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Funerals/Memoriam
WILSON
MS. DOROTHY MAE HARRIS
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Dorothy Mae Harris, who passed on October 4, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Kirk Bogen, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, Florida.
Ms. Dorothy Mae Harris was born March 31, 1940, in Danielsville, GA, to the parentage of Herschel and Ruby Mae Scott.
Momma was partially edu- cated in the Georgia School System and the family moved to Tampa, Florida, where momma continued her education, after graduating from Middleton High School. Momma didn’t stop there, she fur- thered her education retiring from USF as Supervisor of Administra- tion.
Momma was a member of St. Luke A.M.E Church for 67 years. She was formerly a member of Choir #1, Choir #3, Steward Board, Metropolitan Chorus, Order of the Eastern Star, and actively the Young at Heart Ministry. Last, but not least, she was famously known for her Red Velvet Cake.
Momma was preceded in death by: her parents, Herschel Scott and Ruby Mae Scott; brother, Paul Scott; great grandson, John “Lil John” Skipper and grand- daughter, Dwan “ Candy” Thomas.
Momma leaves to cherish memories with: her loving and de- voted daughter, Rosita Brooks; devoted son, Jeffery Thomas (Sar- tura); grandchildren, Odell Jack- son (Marvett), Torrey Thomas, Jeffery Thomas, Jr., and Desmond Thomas; great grandchildren, Dominea Wesley, Rashard Jack- son, Laniya Thomas, Deontae Thomas, Dontrell Thomas, Tear- aney Thomas, Kody Raggins and Jaden Thomas; loving brother, Hall Scott (Yvonne); loving sister, Dollean Stevens (Athens, GA); nieces, Chantalle Scott (devoted niece), Wanda Mathis, Regina Stevens and Cheryl Stevens; a very devoted god sister, Alice Holley; special cousin, Gloria Fason; special friends, Margarette Wilson and Linda Myers. Mom also leaves to cherish our Georgia family whom she adored and a host of other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, October 15, 2021, at Wilson Funeral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Due to the current CDC re- strictions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportu- nity to pay your final respect. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
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Della Thomas; grandnephew, Byron Patty, Jr; grandniece, Monica Jones; nephew, Eldrid Martin; sisters, Brenda J. Williams and Gloria J. King.
Mr. Williams leaves to mourn his passing: a devoted, dutiful, dot- ing, and dedicated mother, Ruby D. Williams; children, Robert Howell, Tiffany Williams, Jessica Hill, Tia Smith, LaToya Williams, Porscha Williams, Nikia Williams and Mar- quis Williams; grandchildren, Brooklyn, Destiny, Robert, Jr., LaBronx, Karen, Byron, Terica, Tay- onna, Terrance, Traniyah, Barring- ton, Jr., Bryson, Ro, Roshantia, Rashawn, Ra’Ziya, Destiny, Cham- era, Marquiria, Robert, Mason and Amir; great grandchildren, Jaliyah and Jamir’e; brothers, Leroy Williams, Steve Williams (Retitia), Ricky Williams (Merrline), Bruce Williams (Katrina); sisters, Barbara Norton, Sharon “ChaCha” Scott, Sandra Walker (Morrison), Shelia Williams and selfless and attentive caretaker, Michelle Williams; uncle, Ramas Lamb; nieces and nephews, Orkiya, Sharika, Twanda, Chiandra, Sean, Kelvin, Deandra, Jay, Aaron, Starr, Antonio, Cameron, Steve, Jr., Derick, Michael, Markeem, Markesh, Arlissa, Tiana, Tavaugh, Savion, Sheontra, Jasmar, Mortana, Morlix, Morteria, Rickya, Charity, Glorious, Royale, Jada, Mekhi, Mia, Shazi, Damon, Jerome, Dericka, Malik, Kyree and Kent; a host of grandnieces and grandnephews; special friends, Don Blocker, Robert Earl Daniels, Dexter Allen, James Lott, Larry Cobb, Dwight Stanley, Diana, Kyesha, Daryl House and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, October 15, 2021, from 3:00- 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home,
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3000 N. 29 Street, Tampa, Florida.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions; we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respect. For your conven- ience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours.
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FAMILY NOTICE
MS. TERESA TAYLOR
Ms. Teresa Taylor lived in Grant Park. She was a resident of Tampa for 49 years, and employed by Central Tampa Assisted Living Facility, on 40th St. near Hillsbor- ough Ave.
She leaves behind: mother, Bertha Taylor; sister, Tanye Taylor; half-sister, Emily Stegner; her boyfriend of 22 years, Thomas Smith; 2 daughters, Erica Taylor and Angelenah Griffin; 5 grand- kids; granddad, Easton Bates; aunts, Wanda Taylor, Sheila Tay- lor, Jessie Shell and MayEvalyn Taylor; uncle, Terry Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
She died from COVID on Octo- ber 4, 2021 at 7 p. m. She fought for 3 weeks, but God called her home. She was a lovely person and loved everyone, especially her mother, sister, 2 daughters, boyfriend, Thomas, and grandkids. And we all loved her dearly. She will be missed by everyone.
MR. ROEMELLO J. RUSS
A Memorial Service for Mr. Roemello J. Russ will be held on Saturday October 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Exciting Central Tampa Bap- tist Church, 2923 N. Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Lennox Zamora, Officiating with Pastor Jef- frey Singletary, Eulogist.
Roemello J. Russ, fondly known as Romy, was born on September 27, 1994, after 27 hours of labor, at Madigan Army Hospital, Fort Lewis, Washington. He was born to par- ents, Franchesca L. Russ and Ellis I. Russ.
In his youth Romello attended local schools in Seattle Washington. He moved with his family to Tampa, Florida, when he was 12 and at- tended Young Middle School. He ul- timately graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, in Tampa, FL, Class of 2013.
Although only 27 at the time of his death, Roemello impacted many people in his lifetime, whether with his personality and good heart or with the delicious treats he would whip up in the kitchen. As the oldest son he was a great big brother who took pride in spoiling his younger brothers Jabari and Akeem, whom he loved dearly.
Romy was committed to his friendships. He had a servant’s heart and was empathetic. In him his friends found loyalty, love and support. As a result, he attracted many people to his circle and made lifelong friends.
In his professional career he was equally dedicated. He worked for Chic-Fil-A Corporation in high school and continued after he grad- uated, where as evidence of his ded- ication and great sense of responsibility, he advanced to man- agement at a young age. He eventu- ally moved on to Bank of America and at the time of his illness was working at Capital One.
He loved God, loved his family and friends, and loved and lived life to the fullest. He was called home September 30, 2021.
Mr. Russ leaves to cherish lov- ing and fond memories with: a lov- ing and devoted mother, Franchesca Benjamin; proud fa- ther, Ellis Russ; 2 younger brothers, Jabari G. Russ and Akeem D. Russ; stepmother, Dorothy A. Russ; step- sister, Katie Barber; a very special person in his life, Daniel N. Alzola; grandmother, Patricia Jones; aunts, Villina L. Russ and Jerri D. Lovett; uncle, Michael L. Lovett; uncle, Frank Benjamin and Aunt X; uncle, Chamberlain Benjamin and aunt, Lynda Campbell; aunt, Lisa, and uncle, John and aunt, Tammy Ben- jamin; grand uncle and aunt, George T. Bunch and Theodora B Mason; great aunt, Verlyn Cromp- ton; great aunt, Mathene Lindsey; great uncle, Willie Matthiew and his wife Wynetta Matthiew; nephew and nieces, Dale Coley, Deon Daniels, Deondra Daniels and Dalilah Daniels; godparents, Greg Seals and Toni Hall and a host of other devoted relatives and friends.
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MR. ROBERT CURTIS WILLIAMS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Robert Curtis Williams will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at Heaven Destiny, 4104 E. Ellicott Tampa, Florida with Pastor Tom Jones, Officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Robert Curtis Williams, af- fectionately named “Pimp Rob” be- cause he was a snazzy dresser was born on July 17, 1958, in Tampa, Florida, to the parentage, Lewis Tuff and Ruby D. Williams.
Mr. Williams was a graduate of Chamberlain High School, Class of 1976. He later attended the Univer- sity of Florida (Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program); Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan, (Certificate of Completion); Job Corps (Certificate of Recognition); Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Of- fice, (Program Bureau).
He was employed by the City of Tampa Parks Department as a Land- scaper, continuing in that line of work until his departure from this earth.
Robert’s first love was his fam- ily, love for dressing, landscaping and his dedication to his Friday night audience in which he named viral.
Through his short illness he gave his life to the Lord.
He was preceded in death by: his father; Lewis Tuff; grandmother,
IN REMEMBERANCE IN LOVING MEMORY OF....
KINGSLEY (KING) AGUTA 10/16/1988 – 10/17/2020
MY DEAREST KINGSLEY, oh how I loved you for all the years you were here. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since you departed from our lives. I still greet you each day and tell you I love you. Your absence makes my heart ache. You were my one and only child and it’s hard to maintain the pain and void in my heart. I know I am not alone when I
say you will be missed for your smile, your kind heart, your fun spirit and loyalty.
I miss your early years when I would go to your Temple Terrace Titans games, your Pop Warner games and your King High School games and when you had sleep- overs. It was a challenge seeing you go through your teenage years, but we endured it. It’s so unfortunate that you left us like you did, but I trust in God, and I know He has you in His care. You left us with beauti- ful memories, joy, and laughter.
So, what have I learned in the past year? I learned that all the tears I shed and still shed will not bring you back. I learned that I had to let go of the anger I felt. I learned that although my heart died when yours stopped, the world goes on and I am trying my best to keep it moving. I’ll be okay, my son. The love I have for you will never die. Love, Mom.
You are gone too soon, and we miss you terribly. Until we meet again... much love from your loving family, your extended family, your ‘brothers and sisters’ for life, and friends.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
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