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WILSON
MRS. MARY ANN SMITH WHITE
Mrs. Mary Ann Smith White of Tampa, FL passed on Friday, June 17, 2022. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace, 8718 N. 46th Street, Tampa FL 33617, with Pastor Earl B. Mason, Sr., officiating. Interment will fol- low in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery 4516 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa FL.
Mary was born on May 30, 1946, to Archie Smith, Sr., and Annie Helen (Hunt) Smith in Tampa, FL. She was the eldest of six children. She matricu- lated through the Hillsborough County School District, gradu- ating from Middleton High School. She attended St. Pe- tersburg College earning an As- sociates and an Early Childhood Development Certi- fication. She had an early pas- sion for helping and teaching youth. For years she worked at Montgomery Wards where she met her beloved husband Frank shopping for shoes. On September 24, 1988, she mar- ried Frank White in Tampa, FL.
Mary accepted Christ at early age and was baptized at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Tampa, FL. Mary was a longstanding member of the Bible Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace since 1998. She was active in Seniors Min- istry and vocal in Leadership Council where her opinions were known and respected. For decades she served in the Youth-4-Truth ministry teach- ing all who desired to learn more about Christ and how to apply biblical principles to their everyday young life. She loved each child and quickly be- came their Mother White. News, both good and bad, al- ways traveled to Mrs. White through both children and par- ents. She praised during the good and was an influential part in helping change a child’s direction during the not so good. No one wanted to see Mrs. White actually “get the bat” which she always kept in her classroom corner.
Mary was a collector of many things. She loved clothes and jewelry. She was a devoted grandmother, making sure she attended every event and en- dured the hot Florida sun to support Myles and Qunay at football games. She loved her children and grandchildren.
She made everyone she encoun- tered feel as though they too were her child. Her love was open and accepting, she knew no fault.
Mary was preceded in death by: her parents, Archie Smith, Sr., and Annie Helen (Hunt) Smith; brothers, Archie Smith, Jr., and Jackie Smith.
She is survived by: her lov- ing husband of 33 years, Frank White; children, Arthur (Yolanda) Love, Anissa Love, Anjetta (Calvin) Marshall and Sarita White; grandchildren, Myles Marshall and Qunay Mar- shall; sisters, Barbara Jean Hogan and Joyce Smith; brother, Donald Smith; sisters- in-law, Mary Smith and Gloria Smith; special children, Lesley (Sergio, Sr.) White-Sandoval, Tracey Davis, Shauna (Jamal) Straker, Ebony Hollier, Serena (Ricardo) Rawlins, Juanisha (Albert) Mosley , Rev. Tony Doby (Francis), Anthony (Domninque) and a host of nieces, nephews, special grand- children, and church children.
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FAMILY NOTICE
ROBERT SHERMAN GUNTER
Robert Sherman Gunter, age 52, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 in Palatka, FL. He was born on September 12, 1969, in Tampa, FL, attended Hillsborough County Public Schools and worked as an inde- pendent painter.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, William Sher- man Gunter Jr., Mary Blevins and stepfather, James Blevins.
He leaves to cherish his lov- ing memories: loyal and devoted wife, Samantha Gunter; three loving children, Shavonne Gunter (fiancé AJ), Amanda Gunter and Kaleb Gunter; lov- ing granddaughter, Riley Gunter; brothers, Randy Gunter, Donavan Mims and Steve Burgos; sister, Brenda Blevins- Holcomb (Johnny); sis- ters-in-law, Lenora Roberson (Darren Roberson) and Shanella Hancock; mother-in- law, Gaynella Hancock; father- in-law, Alvin Hancock; a host of nieces and nephews, Robert Gunter (Janice), Crystal Gunter Soto, Wade Gunter (Stacy), Deanna Roberson, Lachelle Parker (Montreal), Carlos John- son, and Ja’Nylah Graham; aunts, Rose Harper, Peggy Mills, Beverly Carney, Shirley Derita, Mary Conley, Marie
Reaves; uncle, Robert Glenn Dollarhyde; cousins, Greg Harper, Robert Harper (Kim), Tony Ogles, Wanda Alton, Melinda, Dale Miller and a host of other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 3:00p.m. at the David Barksdale Center, 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa, FL 33607
FAMILY NOTICE
MR. ANTHONY CRAIG McDONALD SR.
Celebration of life for Mr. Anthony Craig McDonald, Sr. “Amp” will be Saturday, June 25, 2022 1 p.m. at First Baptist of College Hill. Interment to follow at Garden of Memories Memo- rial Park. He was born on Feb- ruary 2, 1974, in Tampa, Florida to Annie Laura Turner and Wal- lace McDonald. He left his earthly home to spend eternity with Jesus on Friday, June 10, 2022. Anthony was preceded in death by maternal great grand- parents John and Annie Wor- mack; maternal grandparents Jesse and Maggie Turner; aunts Delores Daniels, Ruthie Nelson, Jessie L. Rogers, and Viola Davis; uncles Vernon, Nathaniel, Oliver, Napoleon, and Andrew Turner; paternal grandparents Evelina Jones, Minnie Wilson-McDonald, and Hotley McDonald; aunts An- gelina Jones Cook, and Colette McDonald, uncles Paul Hay- wood and Johnnie L. Rubin; and angel babies JaQuan and Anto- nio.
Anthony was raised in Tampa and attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He graduated from Tampa Bay Technical High School in the class of 1992. Anthony had a strong work ethic and was an ex- emplary employee. He was em- ployed at the Tampa Tribune for six years as a pressman and then moved over to the City of Tampa where he worked for almost 20 years, first for Parks and Recre- ation and then Water Resources. There he worked as a technician, ensuring the safety of Tampa’s water supply, until his demise. Anthony also had a love for his community and brotherhood and was a member of Jerusalem #100 Prince Hall Affiliate and H.A.R.R.A.M. Temple Shriners Prince Hall Affiliate.
Anthony had a strong faith in God, having begun his spiritual journey at St. Paul C.O.G.I.C. under Bishop H.L. Simpson. He later joined Mt. Olive M.B. Church under the leadership of
Rev. Dr. C.P. Epps and was bap- tized in 2005. Most recently An- thony had made plans to join First Baptist Church of College Hill, however he was called home before he could do so. It was his faith in God that sus- tained him in his last days, until he met Jesus face to face.
His memory will live on for- ever in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife Christina Lind- sey McDonald, his loving chil- dren Anthony Jr., Kavon, Narianna, Janelle and Courtney; his grandchildren Jamari and Dakarai; step-children Johnathan Mingo Sr. and wife Antoinette and Phillip Barring- ton III, and step- grandchildren Jalia, Johnathan II, and Juliette. Also cherishing his memory are his parents Annie Laura Turner and Wallace McDonald; his sis- ters Angie, Mary, Stacey, Renee, Andrea, and Carmen and broth- ers Michael and Errol and wife Doris; special brothers, Alphonso Clark, Craig Jordan, James Green, Robert Thomas, Freddie Williams, Donald Walker, Torium Smith, Brian and Henry Walker; aunts Robyn, Kim, Kari and husband Sammi Lee, and Lillian Wilson- Hollinger and husband Bobby; uncles Reggie and Norman.
Visitation Friday 4pm – 8 pm at Wilson Funeral Home.
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