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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
MR. JOSEPH ROBERT DASHER, JR.
A memorial service for Mr. Joseph Robert Dasher, Jr., who passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, will be held Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. M. L. K., Jr. Blvd., Minis- ter Jeffrey Smiley, officiat- ing. The interment will follow.
Joseph was preceded in death by: his father, Joseph Robert Dasher, Sr.; and mother, Erma Domingo Adams.
Joseph was born in Tampa, on June 20, 1942, to Joseph Dasher, Sr. and Erma Nelson. He was raised in Tampa and attended Middle- ton Senior High School. He then attended Gibbs Junior College in St. Petersburg, FL.
As a young adult, he left the Bay area to attend Florida A&M University. While earning his Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Behav- ioral Science, he met and married his first wife, Anna Westmore, and welcomed their son, Joseph, III. After college, he went to work as a counselor at the Florida School for Boys. Later, he re- located to Miami, FL, where he owned and operated a bail bondsman business. He also worked as a security consult-
ant, and for the Florida Coast Guard as an aircraft pilot and ship captain.
Joseph was a believer in gaining knowledge; so throughout his post graduate years he pursued and ac- quired several degrees; he never stopped learning.
In 1970, he met the love of his life, Sonia “MaryJo” O’- Connor, in Jamaica. To- gether, they returned to Miami, where he acquired a yacht. The two lived on the Legacy for several years be- fore deciding to pursue cre- ative endeavors throughout the U. S. and in other parts of the world. In the early eight- ies, they married and settled in Tampa, with their twin daughters, Solitaire and Crystale.
Joseph had a love affair with the freedom he found in flying high among the clouds and sailing through the ocean. As such, he had a pas- sion for exploring the world, yachts and airplanes. He also enjoyed cinematogra- phy, music, marksmanship, and simply spending time with his family.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Joseph quietly and peace- fully slipped into eternity into the presence of God.
Joseph leaves to cherish his memories: with his wife, Sonia Dasher; children, Joseph Dasher, III and twin daughters, Solitaire Dasher- Smiley and Crystale Alston; grandchildren, Christopher Hawkins, Jr., Kennedy Al- ston, Telaiyah Smiley, Kevin Alston, Jr. and Taylor Alston; sons-in-law, Jeffrey Smiley and Kevin Alston, Sr.; nieces, Selena Williams, Tenisha Rigby, LaToya Waymon and Lorraine Adams; nephews, and a host of cousins, friends and acquaintances.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. MARY
ELIZABETH MAHONEY FUGAR
Homegoing service for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ma- honey Fugar “Curly” of Bran- don, who passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015, will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Calvary Tabernacle, 10930 Highway 301, Pastor James Wolfe, of- ficiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mary was born on Septem- ber 28, 1955, in Hopewell, Virginia, to the late Harrison Johnson and Margaret Ma- honey Johnson.
Mary graduated from Hopewell High School, and was also a graduate of Duke University, obtaining a Bach- elor’s degree in Sociology and a degree in Education.
She was employed at MetLife Insurance Company for 11 years and Aetna Insur- ance Company for 17 years. She was currently working at Robles Elementary School as a First Grade Teacher for the last 4 years.
She was a member for 20 years at Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, where she sang in the choir and was involved in the Nursing Home Ministry.
Mary was preceded in death also by her grand- mother, Sadie Barlow John- son.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her devoted husband of 32 years, Buxton Aurelius Fugar; sons, Edem Yao Fugar and Senyo Kofi Fugar of Brandon, FL; grand- daughter, Eli Leilani Fugar of Brandon, FL; brother, Wayne Mahoney Johnson of Kissimmee, FL; sister, San- dra Paulette David (Reynold); aunt, Hestina Reaves, Hopewell, VA; un- cles, James Fugah of New York, Titrim Attipoe, Ghana, West Africa, David Johnson and Richard L. Johnson, both of Petersburg, VA; niece, Isha David of Kissim- mee, FL; nephew, Reynold Francis David (Dawn) of Kissimmee, FL; cousins, Francis Kumahia and Pa- tience Fiattor, both of Boston, Massachusetts, Michael Morgan of Kissim- mee, FL, and Phanuel Gbe- wonyo of California; sister-in-law, Patience Fugar of Ghana, West Africa; and a host of other relatives, nu- merous friends, church fam- ily and co-workers of Robles Elementary School.
The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. BESSIE R. NELSON
A celebration of life for Mrs. Bessie R. Nelson of Tampa, who departed this life on May 26, 2015, will be held Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 11 a. m. at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Larry L. Roundtree, II, pas- tor, officiating. The inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Bessie R. Nelson was born in Bascom, FL, on July 3, 1934. Bessie was educated at Lake County Training Cen- ter Leesburg, FL.
She was a retiree of the Greater Tampa Urban League, and a devoted mem- ber of the New Mount Zion M. B. Church, where she ac- tively served as a member of the Voices of Praise, Dea- coness, Senior Mission, Benevolent Board, Pulpit Aide Board, and Bereave- ment Ministries.
Bessie was preceded in death by: her parents, Jere- miah Leeks and Allie-Bloom Bowers Leeks; her husband, the late Deacon Walter J. Nelson; and 7 siblings.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her loving and devoted children, Marissa Godbolt, Kathy Campbell (Marvin), Al Copeland, Jr. (Felecia), At- lanta, GA, Alfredia Mulkey (Ronald), Walter J. Nelson, Jr. (Tina), and Michael Nel- son (Peretta); grandchildren, Joe and Wyndel Godbolt, Kandace Johnson (Dr. Jonathan), Zoie Mulkey, Brandi, Kristen and Ryan Felder; great grandchildren, Jasmine Fleming, Porsche, Frederick and Loretta Moul- ing, Tara and Dava Leeks, Ethan and Basha Johnson, and Jayden and Machi Felder; great great grand- child, Ayden Harper; sisters and brother, Marie Russ, Courtney Leeks and Barbara Wright; sisters-in-law, Celes- tine Martin and Juanita Ja- cobs; nieces and nephews, Gwen McNeal, Willie Russ, Jr., Patricia Clayton, Debra Toombs, Nicole and Shawna Leeks, Kitty Oliver, Estelle Johnson, Lucritia “Clee” and Kight; goddaughters, Bessie Blue Thomas, Bessie, Phyllis and Melissa Jones; and a host of other family and friends.
The visitation for Mrs. Bessie R. Nelson will be held on Friday evening, May 29, 2015, at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., from 6-8 p. m. The fam- ily will receive friends from 7-8 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
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MRS. ANNIE RUTH WILLIAMS
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Annie Ruth Williams of Tampa, who passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015, will be held Satur- day, May 30, 2015, at 2 p. m. at St. John Progressive M. B. Church, 2504 Chipco Street, Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Annie Ruth Williams slipped away quietly to be ab- sent from this body so that she could be present with the Lord.
She was born December 25, 1930, in Americus, Geor- gia, where she attended school.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Jessie B. Williams; two daughters, Barbara and Jessie Williams; mother, Annie Terry; sister, Carolyn Dice; brothers, Charlie, Walter, and Ran- dolph and John Terry; and great granddaughter, Anto- ria House.
Annie’s legacy will con- tinue through the loved ones she left behind.
She leaves to cherish her memories with: her seven children, Vickie, Sheryl, Alvin, Donald, Sandra, Patri- cia and Benjamin Williams; grandchildren, Nicole, Mar- cus, Akesha, Whitney, Jes- sica, Henry, Cedric, Alvin, Jr., Karon, Ronnie, Donnie, Christopher, Crystal and Benjamin, Jr.; great grand- children, Christopher, An- thony, LaMark, Jocelyn, RaNiah, Alvin, III, Destiny, Rihanna, Lauryn, McKenzie, Mauriyah, Mahjer, Emari and Major; great great grandchild, Adrienne; two sisters, Linda Vickers and Shirley Lundy; brother, Sim- muel Terry; daughter-in-law, Brenda Williams; sisters-in- law, Evelyn and Elenora Terry; brothers-in-law, David Vickers and James Williams; nieces, Veronica, Jennifer, Frankie, Teresa, Wendy, Tammy and Carolyn Ann; nephews, Travis, Bernard, Johnny, Jr., Char- lie, Jr., Walter, Jeffrey, Michael and Simbo; aunt, Gladys Clark; special family friends, Faye Foster and William Cross; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, May 29, 2015, from 5- 8p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
IN REMEMBRANCE OF
FRANCES M. DAVIS Sunrise: 9/15/1926 Sunset: 5/28/2014
Giving honor to our mother for being a praying woman whose powerful faith inspires our lives to this day.
When God called His child, Frances home, His angels came to take her by the hand, leading her along a shining path into a place of His everlasting joy and peace.
Though a year has come and gone Mother, nothing has changed. We still count on that love to see us through.
Forever loving, missing and remembering you: your chil- dren, Robert, Jr., Lucious, Carolyn, and the late Cheryl, and family.
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