Golden Gate Funeral Home

Date: 9/1/09
Name: Shelia Chaney Bellfield & Family
Loved One: Lakeshia Empy
Message: To: Paula, Bonnie, & Empy Family

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you in the homegoing of Lakeshia. We are praying for you. May God comfort & strengthen you during your time of bereavement.
Love,
The Chaney Family

Date: 9/1/09
Name: Paula Creacy
Loved One: Lakeshia Empy
Message: I feel like I knew you because your Godmom talked about you all the time, Lakeshia:) And though I'm so sorry I never got to meet you in person, I'm happy that you finally have your wings, something all true angels like you deserve.

Date: 9/1/09
Name: Debra Sherman Gamble and Family
Loved One: Lakeshia Empy
Message: Praying for the Family

Date: 9/1/09
Name: KIMBERLEY ROSS
Loved One: CHARLOTTE CHANDLER
Message: DEAR: CARLA AND THE CHANDLER FAMILY, IAM SORRY FOR THE LOST OF OF YOUR LOVE ONE, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, AND ESPECIALLY, CHARLOTTE, CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN,BUT JUST HOLD ON AND BE STRONG FOR GOD WILL SEE YOU ALL THROUGH THIS, WEAPING MAY ENDURTH IN THE NIGHT BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MONING, PLEASE GIVE MY BLESSING TO, JEAN AND THE FAMILY, LOVE YOU GUYS

Date: 9/1/09
Name: Mandy Tibbits
Loved One: Miranda Doll
Message: Dear Jennifer and Jeff, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear sweet Mom. She was a breath of fresh air every time I met her in the halls of HCA. I miss you all dearly and you and your family are in my prayers.

Date: 9/2/09
Name: Audrey Booker
Loved One: Shawana Reed
Message: Do you have any additional information for Shawana Reed listed on 8/12/09. I\\\\'m trying to verify if this is someone I use to know when I was associated with her family some time ago. Maybe family members and their names...... Thanks

Date: 9/2/09
Name: Jacci Johnson
Loved One: Elgin Fields
Message: Your work here on earth is done and your journey has just started. GOD has something for you to do and it\\'s to lead his sheep. To the family please read Joshua 1-9 I love you and will be here if you need me.

Date: 9/2/09
Name: Margie August
Loved One: Hattie Skinner
Message: Chester and family, my heartfelt sympathy to you and your dear family. My love for Hattie will always remain with me....My memories of Hattie in my and Barrie\\'s life I will always cherrish.

My love to you all,

Margie

Date: 9/3/09
Name: ROQUELA TAYLOR
Loved One: REV. ERIC SIMS
Message: TO THE SIMS FAMILY
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IS IN PRAYERS AND THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE.
ERIC WILL BE MISSED.

Date: 9/3/09
Name: Jackie Johnson
Loved One: Leola Buries
Message: The Family of Mother Leola Buries,
I extend my heartfelt symphathy during this time. A great warrior has made the transition from this place to be the Lord. May the love and peace of God be your comfort during this time. Continually praying for your strength.

Date: 9/3/09
Name: Barbara Levy
Loved One: Hattie Skinner
Message: Loved by all of the Levys for many years

Date: 9/4/09
Name: PATRICK OMORAGBON
Loved One: ANIBOWEI PEREDISABOFA
Message: Your life was brief. Your accomplishments were outstanding. You were a self made man who transformed himself from a very humble begining and on to the world stage through hardwork, determination, resilience and God given intelligence. Your legacy of sincere love, remarkable kindness and good heart can never be erased. You were a Genuine Friend. Thanks for the role you played to make my American Dream a reality. You will be greatly missed. May God accept your soul and grant you eternal rest. Rest in perfect peace my good friend until we meet again.

Date: 9/4/09
Name: Joe EdwardsJoe and Linda Edwards, Carla Taylor and family
Loved One: Charles Seaton
Message: All things work together for good to those that love the Lord, The called according to his purpose. Charles will live forever in our hearts!

Date: 9/4/09
Name: Andre Rich
Loved One: Rev. Erick Sims
Message: TO "MY" FAMILY, GOD HAS BLESSED US TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE BRIGHT SMILE, BIG GRIN, AND LOVING HEART OF ERIC. I PRAY THAT AT THIS TIME HE WILL CONTINUE TO LOOK UPON US AND HELP US TO REMEMBER, WE LOVED HIM, BUT, GOD LOVED HIM BEST. REST IN THE ASSURANCE THAT ERIC HAD A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD, AND EVEN THOUGH HE IS ABSENT FROM THE BODY, HE IS PRESENT WITH THE LORD. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.

Date: 9/4/09
Name: Irene
Loved One: Rev. Erick Sims
Message: My sincere condolences to the family. Erick was our patrol at work he kepted us safe. His friendly face and kind heart will be missed. The work place will be different without him but I am sure he will continue to watch over us from above.

Date: 9/4/09
Name: Reta Fieldsmith
Loved One: Leola Buries
Message: To the family of Ms. Buries:
I am the nurse practitioner that was seeing Ms. Buries in the home. She was a lovely women, always very warm and friendly despite her declining health. I remember when my parents died I spent a lot of time with the "I wish I would have done..." I want you to know that very seldom do I see a patient in the home that was as loved and well cared for by her family as Ms. Buries. She was a very luck woman.

Date: 9/4/09
Name: Peaches Price
Loved One: Lakeisha Empy
Message: Paula,
I just want you to know that I am praying for you. If you need anything just let me know.

Date: 9/4/09
Name: Patrice Lynn Sandifer
Loved One: Eric & Lasonya
Message: this your little cousin trice melvin & liz daughter; mary lane grandaughter. Im sorry for you guys\'lost sorry i could not be at the services. Please remain try strong through your lost i know it will be difficult but he did not put more on you that you can bare. pls continue to pray when u feel as if your alone.

Date: 9/5/09
Name: Mrs. BB
Loved One: Floyd Barton
Message: Well, I have know Mr. Floyd Barton for 20 years plus, and I have nothing but good things to say about him and his brothers. I love Floyd with all my heart. We dated for 5 years and he never put his hands on me. He was a great lover and friend. I will greatly miss him. God is still good. RIP my Friend...Gone but not Forgotten :O)

Date: 9/7/09
Name: Mr & Mrs George R. Jackson
Loved One: Lacy Kirk Johnson Family
Message: Love and condolences to the family of a special colleague and friend. Lacy will truely be missed.

Date: 9/7/09
Name: Cassandra
Loved One: Howard L. Branch
Message: I send my condolence, Howard was a person of love, and he touched everybody he came across throughout his life. God say that his work on earth was done so as a result his Heavenly Father the Lord open the gates and call him home. Howard wouldn’t want you to weep because he was a loving person my prayers go out to all of his love ones may God bless you all in your time of grief.

Date: 9/8/09
Name: Teresa Turner
Loved One: Howard L. Branch
Message: May the Lord be with your family and may they receive the gifts from all the love you showed to all of us.

Date: 9/8/09
Name: Antwawn James & Tonya LaNegra
Loved One: Rebecca Pool
Message: To Darrell & Family In this time of sorrow god is, you all ,as well as my prayers god bless you all!

Date: 9/8/09
Name: Evangelist Sondra K. Hailey
Loved One: Bro. Tony M. McCullough
Message: Tony, I really miss you and I will have to try to continue on playing the music we shared together. I will always remember the wonderful times we had in church, serving God with the musical talents HE blessed us with. Shyronne, Shyawn, Poohp & Patterson, we thank God for you and the many, many years you painted, moved plants, and for playing music with and for us!

Date: 9/8/09
Name: Kaye Fullylove
Loved One: Howard L. Branch
Message: Mr. Howard Branch (Promoter Extraordinaire), you were truly a blessing to me in the music business. I will always be grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to grace the stage and represent your business with some of the best shows at the Longhorn Ballroom. I can't thank you enough. You will be truly missed by all. May GOD give your family strength to make it through this difficult time. Remembering you always.
R.I.P. Mr. Howard Branch,
Promoter Extraordinaire

Date: 9/9/09
Name: Gwendolyn Lewis
Loved One: Howard L. Branch
Message: May God bless the branch family,may he give them the strength they need to pass through this rough and trying time. and may he also bless the Quiana and Kecia with the same strength. Howard Branch was a wonderful and loveing father, freind, to everyone he come in contact with.

Date: 9/10/09
Name: Mikel & Debberra Smith
Loved One: Rev. Erick Sims
Message: Our prayers are with you. Continue to look to God for strength and power. He can and will guide you during these times of sorrow.

Date: 9/10/09
Name: Colandra Tatum
Loved One: DeWanna Watkins
Message: May God continue to wipe away your tears during this time of grief,and bereavement.May the memories of your love one,live forever.We do not weep as those with out hope. Our Hope is in Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Lean and totally depend on Him, in this time of need and in this time of bereavement. The Joy of the Lord will be your strength. His strength will be your joy.My prayers and my undying support is for the Watkins,Jones, and Mays Family during this hour of bereavement. May God wrap His arms completely around you. Deepest Sympathy

Date: 9/10/09
Name: Angel Brown
Loved One: Melvin Fields
Message: I love you papa you will be missed

Date: 9/10/09
Name: Olevia Taylor
Loved One: Katherine Bell
Message: Just wished to offer my condolences to the family. May you continue to feel comforted by the love of God, and support of family and friends

Date: 9/10/09
Name: Olevia Taylor
Loved One: Bernice Allen
Message: Sorry to read of the loss of your mother and grandmother and great-grandmother. May the beautiful memories of "Bernice" warm your hearts. May you continue to feel comforted by the love of God, and support of family and friends.

Date: 9/11/09
Name: Ebony Gregory
Loved One: Watkins,Dewanna
Message: all my love...you will be missed.

Date: 9/11/09
Name: Lujuana Shockley
Loved One: Dewanna Watkins
Message: Rest in Eternal Peace DeWanna.

Date: 9/11/09
Name: Ppastor & Sister George Barnes
Loved One: Glady Hall
Message: You have our prayer and we know the lord will be with this family . GOD never make a mistake.

Date: 9/11/09
Name: Francina Gregory
Loved One: Dewanna Watkins
Message: Although it may seem impossible to get over the heartbreak and find the strength to continue on, we must always remember to honor His will. Dewanna had such a beautiful spirit and was so much fun. Her magnetic personality sparked everyone, and I know that's why the kids were so crazy about her. We all love her, but remember God loves her best. Be still and accept His peace and blessings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Date: 9/11/09
Name: Cherry L. Peel
Loved One: Eric Sims
Message: Where do I begin, what can I say? You and Eric were a part of our lives for so many years and though time & space seem to have distanced us, you always remained in our hearts. Those hearts are now broken at the passing of our dear friend. But inspite of the loss, we fondly look back and count ourselves blessed to have had him for all those wonderful memories we can now recall. You and the boys are in our prayers and as was the case when we were separted by a \"wall\", if you need anything, please just \"knock\" and know that we will be there...just as Eric now rest.....on the other side.

Date: 9/11/09
Name: Yvette Thompson-Wilson
Loved One: De Wanna Watkins
Message: You will "FOREVER" be missed.You was a person who lived life to the fullest and i will always remember the laughter we had.I would have never imagined this moment.RIP Baby Girl-Love you..

Date: 9/12/09
Name: Annette Smith
Loved One: De Wanna Watkins
Message: Words could never express the empathy I feel for you Diane, or the sympathy I feel for the rest of Dewanna\\'s Family! I will simply say that I love you all, and you will continuously be in my heart and my prayers. In times such as these, we must lean not to our own understanding, but trust in God\\'s infinite wisdom and perfection. Dewanna\\'s journey on earth is completed, but her new journey of eternal life has begun. Love and blessings to you all, now and forever.

Annette

Date: 9/16/09
Name: Douglas Beckham
Loved One: Eric "Big E" Sims
Message: I Learned of Eric's passing on Sept.12th,I am sorry i missed the service. Eric, his brother & I all went to Cedar Valley Police Academy together. I was proud of him working for Methodist Hospital Police. Every Time I saw him he had a smile on his face. He
is on Patrol in the streets of Heaven. He Will Be Missed by ALL that knew him. God Bless His Family.

Date: 9/19/09
Name: Roderic (Squirrel) Edwards & Norma Loving
Loved One: Eugene Yancy
Message: My deepest condolescence to Ester & the family. Yancy was truly loved & he will be missed but God is in control & he loved him more. We can never understand God\\'s work but keep the faith & continue to look up for your strength.

Date: 9/19/09
Name: Sister Linda Walker
Loved One: Veroncia Jackson
Message: MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU. FROM NEW LEAF MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH.

Date: 9/19/09
Name: Everlene Stuart
Loved One: Aline Fellows
Message: Sorry for your lost. She will be missed. We loved her so much. She will always be a part of our family. We will be praying for you and the family because only God can bring you thru this. Love You,
Everlene Stuart and Family

Date: 9/21/09
Name: Linda Harrison
Loved One: Marchie Loller
Message: To the family of our beloved sister:
May GOD bless and keep each of you at this time.
Always remember I\'m a phone call away.

Love you Cuz Linda

Date: 9/22/09
Name: Howard Carter
Loved One: Otha Guy
Message: Your warm heart and bright smile will never be forgotten. May god bless your family with love and peace.

Date: 9/23/09
Name: Rev. Keith Lemott Pointer
Loved One: Oliver Story
Message: To The Story Family ( Waxahachie & Dallas Tx)

It is with heartfelt regret that I expess and extend my deepest condolences to each of you of the Story,Haley.Johnson & Pointer Family at this time of your bereavement and the lost of this my dear cousin.For my heart and prayers go out to each of you of the Story,Haley,Johnson and Pointer Family.Truly my dear cousin Bud Oliver Story will be greatly missed,forever cherished and always remembered.But know ye each of you that the heart hath its own memory like the mind, and in it are enshrined the precious keepsakes of the memories of Bud Oliver Story.So I say to you when you find it to difficult to bear the lost and your hearts are heavy with saddness and tears.Know that the divine love of God will comfort,uphold,strengthened and sustain each you.Know that I am Praying for each of you My Family and I Love all.

In Loving Sympathy & Christ Service ( Your Cousin )

Rev. Keith L Pointer
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Phoenix Az.

Date: 9/23/09
Name: Hazel King
Loved One: Ravin, Leland H.
Message: Mavis & Family: Thinking of you tenderly now, hoping that the years of wonderful memories will ease your pain.

Date: 9/25/09
Name: Weldon Stockton
Loved One: Howard \"Stonewall\"Jackson
Message: A good man,a good friend.We never made it to Camp Creek.See you on down the road.Be seeing you.
Weldon & Wynelle

Date: 9/25/09
Name: Erin Fridia
Loved One: Bishop Charles Smith
Message: I just wanted to send my condolences on behalf of the Fresenius Medical Care- Redbird Dialysis Center. We enjoyed or times with Mr Smith and he will truly be missed. There is rest for the weary. I am not able to attend the funeral because of work, but I did want to let the family know that they are in my prayers. God Bless.

Date: 9/25/09
Name: Donna Brantley
Loved One: Eddie McLin
Message: To My Dear Godmother,

I am going to miss your sense of humor, your fashion sense, your cooking, but most of all the wonderful conversations we have had over the years. You and Uncle Ray have been such a big part of my life and I thank both of you for LOVING ME SO MUCH!!!!

Love your Goddaughter,
Donna

Date: 9/25/09
Name: Dan & Lenora Brantley and Girls
Loved One: Eddie McLin
Message: The Good Lord has called Eddie Mae home to be with Ray again. We will miss both of them deeply. Louis and family, we are still here for you.

Love,
Dan and Lenora and the Girls (Gail, Judy, Donna & Karen)

Date: 9/25/09
Name: B.J.George
Loved One: Story Oliver
Message: God is with you..... May his love be soothing. May his words bring you strength.Love You Always, B.J.

Date: 9/25/09
Name: Ray & Yvonne Taylor
Loved One: Story Uliver
Message: Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Matt.28:20
May Gods promises fill your heartwith his peace.
With deepest Sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. Ray&Yvonne

Date: 9/26/09
Name: Linda Walker
Loved One: Barbara Miles
Message: MAY GOD BLESSED YOU

Date: 9/28/09
Name: Erielle Snell
Loved One: Ms.Bobbie Nell Coleman
Message: Granny, I love you always and forever,you were truly the rock of our family an you will always be...I learned so much from you Im sad that you had to go but I know you are in a better place,god has some business for you to tend to in heaven. It was so unexpected but I know it was your plan...rest in peace granny I love you so very much I cant say it enough...I remember the last words you said to me and I will cherish them dear to my heart.Rest easy peacefully,free of pain ,worries, care,heartache,no more tears granny you are set free.RIP Ms Bobbie Nell Coleman...aka...my Angel!

Date: 9/28/09
Name: Jina Millage
Loved One: Roderick Lindsey
Message: "DADDY BEAVER" WILL BE MISSED AND LOVED ALWAYS!!!

Date: 9/28/09
Name: Kisha Shipp
Loved One: Van Jenkins
Message: May GOD bless & keep you during the trying times.

Date: 9/29/09
Name: Ivan Green
Loved One: Roderick Lindsey
Message: Beaver, you will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with the Lindsey family.

Ivan C. Green

Date: 9/30/09
Name: LINDA, TAMIKA, DEJA, HEARSEY(RAY-RAY) JOYCE,THE FUQUA FAMILY
Loved One: GLORIA MUMPHREY
Message: TO MARY AND FAMILY WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER LOOK TO GOD FOR STRENGTH FOR HE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH

Date: 9/30/09
Name: Gilliam Family
Loved One: Martin L. Jones, Sr.
Message: May God give the Jones Family strength and comfort as they morn the loss of their father, brother, uncle, grandfather, other family members and friends. Our prayers are with you all.

Mark Gilliam and Family

Date: 9/30/09
Name: Gloria Mass
Loved One: Donnis Gunter
Message: VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BROTHER, JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW I THOUGHT OF YOU AND I AM KEEPING THE YOU AND THE FAMILY IN PRAY

Date: 9/30/09
Name: Kendra Smallwood
Loved One: Lula B Epps
Message: Missing you everyday Madea. Your love, passion, and strength is with me always.. You are everywhere I am... Love your granddaughter, Shun

Date: 9/30/09
Name: MSZ.QUINN/SENDARION
Loved One: QUINTEN SATRA
Message: HEY BAYB I MISZ U SO MUCH AND IT HURT MEH WEN TAE TLD MEH U WAZ GNE I LOVE U SO MUCH THAT I REALLY FEEL THAT YOU ARE STILL HURR IT FELL LYK THE OTHA DAY U WAZ AT MY HOUSE AND WE WAZ PLAYEN N TALKEN N U TLD MEH THAT U LOVE MEH N THAT WE WAS GNE B 2GETHA FOR EVA AND I STILL FEEL THAT WAY FROM FEBUARY 23 2009 TO DA STARZ IN THE SKY WE ARE ALWAYZ 2GETHA I WISH U WAZ HURR WITH MEH 2 FACE THIZ COLD WORLD U ALWAYZ KEPT MEH SMILEN WEN I WAZ SAD NW THAT IM SAD I DNT HAVE NO BDY 2 CKALL. CKANT WAIT TILL MY CASKET DROP SO WE CKAN BE 2GETHA AGAIN I LOVE U QUINTEN LAMAR SATRA!!!!!!!!!