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Funerals/Memoriams
RAY WILLIAMS
ELDER EUGENE STEPHENS
Elder Eugene Stephens, of Tampa, passed away, Friday, July 20, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 28th at 2 p.m. at the New Palm River Church of God In Christ, 1304 S. 58th Street Elder Cor- nelius Fowler, officiating with Elder Willie L. Fowler, Pastor eulogist. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Stephens was a native of Gainesville, Georgia, and a resi- dent of Tampa for over 50 years. He was educated in the public schools of Jackson County, Georgia, and was employed as a Truck Driver at D&D Trans- portation prior to retiring.
Mr. Stephens was a member of Palm River Church of God In Christ - now known as New Palm River Church of God In Christ, where he served as an Elder.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted friend, Mary Levette; his loving chil- dren, five sons, Timothy Stephens (Tangela), Kenneth Stephens, Jeffrey Stephens, Sid- ney Stephens, and Michael Stephens, all of Tampa, FL; one daughter, Sharon Stephens- Lema, of Tampa, FL; 19 grand- children; 30 great grandchildren; two brothers, Pastor Roger Stephens (Shirley), and Samuel Stephens; two sis- ters, Corene Owens and Nancy Hill; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and de- voted friends.
The remains will repose after 5 p.m. Friday, July 27 at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
INTEGRITY
MS. FELICIA (LISA) MCGHEE
A Celebration of Life for Ms. Felicia (Lisa) McGhee will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11 a. m. at Northside Mission- ary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Tampa 33610, Rev. Ri- cardo Robinson, Pastor, eulogist and Rev. Leonard Herrington, officiating. Interment will fol- low at Orange Hill Cemetery.
(Lisa) Felicia McGhee was born from the union of Mr. Rufus and Mrs. Rhudine McGhee at Lily White Hospital in Tampa. Lisa was educated in Hillsborough County School Sys- tem and graduated from Tampa Bay Tech High School in 1986. Lisa accepted Jesus Christ in her heart and life at an early age and has been a member of Northside M. B. Church for many years.
God blessed Lisa with two loving and supporting children, Brittany and Colby. She was a mother that showered them with so much love and raised them up to be strong and productive in all they do. Lisa’s love did not stop there, she showed her love to many by opening her doors in their time of need. And her Love overflowed tremendously with her grandkids.
Lisa is best known for cook- ing “The Best” crabs!! And she shared her love for crabs with everyone.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as a host of aunts and uncles.
Lisa leaves to cherish her loving memories with: her lov- ing and faithful parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus and Rhudine McGhee; children, Brittany (Je- marcus) Taggett and Colby McGhee; grandchildren, Ja- Maria Sutton, Jemarcus Sutton, Jr, and Cali McGhee; siblings, Deborah McGhee and Anthony McGhee; godsister, Monica Woods; uncles and aunts, Lena Jerry, Betty Terry, Thomas (Lil- lie Ree), Charlie (Cheri) McGhee; godchildren, Demarco Mann and Laneshia Brown; nieces and nephews, Mario Smith, Andreake Pringle, An- thony, Jr. “Lil Tony,” Blair McGhee, Rufus McGhee, Briana Davis, Denzel McGhee, Shameka McGhee, Jahneisha Tims, An- thony “Lil Amp;” special friend, Shelton Danzy; close friends, Keith McClaurin, Joyce Jordan, Tracy Robinson, Rotundra Johnson, Geraldine Stubbs, Twila Tuner and Vickie Davis; along with a host of sorrowing cousins, other relatives and friends.
Public Visitation will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Northside MB Church, from 6-8 p. m.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church on Sat- urday at 10:45 a. m.
A SERVICE OF INTEGRITY
MR. JOHN JACOBS, JR.
A Celebration of Life for Mr. John Jacobs, Jr. will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 11 a. m. at New Life Tabernacle UPC at Sulphur Springs located at 1010 E. Busch Blvd., Suite 102, Tampa, 33612, Pastor Jeremiah Dudley, officiating. Interment will follow at Orange Hill Ceme- tery.
John Jacobs was born to John, Sr. and Helen Jacobs on March 3, 1933, in Cleveland Ohio. Following his high school education, he joined the Na- tional Guard. He was known to many in the Tampa area a Mr. Barber for the haircuts he gave.
On Thursday, July 19, 2018 he entered his eternal rest.
Public Visitation will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018, at In- tegrity Funeral Services, 3822 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605 from 6-8 p. m. Family and friends are asked to assem- ble on Saturday at the church at 10:45 a. m.
JACKSON
MS. STEPHANIE LAVERN SESLER
Graveside Service for Mrs. Stephanie Lavern Sesler will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 2 p. m., Minister Bruce Simmons, offi- ciating, at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Av- enue, Tampa, 33610.
On Friday, July 13, 2018, Stephanie Lavern Sesler was called to her heavenly home. She was born on September 23, 1956 to Lloyd Sesler, Jr. and Christine Thompson Sesler.
Ms. Sesler was educated in the local public schools of Hillsbor- ough County.
She was preceded in death by: mother, Christine Bing; sisters, Carol Sesler, Glenda Sesler, and brother, Lloyd Sesler, III.
She leaves to cherish fond memories: father; Lloyd Sesler, Jr.; 11 sisters, Vanessa James, Melinda Seward (Wayne), Pamela Kincy, Alma Roberts (Calo), Gail Piere, Ruthie Lowe (Vernon), Lavern Brookins, Kimberly Johnson (Charles), Felicia Robinson (David), Carolyn Bynum (Cliff), Vi- vian Sesler; 5 brothers, Christo- pher Sesler, Sylvester Watkins, Gregory Watkins, Lloyd Sesler, IV, Renee Sesler; 3 aunts, Yvonne An- derson, Beverly Todd, Willie Mae Grose; special niece, Andrea Sesler: special friends, Earnest Robinson and Reginald Moore; a host of sorrowing relatives and friends.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the Cemetery for the service at 1:45 p. m.
Arrangements are entrusted to Jackson Funeral Home.
MS. TALANYA GAINER DERR SINGLETON
Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Talanya Gainer Derr Single- ton, who passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018, will be held on Sat- urday, July 28, 2018 at 11 a. m. from Oak Hill M. B. Church, 4202 E. Palifox, Street, Tampa, with the Rev. Dr. Victor Ball, Pastor, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Talanya Gainer Derr Singleton was born June 6, 1970, in Tampa. She was educated in the Hillsbor- ough County School System, grad- uating from Leto High School in 1988, earning a degree in Child- care from Erwin Technical Center.
She worked in that field for many years, after marrying her longtime sweetheart, Eric Single- ton.
She loved life, traveling and spending time with her family, loving life to the fullest.
Talanya accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful mem- ber of Oak Hill M. B. Church until her demise. Talanya loved to hear the Word of God preached as well as hear the singing. She was al- ways smiling, never a dull mo- ment in her life and could often be heard saying, ‘well, that OK’ al- ways seeing the best in everyone and everything. She had a pas- sionate heart for children and used that passion to touch the lives of children, devoting her life to making them feel the love of “a Mother.”
Talanya was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Derr; grandparents, Fred Wilbon, An- drew and Hazel Derr; great- grandmother, Minnie Lee Mullin; uncles, Cricket, Kenneth R. Derr; and sister, Laphon D. Derr.
She leaves to cherish her legacy: her husband, Eric Single- ton; children, Deonta Lewis, Frankeshiya Griffin (Tabia); grandchildren, Marcus Drew, Jr., Deonta Lewis, Jr.; her fathers, David Gainer (Sandra), Ronald J. Derr, Sr.; grandmothers, her lov- ing and devoted one, Mary Ann Wilbon, and Edna Gainer; sisters, Ronneker Derr, Tacorrie Jarrett (Paul), Veronise Derr, Terraca Pearson, Vanessa Derr Reynolds (Joseph), Kersha Derr; brothers, Ronald J. Derr, Jr. (Pam), David Gainer, Jr. (Aggie), Brian What- ley; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins among special cousins, Katurah Myers, Bridgett Wilbon (Mitchell); godchildren, Keyon Hankerson, Samari Austin, Te’Ni- jza Sams, Danielle Sirmons; god- mother, Regina Balkman; special friends, among whom are: Yonika Watson, Monica Livingston; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation for Talanya will be held Friday, July 27, 2018, at Oak Hill M. B. Church from 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. The family will receive friendsfrom6p.m.to8p.m.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday morning at 10:30 a. m.
Services and arrangements by Ronald J. Derr, Sr., L. F. D., Jack- son Funeral Home.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRECIOUS
1ST LADY ARSIE LEE “PRECIOUS” SIMS July 26, 1948 – April 28, 2016
Happy birthday from all of us: Husband/Hon/Reverend/Pas- tor W. D. Sims; Kimberly (Caiden, Averie, Jace); LaDon (Alyssa, Aidan, Auriel); Kandy (Tyreke, Tyrell), Mommie Ivory Mabry, Mother Emmeral Latimer, Cassie McCain; and a host of family members and friends.
Your natal day will be with us forever. We miss and love you sooooooo much, Precious.
“LOVE IS WHAT LOVE DOES!”
HAPPY 87TH BIRTHDAY TO
MRS. FRANCES McCLOUD
Who we love dearly and miss very much, our mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great grandmother, and aunt.
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