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MRS. MARY LEE DENSON BANKS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mary Lee Denson Banks, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, Febru- ary 9, 2020, will be held Satur- day, February 22nd, 4 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Rev. Timothy Lancaster, officiating.
Mary was born January 16, 1944, in Ashburn, Georgia, to the late Gennie and Beatrice Denson. She enjoyed going to the Dog Track.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Lonnie Lee Banks; parents, Gennie and Beatrice Denson; siblings, Nolan Denson and Elizabeth Denson; nephew, Clark Denson, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, James A. Denson (Charlene) and Tamika L. Pot- ter; grandchildren, Shemika L. Smith, Alneisha Mosley, DeMar- cus McCall (Esoterica), Otis Banks (Monesha), Marc Cole- man, Jr. and Xavian Denson; great-grandchildren, Keon, Nieva, Nakayh, Wesley, Nushawn, Mariyah, Nazaria, Rashad, Amir, Amira E., Elijah and Zion; brothers, Gennie Den- son, Jr. (Geneva), Clark Denson, Sr. and Leon Denson; sisters, Ola Mae Walker, Carrie Mae Denson, Beatrice L. Grady, Lula M. Gowins, Leila M. Taylor and Helen Denson; close friend, Mr. Carl; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives that will truly miss her.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 21st from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MR. CAREY ELLIS BARNES, SR. (‘SONNY’)
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Carey Ellis Barnes, Sr., of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020, will be held on Saturday, Febru- ary 22nd, 11 a. m. at New Progress M. B. Church, 3307 E. Shad- owlawn Ave., Pastor Maurice Taylor, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memo- rial Park Cemetery.
Carey Ellis Barnes, Sr., affec- tionally called “Sonny,” was born May 9, 1928, in Pensacola, Florida, to the late James Arthur Barnes, Sr. and Elizabeth Clack Barnes. He was educated in Pen- sacola, Florida. He worked for Oman Construction Company for over 50 years. In addition to working at Oman Construction, he worked part-time, for Eastern Airlines. He was a faithful mem- ber of New Progress Missionary Baptist Church for many years and he was a faithful giver.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; siblings, James A. Barnes, Jr., Vernell and Mary Barnes Ball; his children’s mother, Bettye Jean McClendon Walker; daughters, Mary Barnes Davis and Yvette Barnes; great- great-granddaughter, Jai Best; brother-in-law, Robert P. Ball and sister-in-law, Onnie Barnes; nephew, Reginald Barnes; niece, Regina Barnes; loving compan- ion, Daisy Thompkins.
He leaves to treasure his pre- cious memories and carry on his legacy: daughter, Brenda Rober- son; sons, Carey Barnes, Jr., Louis Barnes (Jacquelyn) and honorary son, Alvin Walker (Sherry); grandchildren, special granddaughter and caregiver, Bershauna Moore, Anthony Baker (Vernisha), John H. Rober- son III, ESQ. (Peregrina), Joey Barnes (Ebonie), Jyra and Jaquel Barnes; great-grandchildren, Randolph Ashley, Johann Best, II, Jamiyah Smith, Josiah Davis, Aniya, Anthony, II and Anquan Baker, John, IV and Malcolm Roberson, Morgan and MacKen- zie Barnes; great-greatgrandchil- dren, Sasha and Reagan Ashley and Johann Best, III; brother, Walter “Jabo” Barnes; niece, Bet- tye Belinfantie; nephew, William Barnes (Amy); friends, Janice Williams, Juanita Howard, Rosa Austin, Johnny and Patricia Bartell, Pastor Alvin Wingfield (Diane), Melody Johnson, Reggie and Rose Brown, Willie Mae Lundy, Charles and Cynthia Henry and Tonja Cobb.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 21st from 5 to 7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to arrive at the church on Saturday at 10:45 a. m. for the service.
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MRS. SEBRINA LASHAWN MYERS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Sebrina Lashawn Myers of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020, will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2:30 p.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, Pastor; Rev. Tyrone House, officiating.
Sebrina was born October 12, 1971 in Tampa, Florida. Sebrina enjoyed reading and helping oth- ers.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Eddie Joe Lewis; grandparents, Ray and Minnie McNeal Johnson; aunt, Annette McNeal.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her loving children, John Watson and Mon- ica Ellis; devoted friend, William Brooks; grandchildren, Kiara Watson, Jelani Gordon, Kalea Walters, Damia Clarke, Jakyi, Malachi, John, Seven, Jace and Jahaim Watson; mother, Diane McNeal and stepfather, William Davis; brothers, Paul Williams and Jermaine Askiew (Keitha); sisters, Katorah McNeal and Kim- berly McNeal (Larry); aunts, Joann Akins, Jacqueline Moncye (Anthony) Carolyn McNeal (Remy), Gwendolyn McNeal (Tony); uncles, Charles McNeal, James Battle, Tony Johnson, Der- rick Johnson and Leroy Brown; nieces, Gianna, Panquisha, Paulonte, Ceniya Jones and La’Taijia Williams, Kiera Simp- son, Roneisha Askiew, Briasha Priester; nephews, Tron, Paul, Marquise, Monte and James Williams, Clayton and Claywon Washington, Gerald, Roshawn, and Jamar McNeal, Antonio Diggs, Raheem and Carl Askiew, Jr. and Michael Simpson; a de- voted cousin, Teresa Jelks; cousins, Shanel, Kella and Kesha, Tameka, Cresey, Rhonda, Ricke- sha, Chris, Tashara, Lavern, Cha- sity, Royce and Harriet.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, February 21st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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DEA. LUARTHUR ROBERTSON, SR.
A Celebration of Life Service for Dea. Luarthur Robertson, Sr., will be held on Saturday, February 22,at10a.m.atNewHopeMis- sionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott St., Minister Bruce Bryant, interim pastor with Bishop Sylvester Robinson, pastor of Peace Progressive M. B. Church, officiating and eulogist. The inter- ment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dea. Luarthur Robertson, Sr., was born in Eufaula, Alabama, on September 18, 1951 to the union of the late Dea. Wilson Robertson, Sr., and Mrs. Eunice (Madea) Robertson. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and a graduate of Middle- ton Senior High School, Class of 1970. He continued his education at Allen University, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science de- gree in 1974. He retired from the Office of Public Defender, Thir- teenth Judicial Circuit, after 35 years of dedicated service as an in- vestigator.
Dea. Robertson was joined in holy matrimony to Betty (Hollinger) Robertson and to that union two sons were born, Luar- thur Robertson, Jr. and Keldrick Robertson. Dea. Robertson was a member of Peace Progressive M. B. Church, under the leadership of several pastors. He was ordained a deacon, February, 2011. Dea. Robertson was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
In his retirement he attended the weekly Bible group and was a member of the Legends Breakfast Club. He was a member of Leg- ends of Tampa, Florida, and was
awarded the Unsung Hero Award, October 2013.
He was preceded in death by: parents; mother-in-law, Alma Hollinger; father-in-law, Robert Hollinger; sisters-in-law, Ann Robertson, Cliffette Hollinger and Felice Brown-Hollinger; brothers-in-law, Booker Haley and Bobby Hollinger; nephews, Reginald Harrell and Edmond Robertson, Jr.
He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories: his loving wife, Betty (Hollinger) Robertson; his loving children, Luarthur Robert- son, Jr., and Keldrick Robertson (Shayorka); loving grandchil- dren, Marquavis Hamilton, Ja- marcus Roberson, Dashon Robertson, Devondre Robertson, Jayden Robertson, Tanaejah Davis, Trinity Robertson and Samya Robertson; goddaughters, Nicole Battles, Candice King, Kiersten Mobley and Martha Jones; godsons, Ricardo Kendrick, II, Cedric, Kareem and Shaun King and Alex Jones; brothers, Wilson Robertson, Jr., John Robertson, Sr. (Ruth) and Edward Robertson, Sr. (Mary); sisters, Lillie Haley, Rose Robert- son, Maude Robertson and Callie Robertson; brother-in-law, Ter- ence G. Hollinger (Willette) and Gary Brown; nieces, Dr. Vande- lon Holland (Eric), Katrina West (Eric), Dr. Turkesia Robertson- Jones (David), Ternise Robert- son, Lana Norwood and Tiara Hollinger; nephews, Elton Hollinger, Bobby Hollinger, Jr., (Lillian), George Johnson (Tara), Terence Hollinger, Jr., Horace J. Robertson, Gregory Haley, John Robertson, Jr., (Janita), Desmond Collins, Keith Robert- son (Myresha), Eric Haley (Lau- ren), Roderick Canty and Shannon Williams; uncle, Marzel Hollinger (Gwen) of Philadelphia, PA; aunt, Beverly Neves; special friend, Gloria Shellman; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
The visitation will be held at New Hope M. B. Church, on Fri- day, February 21st, from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends during the visitation.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church for the service on Saturday.
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