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RAY WILLIAMS
WILSON
MRS. CYNTHIA MARIA BARNER
Mrs. Cynthia Maria Barner, of Tampa, peacefully answered the Master’s call on Thursday, July 9, 2015.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 11 a. m. at First Bap- tist Church of Lincoln Gar- dens, 4025 W. Palmetto St., Reverend Anthony W. Greene, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Cynthia was born on De- cember 28, 1955, to Joseph and Annie Pearl Thompson. She was a graduate of Robin- son High School in 1972.
She married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence Barner and to this union was born, Tiffani and Traci.
She was employed as a Di- rectory Assistance Represen- tative at GTE/Verizon for over 20 years, where she re- tired.
She was preceded in death by: her father, Joseph Thompson; step-father, Her- shel Anderson; and an uncle, Albert Robinson, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: mother, Annie Pearl Thompson; two devoted and loving children, Tiffani Barner and Traci Barner; grandmother, Sylvia Allen; sister, Gail Anderson; grandchildren, Arseles Miller, Jr., Antonio Jackson, Alec Archie, Jala and Jada Jackson; great grandchild, Jahari Miller; niece, LaTasha Freeman (Jerry); great niece, JoNique Holmes; great nephews, Kamren Grier and JaShaun Holmes; aunts, Mary Lavett, Alma Kinsey (Sam), Carolyn Clemons, Mary Robinson and Patricha Lawson; cousins, Tanya Jackson, Linda Shelton, Ricky, Ronnie and Robin Kinsey, Angela and Terrance O’Hara, Freddy Clemons, and Pia Pierre (Sonny); nephew, Michael Barner; and a host of loving and ded- icated relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, July 17, 2015, at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Arrangements en- trusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. RASHONDA LASHAWN BOSTICK
Ms. Rashonda Lashawn Bostick of Tampa, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 11 a. m. at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, 1006 W. Cypress Street, with Reverend Dr. W. James Fa- vorite, pastor, officiating. In- terment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Ceme- tery.
Rashonda was a lifelong native of Tampa, and was ed- ucated in the school district of Hillsborough County.
She accepted Christ at an early age with a procession of baptism at Beulah Baptist Church, Tampa. Rashonda was a faithful and devoted member, until her health begin to fail.
She was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Catherine Everette; her grandfathers, Eugene Fields and Arthur Bostick; her aunts, Victoria Myers and Lily Mae Price; her uncle, An- thony Sutton; and her cousin, Michelle Everette.
She leaves a loving family to cherish her fond memo- ries: fiance, Derrick “82” Hall; son, Michael Reed, Jr.; daughters, Maryah Reed, R’myah Reed and Derriel Hall; sisters, Trenecia “Hun- don” Young and Calvina Bo- stick; brother, Marlo Coakley; uncles, Andre Davis, Thaddis Sutton, Jewel Atkins, Sr. (Jeanette), Joe- nathan Sutton, Sr. (Rosa), Robert Jackson (Gloria), Mack Bostick, Monty Bo- stick, Sr., and Vincent Bo- stick; aunts, Maria Bostick, Barbara Hall, Jeanette Mc- Dowell, Cherry Ford-Jenk- ins, Leonora Davis, Charlene Everette and Betty Everette- Dority (J. C.); nieces, Da’lyla Bradshaw and Mauriana Coakley; nephews, Amar’e Holloway and Mario Coakley, Jr.; the Carnegie family; spe- cial friend, Keldren Ricks; and a host of cousins, friends and other sorrowing rela- tives.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, July 17, 2015, at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MR. ERIC CRESENCIO HOLMES
Mr. Eric Cresencio Holmes of Tampa, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 2 p. m. at Bible- Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace, 8718 N. 46th Street, with Reverend Dr. Earl B. Mason, pastor, offici- ating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Eric C. Holmes, was a native of Washington, D. C., and was a resident of Tampa for 38 years.
He attended Hillsborough High School and graduated with the class of 1988. While attending Hillsborough High School, he wrestled and played football. Throughout high school, Eric participated in Upward Bound and fur- thered his education at Dil- lard University.
He was preceded in death by: his grandmother, Louise Reeves; his brother, Hes- himur “Omarr” Holmes; his aunt, Lenora McCants; and his cousin, Abdullah Stokes.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and de- voted mother, Yvonne Holmes Waldon (Howard); father, Donnell Curtis Holmes; brothers, Donnell Holmes, Jr. and Askia Holmes; sister, Tamia Smith; step-brothers, Dewayne Wal- don and Adrian Waldon; aunts, Deborah McCray, Niamah Muhammad and Veronica Crumpton; uncles, Bernard Reeves, Alvin Holmes (Denise) and Michael Hall (Anita); step- aunt-in-law, Gloria Miller (Melvin); nephews, Gabriel “Omarr” Holmes (mother, Carly Sands), and Vito Holmes; niece, Leylah Yvonne Holmes (mother, Shannon Holmes); cousins, Gwen “GG” Green, Aundrea Green, Calvin Green, Bethany Green, William Stokes, Mary Stokes, Harvey Stokes, Grace Stokes, Imani Diop, Omari Diop, Siraj Diop, Jobari, Tacuma Muhammad, Balewa Muhammad, Joshua Muhammad, Sabreen Muhammad, Jor-el Hall, Si- mone Hall, Lisa McCray, Sean McCray and Charles Wright; step-cousin-in-laws, Charles Lewis, Monica Simp- kins, Clifford Darrington and Quentin Darrington; a host of cousins, aunts, great aunts, great uncles, other rel- atives and friends; a special mention of his longtime, de- voted, adopted auntie, Gloria Drungo Pyles; and a special acknowledgement to Ms. Josie Mack for her love, care and support over the past years.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, July 17, 2015, at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue. Arrangements en- trusted to Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. ELLA M. LEWIS
Ms. Ella M. Lewis, 84, de- parted this life on Friday, July 3, 2015, at her home in Tampa.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 11 a. m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Rev- erend T. W. Jenkins, pastor, with Reverend Ronnie Mc- Cray, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Ella was a native of Nakina, North Carolina, and moved to Tampa in the sum- mer of 1960 with her family. For over 30 years, she worked tirelessly to support her family in several of the local hospitals in Tampa.
During her retirement, she traveled the world with her family.
Her beautiful smile and charming personality invited almost everyone around her to embrace her witty and lov- ing spirit. Ella never met a stranger, and her home was generally open to everyone. Ella was affectionately known as “The Butterfly Lady” from her love of butterflies.
She is preceded in death by: her parents, Reverend Charlie and Dollie Frink Stanley; siblings; son, Joseph; daughter, Hazel; and grandson, Corey.
She leaves to cherish many memories with: her children, Bennie Lewis, Benjamin Lewis, Debra Simmons, William Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, and Yvette Lewis; son- in-law, Michael Rivers; sur- rogate children, Jeannette Lawrence, Tracey Council, James Lawrence, Rodney Barbee and Kathy McCray; grandchildren, Tanya Bar- ron, Antwon Lewis, Willisha Williams, Phylena Lewis, Bennie Lewis, Jr., Ja’Liz Bowden, Marlon Lewis, Jerry Seabrooks, Tony Brew- ington, Michael Addison, Monica Williams, Tequila Gouds, Demeko Wells, Ivoryell Gordon, and Jeremy Lewis; several great grand- children; a host of nieces and nephews; and an entire com- munity.
The remains will repose after 5 p. m., Friday, July 17, 2015, at Ray Williams Fu- neral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, and the family will receive friends from 6-7 p. m. at the Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MRS. MARY SUE BARNES ALLEN
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Mary Sue Barnes Allen, will be held on Satur- day, July 18, 2015, at 3 p. m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3905 E. Elli- cott, Tampa, Rev. Dr. T. W. Jenkins, pastor, with Rev. Robert Glass, officiating.
Mary left this world on July 11, 2015, to join her Heavenly Father who granted her eternal life. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Mary Sue Barnes Allen was born in Raleigh, Georgia, on January 10, 1938, to the late Mary Thomas and Char- lie Williams; and JB Thomas, stepfather (deceased).
She was a bus driver for Hillsborough County School District and married to the late Frank G. Allen.
She was a dedicated mem- ber of New Hope M. B. Church and was a part of many ministries.
Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by: son, Leslie Allen; brother, Willie Williams; aunts, Grace Gordon and Eddie Mae Barnes; uncles, Bill Jackson and Thomas Barnes; and goddaughter, Erica Thomas.
She leaves to cherish mem- ories with: her children, Dorothy Weaver, Steven Weaver, and Valerie Allen and husband, James Becknel; grandchildren, Aristotle and wife, Rashidah, Steven, II, Tosca, Celisse, Antwon, Leslie, Devon, Lena, Aislinn, Tre, Wesley, Trenton and Alyssa; great grandchildren, Aristotle, III, Treyvon, Tikkia, An- toneus, Steven, Maniya, Leg- end, Zaire, Britany, Carlos, James, Stevie, Stephen, Stephanie, Stavyon, Aiden, Demontaye, Andrea, Timonte, Aniayah, Nevayah, Devin, Jasiah, Ileah and Ivery; great great grandchildren, J’Seria and J’Serion; six sisters and brothers, all of Ohio, Polly, Lois and husband, Sherman, Frank and wife, Becky, George, Robert and wife, Jackie, and Cathy and hus- band, David; four aunts, all of Georgia, Janie, Dorothy, Susie and husband, Horace, and Bernice; uncle-in-law, Willie Gordon; godson, James Gad- son; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of sor- rowing friends and neighbors.
There will be a viewing on Friday July 17, 2015, from 5- 9 p. m. at Wilson Funeral Home. Friends are asked to assemble at the church at ap- proximately 2:45 p. m., Sat- urday for the service.
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