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Funerals/Memoriam
HARMON
MR. BILLY ADKINS
Funeral Services for Mr. Billy Adkins, who passed away July 27, 2018, will be held Sat- urday, August 11, 2018, at 2:30 p. m. at Harmon Funeral Home, 5002 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610. Pastor Shannon Gilbert, The River of Tampa Bay, officiating. Interment will be Monday, August 13, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513.
Mr. Billy Adkins was born February 23, 1950, to the union of Jimmy Lee and Lillie Rose Adkins, in Adel, Georgia. He married Pauline Moore Adkins in 1998.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Jimmy Lee Ad- kins; brothers, Jimmy Lee Ad- kins, Jr. and Donald Louis Adkins.
He leaves to cherish memo- ries: his wife, Pauline Moore Adkins; mother, Lillie Rose Ad- kins; step-children, Laquita, his “little favorite buddy,” An- isha Bourne-Davis (Donavan Davis), Lee Moore, Jr. and Robert Lee Moore; grandchil- dren, Rionne McCloud, Nicke’l Hayes, Anisha Moore, Azzia Moore, Amber Abbe, Damoni Moore, Dionne Moore, Bethle- hem Moore, Miracle Moore and Jerusalem Moore; sib- lings, Linda Gail Matchett and Michael Leon Adkins (Brenda); nephews, Michael Leon Ad- kins, Jr., Marcus Barron (Kayla), Cedric Matchett and Antwon Adkins; nieces, Amber Rose Roundtree (Lawrence), Consequlla “Sha” Adkins, Delilah A. Adkins and Crystal Jones Adkins; aunts, Margie Parham, Frances Mathis and Emma Sorell; uncle, Grover Mathis; cousins, Willie Mae (Cornelius) Mutcherson, Mar- garet Butler, Rosalin Jenkins, Ellis Jones, Lena Mae (James), Gloria Mathis, Patricia Mathis, Larry Lee Harris, Janice Knight, Brenda Sue Graham and Shirley Jones; in-laws, Gloria Cash, Joyce Vandiver Trotter (Jimmy), Doris Bourne, Carlton Bourne, Jr., Carolyn Daniels, Mertilda Bourne, Renita Bourne, Muriel Bourne, Wayne Bourne, Mon- ica Banks and Deboria Van- diver; and a host of family and friends.
The processional will as- semble Saturday at 2:15 p. m. at the chapel.
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AIKENS
MS. KAREN LYNETTE SANDERS
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Karen Lynette Sanders of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, will be held Saturday, Au- gust 11th, 2 p. m. at Aikens Fu- neral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Elder Jerre Norton, officiating. The in- terment will be Sunset Memory Gardens, Thonotosassa, Florida.
Karen Lynette Sanders was born July 14, 1959 in Clearwater, Florida. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ernestine Patter- son.
She leaves to cherish her pre- cious memories with: her chil- dren, Danderia Sanders (Ryan), Randy Sanders Harris and Ger- ald Thompson (Tameka); grand- children, Zakia Williams, Zariah Williams, Zaniyah Williams, Da’Nyla Harris and Shigire Thompson; a host of brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; Stephanie McDowell; and a host of other family and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Friday, August 10th from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel on Saturday for the service.
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IN MEMORIAM
MOTHER
GERALDINE RELLIS 05/18/1929 – 08/13/2017
In loving memory of Momma, Grandma and Gran- Gran, Mother Geraldine Rel- lis.
We miss you dear. Our hearts hold you near. Your spirit is alive in all of us. We will forever cherish our mem- ories of you!
Daughters, Carla Alexan- der Milian, Brenda Rellis Pat- terson; and grandchildren, Horace Driskell, James and Twila Sanford, Jaylyn, Han- nah and Jordan.
CONEY
RETIRED SGT. DAVID DUNSON
A Homegoing Celebration for Retired Sgt. David Dunson of Lakeland, Florida, who passed away July 30, 2018, will be held on Saturday, August 11th, 12 P. M. at Greater Saint Luke M. B. Church, 108 S. Warnell St., Plant City, FL. 33563, Elder Willie Mae Ellis, officiating.
David was born on Febru- ary 25, 1948 in Naples, Florida to Letha Phillips and the late Louis Dunson. He enjoyed working in his garden, spend- ing quality time with his chil- dren, and reading his Bible.
He went into the military in 1967 and served in the Viet- nam War in the army branch where he received one of his greatest accomplishments by becoming a Sergeant.
David was preceded in death by: his father, Louis Dunson; step-father, Henry Phillips; brothers, George Phillips Sr., and Henry Phillips; and sister, Katie Tray- lor.
He leaves to cherish de- lightful memories to: his de- voted, loving mother, Letha Phillips; his children, Katina Dunson, Kasmene Dunson, David Dunson, Jr., Darryl Dunson, Passion Dunson, and James Zoffinger; his grand- children, Paris Smith, My’Ke- via Wilson, Michael Wilson, Jr., and Aaron Dunson; his brother, John Phillips; his sis- ters, Quentine Hinton (Roland) and Mattie Johnson; a brother-in-law, Augustus Traylor; a sister-in-law, Rose- mary Phillips; and a host of many more family members and good friends.
Visitation will be held at Greater Saint Luke M. B. Church, 108 S. Warnell St., Plant City, FL. 33563, on Fri- day, August 10th from 5 to 7 p. m.
Arrangements entrusted to Coney Funeral Home, Lake- land, FL.
INTEGRITY
MS. CARLETTE BETHEL
A Celebration of Life for Ms. Carlette Bethel will be held Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 2 p. m. at Integrity Fu- neral Services Chapel, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605. Public visitation will be prior to service beginning at 12 noon.
Carlette was born in Vero Beach, FL to the late Calvin A. and Emma Lou Bethel. She re- located to the Tampa area in 1987, where she continued to reside until the time of her passing.
Carlette loved cooking and growing plants. She was out- going, feisty, and will be re- membered as always being the life of the party.
She was preceded in death by: a son, Michael Jamar Bethel; father, Calvin A. Bethel, Sr.; mother, Emma Lou Bethel; brother, Arnold Bethel.
Carlette is survived by: son, Calvin Remell Bethel; grandsons, Quemarion Rashad Bethel, Wisdom Bethel; sisters, Cheryl L. Bethel, Drueisilla A. Griffin; brothers, Calvin A. Bethel, Jr. (Shavonne), Steven Penna- mon, Tommy Pennamon (Mary). She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish her memory.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MR. ROBERT BERNARD DICKERSON, JR.
Homegoing Services for Mr. Robert Bernard Dicker- son, Jr, who passed away July 25, 2018, will be held Saturday,August11,2018,at 1:30 p. m. at Mt. Zion AME Church, 5920 Robert Tolle Dr., Riverview, FL 33578, Rev. Bobby Jacobs, Pastor, officiating.
Robert Bernard Dicker- son, Jr. was the son of Robert Bernard Dickerson, Sr. and the late Jewel Magee. He was born on September 6, 1962 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was fondly known as “Bernard” by his family and friends.
He met Mrs. Edith Davis in Tampa, FL and quickly de- veloped a relationship. From this bond, Bernard and Edith established a loving at- mosphere for her sons, Ira, who precedes him in death, and Dwayne, who Bernard raised as his own. They later had two children, Elaysha Robinson (Sergio) and Robert “Bobby” Bernard Dickerson, III.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Magee; son, Ira; grandparents, Mar- garet Hall and Horacio and Mary Henrietta Dickerson; and uncle, John Dickerson, Sr.
He leaves behind his lov- ing and supportive wife of 19 years, Edith Dickerson; three wonderful children, Dwayne (La’Tecia), Elaysha Robinson (Sergio), Robert “Bobby” Dickerson, III, all of Tampa; grandchildren, Ryiel (Ira), Jazaria, A’Sharia, Dwayne, Jr., Jarvious, Za’Naria, DeShawn and Serenity; great-grandson, Isaiah, all of Tampa; brother/best friend, Greg Brown (Tampa) and sister, Janine Brown (Maryland); paternal family, father, Robert Bernard Dickerson, Sr., mother, Brenda Dicker- son (Washington, DC); and a host of Dallas Cowboy fans, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends; but a special thank you to his childhood friend, the Reverend Mr. Bobby Jacobs, pastor and host of this church.
The processional will as- semble Saturday at 1:15 p. m. at the church.
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