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Funerals/Memoriam
AIKENS
BROTHER RICHARD LEE ROBERTS, JR.
A Homegoing Celebration for Bro. Richard Lee Roberts, Jr. who passed away on Tues- day, January 22, 2019 will be held Saturday, February 2nd, 2 p. m. at The Center for Mani- festation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor; Rev. Beverly Daniels, officiat- ing. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery.
Richard was born May 30, 1988, to Richard and Pamela Roberts. Richard was an Honor Roll student at Tampa Bay Tech. High School, where he graduated at the top of his class. He was in the National Honor Society, an active mem- ber of TBT Step Team and the Majestic Praise Gospel Choir. He enjoyed dancing, stepping, singing, playing the cello and going to the movies. He was also a math whiz, foodie and techie.
Richard went off to Job Corps, where he received his AA degree in Computer Engi- neering. He was also a member of the City of Restoration Church, where he danced in the fine Arts Ministry. He was pre- viously employed at SSP Amer- ica at Tampa International Airport.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elizabeth Aikens, Levi and Rosette Roberts and aunt, Luella Earl.
He leaves to cherish his pre- cious memories with: his mother, Pamela Roberts; fa- ther, Richard L. Roberts, Sr. (Anita); sisters, Ebony Culver (Larry) and Lanita Roberts; aunts, Sonja Shaw (Anthony), Angela Donnell Hart, Doris Alexander (Alex), Felicia Pow- ell (Jerome), Rosemary Jack- son (Herbert) and Gertrude Oliver (Willie); uncles, An- thony Broadnax (Wanda), Willie Roberts, Sr. (Pamela), Levy Roberts (Glory), Freddie Roberts, Sr. (Teresa), Sylvester Roberts and Nathaniel Roberts (Debra); nieces, Amaya Bur- den, Aurora Culver and Arya Culver; nephew, Malachi Betts; a host of cousins; god-parents, Johnny Wright (Dale), Prentiss Davis (Brenda) and Betty Vidal (Andy); a host of other relatives and friends that will miss him.
The visitation will be held at Aikens funeral Home on Fri- day, February 1st from 5 to 7 p. m. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service.
GUDES
cornerstone of everything and she encouraged family and friends to be supportive, gener- ous, loving and forgiving.
As the Matriarch, Bonnie led by example, desiring for all to do right, to be their best, and to serve others. Bonnie graduated from Middleton High School, Tampa, Florida in 1958. She re- mained friends with many from school and loved the class re- unions. Bonnie joined the Navy and became a LPN. After being Honorably Discharged, Bonnie continued her studies and be- came an Echo Cardio Technolo-
gistB. onnie believed in the Bible Principles of time, talent, and tithe and she was a good steward with all that God entrusted her with. She faithfully gave her time and used her talent to serve oth- ers. Bonnie was a joyful tither and spoke with many about the blessing of tithing and good stewardship.
Cherishing the beautiful memories of Bonnie are: her fa- ther, Rudolph V. Wesley Sr.; son, Antonio Wesley and Artesha “Nikki” Wesley, and adopted son, Rev. Randy Randolph; brothers, Rudolph V. Wesley, Jr., Larry Wesley, and James F. Tarrent; sisters, Rubye Maria Tarrent and Pamela E. Brown and Larry; favorite nephew, Rudolph V. Wesley, III; special sisters, Darlene Brooks and Larry, Angela Dennis and Charles, Renae’ Freeman, Va- lerie Miller and Lester, Rhonda Dexter and Christopher, and Lisa Brooks and Jeffrey; god- daugters, Maya and Briana Brooks; godson, Joshua Concep- cion; aunt, Katheryn Evans; un- cles, Arthur Randolph and Edell Butts; dear friends of Progress Village Senior Center; nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbors, and her beloved Dachshund, “Buddy.”
The visitation will be held at Mt. Olive M. B. Church on Fri- day, February 1st, from 6 to 8 p. m. The family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Saturday for the service at 10:45 a. m.
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RAY WILLIAMS
MR. ANTONIO DEANDRE HUNTER
Mr. Antonio DeAndre Hunter of Tampa, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 2, 2019, at 2 p. m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Reverend Henry Dale, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Mr. Antonio DeAndre Hunter was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was educated in the Public Schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Tampa Bay Technical High School. Mr. Hunter was employed as a Bus Operator at HART Transit.
He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, Ardis and Willie Mae Hunter; mother, Yvette D. Hunter; step-father, Earl L. Dale; and aunt, Levercici E. Williams.
He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and devoted partner, Joshua M. Marshall; fa- ther, Anthony D. Thompson; grandmother, Elizabeth Thomp- son; aunts, Gale Thompson and Regina Dale; uncle, Darrell L. Thompson, Mike Dale, Keith Dale, and Issac Dale; godson, Jermaine “Tank” Anderson; cousins, Shawn Williams (Al- fonso), Sheila Williams (Kwane), Trinka Everett, Ellis Everett, Ter- rence Everett, Michael Dale, Jr., Anthony Dale, Dionminique, Al’Vondre, Amiya, A’Laysha, Ja’Kwane and Hakeem D. Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The remains will repose from 5 to 8 p. m. Friday, February 1, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Owners.
MS. YVONNE EDITH ‘BONNIE’ WESLEY
A Homegoing Celebration for Yvonne Edith “Bonnie” Wesley of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019, will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019, 11 a. m., at Mt. Olive M. B. Church, 4008 E. Cayuga Street, Pastor Michael V. White, officiating, Pastor Randy Randolph, Eulogist. The inter- ment will be in Rest Haven Me- morial Park Cemetery.
Yvonne Edith “Bonnie” Wes- ley was born in Tampa, on July 29, 1940 to Rudolph V. Wesley, Sr. and the late Inez Bouler Wes- ley and was raised by her grand- mother, Edith P. Bouler, affectionately called “Mother.”
Attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church with her grandmother, Bonnie accepted Christ while young and later renewed her membership upon returning to Tampa. Bonnie loved serving as an usher on First Sunday. At church she was known for her wise words, her beautiful smile, and her delicious jams and pre- serves. Family was the very soul of Bonnie and she shared the love of Jesus by always helping family and friends.
Her door was always opened and she welcomed all. Everyone stayed at Bonnie’s house! Her home was the place for family gatherings, baby showers, cousin parties, gardening classes, nurs- ing the sick and more. Bonnie be- lieved that family was the
MS. ETHEL GOODSON
Ms. Ethel Goodson of Tampa was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 2, at 2 p. m. at Rivers of Life Church Ministries, 301 Lakewood Drive, Brandon, FL, with Pastor Curtis A. Swafford, officiating. Inter- ment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery.
Ethel Goodson was a native of Autaugaville, AL and later moved from Prattville, AL to Tampa, FL. She worked at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, retiring after approxi- mately 25 years of dedicated serv- ice, where she received many accolades to include: an all ex- pense paid trip to Hawaii, for achieving “Employee of the Year,” which she achieved several times.
After retirement, Ethel also held other positions such as a Di- etician at Shaw Elementary School and as a Store Greeter at Walmart. Ethel was a member of Rivers of Life Church Ministries, where she received her salvation under the leadership of Reverend Swafford. She was sick for many years, causing her to be unable to attend church as much as she wished, however, Rivers of Life was always near and dear to her heart. Whenever she attended church, she always made her way through the crowd to speak to her pastor, Reverend Swafford.
She was preceded in death by: her nine siblings, Leon, Edith, Ruth, Catherine, Eddie, Hattie, Julius, Jessi and Bettye; son, Can- aberia Howard; daughter, Diane Howard; and step-daughter, Bev- erly Ross.
She left a legacy for her daughters and sons to cherish family memories and pass it on to their children. She leaves her legacy to: her children, Dora Greene (Wendell), Deborah Haynes, Mozell Lucas (William), Ozell Howard (Valerie), Eddie Goodson (Monica), Irma Wal- ters-Smith (Isaac) and Donna Goodson; 32 grandchildren, Or- wando Greene (Shnequie), Sherita, Michael Tracy, Tocorra, Tokaven, Dedorah, Kendall (Sheena), Derrick, William, Jr., Reggie, Regina Lucas-Gilbert (Ed- ward), Marcus, Edwin, Lakesha, Jonathan, Antwain, Eddie, Andre, Khalil, Meshayla, Miriah, Jahbarie, Michala, Josiah, Michael Walt, Mario, Matthew, Rajean, Demetrius, Zykia, Christina and Rashaad; 48 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; three special nephews, Aldon, Jermaine and Ocie, all of NY; and special nieces, Carolyn Underwood (Bernard) of AL, Mary of IL, Marian of Wash- ington, D. C. and a whole host of nieces, nephews, cousins and spe- cial friends. She will truly be missed! The remains will repose after 5 p. m. Friday, February 1, at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue.
Arrangements entrusted to RAY WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, Rhodes & Northern, Own- ers.
IN MEMORY OF
RENEE FRANKLIN
It has been one year since God called you home. We will con- tinue to keep you in our hearts until we meet again.
Love always, Marcus, Jeffery, Vilma, and grandchildren, Mar- cus, Kamara, J’Quan, Cerise, and Gerise, Jr.
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