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Funerals/Memoriams
AIKENS
MOTHER ROSA E. EDWARDS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Rosa E. Edwards of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018, will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 12 p. m. at Cathedral of Faith Church, Inc., 6304 N. 30th Street, Apostle James H. Howell, Sr., pastor officiating. The inter- ment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Thonoto- sassa, Florida.
Mother Rosa was born No- vember 11, 1928 in Ocilla, Geor- gia to the late Edd S. Merritt and Rosetta Merritt. Rosa was the oldest child of twenty children, ten boys and ten girls with two sets of twins that she helped raise. Rosa grew up in Adel, Georgia, where she attended el- ementary and high school in Cook County Public School Sys- tem.
Rosa continued her educa- tion at Volusia County Voca- tional-Technical College, in Daytona Beach, Florida. There, she studied furniture upholstery and completed her studies with a certification. Rosa also was a head/chef cook in several restaurants.
Rosa had seven children with a set of twins, she loved and
worked very hard for her chil- dren. Her hobbies were crochet- ing and sewing; she could make clothes without a sewing pattern.
Mother Edwards was a faith- ful member and a mother at Cathedral of Faith Church, Inc. At the early age of five, Rosa knew God, she loved going to church, singing in the choir and being with her Cathedral of Faith Church family.
Rosa was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Edwards; son, Robert Lee Hannah, Jr., twin; daughter, Mattie Ruth “Hannah” Brown; granddaugh- ters, Jackie Ford; brothers, Rulis, Jessie, Eddie and Clemens Merritt; sisters, Eleanora, Retha- May, Elizabeth, and Verlis Mer- ritt and Betty Jean (Inez) Woods.
She leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: her 5 chil- dren, Joann Wright (Freddie), Viola Gillis (Anthony), Dwain Hannah (Arnita), Robbin Nell Kimbrough (Willie) and Keith Hannah (Naoko); grandchildren, Ardraka Dundas, Patricia (Pat), James and Amanda Scott, Robert Earl Tiller, Adeesha Haley, (Freddie, II), Michael, Melvin and Kelvin Wright (Commondry) and Levon Darthard, Terrell Dixon, Keisha Johnson, Nimi and Dorian Hannah, Nangwaya Kimbrough, Shani Young, Bakari, Shakir and Thaddeus Hannah; great and great-great grandchildren; brothers, Charles, Cleo, Obie (Evelyn), Roger (Carol), Cleveland and Whitley Merritt; sisters, Bessie Lee, Mary, and Helen; sister-in- law, Lillie Mae Merritt; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Cathedral of Faith Church, Inc., from5to7p.m.
The family will receive friendsfrom6to7p.m. T h e family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. EVELINA ‘GG’ HOBBS HUDSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Evelina Hobbs Hudson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 will be held Saturday, June 16th at 2 p. m. at Clair Mel First As- sembly, 2415 S. 78th St., Pastors John and Gail Raburn, with Pas- tor Terry Smith, of New Begin- ning Tabernacle M. B. Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Evelina Hobbs Hudson, af- fectionately known as “GG”, was born August 18, 1928, in Talla- hassee, Florida to the late LV Hobbs, Sr. and Nellie Miller. Evelina was educated in the Leon County School District. She worked until retirement from St. Joseph’s Hospital after 26 years as a dedicated C. N. A.
She was a faithful member of New Beginning Tabernacle M. B. Church, where she served as a deaconess. Her hobbies in- cluded; sewing, designing/mak- ing jewelry, completing puzzles, teaching her grandchildren, cooking/baking, doing hair, and studying the Word of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Frances Hobbs; husband, Jewell Hudson; son, Herman Lee Bur- rell; brothers, Eddie Miller, Elder LV Hobbs, Jr., and Henry Hobbs, Sr.; sister, Jennetta Madison; and great-grand- daughter, Wynter Bullock.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her daughters, Carolyn Hudson Clark (Ricky), April Arnold (Kouri), and Vanessa Self (Willie), Tasha Clark, and Lato- ria Bullock (Winslow); great- grandchildren, Ashley, Amber, Julian, Wynisha, Wallace, Wylishia, Alyse, Micah, Chris- tian, Aidan, Kaleb, and Kinsley; a very special great-grandson and caregiver, Xavier Self; and a host of other relatives, including nieces, nephews, cousins, and sisters-in-law.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June15thfrom5to7p.m.The family will receive friends from 6to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MR. JOHN MICHAEL O’NEAL
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. John Michael O’Neal of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 will be held Saturday, June 16th, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Pastor Rodney Williams and Pastor Marilynn Williams, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Mr. John Michael O’Neal was born March 17, 1966 to Johnny and Louise O’Neal. He attended George W. Monroe, Quincy Middle School, Carter Parramore and graduated from James A. Shanks High School, class of 1984. He served in the military and was a proud vet- eran of the United States Marine Corps.
He was an active and de- voted member of The Kingdom Living Church of God and the Gordnaires Gospel Singers. He was also a loyal, true-hearted, devoted, dedicated Miami Hur- ricane football fan. He moved to Tampa, Florida in 2011 and mar- ried, Barbra Butler in 2012. He loved his wife, and family and was a God-fearing man.
He was preceded in death by: his brother, Jerome O’Neal.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his loving and devoted wife, Barbra But- ler-O’Neal; parents, Johnny and Louise O’Neal; daughters, Je’Naye, Nicole, Arielle, Brittne, Je’Naiya and Asia O’Neal; step- children, Brandi and Bre’Annah West and James Durant; grand- children, Rhyon Ryles, Iyana Wells, Brooklyn Dockery, Bryan Owens, Destyni and Alyx; broth- ers, Lamar, Chris and Alvin O’Neal (Kandi); mother-in-law, Cora Mae Butler; sisters-in-law, Kayla Bell (Joe) and Cashara Butler; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; special relatives and friends, The Kingdom Church of God, Cookie Gordon, Uncle Pete, Autis Gibson, Sr. (Ranshell), Pastor Greg Taylor (Michelle), Kim and Tashee Jackson, Karl and Maryann Reed, Quinton Sylvester, O’Neal, Butler, Bran- ton, Goodson, Smith and Thomas families, Global TPA family, Alphonso and Willie Mae Young, Miami Hurricane family, Autis Gibson, Jr., Spencer Wil- son, Sr., Spencer Wilson, Jr., James, Frank and Antonio Miller, Jamal Brown, Randolph Jones, Howard Radford, Willie, George and Frank Miller; a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, June15th from5to7p.m.The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. NEVADA PEACOCK
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Nevada Peacock of Vir- ginia, formerly of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, will be held Friday, June 15th, 1 p. m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 N. 25th Street, Senior-Pastor Dwight A. Newkirk eulogist with Pastor Tony Parker, presiding.
Nevada was born August 15, 1958 in Tampa, Florida. She at- tended the schools of Hillsbor- ough County. She loved to cook and spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by: her mother, Catherine Guin- yard; brother, Demetrius Har- rell; aunts, Cora Turner and Idella Lattimore; and uncle, Collin Lattimore.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Robert Peacock (Raquel), Jamal Peacock (Ron- neka), James Peacock (Jas- mine), Catherine Gallman and Terrance Gallman; grandchil- dren, Vernell Collins, Jaquel Sailor (Quentin), Terry Bryant, Robert, III, Celebria, Jaleah and Jamel Peacock, Quantae Hall, Terrance, Jr., Ty, Torrence and Tia Gallman, James, Jr., Jace, Jada and Jay’Dynn Peacock; great-grandchildren, Zayden and Gabriel Sailor, Vernell Collins, III and Riley Bryant; fa- ther, James C. Harrell, Sr. (Linda); brothers, James Har- rell, Jr. (Maria), Evalio Harrell, Curtis Woodard (Chad) and Clint Harrell (Dawn); sisters, Gail Copeland and Krystal Har- rell; aunts, Catherine Campbell (Benny), Mary Harrell and Martha Harrell; uncles, Charles Harrell (Clara), Thaddius Latti- more, Theodore Lattimore (Irma) and Tommy Bell; nieces, Aryanna Harrell (Douglas), Do- minique Harrell, Stephanie Wright (Jaron), Miracle, Har- mony and Destiny Harrell; nephews, Anthony, James, III, Quantavis, Evalio, Jr. (Nicole), Willie, Tavares, Cornelius and Kyle Harrell; cousins, Gregory Harrell, Ronald, Michael and Michele Turner (Earl) and Chaunyee Poole, Champ and Ace Harrell and Jan Hamilton.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Friday for the service.
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BIRTHDAY MEMORIAM
ALEXANDER PENNY
Happy Birthday, Alexander Penny, the fa- ther, grand and great- grandfather of many.
You left us to have memories of joy and happi- ness, as if you never left.
JESUS LOVES ME
MARQUIZ THOMPSON
You are always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts.
Love always, Thomp- son, Brown, Askiew and Reed families.
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