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Funerals
AIKENS
MS. LINDA JOYCE GROOMS
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Linda Joyce Grooms, of Tampa, FL, who departed this earth to make heaven her home on Friday, August 26, 2022, will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 1 p. m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Linda, affectionately nick- named “Slim,” was born on June 30, 1952, in Tampa, Florida, to Solom and Katie Bell Grooms. She completed her formal edu- cation in Hillsborough County Public Schools at Howard W. Blake High School. Linda was a retired woman that loved to clean. She worked hard to pro- vide for her children.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sister, Ann Grooms; husband, James Maloy; and sister, Patricia Grooms.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her children, Bridgette Maloy (Stanley), Terrance Mal- loy (Ariel), Taurus Gadsden (Shengire), Rashone Mills, and Jivaro Johnson (Dallibetn); sib- lings, Gail Grooms, Reginald Hopkins (Vern), Sharon Fresh- water (Cliffton), Tony, Vicky, and Jason Grooms, Stephanie Henderson (Darryl), Debra Johnson, Archie Young, and Christine Young; grandchildren, Jabarca Malloy (Airielle), Ter- rance Malloy, Jr., Sonovia Reed, Tearia Malloy (Osmond), Do- minique Maloy, Temonto Mal- loy, Reshi Butler, Torrance Malloy, Terrance Malloy, III, Katina Graham, Breshi Butler, Elijah Maloy, Sy Johnson, Rameshia Mills, Rashanna Mills, Rashone, Jr. Mills, Kayla Mills, Mesia Mills, Taurus Gadsden, Jr., Elijah Simmons, Taraji Gadsden, Trinity Gadsden, Tyyauna Johnson, Adalis John- son Estevez, Kaz Johnson Es- tevez, Javier Johnson Estevez, Terra Malloy, Janiya Malloy, and Trinity Malloy; 35 great-grand- children; nieces, Wondra (Nicole) Keaira, Sharicka, and Derica; nephews, Emmett, Keith, Clifton, Jr., Jabari, Do- minic, Reggie, Jason, Eduarod, and Emario; and friends, Cathy Pressle and Gail Little.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 9th, from 4 to 8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. LEROY JUDKINS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Leroy Judkins, who passed away on Thursday, Au- gust 25, 2022, will be held on Wednesday, September 7th, 6 p. m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Melvin Rhanes, officiating.
Leroy Judkins was born on April 11, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama. Leroy enjoyed watch- ing football, wrestling, and westerners.
He was preceded in death by: his daughter, Bridget Coun- cil; his mother, Willie Mae Brown-Judkins; brothers, William, Henry, Attor, Otio and Daniel Judkins; sisters, Coral Mae Judkins-Williams, Flora Mae Judkins-Banks, Era Mae Judkins-Brown, and Rose Mae Judkins-Kendricks.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his children, Lasonija Council-Bell (Jonathan), Timo- thy Judkins, and Valencia O’Bryant; grandchildren, Je- remy, Tiamara, and Darius Judkins, Myron and Byron Council, Enterior, and Brenda Bell; great-grandchildren, Byron Council, Jr., Saniyah, A’myn, and Marquis Council, and Jayce Harrigan; nieces, Tasha Jackson, Tanesia and Shenika Judkins; nephews, Michael, Darrell, Darnell, and Lil Henry Judkins, and Devon Jackson.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 7th, at 5 P. M. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Wednesday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MR. ISAAC MITCHELL, III
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Isaac Mitchell, III, of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, will be held on Saturday, September 10th, 10 a. m., at Victory AME Church, 5202 S. 86th St., Tampa, FL 33619, Rev. Karen Jackson Sims, Officiating. The interment will follow in Hills- borough Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Isaac, affectionately known as “Junior”, was born on Janu- ary 27, 1969, in Detroit, Michi- gan, to Rev. Isaac Mitchell, Jr. and Nettie Jean Robinson Mitchell. He was a member of Mt. Zion AME Church – Riverview, Florida, where he served as a Trustee, Class Leader, member of the Men’s Choir, and local President of The Sons of Allen. He enjoyed listen- ing to jazz, watching sports, es- pecially football, and spending social time with friends.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Nettie Jean Robin- son Mitchell; uncles, Leslie Robinson, Sr., Louis Mitchell, and Thomas Mitchell; and aunt, Mary Williams.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his wife, Andrea Mitchell; children, Shanay Whit- field, Ashley Arana (Jonathan), Bria’una Mitchell-Lowe, Ivy Vic- toria Mitchell, and Isley Simone Mitchell; and father, Rev. Isaac Mitchell, Jr. (Connie); sisters, Angela Mitchell Hill (Tyronn Hamilton) and Khrystal Rouse (Richard); aunts, Rachelle Chesternut (Dwayne), Tonya Martin, Rosemary, Yolandus, and Cynthia Johnson; uncles, James E. Robinson, Jr. (Peggy), and Yehaskiel Israel “Greg”; (Roxanne); mother-in-law, Eleanor Dixon; brothers-in-law, Alfred Dixon, II (Stacey), and Adrien Dixon (Kimberly); nieces, Rhyln Rouse, A’ani and Alana Dixon; nephews, Emi’jah Hill, Richard Rouse, Jr., Alfred, III, Emmanuel, and Isaiah Dixon; and a host of caring cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 9th, 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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MR. McKINLEY PINKNEY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. McKinley Pinkney, who passed away on Wednesday, Au- gust 31, 2022, will be held on Sat- urday, September 10th, 11 a. m., at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7221 S. Sherrill St., Pas- tor Corregio Reaves, officiating. The interment will be in Wood- lawn Cemetery, St. Petersburg.
Mr. McKinley Pinkney was born and raised in South Tampa. He was educated in Florida and employed at MacDill Air Force Base for over thirty years.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, William Pickney, Sr., and Rosa Lee Pickney; and his best friend, Mr. Bentley.
He leaves precious memories with: his wife, Peachez; children, McKinley, Ricky Reddin, Mitchell (Tami), Monita “Diamond” Watkins (Dwayne), LaNeesha and Teresa Pinkney, and Darnell Gardner (Donda); siblings, Clarence “Bubba” Pinkney (Mag- gie), William Pinkney (Carolyn), and Priscilla “Cookie” Plair; and starlets, Rickia Reddin (Stacy), Riquel Georgia Reddin (Jen- nifer), and Axl Watkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives whom he loved dearly.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, September 9th, 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. Masks are re- quired.
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HARMON
MS. MARY TAYLOR
Visitation for Ms. Mary Tay- lor will be held Saturday, Sep- tember10,2022,3p.m.to4p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th Street, Tampa, Florida 33610.
Mary Taylor was born June 30th, 1941, in Bainbridge, Geor- gia. She celebrated her home going on July 24, 2022.
She was preceded in death by: her mother Mamie McDow- ell; 8 brothers and 9 sisters; 1 daughter, Diane Jones Hall, and one grandson, Anthony Gallon.
She leaves to cherish her memory: 1 daughter, Wanda Tay- lor Ross and husband, Sean Ross; three great-grands, Aeneas Gallon, Antiana Gallon, and Aenejio Gallon; great- great, Aries Gallon; and special niece, Deitra Crawford.
A Harmon Burial, Harmon Funeral Home, 813-626-8600 harmonfh1@gmail.com, John Harmon LFDIC.
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