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Funerals/Memoriams
WASHINGTON Plant City
MR. EARNEST STAFFORD
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Earnest “Buck” Stafford of Tampa, who passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, will be held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 21, 2015, at 11 a. m. at De- liverance Church of the Body of Christ, 2708 E. 23rd Ave., Elder George Bailey, pastor, with Elder Alfonso Tolbert, of- ficiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Earnest was born in Val- dosta, Georgia, on September 10, 1923, to Sam and Josie Stafford.
Later when he moved to Tampa, (where) he met and married, Ida B. Sanders.
He was preceded in death by: his wife, Ida B. Stafford; fa- ther, Sam Stafford; brother, Thomas “Jack” Stafford; 2 sis- ters, Rosie Lee Jackson and Theola Crawford; and grand- son, Wiley “Tim” Shaw.
Earnest leaves to cherish his memories: his children, 2 daughters, Earnestine Stafford and Flora Jean Hankerson, and son, Major Spry; 2 step- sons, Alfonso Tolbert and Willie Tolbert (Janice); 4 grandchildren, David Hodges (Wanda), Zorhonda Turner, Phillip Russ and Candace Russ; 2 great granddaughters, Zakiyah Bentley and Lashawna Anderson; 21 step-grandchil- dren, Anthony, Everett, Gerry, Tangela, Marecia, Maria, Tolonda, Karry and Gerald Tolbert, Shoronda, Quiana, Daphne, Nikeesha, Ryan, Torino, Regina, Willie, Jr., Al- fonso, Jr., and Shayla Tolbert, Nicole Merritt and Theodore; 3 nieces, Gerone “Polly” Thomas, Daisy L. Drayton and Josie B. Cherry; nephew, Kenny P. Stafford; and a host of acquaintances, cousins and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home from 5-8 p. m. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. WILLIE S. THARPE
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Willie S. Tharpe of Tampa, who passed away Sun- day, February 8, 2015, will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 11 a. m. at New Friend- ship M. B. Church, 3201 E. Lake Avenue, Rev. H. L. Daniels, pastor, officiating.
Mrs. Willie S. Tharpe at- tended Middleton High School and graduated with the c/o 64’. She later enrolled in Bethune- Cookman College as a student in their sociology program and graduated Cum Laude in c/o 68’. After college she was initi- ated into Delta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as an undergraduate and became a charter member of Tampa Metropolitan Alumni Chapter April 21, 2003.
Early in her career she be- came a fashion designer for her own brand name, Anisha B. Original. She worked in the Mental health field as a coun- selor for over 30 years. She also worked in Supervisor Elections for over 20 years.
She was preceded in death by: parents, Hinton Stephens, Sr. and Idella Stephens; sister, Elizabeth Davis; husband, Jerome A. Barker; and father- in-law, Roy Robinson.
She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories with: sis- ters, Alberta Worthen (Ho- race), Eartha Hills and Deborah Cooper Stephens; brothers, Earl Lawton, Hinton Stephenson, Jr. and Adali Stephens; aunts, Edna Taylor and Lillie S. Taylor; mother-in- law, Fannie M. Robinson; sis- ters-in-law, Deborah Jonesia, Delores Rudolph of Miami, Gloria Adams and Jessie Dupins of Tallahassee, FL; brothers-in-law, Michael Pe- terson (Renee), Daryn Robin- son (Angie), and Hubert Davis; godchildren, Dana Manning, Kimberly Johnson and Otis Cooper, II; best friends, Lucy Hector and Rose Bilal; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MRS. ANTOINETTE ROSELLA WILLIAMS-DIXON (COOKIE)
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Antoinette Rosella Williams-Dixon “Cookie,” who passed away Monday, Febru- ary 2, 2015, will be held at Covenant Catalytic Church, 6212 47th Street, Pastor Car- nell Upshaw, with Elder Willie Campbell, eulogist, and Elder Frances Campbell, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Mrs. Antoinette Rosella Williams-Dixon “Cookie” was born December 28, 1964, to Mrs. Mary L. Williams and the late Mr. Daniel Boone Williams in Tampa. She was educated in Hillsborough County Public Schools and worked as a CNA for 10 years. She later pursued her Security Class D License, which she maintained for several years.
Antoinette’s mother was in- strumental in instilling in her spiritual foundation. She at- tended the Apostolic Church of Jesus every Sunday, which made her faith in God strong all the way into adulthood.
She was an excellent and de- voted mother, wife, and care- giver, and loved by many.
She was preceded in death by her, father, Daniel Boone Williams.
She leaves behind: her lovely mother, Mary L. Williams; husband, Robert R.
Dixon, III; children, Trakasha L. Comer “Trece” (Henry Sir- mons, III), Mauntellis D. Williams, Torrance J. Dixon (Lekesha), Trevanell F. Dixon, Robert R. Dixon, IV (Shaquilla McCathern), Shaonna Y. Williams and O’Shea D. Dixon; grandchildren, Mauntellis D. Williams, Jr., Henry C. Sir- mons, IV (Quad), Mauntelisha Williams, Mauncellis Williams, Miracle Mingo, Le- Shawn Mingo, Za’Nya C. Sir- mons, LaShawn Mingo, Tayshawn Dixon, Torrance Dixon, Jr., Marquellis Williams, Keyshawn Dixon, Martrellis Williams, Royal Williams, Jovante D. Dixon and Justan T. Dixon; brothers, Alfonso S. Williams, Michael D. Williams and Daniel Williams, III (Valencia); sis- ters, Christina Wyatte, Pamela Green and Lakysha Hughes; aunts, Delores Flowers and Willie Pearl Jenkins; nieces, Chinon Reed, Abony D. Williams, Chiquita Reed, Vanessa Shellman, Felicia Hooks, Yvette Hooks and Keisha Williams; nephews, Daniel Williams, IV and Mau- rice Williams; cousins, the Jenkins family, Valerie Ran- som, Eric Ransom, Sharon Y. Ransom, Nathalie McCoy Johnson, Tyrone Flowers and Regina Dixon; other relatives, the Bass family, the Ransom family, Anita Brim and family, the Walker family, the Dixon family, the Williams family, the Gilmore family, and the Simmons family; best friends, Mary Archie and family, Paula Whitehurst and family, Patri- cia Wingo and family, and Dar- rell Mathis and family; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The visitation will be held at Aikens Funeral Home on Fri- day, February 20, 2015, from 5- 8p.m.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
AIKENS FUNERAL HOME
MR. RAYMON DIX, JR. ‘Sleepy’
Mr. Raymon “Sleepy” Dix, Jr. of Seffner, FL, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015.
Funeral services will be con- ducted Saturday, February 21, 2015, at First Missionary Bap- tist Church of Seffner, 6720 County Road 579 North, Seffner, FL, 33584. Interment will follow in Mayberry Ceme- tery, Seffner, FL.
Raymon Dix, Jr. was born December 31, 1935, in Tampa, to the late Raymon Dix, Sr. and Bessie Dix. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County, graduating from Don Thompson, now known as Howard W. Blake High School.
He entered the armed forces, serving several years in the United States Army. After his duty ended with the United States Army, he moved back to Tampa.
Raymon Dix, Jr. met and married the love of his life, June Rosetta Franklin. During this marriage he joined Loving Hill Primitive Baptist Church in Seffner, FL.
Raymon Dix, Jr. was em- ployed by Hillsborough County Waste Water Department for over 30 years. He worked faithfully until his health began to fail. He retired at an early age.
He loved all sports, but his heart was always with base- ball. He played for the Tampa Trojans, a semi-pro baseball league. He also was an umpire for many years. His favorite team was none other than the Tampa Bay Rays.
He leaves to cherish fond memories: sons, Richia Dix (Taunya), and Isaac Dix (Eris); daughters, Ramona Dix, Sab- rina Dix, Tonya Dix, Kimberly Dix and Comalenia Dix; 12 wonderful grandchildren, Taunesha (Verdie) Mayweath- ers, Thomas Dix, Willie Pace (Eboney), Isaac Dix, Isaiah Dix, Darius Dix-Lane, Shaaku- rah Abdullah, Tatyanna Lime- house, Savannah Dix, Therry Scott, II, Zion Dix and Nylah McWhite; great grandchildren, Jordyn Pace, Laila Mayweath- ers, J’myia Newsome and Joshua Mayweathers; sister, Delores Patton; godsister, San- dra Pearson; godbrother, Mau- rice Jackson; sister-in-law, Erma Wylie; brother-in-law, Frank Crum, Sr.; and a host of other adored nieces, nephews, family and friends.
There will be a viewing on Friday, February 20, 2015, from 6-8 p. m. at First Mission- ary Baptist Church of Seffner, 6720 County Road 579 North, Seffner, FL, 33584.
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IN MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED
MOTHER, MARY PEARL DEXTER March 16, 1918 – February 17, 2014
Our thoughts of you are always there, cherished memoires of you are everywhere. So many things left behind reminds us of you, of the happier times we all once knew.
On a bright, clear and sunny day it feels as if you hadn’t gone away. Like you’re at home in your easy chair, waiting for someone to fix your hair.
And then you’d ask what do we have to eat, as you complained about the noise in the street. You loved to talk about when you were a girl, it was fascinating hearing about young Mary Pearl.
Young, healthy, and vibrant is how we’ll remember you. Matri- arch of our family, the woman who helped us through many hard times with a stern, caring and loving hand. There’s a void now, but our memories and love for you will always stand.
You are sorely missed by the Dexter family: sons, Wallace Dex- ter and Zeron Dexter, Jr.; daughter, Linda Dexter Hodges; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
IN MEMORIAM
LINDA ANDERSON SMITH
Your memory will remain in our hearts forever.
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