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Funerals
RAY WILLIAMS
MS. CYNTHIA LONON
Ms. Cynthia Lonon, affec- tionately known as “Cynt” or “Cymp,” went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11 a. m. at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, with Pastor Ray Johnson, officiating. Interment will follow.
Cynthia was a native of Sa- vannah, Georgia and became a lifelong resident of Tampa, born to Rosa L. Powell and Ben Lonon. Cynthia was educated in the public schools of Hillsbor- ough County and was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Class of 1978.
Cynthia attended New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, and was an employee at Waste Man- agement through MTM Solu- tions.
Cynthia was preceded in death by: her mother, Rosa L. Powell; father, Ben Lonon; aunt, Marie Benson; brothers, Ed- ward Burke and Anthony Burke; and son, Oris Broxton, III.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving and devoted daughter, LaShawn Miller (Dar- ius); two dedicated sons, Michael Burke (Renada) and Al- bert Lonon; grandchildren, Al- isha, Deranesha, Michael, Jr., De’Shawna, Mi’Quon, Darrius, Darian and Amani; great-grand- children, Zariyah, Zayen, DaVario and My’Kayla; sisters, Patricia Balloon (Andrew), Debra Burke Harris, Vernice Burke, Janice Burke; and broth- ers, Joe Mattox and Eric Burke; and a host of caring nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends; longtime friends, the Washington/Bell Family, Ar- lecia Jones and Juan.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, July 21, 2017, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, and the family will receive friendsfrom6to7p.m.atthe Chapel.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MRS. MARY LINDA JACOBS
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mary Linda Jacobs, who was called home on July 12, 2017, will be held on Sat- urday, July 22, 2017, at 11 a. m. at Rivers Of Life Church Ministries, 301 Lakewood Drive, Brandon, Florida, with Pastor Curtis A. Swafford, of- ficiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Ozie Mitchell Bell; her father, Clarence Walter Hammond; and her brother, Kenneth Randal Starling.
Mrs. Jacobs leaves cher- ished memories with: her son, Julius Keith Jacobs and wife, Jamie; grandsons, Jor- dan K. Jacobs and Kai Bris- son; step-mother, Emma Jean Hammond; sisters, Rhonda Williams and Terry Ham- mond; brother, Darren Ham- mond; uncles, Johnny M. Lowry and wife, Mattie, Ernest Hammond and wife, Brenda; aunts, Daisy Dortly, Mamie Brown, Sadie Cole- man, Cynthia Brown and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Mary Linda Jacobs was born in Tampa, Florida on April 3, 1955 to Ozie Mitchell Bell and Clarence Walter Hammond. Linda at- tended public schools in Hills- brough County and was a graduate of Henry B. Plant High School, Class of 1973. She continued her educa- tional quest at Hillsborough Community College, where she obtained her Associates of Arts Degree. Linda was em- ployed with the Department of Children Services as a So- cial Worker. She retired in March of 2015.
Linda lived life to the fullest. She loved to travel and she was an avid shopper. She loved to host and attend fam- ily gatherings and always hoped the younger generation would continue to keep the tradition of our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 5 p. m.to8p.m.atWilsonFu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa 33605. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. SAMUEL LEE MOBLEY, SR.
Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Samuel Lee Mobley, Sr., who passed away on July 14, 2017 will be held on Sat- urday, July 22, 2017 at 2 p. m. at 29th Street Church of Christ, 3310 N. 29th Street, with Brother Perry Johnson, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Ceme- tery, 4416 E. Chelsea, Tampa, Florida.
Mr. Mobley was preceded in death by: his father, Sam- son Mobley; and mother, Alice Mobley; infant son, Samuel Mobley, Jr. (1); and his sister, Helen Mobley McMillan.
Those left to cherish memories of him are: his lov- ing wife, Brenda M. Mobley; son, Samuel Lee Mobley, Jr. (2); daughter, Shanel Mobley Nash; son, Ronald Mobley and daughter, Karen Mobley Hollis; a host of grandchil- dren; sister, Julia Mobley Walker (Ed); a host of nieces, nephews; stepchildren, Glenn Lovejoy, Aleha Williams, Cicely Williams Buchanan (George) and other relatives and friends.
Mr. Mobley was a native of Tampa, Florida born to the parentage of Samson and Alice Mobley on August 14, 1944. He graduated from Middleton Senior High School in 1962. Mr. Mobley later graduated from Chaney State College and became a Construction Contractor. He was a well-known Commu- nity Leader in Tampa.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 5 p.m.–8p.m.withthefamily present to receive friends from6p.m.–7p.m.atWil- son Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Friends are asked to assem- ble at the church at approxi- mately 1:45 p. m. on Saturday for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MRS. EMMA IRENE WHITE
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Emma Irene White, who was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2017, will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 12 noon at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 4008 East Cayuga Street, Tampa, Florida (33610), with Rev. Michael V. White, officiat- ing. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 East Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, Florida.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Richard E. White; brother, Walter Hayes; and parents, Eddie Hayes and Almeta J. Alley Hayes.
Mrs. White leaves to cherish precious memories with: four sons and three daughters, Joseph (Jacqueline) Hayes, Phenix City, AL, Sharon White, Ricky White, Michael (Eurena) White, Vicki (Curtis) Carswell, Cynthia (Deral) Malcom, At- lanta, GA and Kevin White; 12 grandchildren, Andre, Tremaine, Michelle, Michael, Allen, Kayla, Candice, Erica, Nia, Myles, Kamilla and Kevin, Jr.; a host of great-grandchil- dren; 1 brother, James Hayes; 1 sister, Mary Alley; brother-and- sister-in-law, June and Delores White; 2 devoted aunts, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends.
Mrs. Emma Irene Hayes White was born on June 29, 1936 in Marlin, Texas, to the parentage of Eddie and Almeta J. (Alley) Hayes. She attended and graduated from the public schools of Falls County, Texas. At an early age she accepted the Lord as her Savior Jesus Christ.
The White family was a mil- itary family that traveled all over the world and family al- ways came first to Mrs. White. She enjoyed family and friends. In 1965 the family moved to Tampa. She was a member of Mt. Olive M. B. Church, Inc. Reverend Michael V. White, Pastor. She retired after 44 years of faithful and dedicated service from St. Joseph Hospi-
tal.
Visitation for Mrs. White
will be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida. Friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 11:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. AZZIE LEE RICHARDSON
Ms. Azzie Lee Richardson of Wimauma, Florida, was born on October 6, 1930 in Sasser, Georgia to the late Joe and Lanie Richardson. She peacefully transitioned on July 13, 2017 in Saint Peters- burg, Florida.
Azzie was the third of 4 siblings, who preceded her in death, Lelia Bell Walton, Louis Richardson and John Henry Richardson.
Her childhood was spent on the family farm in Albany, Georgia. As a young adult, she relocated to Hillsborough County, Florida.
She is the mother of 3 chil- dren. Her sons, John Richard- son and Eddie Johnson, Jr. preceded her in death.
She is survived by: her only daughter, Dollie Taylor. She has 9 grandchildren, sev- eral great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She has a host of nieces, nephews, many very special friends and extended kin.
She was energetic with un- believable strength. Azzie was hardworking. She loved chil- dren, the outdoors, walking, gardening, cleaning and cook- ing. She has worked in agri- culture, domestics and the restaurant industry. She was a conservative lady who loved God and the church. She could be seen walking the streets in layers of clothing, head wraps, and hats. She did these things despite suffering with mental health issues. To her family she was affectionately Mama, Grandma and Granny. We re- spected her. She had a sweet sense of humor. She was tena- cious, feisty and strong. We love her unconditionally and she will be greatly missed.
Azzie’s remains will be re- turned home to Albany, Geor- gia. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017, 11 a. m. at Mt. Sinai Ho- liness Church, 4216 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, Florida, Elder Phillip Dorsey, eulogy.
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