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Funerals
AIKENS
MR. ANTHONY BENSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Anthony Benson of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, will be held Saturday, July 21st, 11 a. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. An- tonio Pringley, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Anthony Benson was born August 25, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Herman Benson, Sr. and Almeda Benson Traylor. An- thony liked to work on differ- ent electronics, loved classic cars and enjoyed going to the casino. Anthony was employed with Amalie Arena for 7 years.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, step-father, Frederick Douglas Traylor, Sr.; brothers, Edward Benson, Sr., Frederick Benson, Sr., Jeffrey Benson and Herman Tommy Benson, Jr.; and sister, Verma- lyn Benson.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories with: his wife of 38 years, Victoria Ben- son; children, Rahneia Ben- son, Shawona Benson and Antoneishia Benson; grand- children, Mariyah Young- blood, Marcus Brown, Jr., Zaleah Bouyer, Za’niyah Bouyer, Harlem Turner, Brooklyn Turner, Vyron Miller, Jr., Malaysia Miller and Calvin Martin, Jr.; sisters, Brenda Blount and Terry Ben- son; step-sisters, Margaret Ali, Joan Mitchell, Janet Traylor, Lucille Bebbs and Dorothy Hunter; step-brothers, Freder- ick Traylor and Edward Tray- lor; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home Satur- day, one hour prior to the serv- ice, 10 to 11 a. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the services.
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MR. JONATHAN CHARLES
A Homegoing Service for Mr. Jonathan Charles of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018, will be held on Saturday, July 21st at 2 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dr. St. Clair Moore, pastor of The Temple Terrace United Methodist Church, offici- ating.
Mr. Charles was born on Feb- ruary 3, 1942 in Marigot, Com- monwealth of Dominica. He attended the Marigot Public School System and at a very early age showed great interest in ma- sonry, a field in which he spent most of his working life. Jonathan also enjoyed farming.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: his loving and devoted wife, Patsy Charles; six children, Jonella, Verna, Wendy, Marielle, Johnson and Ishmael; 14 grand- children, Tamara, Shakila, Makela, Junior, Jessy, Oneil, Jada, Shameal, Melissa, Shawanna, Tyje, Malique and Tessa, Elijah; 5 great-grandchil- dren; Aundra, Jeremiah, Jazmin, Shaunie, Syronie; 2 step- children, Derick and Sharon; 7 step-grandchildren, Akeem, Oniel, Kwanza, Mathias, Shelli- Ann, Prince and Trevina; sisters, Victoria and Nethilia; nieces, Clarice, Jeanine, Leandra, Honika, and Swinder; nephews, Damian, John, Larry, Fabian and Cleo; cousins and friends too nu- merous to mention.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home Saturday, one hour prior to the service 1 to 2 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the services.
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MRS. ANNIE MARY HICKS
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Annie Mary Hicks of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, will be held on Saturday, July 21st, 11 a. m. at New Testa- ment Worship Center, 5107 E. 32nd Avenue, Pastor Deborah Comellas with Pastor Vana Payne, officiating. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Annie was born on March 6, 1930 in Holopaw, Florida, to the late Leroy Hagins and Claty Bigham. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, cooking and serving God. Her personal motto was, “Don’t look down on anyone unless you’re picking them up.”
Annie was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Skylan F. Webb; daughters, Gwendolyn and Linda Muse; brothers, Ster- ling Hagins and Bennie Wiggins; and sons-in-law, Jeffrey Wade and Charles Reynolds, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her children, Maynard T. Webb (Ruth), Ken- neth E. Webb (Marion), Alphonso Webb (Rosa), Claty Williams, Sherria Reynolds, Brenda Wade, Adriane Hicks and Andre Dolphin (Phillip); grandchildren, Kenneth, Jr., Ka- reem, Leroy, Frank Alphonso, Jr., Edward, Ella, Anita, Audrey, Shawana Gardner Webb, Eliza- beth Webb Jones, Skylar, Tawanda, Tina and Doneshia Hagins, Sydric Corey and Charles, Jr. Reynolds, Andre Holmes, Searum Tigner, Donte Muse, John, Jr., and Micheal Trigg, Carla Russell, Latoya Carter and LaWanda Williams, Lucian Knott, O’Shaunda Bland- ing, Erica Turner, Shantell High- tower and Robyn McGill; sister, Daisy Armwood; cousins, Lelia Martin and John Trigg, III; and a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, July20th from5to7p.m.The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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PASTOR MAY NELL SMITH
A Homegoing Celebration for Pastor May Nell Smith of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, will be held Saturday, July 21st, 2 p. m. at New Progress M. B. Church, 3307 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Pastor James Richardson of True Love M. B. Church, offi- ciating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
May Nell Smith was born on September 21, 1939 in Dothan, Alabama, to the late Willie Lewis and Rossie Mae Jackson. May enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and spread- ing the Word of God. She also enjoyed feeding the neighbor- hood and enjoyed going to din- ner at Golden Corral Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by: her brother, Nathan Lewis and sister, Gladys Walker.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories with: her children, Carolyn Bright (Mike), Benjamin Smith, Charles Bethel (Tanya), Howard Bethel (Gail), Danny Bethel (Carolyn) and Mary and Ann Allen; grandchil- dren, Calvin, Christopher and Christina Cole, Marlon Hannah, Geroldme Bethel, Trekia Williams, Charles Saffore, Bran- don Bethel, Brandon Gongora, Stacey Robinson, Marquita Bethel, Ashley Flowers, Patricia Allen, Breanna Bryant, Chaz Bethel, Terell, Shacoyia and Ta’ Rhonda Saffore, Lawanda, Lav- erance and Melody Harris, Shanta and Everette Pace; sis- ters, Adell Gainer (Leo) and Eva Mae McClendon; nieces, Tonya Mitchell and Deon McClendon; nephews, Leo, Jasin and Darrol Gainer and Maurice McCallis- ter; cousin, Ruth Collins; god- children, Sue and Jawana; special friends, Ms. Dot, Elaine and Mary; and a host of great- great- grandchildren and other sorrowing relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day,July20thfrom5to7p.m. The family will receive friends from5to6p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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HARMON
MR. JOSEPH MATTHEW KING
Homegoing Services for Mr. Joseph Matthew King, who passed away July 5, 2018, will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610, Pastor Ricardo Robinson, officiating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Joseph was born February 13, 2002 in Tampa FL, where he at- tended Middleton High School and would have been a junior this coming school year. Joseph was very creative and filled with en- thusiasm and new ideas. He had high hopes of becoming an engi- neer, artist and a musician one day. He strived for his dreams by recording and making music and dance videos for his YouTube channel. He effortlessly con- nected with others. His captivat- ing smile and loving personality always attracted people to him.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bonnie Jean Brantley and grandfather, Matthew Keys.
He leaves to mourn: his loving mother, Mary Carol Keys; fathers: William B. Pinkney and Joe King; loving sisters, ArMonni Banks and Alissa King; half-sisters, Ikeya Pinkney, Jadya Pinkney, Brielle Pinkney and Jolesha King; half-brothers, Khyri Sinkfield, Za- ckory Pinkney, William Pinkney, Jr., Jaiden Pinkney, Chris Chi- som, Nick Horriex, Joseph King, Jr, Joseph King, III and Zion King; aunts, Andrea Brantley, Nigeria Wingfield, Carol Shep- pard, Tineka Sheppard Bell, Se- letha Hickmon and Kemah Reddick; uncle, Carl Johnson, Jr.; grandparents, Mary McMahon, Jessie James Reddick and Den- nie-May Chisom; great-grand- mother, Mary Lee Carroll Brantley; devoted father figure, Otis Green; and a host of family and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Joseph Matthew King will be held this Friday evening from 6-8 p. m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church.
The processional will assem- ble Saturday at 10:45 a. m. at the
church. A Harmon Burial
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