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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. EDNER NORTON
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Edner Rebecca Norton, who passed away on Saturday, Octo- ber 22, 2022, at the age of 77, will be held on Friday, November 4th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bishop S. C. Washington, Sr., officiating. The interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery Bushnell.
Edner grew up in Tallahas- see, Florida and attended Lin- coln High School. She graduated from Hillsborough Community College with a degree in liberal arts. She became a certified nurse assistant and retired. Edner worked at the VA Hospital, several nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and pri- vate homes.
She loved dearly her husband of 45 years, her children, grand- children, great-grandchildren, and sisters. She was a loving, hu- morous, giving, sensitive, and straightforward person. Her heart was full of joy and she loved to share it with her friends and family. Her passions in- cluded taking care of people, making ceramics, crocheting, traveling, and having fun; but her main love was her family. Edner adored her great- grandchildren and loved spend- ing time with them. The circle of many will feel her absence at every birthday, holiday, trip, and missed phone call. This passing will leave a big hole in our hearts, one that she would want us to fill with love and laughter and to try to make others happy, too.
Edner is survived by: her husband, Gerard Norton; chil- dren, Benjamin Charleston, San- dra Charleston, Pamela C. Washington (Bishop Sean C. Washington, Sr.), Gerard Nor- ton, Jr., Dr. Terri R. Norton, and Terita R. Norton; grand-chil- dren, Johnny Charleston, Latr- ishae D. S. Thornton-Reed (Rodney Reed), Sean C. Wash- ington, Jr., and Shuntavia A. C. Washington; six great-grandchil- dren; sisters, Barbara McGill, Rose Carney, Carolyn James, and Emma Carney; aunt, Willie B. Horton; sisters-in-law, broth- ers-in-law; special friend, Fannie Burney; and a host of loved ones, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 3rd, from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday for the service.
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MR. EVELIO PENALVER, JR.
A Catholic Memorial Service for Mr. Evelio Penalver, Jr., “Pee Wee,” of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, Octo- ber 27, 2022, will be held on Sun- day, November 6th, 12:30 p. m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Father Hugh Chikawe, of- ficiating.
Evelio was born September 1, 1938, in Tampa, Florida, to Eve- lio and Alberta Penalver, Sr. Eve- lio was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Middleton Senior High School. After graduation he joined the U. S. Army, where he served faithfully until retire- ment. After retirement he was a manager at the Officer’s Club, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and later moved back home to Tampa, where he worked for the Bank of Tampa as a security guard and gratefully survived a gunshot to the face. He supported many ac- tivities at St. Peter Claver Church, including being a member of the fundraising breakfast commit- tee, cooking for the church and serving many members and friends to help fund the school.
He was preceded in death by: his parents and brother-in-law, Earl Roberts, Sr.
He leaves to mourn his pass- ing, a loving and dedicated wife, Chong “Kim” Penalver; sister, Delores Penalver Roberts; sister- in-law, Chong Yu; brother-in- law, Chun Yu; nieces, Deena Roberts Kinsey and Young Yu; nephews, Earl “Chuckie” Roberts, Jr. (Stephanie) and Sang Yu; goddaughter, Desiree Ephrom Green (Jarvis); child- hood friend, Frank Lopez (Bet- tie); a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
The family and friends are asked to meet at Aikens Funeral Home on Sunday for the service.
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MR. LEROY TISDELL
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Leroy Alfonso Tisdell, of Tampa FL, who passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, will be held on Saturday, No- vember 5th, 10:00 a. m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Bishop Thomas Scott, of- ficiating.
Leroy, affectionately nick- named, “Road Runner”, was born on June 26, 1944, in Tampa, Florida, to Willie and Alice Tisdell. He loved motor- cycle riding, talking on his CB radio, watching old western TV shows, building things around the house, and spending time with his wife and family.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Willie and Alice Tisdell; and loving aunts and uncles.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his wife, Arlene Tis- dell; children, Marcia Fletcher, Tasha Brown, Pierre Jones, and Tami White; grandchil- dren, Makeyia White, Blair White, Remus Bulmer, Jr. (Deanna), Eva Bulmer, III, Donnya Bishop, Doniesha Bishop, Donald Bishop, Keyana Fletcher, Erika Fletcher, and Christopher Brown; great- grandchildren, Jaheim Taylor, Melody White, Harmony White, J’Shaun Mason, Remus Bulmer, IV, Kaylani White, Karson Clayborne, Kayln Clay- borne, and Royce Bulmer; brothers, Elsee Tisdale; sisters, Beautine White, Pauline King, and Bernice Carwise; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, November 4th, from 4:00 to 8:00 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. BENNIE PHILLIPS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Bennie Phillips, of Shelby, Mississippi, who passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, will be held Saturday, No- vember 5th, 1:00 p.m., at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, Reverend Kendrix Gardner, officiating.
Bennie was born on July 20, 1935, in Shelby, Mississippi, to Jessie and Dora Phillips. He en- joyed watching westerns on tel- evision.
He was preceded in death by: father, Jessie Phillips; mother, Dora Phillips; broth- ers, James, Aaron, Frank, and Paul Phillips; stepson, James A. Davis, and Jermaine Moore.
He leaves precious memo- ries with: his wife, Laura Phillips; son, Larry Clipper; daughters, Dorelle Phillips Heard, and Shanell Clipper; grandchildren, Joshua A. Heard, David L. Atwood, Grady L. Atwood, and Shanell Clipper; nephews, Xzavier Davis, Jason L. Wilburn, and Jayel L. Wilburn; nieces, Lashawn Banks, Shelia Camel Hickman, Jazzy Brown (Jackie), and Har- riet Camel; aunts, Blendina Camel, Ovedia Wilburn, and Angeline Ogusby; cousins, Jason (JG) Wilburn, Isaac Wilburn, Rueben Wilburn, Aiden Brown, and Olivia Brown; sister-in-law, Loraine Davis.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery on Saturday for the service. We are following CDC guidelines.
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MISS LEONA THOMPSON WHITE
A Homegoing Celebration for Miss Leona Thompson White of New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on Wednesday, Oc- tober 26, 2022, will be held Sat- urday, November 5, 11 a. m., at Cathedral of Faith, 6304 N. 30th St., Tampa, FL 33610, with Apos- tle James H. Howell, officiating.
Leona was born on May 2, 1932, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Edward and Julia Thompson. She loved traveling, cooking, going to church, singing in the choir, and being a member of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by: father, Edward Thompson; mother, Julia Thompson; brother, Lee Edward Thompson; son Dwayne White; daughter, Gelinda Dawson; grandsons, Dwayne Martin, and Trevor Daw- son; nieces, Wanda, and Debra Thompson.
She leaves precious memo- ries with: her daughter, Brenda Thompson, and son-in-law, Melvin Dawson; grandchildren, Quaver White, Zatoya Thomp- son, Jarvis Dawson, Zenise Mc- Duffie, Dwayne White, II, and Trevon White; great-grandchil- dren, Zarian McElveen, Shaquille McElveen, Jase Parker, Dwayne White, III, and Zhayne Taylor; nieces Sharon, Semetra, and San- dra Thompson.
The visitation will be held at the Cathedral of Faith on Novem- ber 5th, at 10 a. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the Cathedral of Faith on November 5th for the service. We are fol- lowing CDC guidelines.
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