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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MRS. CORA LEE RANDALL
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Cora Lee Randall, of Tampa, FL., who passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 1:30 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Mar- tin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Minis- ter Konica Randall, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Cora was born on April 13, 1929, in Greensville, Florida, to Leroy and Annie Frazier Bradley. Cora Lee was a dedicated worker at Carmines Restaurant for many years. She then became a dedi- cated home maker and caregiver to her husband and grandchil- dren. She loved to sew and watch her western movies, TV game shows, as well as spending qual- ity time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved the Lord and would often hum some of her favorite gospel hymns. She missed her calling as a comedian because she loved to crack jokes and make everyone laugh.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Leroy Bradley and Annie Frazier Bradley; hus- band, Calvin Randall Sr.; and 6 of her children, Linda, Essie Mea Kitchen, Otis, Melvin, Calvin, Jr, and Rosetta; her brother/son, Bradley, “Plumber Bradley”; sis- ters, Lizzie Lee Cuthbertson, Christine Shephead, and Stella Bradley; 2 great-grandchildren, Elrahnesha Huff and Remus Ran- dall.
She leaves to cherish precious memories with: her children, L.C. Randall, Jeanette Dixon (Fred), Verna Sampson (Bert Tran), Alice Mitchell (Russell), and a loving dedicated son-in-law, Thomas Wilson; grandchildren, Gloria, L.C. Leslie, Angelo, April, Calvin, Lorezno, Narado, Justin, Yushica, Jwana, Konica, John, Ebony, Rasha, Dedra, Nathaniel, Thomasina, Deion, Tanyale, Reg- gie, Taurus, AJ, Sarina, Leon, Jef- frey, Shakeitha, Douglas, Ashley, Tiffany, Rochelle, Russivia, Ali- cia, Russell, and Shawanda; a host of great-grandchildren; nieces, Mary, Jackie, Ernestine, Gene, Idella, Helen, Pamela; and a host of other nieces; nephews, cousins, and special friends, and neighbors. The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June 17th, from 4:00 to 8:00. The family and friends are asked to meet at Aikens Funeral Home Saturday for the service. The repast will immediately fol- low the funeral. We are following CDC guidelines.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
RAY WILLIAMS
LINDA M. BUTLER-BAKER
Mrs. Linda M. Butler-Baker passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL. 33606 with Pastor Geowrena Solomon, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery. MASK REC- OMMENDED.
Linda was born on April 5, 1957, in Tampa, FL to the parentage of Della Mae and Zemberiah (ZB) Butler. Her Christian education and knowl- edge began at home and blos- somed when she was baptized at Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa, FL. She was first educated at home, as well as by her parents, her maternal grandmother, her older sib- lings, and the Hillsborough County School System. After high school graduation, she married U.S. Army Sergeant Eu- gene Baker, where she and her three sons traveled as a military family from duty stations in the U. S., as well as in Germany. Upon returning to Tampa, Linda continued her education in the medical field where she became a very well sought-after Private Home Healthcare provider. An- other one of Linda’s extraordi- nary talents was her cooking for large crowds, most definitely a talent she inherited from her late mother, Della Mae. While our sorrow is strong, we rejoice in knowing that heaven has an- other angel that we know will continue to watch over all of us.
She leaves to cherish her memories: 3 very loving, dedi- cated, and protective sons, Al- fonso D. Strong (Angela), Zemberiah Strong (Erica), and Sharnell D. Strong, Sr. (Johnise), all of Tampa, FL.; 2 brothers, David G. Denson II, and Nathaniel Butler, Sr. (Martha) all of Tampa, FL.; 1 sis- ter, Constance D. Brown (Leroy); 1 nephew who was raised as a brother, Mikel Jones (Rosa); 1 niece who was raised as a sister, Charlene Davis; an- other niece, Sylvia Johnson (Herbert) to whom she shared the privilege of raising from 8 years old of age and who re- turned her love and became Linda’s round the clock care- taker and strongest healthcare advocate; grandsons, Zemberiah (Zee) Strong, Sharnell D. Strong, Jr., Jay D. Strong, Shamell D. Strong, Sekani D. Strong, Daniel and Leron; granddaughters, No- licia Strong, Deja Strong, Car- men Strong, Solei D. Strong, Shanell D. Strong, Kia and Julissa; 2 great grandson, Shar- nell D. Strong, III and Diego Le- Bron; 2 great-granddaughters, Deija LeBron and Nyla Stead- man; 3 other nieces, Tanya Williams (Roy), Doris Williams (Terry) and, Termira Nicholson, 9 other nephews, Henry Adkins, Jr., Herbert Williams, Jr., Nathaniel Butler, Jr., Darrell Turner, David G. Denson, III, Lavoisier Denson, Decarlos Den- son, Shannon Denson, David J. Denson and Demerrick; bonus sons and daughter, Torrey Damen, Reggie Housely and Tia Evans; daughter-at-heart and healthcare advocate, Angela Murphy; 4 sisters-at-heart, Deb- orah Kirk-Warr, Debra Munn, Darlene Zeigler and Janice Fudge; and a host of many other second and third generation nieces and nephews, cousins and village family members never to be forgotten, but too nu- merous to be listed at this time.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, June 17, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK RECOMMENDED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
RICHARD EASLEY
Mr. Richard Easley passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK REC- OMMENDED.
Richard was a native of South Philadelphia and a resi- dent of St. Petersburg for 20 years. He attended Barrett Jr. High, and Technical School for CNA and Dental Assistant. He was a member of The Clef Club, The Society Hill Playhouse in Philadelphia, and the musicians local Pearl Williams-Jones Soul Trio. He was employed as a mu- sician and actor at the Clef Club and Society Hill Playhouse in Philadelphia.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Mamie Nichols Easley; father, James Easley; brothers, James, Carl, Albert, Angelo, Wallace, Vincent and Norman; sister, Violette; special friends, Dowell Smallwood, Sam Reed and Ben E. King.
Richard leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Maxine Votee Robinson; 5 children, Dawn, Michelle, Richard, Paul, and Wendy; special friend, Joe Rutherford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other rela- tives, friends, and community.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
www.raywilliamsfuneral- home.com
HUBERT LEE FIELDS
Mr. Hubert Lee Fields passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Exciting Faith Alive Mt. Silla, 5705 E. 32nd Ave., Tampa, FL. 33619, Pastor Antonio R. Hawkins, Pastor and Elder Clarence Shep- hard, officiating. The Interment to be held at a later date in Or- angeburg, South Carolina. MASK REQUIRED.
Mr. Fields was a native of Durham, North Carolina. His career was an auto mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, 5 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 sisterand 1 brother-in-law.
He leaves to cherish his memory: former wives, Mary E. Fields, Sheila Williams, and Pa- tricia A. Fields; 3 daughters; 2 sons; 1 daughter-in-law; 2 sons- in-law’s; 5 stepsons; 3 step- daughters; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Fri- day, June 17, 2022, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606. MASK REQUIRED.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & North- ern, Owners. www.raywilliams- funeralhome.com
JESUS LOVES ME
MARQUIZ THOMPSON 6-18-1998
Gone from our sight, but never our memories. Gone from our touch, but never our hearts.
Love always, Thompson, Brown, Askiew, and Reed Families.
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