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Funerals/Cards Of Thanks
HARMON
MRS. CHARLENE ANDERSON
Homegoing services for Mrs. Charlene Anderson, who passed away April 18, 2018, will be Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Christ Central Presbyte- rian Church, 6202 N Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614, Rev. John K. Keen, Senior Pastor.
Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610.
Charlene J. Anderson was born March 18, 1963 in Winter Garden, FL, but was a Tampa, FL native. She was the loving daughter to the late Murrie Lee Robinson and Bobby Robinson, Sr.
She became a Christian at an early age and attended Tem- ple of the Apostle Church, under the leadership of Apostle C.L. Holder. Throughout her life, she performed at various concerts as a member of the Gospel Links. She attended the schools of Hillsborough County and worked at Macy’s for many years.
She leaves to cherish mem- ories: a loving and devoted hus- band, Mitchell Anderson Sr.; children: Patricia (Davon) Oliver, Mitchell Anderson, Jr., Milton Anderson (Tarina), Roselene Anderson (Walter), Angela Anderson (Cedric), Loretta (Luis Salgado), Shir- lene Johnson (Tyrell) and Roshell (Mike) Payne; grand- children, Christopher, Alver- tus, Naya, Davion, Cevaris, Lakesha, Terrell, Trinitee, Ma- rina, Notlim, Malina, Nyeesah, Khalil, Khameelah, Johnathan, A’nyla, Reshawn, Joaquin, Eu- nique, Typhany, Christopher, Jr., Ta’raji, Ty’tiana, Ariana, Faith, Hope and Dakota; great grandchild, Raniyah; siblings: Ceola Johnson, Melissa Collins, Selena Robinson, Theresa Wil- son, Adolph Robinson and Bobby Robinson Jr.; mother and father-in-law, Roselene and Milton Anderson; brother- in-law, Melvin Anderson; sis- ters-in-law, Gloria Jean Peoples-Hardrick and Janet Anderson; nieces and nephews, and a host of other loving rela- tives and friends.
Visitation for Mrs. Charlene Anderson will be this Friday evening from 6-8pm at Holy Outreach of Christ. The proces- sional will assemble at 10:45 a.m. at the Church.
A Harmon Burial
MS. DOLORES NIXON
Funeral services for Ms. Do- lores Nixon, who passed away April 25, 2018, will be held Sat- urday, May 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N 40th St, Tampa, FL 33610. Pas- tor Otis Cooper, officiating, New Rising Star Ministries. Inter- ment will be at Rest Haven Me- morial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Ms. Dolores Nixon was born December 23, 1946 in Tampa, FL to Annie Mae Mills and the late George Williams.
She was preceded in death by her father.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries: her mother, Annie Mae Mills; children, Bobby Mack (Pameria), Annette Gaines, Ste- vie Mack, Mountry Mack (Melissa), Kirby Mack, Juvone Mack (Nicole), Frenchie Mack (Isaac), Ameio Mack, and Ciera Mack (Jamaik); grandchildren, Maurice Mack, Fredrick Nelson, Simayah Mack, Brittney Mack, Kahlil Samba, Krystal Mack, Frankie Mack, Dontarius Spinger, Javon Johnson, Zyon Johnson, Ykinnea Nelson, Willie Nelson, Jr., Marquisse Gaines, Sandra James, Jamaik, James, Tyree Wingfield, Tyra Wingfield, Kourtnie Mack, Kyle Mack, Shantray Mack, Mountrail Mack, Jacquetta Mack and Tray- ona Mack; cousins, Waynette Duncan, Larry Clark, Leonard Clark, Christopher Clark, Va- lerie Johnson and Lewis Clark; 22 great grandchildren; best friends, Robert Cherry and Ms. Cookie; and a host of other cousins and friends.
Visitation for Ms. Dolores Nixon will be held this Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Har- mon Funeral Home. The proces- sional will assemble Saturday at 1:45 p.m. at the chapel.
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THANK YOU
MRS. CATHERINE V. PUGH LANGSTON 1935 - 2018
The family wishes to thank you for your kindness, prayers, calls, visits and floral pieces during her Celebration of Life service.
The Thomas and Langston family.
MR. OTHA LEE “BAMA” THORN
Funeral services for Otha Lee Thorn “Bama”, who passed away April 27, 2018, will be held Satur- day, May 5, 2018 at 12 p.m. at New Greater Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 3325 E. Emma St., Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Ronnie Murray, Pastor, offi- ciating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Otha Lee Thorn was born April 23, 1950 in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to the late Alford Thornton and the late Hattie Mae Thornton. Otha Lee Thorn was educated in Mendenhall, MS. He later moved to Tampa, FL. He was baptized at an early age and was a former member and Dea- con of New Mt. Silla Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Moses Anglin and Rev. Antonio Hawkins. He later united with the New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and was an active mem- ber in his church.
He met and married the love of his life for 37 years, Mrs. Joyce Ware Thorn and to this union 1 daughter was born, Rebecca D. Thorn.
He was dedicated to his pro- fessional skills as a laborer with lawn maintenance. Bama made many friends along the way with his warm and welcoming smile everywhere he went.
He leaves to cherish his mem- ories: beloved wife, Joyce Ware Thorn; 1 devoted daughter, Re- becca D. Thorn; 1 granddaughter (his pride & joy), Jaliyah Sanchez; siblings, Ruby N. Jaynes, Mary Carter (Shelly), Ernest Thornton (Florene), Arthur Thornton (Cloretta) and Robert Thornton (Geneva); brothers-in-law, Michael Neal (Belinda), Ivan T. Ware (Mary), Anthony T. Ware (Renee) and Marques Hayes (Juana); 14 nieces and nephews; 9 great nieces and nephews; god sib- lings, Almetta Patmon, Deborah Patmon, Adell Montgomery and Abdul Umar; and a host of spe- cial loving family and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Otha Lee Thorn “Bama” will be held this Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at New Greater Friendship Mis- sionary Baptist Church. The pro- cessional will assemble Saturday at 11:45 a.m. at the church.
A Harmon Burial
MS. BERTHINIA WOODARD
Homegoing services for Ms. Berthinia Woodard who passed away April 22, 2018, will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 2709 N. 25th St., Tampa, FL 33605, Rev. Kirk Bogen, Pastor. Pastor Debra Scott, officiating, Apostle Harold Scott, eulogist, New Hope Tabernacle of Joy Min- istries. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610.
Berthinia Woodard was born on January 30, 1942 in Plant City, Florida to the late Annie Lee McDonald and David Mc- Donald. She attended Plant City High School. In 1969, she relo- cated to Tampa, FL. The last job she had was with the Hillsbo- rough County Sheriff Depart- ment, Tampa, FL. Berthinia was a very outspoken woman, but she loved to keep people laughing and smiling. She was- n’t afraid to tell you that you are “ugly” and she also wasn’t afraid to tell you about the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Annie Lee and David McDonald; granddaugh- ter/daughter, Tyronda Griffin; brothers, David McDonald and Ernest McDonald.
She leaves to cherish memo- ries: 5 children, Rosalind Trussell (Clifford), Roland Grif- fin (Priscilla), Cora Griffin (Herman), Viletha Griffin, Roy Griffin (Kimberly); 4 grandchil- dren raised as her children, James Caniadiate (Kechia), John McDonald (Erin), Do- minique Griffin and Erica Grif- fin (Shawnta); 7 siblings, Leutheria Gainer, Patricia Mc- Coffle, Leola McDonald, Sally Scott, Judy Williams, Clarence McDonald and Frank McDonald (Laverne); 21 grandchildren; 55 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, un- cles and friends.
Visitation for Ms. Berthinia Woodard will be held this Fri- day evening from 5-8 p.m. at Harmon Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. The processional will as- semble at 10:45 a.m. at the church.
A Harmon Burial
MR. OZELL WILLIAMS
Funeral services for Mr. Ozell Williams, who passed away April 26, 2018, will be held Saturday, May 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. graveside at Rest Haven Memo- rial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.
Ozell Williams was born De- cember 6, 1937, to the late Ocie and Mary Williams. He was married to Evelyn B. Williams.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Harry Ben Williams and Joseph Williams.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries: sisters, Mary Hunter, Ever- lena Pickett, Isabella Bennett, Mildred Colbert (Otis), Ruther- nell Harris (Charles) and Sab- rina Williams; brothers, Ocie Williams, Jr. (Willie Mae) and Felton Williams; and a host of nieces and nephews.
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CARD OF THANKS
HILTON WILLIAMS, SR.
The family of Hilton Williams, Sr., would like to thank each and every one of you for the cards, flowers, food and kind expressions of sympathy shown to us during our time of sorrow.
Your support at this diffi- cult time was very much ap- preciated and a great comfort to all the family.
Shalia Williams and fam- ily.
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