Ms. Mollie L. Hicks
Oct 4, 2025
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Mollie Lue Hicks closed her eyes and departed this earthly life into an everlasting life. Mollie was born on August 31, 1933, in Eufaula, Alabama, to loving parents, Ray and Thelma Farrior. She graduated from Barber County High School in Eufaula, AL. Before commuting to Florida, Mollie met and courted Earl Hicks....
Mr. Joseph Lee "Joe"
Oct 3, 2025
Joseph C. Lee, affectionately known as Joe, was born on October 10, 1974, in Tampa, Florida, to Columbus and Rosia Lee. Joe was a man full of life and laughter. He had a passion for driving trucks and an effortless ability to make everyone around him laugh—often without even trying. He cherished time spent with family and...
Mrs. Joanne Mack
Oct 2, 2025
Joanne Mack was born on March 5, 1948, in Ashburn, Georgia, to George and Janie Mack. Joanne was a caring person, which is what made her such a great teacher. She worked and retired from Clair Mel Elementary school. She enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her husband. Joanne was active as well, dancing...
Master Daryl Bowman, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Daryl B. Bowman "Kiing" was born on March 28, 2017 in Tampa Fl, to Daryl Bowman, Sr. and Mo"Kneesha Carter. Daryl was the first of two children. He was born non-verbal so he communicated through his beautiful smile. He enjoyed being outside, going for walks in the stroller. Daryl also loved watching tv as well as bath...
Mrs. Esther D. Walker
Sep 30, 2025
Esther D. Walker "Darlene" was born on November 2, 1962, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Atlas Garner, Jr., and Margaret Garner. Darlene's (aka"Gram-Ham") unselfish, faithful, and devoted service to God, her husband, children, grandchildren, and family allowed them to pursue their dreams and aspirations. Esther was a proud USF Alumni Association member. She worked for Rite Aid...
Baby Nylah Noelle Grier
Sep 30, 2025
Our precious angel, Nylah Noelle Grier, was born on July 12, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida, and peacefully passed away on September 30, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, Nylah's presence brought immeasurable love, light, and joy to everyone around her. Her sweet spirit and gentle innocence touched hearts in ways that will never be...
Mr. Earl "Skip" Anthony Pendleton
Sep 29, 2025
Earl Anthony "Skip" Pendleton was born on June 22, 1955, to the late Freddie Pendleton and Doretha Fields in Tampa, Florida, and attended public schools in Hillsborough County. Skip enjoyed the fellowship he found in the Brotherhood Ministry at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, where he was proud to serve as a member of the Security...
Ms. Betty J. Hayes
Sep 29, 2025
Betty Jo Hayes, affectionately known as "B.J.", was born on October 31, 1938, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Orlando Hayes, Sr. and Lula May Hayes. Betty was a woman of many passions, she had a deep love for fashion, a beautiful voice for singing, a joyful spirit for shopping and a talent for cooking that brought...
Mrs. Constance "Connie" Lee Perry
Sep 28, 2025
Constance (Connie) Lee Ward Perry of Tampa, FL, was born on November 18, 1951, and departed this life on September 28, 2025. Constance was most affectionately known as "Connie" to those who loved her. Connie lived her life full of Joy and Laughter; she was truly the life of the party. If you wanted to know what...
Mr. Willie Arthur Williams, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Willie Arthur Williams, Jr. was born on April 4, 1958, in Tampa, Florida, to Willie Williams, Sr., and Mildred Wiley-Williams. He graduated from King High School in 1976 and then received his Associate of Science degree in Electronic Technology. Willie started his career as an Electronic Technician at Motorola Inc. in 1979, and after 27 years of...
Mrs. Myrtle Francois "Mona"
Sep 24, 2025
Myrtle Francois affectionally known as "Mona", entered her life journey on February 8th, 1952. Mona was raised and educated in Fort Myers, Florida. She moved to Tampa in the early 80's, where she raised her six children. Mona went back to school later in life and received her associate's degree in business education at Polk County Technical...
Mrs. Karen W. Mitchell
Sep 23, 2025
Karen W. Mitchell, 63, affectionately known as "Squirt". Karen was born on November 15, 1961, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Karen was a proud Florida State graduate who went on to be employed by the state of Florida with dedication until her retirement. A beloved wife and devoted mother, Karen, was somewhat private by nature yet deeply...
Mrs. Valerie Marshall
Sep 22, 2025
Valerie Nanette Oliver Marshall was born July 17, 1964. Nanette, as her family calls her, was educated through the Hillsborough County school system. She graduated from Brandon High School in 1981. Nanette loved her family and friends. She had a special place in her heart for kids. She called her nieces and nephews her babies. Seven years ago, she...
Mr. Ernest Sutton, Sr.
Sep 22, 2025
Mr. Ernest Gregory Vaughn Sutton Sr. was born on August 12, 1961, in Tampa, FL to the union of Ernest Jessie Sutton and Josephine Stanley Sutton. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on September 22, 2025, at the age of 64. Â He was educated in the private schools of...
Mrs. Dorothy G. Sneed
Sep 21, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy Sneed was a native of Tampa and attended the local schools of Hillsborough County and was a graduate of Middleton High School, class of 1949. She married an Air Force veteran, John L. Sneed, Sr, in 1956, and they moved to Nashville, TN, where she was a homemaker for several years. Once her children reached...
Ms. Nazaree Williams
Sep 20, 2025
She was born on February 3, 1980, the beloved daughter of Raymond Sr. and the late Lucile Williams. Nazaree lived a life wholly devoted to God, her family, and her calling as an educator. For 30 years, she faithfully attended New Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, and in recent years, she became a cherished member of Plant...
Mrs. Hazel Yashika Lucinda Horton-Mcpherson
Sep 19, 2025
Hazel Y. Horton-McPherson was born in Tampa, FL, on September 10, 1980, to Reginald E McPherson and Evelyn E Horton. Hazel loved doing hair and nails part-time.
Hazel was preceded in death by her father, Reginald E. McPherson; mother, Evelyn E. Horton.
She is survived by her husband, Robert...
Mrs. Loette Cupid
Sep 18, 2025
Our ever-beautiful Loette Olive Cupid peacefully transitioned into the Kingdom of  Heaven on September 18, 2025. A radiant pillar of love, wisdom, and unwavering strength - she touched her family, friends, and community with a generosity that knew no limits. With open arms and a heart of gold, she was always the first to help, never expecting...
Mrs. Eleanor Louise Mobley Solomon
Sep 15, 2025
Mrs. Eleanor Louise Mobley Solomon was born on January 22, 1948, in Sanford, FL, to the late Ernest and Freddie Muller Mobley. At an early age, she was baptized and joined First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. There she played the piano for Sunday School, youth choir, and later the gospel choir. She attended Midway Elementary School in...
Ms. Jacqueline Iris Brown
Sep 14, 2025
Ms. Jacqueline Iris Brown was born on May 12, 1951, in Havana, Florida to the late Ben and Lena Brown. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Brandon High School in 1968. She accepted Christ at an early age and united with St. James AME Church of Progress Village. She was...