis- ter, Thelma Hill and a few more close relatives.
Deac leaves behind to cherish fond memories: his 5 children, sons, Benjamin “Freddy” Graddy (Janet), Edward Graddy, Jr.; daughters, Johnisha Graddy, Minne Graddy and Carrisha Graddy; sisters, Sharon Peterson (Rodney), Ruby Walker and Hazel Davis (William); brothers, Alfonso Lee, Clifford Lee, and Willie Graddy (Sandra); aunts, Queen Burnett, Louise Major, and Mary Bussey; 1 grandchild, he raised as his child and resided with him until death, Porschea Brewer; 13 additional grandchildren whom he loved, a host of great-grandchil- dren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and god-children; special nieces, Cynthia Berry and Tawanda Hill; special grandson, John Brewer, Sr.; special friends, Rev. Alphonso Lewis (Angela), the Sulphur Springs Community, the Members of the Heavenly Trum- pets and the Quartet Community.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral home on Friday, May 3rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m.
The family will receive friends from6to7p.m.Thefamilyand friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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CHANDLER’S
BROTHER S. VIDAL MILLS
A Homegoing Celebration for Brother S. Vidal Mills, who transi- tioned to be with the Lord on April 28, 2019, will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 11 a. m., at St. Matthew M. B. Church, 3708 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, Rev. W. D. Sims, pastor/of- ficiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Brother Mills was born in Tampa, FL to Deacon Ernest and Sister Lucy Mills on July 21, 1972. He confessed Jesus as his Lord and Savior at an early age and became a member of St. Matthew M. B. Church, under the leadership of Reverend James Howell.
He was preceded in death by: his son, Cedric (C. J.) Mills; his ma- ternal grandparents, Mr. Hosey Lee and Mrs. Lois G. Davis; paternal grandparents, Eddie and Mrs. Celia Mills, and other family members.
He leaves to cherish fond mem- ories of him: a devoted and loving wife of 16 years, Florrielynn Mills; children, D’Andra Johnson, Darri- anna Johnson, and Chenique Mills, all of Tampa, and PFC Malik (Haley) Mills, Ft. Campbell, KY; Sameera Abdullah of Tampa; par- ents, Deacon Ernest and Sister Lucy Mills, of Tampa; 2 grandsons, Cai- dyn Thompson, and Zyir Russell, of Tampa; granddaughters, Calista Mills of Tampa, and Mila Mills of Ft. Campbell, KY; 2 brothers, Lawrence Mills and Rodney (Mari- lyn) Mills, all of Tampa; 2 sisters, Essie Ward and Lisa Anderson, of Tampa; 3 uncles, Frank (Marie) Mills, of Davenport, FL, Hosea (Michelle) Davis, of Tampa, Toney (Linda) Davis and Alexander, of Birmingham, AL; 6 aunts, Evelyn Williams and Celia, of Monticello, FL, Jacquelyn Oden, Valerie Clark, and Sandra Stergan, all of Tampa, FL, and Linda Colston, of Birming- ham, AL; great aunt, Alice Hester; nieces and nephews, Terrell Mills, Xavier Mills, Ezekiel Mills, Isaiah Mills, Jaisyn Perez, Aniyah Mills, R. J. Mills, Jameshia Mills, Makira Mills, Jamal Mills, and Angela Mills; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held Fri- day, May 3, 2019 from 6-8 p. m, at St. Matthew M. B. Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and reflections at that time.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
Professional Services and arrangements entrusted to CHANDLER’S FUNERAL HOME, 1425 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL, 34234, Ka Tina N. Davis-Law, Licensed Funeral Di- rector in charge, Gloria Chandler, owner, and Todd Chandler, co- owner. For additional information you may call (941) 355-3125.
MS. JASMINE DANIELLE GADDIE
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Jasmine Danielle Gaddie of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019, will be
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held Saturday, May 4 , 11a.m., at
Hillsboro Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Bishop Taurus Davis, officiating. The interment will follow.
Jasmine was born July 30, 1986 in Tampa, Florida. She en- joyed listening to music, cooking and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by: her grandparents, Robert and Pauline Jackson; grandfather, James Gaddie; uncle, Robert L. Jackson; aunt, Beverly Valdez and cousin, Ayesha Harrison.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ories: her precious daughter, Jaz- lyn Madison Jackson; loving parents, James and Dansenia Gad- die; brother, James L. Gaddie, Jr.; aunts, Twanda Roberts (Charles), Shahidah Aquil, Madie Crawford (Henry), Miami, FL, Yolanda Collins (Roger), Robin Favors, (Johnnie), Thomasina Bryant (Willie), Sylvia Davis, Atlanta, GA and Janie Gaddie, Dallas, TX; un- cles, Archie Harrison (Gail), Man- cel Harrison, and Warren Jackson; cousins, Monica Jackson, Phillip Clark, Jr., Andre Scott, Yasin (Yas- mine), Ali (Chiquila), Abdur-Rah- man (Jessica), Zarinah (Muddasar), Tauheeda (Mansar), Taqwa, Mohammad (Nejat) and Siddiq Aquil (Aidah), Idris Thomas, Arthur Shephard (Nicole), Archie, Adriant and Ayanna Harrison, Facunda Watson (Rollin), Perys and Karawn Pruitt (Veronica), Richelle Collins, Tiffany Jackson, Tony, Ebonee, Jamal, Antwan (NaOntae), Trinee and Shanelle Jackson and Shauna Cochran (Julius); favorite cousin, Shanelle Deon Jackson; best friends, Wilburt Jackson, Victoria Floria, Deanna Jimenez, Candice Carter, Mikala Carter and Melanie Rodriguez; godmother, Georgia Campbell and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
The visitation will be held on Friday, May 3rd from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5:30-6:30 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside for the service.
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MY BIRTHDAY QUEEN, MOTHER’S DAY LOVE
MOTHER MINNIE KENNEDY Sunrise: May 1, 1909
Sunset: December 31, 2002
Mommie,
My darling, you are celebrating your 110 years of cake, ice cream
with the Lord and your grandsons, and sons in the garden. Thanks, Mommie, Happy Birthday, Honey.
Mommie, all of the mothers that went to heaven we with you, I am happy, for I know they are looking down on their children. I’ll continue to love the Lord.
Remember my mother on her day and Mother’s Day. All of May is your birthday, Mommie, that’s what you would say (smile).
Love you forever, your Baby, Brenda.
LOVING MEMORIES
BERNICE
McKINNES 7/1/1922 — 5/2/2004
You left us beautiful mem- ories. Your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you’re always by our side.
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