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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. ERICA C. GAFFNEY ‘SUPER STAR L.A.’
Homegoing celebration for Ms. Erica Charmaine Benetta Gaffney, a.k.a., “Super Star L. A.” of Tampa, who passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 will be held Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 11 a. m. at First Bap- tist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Dr. S. Evan Burrows, Sr., pastor, eulogist. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Erica was born in Tampa, and moved to Los Angeles, California, at a young age, where she attended school. Erica attended First Baptist Church of College Hill.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Valerie Yolanda Thompson; grand- mother, Adell Strafford and grandfather, Benny Gibbs.
She leaves to rejoice in her memory: daughter, Yannika N. Gaffney; son, Mekhi C. Gaffney; father, Benny Gaffney; grandmother, Fannie M. Keith; like a mother, Brenda Washington-Thomas; sisters and brothers, Damita Sessions, Elton Gaffney, LeAn- dre Gaffney, Kesha Gaffney and Kenneth Gaffney; aunts and uncles, Oscar F. Harris and Rudolph J. Hills, both of Jacksonville, FL, Altamese and Juanita Thompson, Geneva Jackson, Audrey Thompson of Newark, NJ, Sgt. Major (Ret.), James N. Love of Kansas City, MO, Nathaniel Thompson of New Jersey, Bernard, Jay, Curtis and David Thompson of Washington, D. C., and Mau- rice Gaffney; special aunt, Lois Cromoty; very close cousins, LaWanda and Malethia Love, Oscar F. Harris, II, Orlando, FL, Ongel Fanyce Harris, Jacksonville, FL, Tiffany Sams and Jazz Cromoty; cousins, James and Tommie Brum- field, Robert and Kim Blunt, Vanessa B. and Daryll Ben- nett; godsisters, LaVeda Jones and LaShonta Thompson, Tift Walker, Sleepy York and Car- lette Pringle; close friends, Reggie Preston, Dominique Hams, Shawn McGee, Nicole Davis, Salena Williams, Tammy Williams, Maurice Davis, Sr., Mauriyanna and Maurice Davis, Jr., Ramesa Bumer, Elijah Philyor, Tony Crawford, T-house, Fat Mama and Lil Mama Hill, Otis House, William Crawford, Donnielle Mosquera, Regan Leonel and Sam Oglesby; and a host of other family and friends.
Erica had so many lives she touched and if we missed any we do apologize.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral home on Friday, November 13th from 5-8 p. m., and the family will
receive friends from 6-7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church
on Saturday for the service. AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. KENNETH BERNARD OATES, SR.
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Kenneth Bernard Oates, Sr. of Tampa, who passed away Friday, Novem- ber 6, 2015, will be held Thursday, November 12th at 12 p. m. at Thonotosassa Sev- enth Day Adventist Church, 9525 Joe Ebert Road, Seffner, FL, 33584, Pastor Charles, officiating. The in- terment will be in Florida National Cemetery.
Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Kenneth enjoyed golfing and barbequing for his fam- ily and friends.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Augustus Oates; and wife, Kathryn Oates.
He leaves to cherish his memories with: his children, Ferrante Worrell (Pamela), Vonnetta Oates and Kenneth Oates, Jr.; grandchildren, Samari Oates, Tatiana Wor- rell and Jalisa Worrell; mother, Mary Katherine Oates; brothers, Lewis Tay- lor and Vincent A. Oates (Shawn); sisters, Constance Oates Taylor (Francis), and Vonnett Oates Robinson (Marion); and a host of aunts, uncles other relatives and friends.
The visitation was held on Wednesday, November 11th from 4-7 p. m. The family re- ceived friends from 5-6 p. m.
The family and friends were asked to meet at the church on Thursday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. ALBERT MCPHERSON, SR.
Homegoing services for Mr. Albert McPherson, Sr. of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, will be held on Friday, No- vember 13th at 12 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Elder Melvin Lee, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mr. Albert McPherson, Sr. was born on November 22, 1926 in Miccosukee, FL, to the late Edward McPherson and Ella Davis Williams and was raised by his grandpar- ents, Eliza and John Henry Davis.
He served in the United States Navy and fought in World War II.
He worked and retired from the City of Tampa Parks Department after 32 years of faithful service. He also served as a Deacon for many years in the Apostolic Church of Jesus.
He enjoyed hunting rab- bits and fishing. He was a de- voted husband and married for 62 years.
He was preceded in death by: his daughter, Jessie Mar- shall; and sister, Patience Williams.
He leaves to cherish and celebrate his memory: wife, Juanita Marshall McPher- son; children, Mae Carolyn Beacham (Donald), Albert McPherson, Jr. (Frances), Alisa McPherson Howell (Nathaniel), Cynthia McPherson, Shirley McPher- son, Linda Maddox, John Bull, Jr., and Kenneth Bull; grandchildren, Anita McPherson Dixon (Andre) Anitra McPherson, Danielle McPherson, Fredericka D. McPherson, Frederick L. McPherson, Theresa Smith, Stacey Smith, Carlisia Shep- herd (Lewis), Tarence Kin- sey, Jr., Tiffany McPherson, Issac Dix, Jessica Marshall, Maverick Franklin, Jr., Rafael Nieves, Ashley Nieves, Jalisa Bull, Joshua Bull, Joseph Jones, I, John Bull, III, Jacquelyn Maddox, Regi- nald Maddox, Gregory Mad- dox, and Lakeisha Maddox; 17 great grandchildren; sis- ters, Nora McPherson Gilmore, Betty Haugabrook and Mamie McPherson; and many other sorrowing rela- tives and friends.
Special acknowledgement to the VA Home Health De- partment.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Thursday, November 12th, from 5-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Friday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. BARBARA L. BYNUM
Mrs. Barbara L. Bynum of Gibsonton, FL, passed away Friday, November 6, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Novem- ber14at1p.m.atGenesis Worship Center, 3412 E. 7th Avenue, with Pastor Alfonzo Broughton, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Barbara Louise Bynum was a native and life- long resident of Tampa. She was joined in holy matri- mony to Mr. Cleveland B. Bynum on March 13, 1987, and was married for 23 years until he answered the Mas- ter's call.
She was preceded in death by: her husband; parents, Mr. Johnnie and Mrs. Eliza- beth Harris Coleman; sib- ling, Robert Coleman, Claude Coleman and Shirley Bell; and stepdaughter, San- dra Williams.
She leaves to cherish lov- ing memories with: six lov- ing children, Sherman Orr, Johnnie Watkins, Brenda Watkins, Clevtoria Bynum, Berzina Bynum and Cleve- land Bynum, Jr. and wife, Margaret; five loving sib- lings, Frank Coleman, Ron- nie Coleman, Lizzie Coleman, Betty Coleman and Patricia Coleman; thirteen grandchildren, Devontae' (Tangie), Jylese, Cherrell, Clintina, Najae' (Joshua), Monya, Destini, ZaQuan, Shantelle, Cameo, Chartina, Michael and Roderick; aunt, Mary Smith; uncle, Eddie Smith; a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews; six goddaughters, Santana, Sylvia, Shantae, Bridgette, Teresa and Make- sha; and a host of other rela- tives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, Novem- ber 13 at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. MARY REED
Ms. Mary Reed of Tampa, passed away Friday, Novem- ber 6, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Novem- ber14,at11a.m.atSt.John Progressive Missionary Bap- tist Church, 2504 E. Chipco Street, Reverend Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor, with Pastor Danny C. Os- borne of God's Side Progres- sive Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Ms. Reed was a native of Graceville, FL, and a resident of Tampa for many years. She was educated in the pub- lic schools of Jackson County and was a graduate of Graceville High School.
She was preceded in death by: her son, Darren Reed; parents, Horace and Odie Lee Reed; brother, Jimmie B. Reed; and sisters, Mildred Ann Reed and Arie Lee Reed.
She leaves to cherish a life- time of love and precious memories with: five chil- dren, Rodney B. Reed, Sr. (Audrey), Cherise Tucker (Willie), Sylvia Reed (Ed- ward), Bryan Reed and Jamie Reed (Irena), all of Tampa; 10 grandchildren, Ashley Gainey, Isaiah Reed, Danielle Reed, Rodney Reed, Jr., Antoine Reed, Tiara Mc- Neal, Brianna Tucker, Adri- anna Tucker, Jayden Jamieson and Jayonna Reed; sisters, Joyce Goodwin of Philadelphia, PA, and Ure- ther Reed-Hawkins of Tampa; brothers, Charlie Reed and Willie C. Reed, both of Philadelphia, PA, Clarence Reed of Tampa, Charles Reed of Marianna, FL, Robert Lee Reed (Bura) of Baton Rouge, LA, James Reed (Sarah) of Atlanta, GA, and Riley Reed of Dothan, AL; godchildren, Gennette Sorey and Jennifer Thomas, both of Graceville, FL, and Latrice Watts of Tampa; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, Novem- ber 13 at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
A BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY
MRS. ALBERTA H. WALKER 11/13/1922 – 8/18/2001
Gone, but not forgotten. Happy 93rd birthday.
Love, your son, “Popsy.”
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