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Funerals/Card Of Thanks
AIKENS
MRS. MARILYNN S. PETTIWAY
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Marilynn S. Petti- way of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 31st at 11 a. m. at the First Baptist Church of Port Tampa, 8306 Interbay Blvd., Tampa, FL 33616, Bishop Ronald An- derson, of Emmanuel Taberna- cle Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Marilynn was born on Au- gust 8, 1951 in Tampa, Florida to the late Jerome Glover and Willie Mae Thompson.
She was a long time mem- ber of Mt. Zion AME Church, Rev. James Golden, pastor, presiding. Marilynn loved trav- eling and was a consummate host. She enjoyed entertaining her family and friends.
Marilynn was preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves behind to cher- ish fond and loving memories: her husband, James E. Petti- way; son, Anthony, Starks; daughters, Angela Wong, McK- innes and Jamilynn Pettiway; grandchildren, Jessicia Owes, Bryan Starks, Anthony MacFar- land, Phyllis Wong, Tyree Don- aldson, Audrinne Lucas (Andrew), Anthony D. Starks, Antonio McKinnes, Adrial Star ks, Jasmine Starks, and Joshua Starks; great- grandchildren, Zackaria Pre- ston, Amani Wong, Bryan Starks, Jr., Isaac Starks, Har- lynn Starks, Ja’hylon MacFar- land, Janee MacFarland, Ameri a MacFarland,
Sanijah MacFarland, King MacFarland, Lyric McK- innes, and Anthony D. Starks, Jr.; brothers, Edward Thomp- son, Freddie Williams, and Jarvis Glover; sisters, Delores Osborne and Clarabell Hogans; aunts, Eldora Thomas (Johnny) and Catherine Cooper; uncle, Matthew Starks; and a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, March 30th from 5 to 7 p. 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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MR. BENNIE JOSEPH SMITH
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Bennie Joseph Smith of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018, will be held Saturday, March 31st, 11 a. m. at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Larry L. Roundtree, II, pastor, officiat- ing. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bush- nell, Florida.
Bennie Joseph Smith was born January 11, 1934 in Safety Harbor, Florida to the late J. B. Smith and Drucilla Gordon. He attended church at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, where he accepted Christ as his personal savior. Bennie was a devoted, loving fa- ther and grandfather. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughter, Monica Gilmore; sister, Drucilla Boggs; brothers, James D. Smith and Joe E. Smith; devoted longtime friend, Annie D. Wilson.
He leaves his legacy with: his daughters, Drucilla Hawkins (Al- fred) and Jeslyn Hankins; sons, Tony Smith, Phillip Hankins and Gerald Hankins; grandchildren, Adrian Smith and Avrie Hawkins; sister, Rev. Alma Stevens; niece, Patricia A. Murray; nephews, Melvin Stevens and Ronald Smith; aunts, Minnie L. Cooper, Nellie W. West and Ola M. Mc- Clendon; cousins, Maryann Alexander, Gloria Livingston and Frank Timmons; devoted friend, Littleton Long; a host of other cousins and other relatives.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, March30thfrom5to7p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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HARMON
MR. WILLIAM PERRY ‘DUMP’ TOLBERT
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. William Perry “Dump” Tolbert, who passed away March 20, 2018, will be held Saturday March 31, 2018 at 3 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor Rochester Ja- cobs, Senior Pastor BRYCG Christian Center, officiating. Committal will be made at the chapel.
William Perry Tolbert, affec- tionately known as “Dump”, was born April 17, 1928 to the late Pernetta and William Tol- bert. He was educated in the Hillsborough County Schools. He was employed by the City of Tampa, where he retired after many years of service.
In his day and time, “Dump” was a sharp dresser and loved to dance and entertain. Even at the age of 89, he was still able to “cut a rug” before he became ill.
He is preceded in death by: his parents, Pernetta Love Tol- bert and William Tolbert; his brother and sister-in-law, Elroy and Charlene Tolbert; sisters, Windelon, Seymore and Doris Tolbert.
He leaves to mourn his pass- ing: children, William Perry Tolbert, Jr. “Boo”, Darius (Mar- garet) Tolbert, William Perry (Felicia) Tolbert, Jr. (Pig), Rashad Perry Tolbert and kids; grandchildren, Darius Tolbert, Jr., Vivana and Dashon Tolbert; brothers, Ozell Tolbert and Rudolph (Lillian) Tolbert; sis- ters, Audrey Black and Rose; special friend, Ruth Richard- son; special cousins, Altamese Coleman and Walter Smith; special nieces, Carla Williams, Nita James, Valeria Moultry and Marlese Tolbert; nephew, Reggie Tolbert; The Black, Tol- bert, Sims, Scrivens and Tim- mons Families; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation for Mr. William Perry “Dump” Tolbert will be held Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 2-3 p. m. The processional will assemble at 2:45 p. m. at the chapel.
A Harmon Burial.
MRS. ANNA MARIA IVERY BEAUFORD ‘BONNIE’
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Anna Maria Ivery Beau- ford (“Bonnie”) of Tampa, who passed away, Monday, March 26, 2018, will be held on Tues- day, April 3rd, 11 a. m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 N. Lowe St., Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Sr., pastor officiating. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Anna Maria Ivery was born January 28, 1958 in Tampa, Florida, to the late Robert Davis, Sr. and Zenola Pugh Davis. She was a member of Allen Temple AME Church. She also held membership in the Tampa Dis- trict Ferrell Houston Area WMS Chair, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Stewardess, Na- tional Alumni Association of Spelman College Tampa Bay Chapter, Professional Women Group Dress for Success.
She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories: a loving husband, James Beauford, Jr.; devoted children, Tauvia Ivery and Eddie Ivery, Jr. (Riquita); step-children, James, III, Joy and Marcus Beauford; grand- children, Angel, Amanj, Eddie, III, Parker, Ezra, DeDarallo, Miles, Journei, Kaley, Xander and James, IV; brothers, Robert L. Davis, Jr. (Linda) College Park, GA; sister, Evelyne Lousie LaMar, Stone Mountain, GA; aunts, Hattie Byrd White, Tampa, Annie Laura Jelks, Tampa, Mary Weems, Chicago, IL, Betty Malland Jackson, MS, Emma Pou Jackson, MS; uncles, A. G. Pou, Waynesboro, MS, Joe (WillaMae) Weems, Chicago, IL; niece, Robbi Davis; nephews, Martin (Dena) LaMar and daughter, Kennedy, Ryan LaMar, Rashad Davis, Jamaal Davis, Roderick Davis, Richard (Tanya) Davis; devoted cousins, Cheryl Byrd Washington (Shake) and their children, JaMia and Henry, Jr. Tampa, Allen Byrd (Jennifer) Tallahas- see, FL, Jane Ellis (Lewis) Day- ton, Ohio, and Ida McDonald Rose Hill, MS; goddaughter, Mariah Youngblood; other rela- tives and special friends, Ivery’s and other extended family and friends in Georgia; Allen Temple Church Family, neighbors of Chaney Lane; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Theta Omega Chapter; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
The visitation will be held at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, Monday, April 2, 2018 from 5-8 p. m. The Alpha Kappa Alpha, “Ivy Beyond the Wall” ceremony will be held from 5-6 p. m. (all are welcomed). The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Tuesday for the service.
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MRS. ANITHE SEVERE
Homegoing Services for Mrs. Anithe Severe, who passed away March 18, 2018, will be held Sat- urday, March 31, 2018 at The Center For Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, 33610, Apostle Dr. Mark T. Jones, Pas- tor. Interment will be made at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, 33610.
Mrs. Anithe Borgella Severe was born on June 10, 1966 in Haiti Grand Sous, LaGonave. At the age of 10, she left Grand Sous where her aunt taught her how to be a Seamstress.
As a teenager she also was a merchant in Grandvid. She started a family and had 5 beau- tiful children.
She left Haiti to seek a better life in the United States. She met the love of her universe, Mr. Ganot Severe and had 3 beautiful children. While in Homestead, Florida she worked as a seasonal migrant worker and hotel house- keeping. The family moved to Tampa, FL in 1997. She was an active member of Grace and Mercy Baptist Church. She loved to sing, gave great advice and loved to speak about the Lord.
She is preceded in death by: her parents, Dieudonne Alexan- dre and Dickson Borgella; brother, Wisener Borgella; sons, Belange Dorce and Makenzi Dorce.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Ganot Severe; children, Rosela (Jonas Gerome) Dorce, Berenite (Wilkens Pierre) Dorce-Pierre, Magalie (Wilson Destin) Dorce- Destin, Jasmin Severe, Jean Ocelin Severe and Janos Severe; grandchildren, Dania Dorce, Jo- hanna Dorce, Ninechie Gerome, Sarah Garcon, Djuvensky Gerome, Davon Dorce, Kelis Dorce, Nevaeh Severe, Rose- naika Gerome, Makayla Destin and Maliyah Destin; siblings, Kesnel Borgella, Donicia Borgella and Benadette Borgella; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation for Mrs. Anithe Se- vere will be this Friday evening from 5-8 p. m. at Harmon Fu- neral Home. The processional will assemble Saturday at 9:45 a. m. at the church.
A Harmon Burial.
THANK YOU
ODESSA ROBERTS
The family of Odessa Roberts would like to express our gratitude for all acts of love and kindness during the passing of our loved one.
Your prayers, thoughts, time, food, cards, visits, calls and texts helped during this time. May God continue to bless each of you.
Love, the family of Odessa Roberts.
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