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Funerals/Memoriam
RAY WILLIAMS
MRS. DOROTHY PITTMAN KNIGHTON
Mrs. Dorothy Pittman Knighton of Tampa, Florida, de- parted this life on Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Her Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 11 a. m. at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church, 2606 W. Grace Street, Pastor T. D. Leonard, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Please follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Mrs. Dorothy Pittman Knighton was a native of Shell- man, Georgia, and a resident of Tampa for many years. She was a member of Mount Tabor Mis- sionary Baptist Church and re- tired as a Domestic Engineer for private homes.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Willie D. Pittman and Rosalee Jackson Pittman.
She leaves to cherish her memory: a devoted sister, Mil- dred Johnson (Louis); brother, John Pittman, Sr. (Deborah) of Tampa, FL; five grandchildren, Shamika Knighton, Torrence Knighton (Lameka), Willie Knighton, Jr., LaShawndra Knighton, all of Tampa, FL and Alex J. Knighton, IV of Pompano Beach, FL; 18 great grandchil- dren; 2 great-great grandchil- dren; two daughters-in-law, Bertha Knighton of Tampa, FL and Yazetta Jones-Knighton of Pompano Beach, FL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, her Mt. Tabor Church family and friends.
The visitation will be held Friday, August 7, 3 – 7 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are asking family and friends to fol- low the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
WILSON
MISSIONARY BERNICE G. BROWN
A Private Service will be held for Missionary Bernice G. Brown, who departed this life on Thurs- day, July 30, 2020. She will be missed by many family members and friends.
To all of Missionary Bernice Brown’s loving friends in Miami, she will be interred at Dade Memo- rial Park, 1301 NW Opa Locka, Florida 33167, August 10, 2020.
It is the family’s deep regret, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to have you all there. You are invited to repast with us from 3-4 p. m. at 14930 NW 8th Ave. XXX 33168. Funeral Pro- grams will be available at that time. Masks and social distancing required.
Visitation will be at Wilson Fu- neral Home, 3000 N. 29th St., Tampa, Florida 33605, on Thurs- day, August 6, 2020, between 3 p. m. to 8 p. m.
Due to the current CDC restric- tions, we are asking that you use the visitation as an opportunity to pay your final respects. For your convenience and safety, we have extended our visitation hours. The service will be live streamed at www.wilson-funeralhome.com on Friday.
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MS. BERNICE H. SMITH
Ms. Bernice H. Smith of Tampa passed away Saturday, Au- gust 1, 2020.
Funeral services will be con- ducted, Friday, August 7th at 1 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Minister Luis Lugo, officiat- ing. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Please follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required
Ms. Bernice H. Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. She was edu- cated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Don Thompson High School, later renamed Howard W. Blake High School. She retired as a Customer Relations Agent for GTE/Verizon after many years of dedicated service. Ms. Smith ac- cepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, Julius Howard and Alcoria Reddick Mobley; children, Katriana Yvette Brown and Alonzo Howard; siblings, Doris H. Singleton, Julius E. Howard, Joseph L. Howard, and Israel L. Howard; and grandchildren, Shawnte T. Beckham and Eugenia Brown.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving children, Larry Brown (Agnita), Cecelia Al- bury (Bernard), Terry McCrea (Eddie), and Cedric Brown; grandchildren, Maurice Howard, LeChrystal Williams (Mark), Donte Beckham, Christopher Brown, Ebony Baham (Robert), Edmonde McCrea, Carina Mc- Crea, Torry McCrea and Kierra Brown; great grandchildren, Syrterrek, Ryanna, Donte, Jr., Daiya, Tanaya, Kinte, Tyree, Mark, Jr., Domonic, DeMarco, Aria, Sahira, Akeria, Rylee, Ry- dell, Joseph, and Josiah; nieces, Gloria, Carolyn, Darlene (Gre- gory), Katrina (Ronald), Valarie, and Kimberly; nephews, Robert (Angelina), Lawrence (Ora), and Leonard (Mattie); first cousins, Horeta, Davie and Mary; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held Thursday, August 6th, 3 – 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are ask- ing family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are re- quired.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. MARITHA S. SWEPSON
Mrs. Maritha S. Swepson, of Riverview, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, August 8th, at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Dr. Ernest Boone, Pastor, of- ficiating. Please follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are required.
Mrs. Maritha S. Swepson, af- fectionately known as “Martha Ann,” was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida, born to Augustus Symonette and Daisy Henderson. She was educated by the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Howard W. Blake High School. Maritha retired from GTE, after 25 years of dedicated service and she was the proud owner of Love Your Child Daycare, Tampa, FL. She was a member of Great Com- mission Church and she was the loving wife of Elder Walter Swep-
son.She was preceded in death by: her parents, Augustus Symonette and Daisy Henderson; siblings, Augustus Laurance Symonette, Alvin Symonette, Micheal Symon- ette, Emily Henderson, and De- lores E. Smith.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband, Elder Walter Swepson; children, Clarence Davis and wife, Bren- nadette G. Davis, Walter E. Swep- son, Jr., Carlos O. Swepson and wife, Serita Swepson, Tarsha A. Lockley, and Bevian M. Swepson; grandson, Brendan Davis and a host of other grandchildren; sib- lings, Stephanie Symonette, Hazel Symonette, Patrick Henderson, Ruben Symonette, Monia William Guy, Sara LaKaye Symonette Rainey, Ade Ajamu, Maurice Woodside, Lee F. Henderson, Marcel Tomlin, Enid Perry, Brian Symonette, Alan Symonette, Val Smith, Shirley Swepson, Arnold Swepson and wife, Vassi Swep- son, Mary Lou Young and hus- band, Linwood Young, and Christopher Swepson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, ex- tended family, other relatives and friends. The visitation will be held Friday, August 7, 3-7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. We are ask- ing family and friends to follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are re- quired.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
MRS. JOANNE B. WHETSTONE
Mrs. Joanne B. Whetstone, of Tampa, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday, August 7, from 3 to 7 p. m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Interment will be held Saturday, August 8 at 9 a. m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610. We are asking family and friends to please follow the CDC guidelines. Masks are re- quired.
Mrs. Joanne B. Whetstone was a native of Dade City, Florida, born to Lula and Willie Baldwin. She re- ceived her education in the public schools of Hillsborough County and was a faithful and loyal mem- ber of Full Gospel C. O. G. I. C., Elder Tommy Jones, Pastor.
Mrs. Joanne B. Whetstone was a devoted and caring wife to her husband, Terry Whetstone, for 27 years.
She leaves to cherish her mem- ory: her husband, Terry Whet- stone; four sisters, Darlene Rooks (Soloman), Francis Baldwin, Cyn- thia Hudgins (Richard), and Diedrea Willis (Ashley); two broth- ers, Willie S. Baldwin, Jr. (Shan- dra) and James Baldwin (Cheryl); mother-in-law, Willie Bea Whet- stone; father-in-law, William R. Whetstone; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends who she loved dearly.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER
MRS. RUTH SOLOMON August 4, 1925 – January 19, 2006
Dear Mom,
We think of you every day, but more than ever on your special day. Our memories shine bright thinking of your warm and loving heart.
Missing you on your birthday, Mom. From your loving family.
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