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Funerals/Memoriams
FAMILY
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
BERNICE GREEN July 17, 1930
Always in our hearts. Witt, Ron, Sandra and Jalen.
BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
MOTHER ADA R. GRIMES July 15, 1924 – May 22, 2004
Gone, but not forgotten, and missed by all.
Family and friends.
MRS. DARIA SHARRON SMITH BECKHAM
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Daria Sharron Smith-Beckham of Tampa, who passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015, will be held Sat- urday, July 18, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, 8119 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Tampa, 33619, Rev- erend Eugene Garnett, pas- tor, The Reverend Joseph Sykes, Pastor of Macedonia M. B. Church, officiating, with Reverend Alfonso Gal- lon, eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Daria Sharron Smith- Beckham was born June 8, 1975, in Tampa, to James and Yvonne Smith. Daria gradu- ated from Tampa Bay Voca- tional Technical High School, Class of 1993.
She was preceded in death by: her great grandmother, Dorothy Blake; and a host of other relatives.
She leaves to cherish lov- ing memories with: her hus- band, Vaughn Beckham; children, Tre’ Vaughn Beck- ham, Avonnia Beckham and Trinitee Beckham; mother, Yvonne Smith; father, James (Bridgett) Smith; grandpar- ents, Alfonso (Aimee) John- son, Sr., Fred Sally and Blondeva Gallon; brothers, Elder Aaron (Lathonia) Smith, Eric Smith, Sr. and Devonne Smith; sister, Jazmin Smith; aunts, Annie L. Wilson, Arleen (Larry) Morris, Sharon (Henry) Hamilton, Janice Gallon, Ernestine Gallon, Parthenia Gallon, Lashawn (Carlton) Everett, Helena Wallace, Gwen (Bill) Hubbard, Gwen (Henry) Johnson, Kim (Der- rick) Martin, Renita (Geor- gio) Reeves, and Mary (Bob) Robertson; uncles, Alfonso (Allyson) Johnson, Jr., An- thony (Tammy) Johnson, Kenneth (Carolyn) Johnson, Clinton Wilson, Jr., Dea. Bernard (Mary) Gallon, Carl (Vicky) Gallon, Fred (Sherry) Butler, Lee Seals, Jr., Elmer (Lowee) Jones, Fred (Joyce) Sally, and Keith (Tonya) Bronson; nephews, Bryan Fredrick, Deandre Smith, Antwan Hall, Eric Smith, Jr., Jamiel Smith, Elder Aaron (Erica) Smith, Jr., Christian Smith and Ahmari Harmon; nieces, Ambrea Smith, Sa- davia Smith-Shannon, Adri- enne Smith, Miante English, Zykia Smith and Ciani Har- mon; 16 great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, LaK- isa Smith; godmother, Camilla Brown; godfather, David Brown; godsisters, Carol Brown and Diane Brown; and a host of cousins, family and friends.
There will be viewing from 5-9 p. m., Friday, July 17, 2015, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N.29th Street, Tampa, 33605. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at approximately 10:45 a. m., Saturday.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MR. WILLIE JAMES BAKER, SR.
Homegoing services for Mr. Willie James Baker, Sr. of Tampa, who passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 3000 N. 29th Street, with the Reverend Nicole Streeter, officiating. Interment will follow on Monday July 20, 2015, in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Mr. Willie James Baker, Sr. was born October 23, 1931, in Perry, FL, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Baker.
He was baptized and ac- cepted Christ at an early age. He was educated in the pub- lic schools of Taylor County.
He served as a Corporal in the U. S. Army 1951–1957, re- ceiving many honors, includ- ing the Purple Heart.
He was married to Mrs. Margie Baker and to this union three children were born.
On Saturday, June 4, 2011, he later married the love of his life, Sharlyne Moultry.
He was preceded in death by: his lovely wife, Sharlyne; and daughter, Margie Baker.
He leaves to cherish mem- ories of him with: sons, Willie James Baker, Jr., Ronald Baker, Roderick (An- ditrum) Walker, Derrick Walker and Michael (Megan) Moultry; daughter, Rosa Iyanna Martin; grandchil- dren, Willie James Baker, III, Jaquan and Jayden Shuriah; Ra’Sharia Brooks, Michael, Jr., Derrick, Jr., Deion Moultry, Serinity Broome, Roderick Jr., Sharod, Ramond, Maquez and Damari Walker; 4 sisters and 2 brothers; a host of nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law, Selma (Jack) Jackson, Sherron Moultry, and Vicki (Herman) Hudley; two brothers-in-law, Rod- nick and Anthony Boyd; and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
There will be viewing from 5-9 p. m. and the family will receive friends from 7-8 p. m., Friday, July 17, 2015, at Wilson Funeral Home.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the funeral home at approximately 1:45 p. m., Saturday for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MS. LINDA KINCHEN BEST
Funeral service for Ms. Linda Kinchen Best, who passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, will be held at 12 noon on Saturday July 18, 2015, at Northside Mission- ary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa, with Rev. Ricardo Robinson, offi- ciating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Linda G. Kinchen Best, was born to the parentage of Lula Mae Cobb Kinchen and Lucious Kinchen on July 20, 1952, in Cordele, Georgia.
She leaves to mourn her passing and cherish fond memories: her four children, Jacqueline James (Antonio) Ivory, Donald James, Jr., Adrian James, Sr. and Ca- cious Best; six granddaugh- ters, Autheria Jeffery, Katrenda Brown, Carolyn James, Keyera Brown, Jakeyia Brown and Angelica James; six grandsons, Sha- mon Best, Antonio Best, Demetrius Best, Adrian James, Jr., Andre James and DeAndre James; 14 great grandkids; three siblings, Zelda Kinchen, Shari Wash- ington (Junior), and Lucious Kinchen; father, Lucious Kinchen (Bonnie); thirteen aunts and uncles, Bobby Cobb (Candy), Willie James Tolbert (Martha), Tommy Lee Tolbert (Lottie), Emmit Kinchen, Ozzie Ritchey Balmer, Billy Joe Best, Robert Kinchen, Mary Rucker, Letti Haugbrooks, James Balmer, Robert Balmer, Pauline Brown and Leola Smaok; nine nieces, Ronshetha Lamb, Shakeisha Kinchen, Nikuan Kinchen, Muffin Washington-Laws, Lokeisa Moore, Dedericka Mansfields, Junequa Derby, Jubriya Derby and Santrice Best; two nephews, Bennifer Kinchen, Jr. and Taryn La- grome-Laws; boyfriend, Willie J. McArthur; 14 great nieces and nephews; mother- in-law, Mary B. Willie Green; sister-in-law, Vivian Kinchen; godbrother, Leonard King; godsisters, Angela Wilson, Barbara Lil- lie and Michelena Ingram; her best friend, Rose Mains; more than thirty godchil- dren; and a host of other family members and beloved friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 17, 2015, from 5- 9 p. m. with the family receiv- ing friends from 5-6 p. m. in the chapel.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at ap- proximately 11:45 a. m. for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeral-
home.com
MOTHER VIRGINIA LAW
Funeral service for Mother Virginia Law, who passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015, will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 2 p. m. at New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Ne- braska Avenue, Tampa, Elder Theodis Lane, with Pastor Thomas Weeks, offici- ating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by: he husband, Samuel Law, Sr.; two daughters, Cynthia Law and Eunice Johnson; brother, Leon Brown; and parents, Fred (Dora) Brown.
Mother Law is survived by: 3 daughters, Sandra Tucker (Terry), Genette Jackson (Ronnie), and Maria Knight (Anthony); 2 sons, Samuel Law, Jr. (Sandra), and Gregory Law, all of Tampa; grandchildren, Michelle Lindsey (Donnie), Pamela Tucker (Geroldme), Tyasia Tucker, Brittney Law, Charity Johnson, Ambrea Johnson, Ronisha Knight, Luke Council, Jr., Lakesha Law, Angelina Ashwood, Sheba Ashwood, Alfredo Ashwood, Jr., Latasha Jack- son, Cheyrron Jackson, Ron- nie Jackson, Jr., Rodney Jackson, Laron Law, Greg Law, Jr., Keyanna Law, Eric Law and Samuel Law, III; 49 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Sherman Brown (Carolyn), and Leroy Brown (Ella); 2 sisters, Katie John- son (Frank), and Dorothy Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends from Tampa, Williston, Pal- metto, and New York.
A native of Greenpond, South Carolina, Mother Law was born on November 18, 1937, to the parentage of Fred and Dora Brown.
She was a faithful member of North Bay Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother’s Board.
There will be a viewing on Friday, July 17, 2015, at Wil- son Funeral Home from 5-9 p. m.
Friends are asked to as- semble at the church at ap- proximately 1:45 p. m. for the service.
“A WILSON SERVICE” www.wilson-funeral-
home.com
MR. THOUA NEALY, JR. June 4, 1952 – July 8, 2015
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso- ever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlast- ing life.” JOHN 3:16
A longtime Tampa resi- dent, Mr. Thoua Nealy, Jr., passed away on July 8, 2015.
Mr. Nealy was very proud of his family and took great pleasure in spending time with them.
He is survived by his mother, 5 children, 7 grand- daughters, 3 grandsons, 5 brothers, 1 sister, and a host of other relatives and friends.
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