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Funerals/Memoriams
WILSON
MRS. MARTHA WILLIAMS DARRIGO
A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Martha Williams Darrigo, who passed on July 12, 2019, will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 11 a. m. at Beulah Baptist Insti- tutional Church, 1006 W. Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Dr. W. James Favorite, officiating. Entombment will be held on Mon- day, July 22, 2019, at 11 a. m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Mrs. Darrigo was born in Mon- ticello, Florida on March 13, 1936, to the parentage of Queen Bradley and Brooks Williams. She was married to Mr. Carmelo Darrigo on March 19, 1957. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended schools in Jefferson County, FL. She graduated from Middleton High School of Tampa, FL.
She was an active member of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. W. James Favorite. She held many different offices in the church, such as Choir Director, President of the Pastor’s Aide Board, and Church Secretary. She shared her gift as a vocalist not only in the church choir, but at special events. She also enjoyed catering for events and cooking for
RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ROBERT LEE McCALISTER
Mr. Robert Lee McCalister, 78, of Tampa passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 20th at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Pastor Donald Lott, officiating.
Robert Lee McCalister was a native of Marianna, Florida, born to Elijah and Pecola (Speights) McCalister. He was raised in the fear and admoni- tion of God and was a member of St. John Baptist Church, Mari- anna, FL. Robert was educated in the Jackson County Public Schools, Marianna, Florida.
Upon graduating from high school, “Lil Bruh,” as he was af- fectionately called by his family and friends, joined the United States Army where he honored his country by giving unselfish service. Upon an honorable dis- charge from the Army, he mi- grated to Tampa, FL to commence life as a civilian and young adult. Robert was a long- term employee of Dobbs Inter- national Services and retired in 2000 from the construction field.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; his friend, confi- dante soul mate, life partner and significant other of 36 years, Katherine Crosland; brother, Elijah Lee McCalister, Jr.; and his sister, Bertha Lee McCalister Kemp.
Robert enjoyed life, he was a sensitive and reflective soul who had an infectious laugh that dis- played his compelling dimple and his twinkling, mischievous eyes. His favorite pastimes were walking, listening to music, mainly the Dusties, cooking, en- gaging in a good conversation, watching football and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by: his chil- dren, his son, Ronald Eugene McCalister and wife, Denise; his daughter, Ramona Burr and husband, John; seven grandchil- dren, Maurice, Anthony, Jas- mine, Alicia, Mary, Maya, and Johnny, III.; a great-grandson, Messiah Elijah; his two brothers, Roy Lee McCalister and David Lee (Bettie) McCalister; as well as a host of devoted nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, July 19th at Ray Williams Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. RUTH ANN JENKINS DEWBERRY
Ms. Ruth Ann Jenkins Dew- berry of Tampa, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Satur- day,July20at11a.m.atRay Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Bishop B. C. Clark, officiating with Bishop Dr. A. L. Jones, eulogist.
Ms. Ruth Ann Jenkins Dew- berry was a native of Tifton, Geor- gia and a resident of Tampa for 40 years. She was educated in the public schools of Tift County and was a graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1967. Ms. Dew- berry worked as a Nurse’s Aide and was also an Ambassador for the Tampa Housing Authority. She was a member of the Church of the Living God Gateway to Heaven under the leadership of Pastor Ruby N. Baker, and Co- Pastor Lola Barnhill. Ruth loved to sing.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Willie S. Jenkins and Martha L. Banks Haley; and sis- ter, Nora L. Jenkins.
Ruth leaves to cherish her memories: daughter, Kim Belmer Key; son, Roger Belmer, Sr.; grandchildren, Gregory Belmer, Sr., Theodore Daniels, Thomas Daniels, Jaden Gauntt, Shayla Belmer and Roger Belmer, Jr.; great grandchildren, Zahyrah Belmer, Zarayah Belmer, Gre- gory Belmer, Jr., Andrea Belmer, Karmen Belmer, Mekhi Belmer, Emoni Belmer and Camron Pow- ell; sisters, Pastor Maudine J. Williams of Tampa, FL, Brenda Jenkins, and Barbara J. Goins (Parker), both of Atlanta, GA, and Lisa Harris of St. Petersburg, FL; aunts, Janie M. Morris (Eugene) of Tampa, and Peola Barr of West Haven, CT; uncles, MacArthur Banks (Bobbie) of Tampa, Clyde Leonard (Margie) of Tifton, GA; nieces, Victoria Williams, Valerie Williams, Jasmine Hicks and Joy Hicks; nephews, Vincent Williams, Virgil Williams, Ver- non Williams, Vaughn Williams, Sr., Antawn Jenkins and Odell Hicks; goddaughter, Chandra Richardson; godsons, Tajar Welch and Reginald Welch; spe- cial friends, Cheredean Baker, Mary Williams, Connie Brown, Reva Iman, Dec. A. B. “AC” Lucy, Lavern and Harris Mustipher, and Bishop Dr. A. L. Jones of Jacksonville, FL; and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose from 10 a. m. until funeral time Satur- day, July 20th at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. LOUISE WILSON
Ms. Louise Wilson of Valrico, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, July 23 at 1 p. m. at Ray Williams Me- morial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida, with Pastor Donald Lott, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ms. Louise Wilson was a na- tive of Mobile, Alabama and a res- ident of the Tampa Bay area for 23 years. She earned her Mas- ter’s in Education from Mercy University. Ms. Wilson retired as a Comptroller from the State of New York and also retired in 2007 as an Educator with the School District of Hillsborough County. She was a member of Riverhills Church of God.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Lawrence Bracy, Patricia Evans and Rodney Bracy; stepdaughter, Tina Arm- strong (Choice Armstrong); grandchildren, Caree Chavis, Lar- rell Bracy-Chavis, Latisha Bracy, Michael Lee, Devin Chavis, La- toya Chavis, Cordale Chavis (Charm’Mia), Dakai Chavis and Lawrence Bracy IV; 13 great grandchildren; and a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Monday, July 22 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
family and friends. She was a member of Bay City Temple #158, Emma V. Kelley Council, and Lodge No. 375, Order of Eastern Star in Tampa, FL. She was crowned 1995 Elks Queen. She was known as the neighborhood mother/grandmother.
Martha was preceded in death by: her husband, Carmelo Darrigo; parents, Queen Butler and Brooks Williams; siblings, Wardell Butler and Herman Butler.
Martha leaves to cherish pre- cious memories with: her two lov- ing and devoted daughters, Sylvia Cotton and Gloria Darrigo (Rheugene Branton) of Tampa, FL; grandchildren, Rayesha Cot- ton, Shontel Branton, and Carmelo Branton; great-grand- child, Elisha Branton; sister, Ma- rina Banks (Thomas); nephews, Keith Butler (Katisha), Jeffery Butler,
Thomas Banks, Jr. (Jessica), and Kolevis Butler; nieces, Talonda Butler; great nieces, Chequita Campbell, Ronisha Washington, Kenisha Butler, Na’Kyia Butler, Aaliyah and Aubree Banks; cousins, James Earl Bradley (like a son) (Geral- dine), Jeannette Barnes, Rev. Martha Wilson, Renetta Parrish, Willie Barnes, Marguerite Williams, Ronnie Warren, Lathell L. Barnes, Kenneth Brooks, Karen King, Sharon Brown, Lorenzo Wil- son, Peyton Williams, Alesha Bradley, Alex Wilson, Yakima Can- dis, Ashley White (Corey), Alexan- dria Barnes, Sydney Barnes, and Addie Whittaker; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
There will be a viewing on Fri- day, July 19, 2019 at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th Street, Tampa, Florida, from 5 – 8 p. m., with the family present to receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
Friends are asked to assemble at the church on Saturday at ap- proximately 10:45 a. m. for the service.
“A Wilson Service” www.wilson-funeralhome.com
MY HONEY LOVE, A VIRTUOUS WOMAN, IN LOVING MEMORY
DEACONESS HATTIE M. ALLEN Sunrise: 1942 — Sunset: 2016
My wife, my lover, my best buddy, my best friend.
You are truly missed. As you continue to rest in the arms of Jesus, I continue to love you dearly.
Clyde M. and Family.
IN MEMORIAM
TERRY BOWLES 7-12-1953 — 7-24-2011
You are always in our hearts.
Love always, your family and friends.
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