Wiley Berry Jones
Aug 19, 2024
Mr. Wiley "Bubba" Jones, Jr. was born April 8,1940, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Wiley B. Jones, Sr. and Minnie Gaynor Jones Hosey. He was affectionately known to his family and friends as "Bubba". He was the family patriarch and historian. He was a kind soul who loved his family and loved life and enjoyed dancing, playing the...
Sheila Gail Taylor
Aug 19, 2024
Sheila was born August 6, 1949, in Sarasota, Florida, to the late Fred and Johnnie Taylor. Sheila dedicated her career to helping others, retiring from a fulfilling role at Hillsborough County Social Services. Even in retirement, Sheila's unwavering commitment to her community never waned. Sheila's passion for music and fellowship found a harmonious outlet in her involvement with the...
Claudette Ronedia Akins
Aug 19, 2024
Mrs. Claudette Roneida Akins was born June 18, 1951, in Tampa, Florida, to parents, Ashley Walker and Susie Young Walker. Claudette was kind, loving and giving. She attended Middleton High School, and she furthered her education at Tampa Business College, where she honed her administrative and organizational skills before employment with the 1207 Labor Union.
She was...
Christine Elaine Young
Aug 17, 2024
Christine was born in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida, on December 25, 1955, Christine's life reflected the joy and hope that her birthdate signifies. She was a woman whose loving presence and thoughtful nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Christine was a proud graduate of Hillsborough County High School, where she...
Ronald Antonio Cogmon
Aug 14, 2024
Ronald's journey as a master carpenter was marked by an unwavering dedication to his craft. His hands, both strong and delicate, brought forth the beauty of wood in ways that spoke not only of skill but of an innate understanding of his material. Colleagues and apprentices alike revered him, not just for his intelligence in the art of carpentry...
Jimmie Lee Jackson
Aug 12, 2024
Mr. Jimmie Lee Jackson, Sr., a beloved family patriarch and respected community member, was born April 12, 1942, in Eufaula, Alabama to the late John Jackson and Rosie Stanford-Jackson. He moved to Tampa, Florida in the early 1960s, a place he would call home for the remainder of his life. It was there, that he established himself as a...
Yaniris Altagracia Almonte
Aug 12, 2024
Yaniris Almonte, a beacon of love and selflessness, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on July 27, 1974, in Mao Valverde, Dominican Republic, Yaniris brought light and joy into this world, a light that shone brightly for fifty years. Yaniris was the cherished daughter of Estella and Danilo, who...
Rudolph Antonio Francis
Aug 11, 2024
Mr. Rudolph A. Francis, lovingly known as "Rudy", passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born to parents, Manassah and Madeline Francis, on May 19, 1936, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Rudy attended Charlotte Amalie High School, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree from Hampton...
Ruby Dean Townes
Aug 10, 2024
Ms. Ruby Dean Townes was born to the late Alston Hayes and Pearl Hodges on October 27, 1937. She is the eighth child out of nine children. Leaving home at an early age, she found her residency in Florida. She took a job with Crown Windows and stayed there for 10 years until she retired. In 2010, she left...
Marva Marie Allen
Aug 8, 2024
Marva Marie Allen, affectionately known as "Re", was born June 29, 1955, in Lake Placid, Florida, to Samuel Allen and Ruthie Mae Baker.
She was preceded in death by parents, Samuel Allen and Ruthie Mae Baker; brother, Gregory Allen; and stepmother, Elizabeth Allen.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: brothers, Samuel Allen, Jr. (Brenda,...
Harvey Lee Pringle
Aug 7, 2024
Harvey was born September 27, 1958, in Tampa, FL. to the late Zepherine and Marin Pringle. He was the second of 5 children, two preceded him in death. Harvey was educated in the Tampa School System and graduated from King High School in 1977. Harvey continued his education and graduated from Erwin Technical College. Harvey joined the Army and...
William Oscar Johnson
Aug 4, 2024
William Oscar Johnson, Sr., affectionately known as "OJ", was born on May 11, 1947, In Tampa, FL., to parents, K.D. Johnson and Willie Anna Evans. "OJ" graduated from Middleton High School, class of 1964. He was handy, intelligent, and selfless, which led him to a successful career as a senior HVAC technician.
He was preceded in death...
Ashley Jermaine Goggins Jr.
Aug 1, 2024
Ashley was born on October 29, 2005, in Tampa, Florida, to April Moore and Ashley Jermaine Goggins, Sr. Ashley Goggins attended Hillsborough County Schools until his accident. He loved singing, rapping, and riding dirt bikes. He was a person if you came in contact with him, you would never forget his smile, jokes, and loving spirit. He will truly...
Charlie Jones
Jul 31, 2024
Mr. Charlie Jones grew up in Newark, NJ. He graduated from Barringer High School, later relocating to Tampa, FL. Charlie enjoyed football and was a diehard Steelers fan, he also enjoyed dancing, spending time with family, and enjoying talking about the goodness of the Lord with his loving wife.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his...
Nita Sherelle Black-Williams
Jul 31, 2024
Nita Sherelle Black Williams was born on January 14, 1986, to Valeria Moultry and Lonnie Moultry III in Tampa, FL. She attended Seminole Heights Elementary and Burnett Middle School. She graduated from Chamberlin High School and attended Hillsborough Community College to study massage therapy. She met her husband, Jamieson Williams in their sophomore year of high school and they...
Eloise Johnson Cabrera-White
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Eloise Cabrera-White, age 91, was born on December 9, 1932, to the late Maud Gill Johnson and Zebbie Johnson in Eviston, FL. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she was reared in Micanopy, FL, and will be deeply missed. She was the oldest of 6 children: Ethel Evans (Arthur), Bernice Henry (Russell), Dorothy Mitchell (Clarence), Daniel...
Beverly Ann Harvin
Jul 27, 2024
Beverly Ann Jenkins-Harvin, a beacon of gentleness and courage, born on July 8, 1938, in Tampa, FL, Beverly lived a life marked by her unwavering faith and a spirit that inspired all who knew her. Her life was a testament to her faith-filled existence, as she gracefully balanced her personal challenges with a perennially positive outlook. Her resilience and...
Concepcion Ercia
Jul 27, 2024
Ercia, Concepcion (Conchita or Abuela) 86, of Tampa, born December 8th, 1937, passed away peacefully at home on July 27th, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Habana, Cuba, and a resident of Tampa since 1969. She was a loving, strong, resilient, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be...
Jessie Bea Daniels
Jul 27, 2024
Jessie B. Daniels was born October 4, 1945. Jessie was a native to Edison, GA. She was baptized at an early age. She was joined in holy matrimony to the late James E. Daniels. She was a faithful member of Greater Friendship M.B. under Rev. Murray, serving on the Usher board and as a Treasurer.
Sister Jessie...