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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
JACKSON
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
JULIUS ‘DOCHEE’ KNIGHT 12/7/50 – 8/23/95
Happy 65th birthday. You are very much missed and loved. Wife, Re’Na Knight and family.
and friends.
The visitation will be held
at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, December 4th from 5-8 p. m. The family will re- ceive friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. WILLIS RONALD JOHNSON
Homegoing service for Mr. Willis Ronald Johnson of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, will be held on Satur- day, December 5th at 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., with Rev. Michael Neely, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, FL.
Willis was born on August 19, 1946 in Pelham, Ten- nessee, to Carnell and Ann Johnson. The family soon settled in Michigan where Ronnie was educated in the Detroit Public School Sys- tem, graduating from East- ern High School.
As a young adult starting his life’s journey, he moved to Tennessee and on to Texas. While in Texas he en- listed in the United Sates Air Force. He rose to the Rank of Sgt. 1st Class as a Fire Protection Specialist, re- ceiving commendation’s for various acts of bravery. He Reenlisted two or more times. Ronnie served his country in many places all over the world, such as Viet- nam, Korea, Japan and Hawaii. Finally, ending at MacDill Air Force in Florida, where he was hon- orably discharged.
In some aspect still serv- ing his country he was em- ployed at James Haley V. A. Hospital working in the di- etary department, later re- tiring in 1995.
Ron was also a member of the American Legion Post 167 for a number of years where he was loved by many people. Ronnie enjoyed working in his garden and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Carnell and Annester Johnson; sisters, Barbara and Sheila John- son; brother, Carlon John- son; and granddaughter, Sheronda Sisk.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his wife of 14 years, Jacquelyn Smith Johnson; children, Utonda Johnson and Toynita John- son; step-children, Rodney Livingston (Tashi), and Sherry Robinson (Clinton); grandchildren, Jemiia (Jef- frey), Laron, Kiesha, William, DJ, Patrice (Golden), and Zakiya; great grandchildren, Zoe, Devin, Mya, Jeffrey, JR, Pete, III and Amari; mother-in-law, Louise Smith; sisters, An- nett Johnson and Bonita Harris; aunts, Hattie Ander- son of Detroit, Michigan, and Marie Hill of Eagle Ridge, Alaska; mother of his children, Carol Johnson; and a host of other relatives
MR. JAMES EARL DERAMUS, JR.
Homegoing service for Mr. James Earl Deramus, Jr. of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, will be held on Sat- urday, December 5th at 11 a. m. at Macedonia M. B. Church, 9750 Rockhill Rd., Thonotosassa, FL, 33592, Rev. W. L. Jackson, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
James was born April 10, 1964 in Clanton, Alabama, to the late James Deramus, Sr. and Ethel Deramus.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his mother, Ethel L. Hall and step-fa- ther, Theodore Hall; daugh- ter, Jemease Deramus; son, Jeffery Walker; sister, Cas- sandra Deramus; brothers, Terry Eugene Deramus and Christopher Hall, all of Tampa; grandchildren, Jalen Moore, Jahmari Smith, Zyheim Walker and Zyeire Walker, all of Tampa; step-grandfather, James Burkett, II; aunts, Marcella Hilliard and husband, Willie of Alabama, Bobbie Jean Banks and husband, McArthur, Valarie Milian and husband, Reno, Marion Bostick, Luelette Mack and Darlene Adams (Ronnie Daniels), all of Tampa; un- cles, James Burkette, Jr., Willie Cromedin and wife, Lawrencena, Alfonso Cromedin and Augusta Hall; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home, Friday, December 4th from 5-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. JOYCE YVONNE HUGHES
Homegoing services for Mrs. Joyce Yvonne Hughes will be held Saturday, De- cember 5, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Springhill M. B. Church, 8119 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, Pastor Eugene Garnett, officiating. Inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Joyce Yvonne Hughes, 63, of Tampa, passed away Saturday, No- vember 21, 2015, after many years of struggles with ill- ness, she was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 11, 1952, and lived in Tampa the majority of her life. She was the oldest of six children.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Ruby Cato; hus- band, Bobby Hughes; and two younger siblings, Ronald S. Cato and Carl Cato.
Joyce was educated in the Hillsborough County School System. She worked for the Medic Center the majority of her adult life, until her health started failing her.
Joyce was a loving and car- ing mother, sister, grand- mother, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend. Joyce loved watch- ing TV and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grand- children and great grandchil- dren. She truly enjoyed family gatherings, and she always had a friendly word for every- one she came in contact with. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.
She will be sadly missed and remembered for her gen- erosity and loving spirit, and her encouraging words to oth- ers. She was an extremely kind and courageous woman.
She leaves to cherish he memories: her four loving and devoted daughters, Denitra Taylor and husband, Darren of Tampa, Fenee Ellison and husband, Keith of Tampa, Lakysha Ellison and husband, Tommy of Tampa, and Valen- thia Wright of Tampa; a loving and devoted son, Rondell Oby of Tampa; 23 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a devoted sister, Brenda Wright and husband, Melvin; 2 de- voted brothers, Robert Cato, Jr. and wife, Cheryl, and Eu- gene Cato, Sr., all of Tampa; and a host of other caring and sorrowing relatives and friends.
Viewing will be held Friday, December 4, 2015, from 6-8 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street. Tampa, 33610. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m. The processional will arrange at 10:45 a. m. at Springhill M. B. Church.
A HARMON BURIAL
QUEEN MOTHER AGAREE JOHN PETERMAN YOUNG
Homegoing celebration for Queen Mother Agaree John Peterman Young, who passed away November 29, 2015, will be held 10 a. m., Saturday, December 5, 2015, at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 3708 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, 33610, with Pastor Reverend W. D. Sims, officiating.
Queen Mother; Agaree was the daughter of the late Luther L. John and Sarah Harriet Atline Elizabeth Coon John. Queen Mother Agaree was born in Enter- prise, Alabama, Coffee County.
Queen Mother Agaree re- located to Tampa, as a young woman. She established her life in Tampa, with her sis- ters, as a devoted mother of one loving son, Ransom Lee Peterman of the Prestigious Gospel Quartet group of Tampa, FL, known as R. L. Peterman and the Heavenly Trumpets.
She also leaves: 14 grand- children, great and great- great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews; beloved niece, Ernestine “Parrin” Vinson and hus- band, Leroy “Robby” Vin- son; and other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Queen Mother Agaree John Peter- man Young will be held Fri- day evening from 5-8 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, 33610. The family will re- ceive friends from 6-7 p. m. The processional will arrange at the church at 9:45 a. m.
A HARMON BURIAL
MRS. LETONDA SPENCER CHEATHAM
The homegoing service for Mrs. Letonda Spencer Cheatham will be held at Jackson Funeral Home, 4605 N. 34th Street, Tampa, 33610, on Saturday, Decem- ber5,2015,at11a.m.
Mrs. Letonda Spencer Cheatham, 41, of Tampa, passed away on Monday, No- vember 16, 2015.
She was the first of three children of the late Raymell Rayford-Hines and the late Leon Spencer.
She was a longtime mem- ber of First Baptist Church of College Hill and later joined New Life Tabernacle, Seffner.
Letonda was born in Bar- tow, FL, and resided in Tampa for the last 39 years.
She loved to laugh, tell you a funny story, and loved to play card.
She will be sadly missed by: her husband, Reginald Cheatham; four children, Djakobi Brown, Lazius Cheatham, Preshonda Cheatham and Serenity Cheatham, and stepson, Marly Cheatham; father-in- law and mother-in-law, Charles Cheatham, Sr. and Rose Cheatham; brothers-in- law, Gregory Mitchell, Charles E. Cheatham, Jr., Richard Lynch, and Malcolm Hope, Sr.; sister-in-law, Glenda Cheatham; nephews, Malcolm Hope, Jr. and Marquis Hope; niece, Annalise Lynch; and a host of family and friends.
The repass will be held at First Baptist Church of Col- lege Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, 33610, at 1 p. m.
A JACKSON SERVICE
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