Melvina Faison
Aug 4, 2022
Melvina, affectionately nicknamed "Taz" was born on March 10, 1969, in Hackensack, New Jersey to Melvin and Geneva Faison. Some of her favorite activities included bowling, shooting pool, fishing, traveling, adventuring, and trying new things. Throughout her life she was an advocate of and worked for both civil and union rights. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Gernon Tiyo Newsome
Aug 2, 2022
Gernon was born on October 24, 1968, in Tampa Florida, to Olin and Mildred Newsome. He loved watching television, going to the beach to watch the waves, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Olin Newsome Sr. He leaves precious memories with his mother, Mildred Newsome; brothers, Olin D. Newsome Jr....
Mary Lee Petty
Aug 2, 2022
Mary was born on March 2, 1928, in Valdosta, Georgia, to Corrine Johnson. She loved working, cooking, dancing, planting flowers, and making her favorite frozen cups. Mary was affectionately nicknamed, "Frozen Cup Lady." She was preceded in death by her mother, Corrine Johnson; children, Rena M. Vance and Edward Anderson; siblings, Horace and Howard Petty. She leaves precious memories...
Beverly Ann Merritt
Jul 29, 2022
Beverly "Hollywood" Merritt was born on September 18, 1961, in Tampa, FL. Her favorite activity included shopping, exercising, spending time with her family and friends, and making her home beautiful in any way she could. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome W. Merritt; parents, Edward Strother, Sr., and Ernestine Allen Upshaw; sister, Ernestine L. Arnold. She...
Antonio C. Ferguson 'Worm' 'Tonio'
Jul 28, 2022
Antonio was born on May 3,1960 to Alfred Alonzo and Univee Ferguson. His favorite hobbies included watching old movies, loving on his many dogs (Cheesecake, Peanut butter, and Lil buddy, to name a few). Antonio was preceded in death by brother, Lorenzo Ferguson. He leaves precious memories with his wife, Sandra Campbell Ferguson; children, Chiquita Williams, Mario Ferguson, Hyson...
Alice Mae Brown
Jul 26, 2022
Ms. Alice Mae Brown was born December 10, 1935, in Greenwood, Mississippi, to Johnny and Annie Harbrooks. She accepted the Lord at an early age. She was a long-time, faithful member of Mount Olive M.B. Church, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. C. P. Epps. She later united with Springhill M.B. Church, under the leadership of Rev. Eugene Garnett....
Earl Henry Roberts, 'Pete' Sr.
Jul 25, 2022
A Homegoing Memorial Celebration for Mr. Earl Henry Roberts "Pete", who passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022,11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Eric Gallmon, officiating. Earl was born on June 26, 1941, in Tampa, Florida to Joseph and Julia Roberts. His...
Hoover Ballard
Jul 24, 2022
Hoover was born on April 3, 1933, in Ramer, Alabama, to Math and Essie Ballard. Hoover Ballard had a passion for history. Mr. Ballard was a witness to the historic Rosa Parks incident. He enjoyed recollecting stories of the past and discussing momentous historic events he personally witnessed. He honorably served in both US Army and Air Force during...
Mary Lee Willis
Jul 23, 2022
Mary was born on September 10, 1924, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, to Ed and Martha Willis. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rev. John Jack Willis and Jeremiah Benjamin Willis; sisters, Annie Lee Lewars, Estella Reeves, Alberta Pinkney, and Dorothy Lee Smith; and grandchild, Kevin Reese. She leaves precious memories with her children, Willie Maude Reese, of...
David B. Porter, Jr.
Jul 22, 2022
David Porter, Jr., was born on March 2, 1946, in Albany, Georgia. David attended Middleton High School and graduated in 1964. Shortly after graduation, in May 1969. David enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a private in the infantry. David also enlisted in Cold Weather Training Camp in "DRUM", New York where he received...
Synthia Diann Moten
Jul 21, 2022
Synthia Moten was born on February 18, 1957, in Tampa, Florida to Charles Moten and Joyce Watkins. Synthia graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1975. She graduated from Tracey Warner School of Fashion Design, where she received the Silver Thimble in her class. Synthia enjoyed traveling the world and exploring new territories such as Egypt and Kenya. Synthia loved...
Ashunti Shanette Douglas
Jul 21, 2022
Ashunti was born on July 6, 1980, in Gainesville, Florida to Frank Ford Sr., and Kathy Henderson. She attended the schools of Alachua County, and graduated from Gainesville High School. Shortly, after graduation Ashunti began dating the love of her life, John Douglas. Ashunti eventually moved to Tallahassee to continue her education at Tallahassee Community College. Ashunti transferred to...
Garmon Bell, Jr.
Jul 20, 2022
This service will be live-streamed. Click here or copy and paste https://vimeo.com/event/2348980 to your URL bar. If live stream is lost, Please be patient and click the next link below for backup feed. Backup Link I - https://vimeo.com/event/2348991 Backup Link II - https://vimeo.com/event/2348997 Sergeant First Class Garmon Bell was born June 7, 1950 in Reynolds, Georgia to parents Garmon...
Mary Frances Johnson
Jul 17, 2022
Mary was born on August 28, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, to John Marshall and Ocillia Ramesy. She liked to go out to eat, watch movies and play dominoes with family and friends. She was a member of Amazing Love Ministries and participated in the Womans Ministry in the church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ocillia...
Rodney Lasing
Jul 17, 2022
Rodney, affectionately known as "Mike" was born on August 21, 1953 to Deacon Edmund and Deaconess Beatrice Lasing. Rodney was a devout member of First Baptist Church, where he blessed many with his gift to sing, he also served on the Security Team. He was also a family man who enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. Rodney was...
Oease F. Jackson
Jul 17, 2022
Oease was born on August 19, 1936, in Clayton, Alabama, to Ray and Thelma Farrior. Oease was a graduate of Barbour County High School in Clayton, AL. She was a member of Springhill M.B. Church, under the leadership of Rev. Eugene Garnett. On Sunday, July 17, 2022, God sent an angel down from heaven to bring Oease home to...
Gwendolyn Louise Boone-Ashwood
Jul 16, 2022
Gwendolyn, often referred to as "Louise", was born on March 2, 1948, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Emmett and Elizabeth Rolfe. She loves cooking, sewing, singing, and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Water Boone; stepparents, James and Tinnie Lee Peel; brother, Min. Melvin Rolfe, Sr.; sisters, Thelma Kelsey, Alecia Hartway, Masie Mckellar Arnetta...
Chanell Lee Cruz
Jul 15, 2022
Chanell was born on January 4, 1988, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Curtis Lee Cruz, Sr. and Daicy Vega. Chanell enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. Her favorite hobbies were reading, watching Disney cartoon movies, and listening to music. She was also a known foodie. She was preceded in death by her companion, Russell Bellamy; brother Tazmyn Soares;...
Shirley Ann Bush Arenas
Jul 15, 2022
Shirley Ann Bush Arenas was born on February 15, 1957, in Panama City, FL. Shirley truly enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows, singing gospel music, and playing with her dog, Coco. She was preceded in death by her parents, Waymon Saffore and Essie Mae Bush. She leaves precious memories with her husband, Albert "Peewee" Arenas ; children, Kino Thompson...
Sheila Teresa Bundy Warren
Jul 15, 2022
Sheila was born on December 12, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to James Bundy and Louella Burks. Sheila Teresa Bundy Warren was a 1967 Graduate of Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana. She played violin in the school orchestra, was a Flagbearer on the ROTC drill team, a track and field athlete, and participated in numerous school play productions. She...