James David Wright
Jun 3, 2024
James David Wright, affectionately known as "JD" to his loved ones, and "Wolf Man" by his friends, was born on November 9, 1926, in Bealsville, FL, to the late Arthur and Ida Thompson Wright. He accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He married Mary Frances Breedlove and had...
Estella Vinson
Jun 1, 2024
Mother Estella Vinson, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 1, 2024, in Tampa, FL. Born on October 15, 1918, in Oakfield, GA to the late Perry and Fannie James. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Vinson, Jr.; father, Perry James; mother, Fannie James; son, John Holley, Sr.; grandchildren,...
Nikoloas Emil Liddell
Jun 1, 2024
Nikoloas Emil Liddell Jr., affectionately known as Lil Nik, whose vibrant spirit and infectious joy brightened the lives of all who knew him, passed away on June 1, 2024, at the tender age of 11. Nikoloas was born on March 29, 2013, to D'Vonndrea Latress Blackmon and Nikoloas Emil Liddell Sr. , in Tampa, FL. Lil Nik was a...
Inez Archie
May 29, 2024
Mrs. Inez Archie was born on June 28, 1953, in Madison, FL to Mr. Columbus Stevenson and Ms. Alice Mayhue. She was a loving mother without fail, totally dedicated to her family. She would unselfishly become mom to many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as giving of herself was a part of who she was, always there to offer...
Earl Carlton White
May 27, 2024
Mr. Earl Carlton White was born in Tampa,FL on September 28,1939, to the proud
parents of the late MenefeeWhite,Sr.,and DollieAllenWhite. Earl attended
thePublicSchools of Hillsborough County, graduating from
MiddletonAdultHighSchool.
In the early 1970s,Earl relocated to Philadelphia,PA where he met his future
wife, DelorisJerman. Theyweremarried and from that union was...
Sgm.(R) James Nathaniel Love
May 25, 2024
SGM. Love was a faithful member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, where he and his sister were baptized by the late Rev. Arthur Ashe and attended until he joined the military. While living in Kansas City, MO, he joined St. Stephen Baptist Church and obtained his new membership certificate. He was a lover of gospel and jazz music. He...
Judith Muhammad
May 25, 2024
Judith was born January 6, 1950, in St. Michael, Barbados of the West Indies to Vera Graham. She spent her adolescent years in Bolton, Lancaster, UK, before moving to New York to begin her fruitful life. She was a loving wife to Naeem Muhammad, a devoted mother to Ayesha Jackson and Jamal Muhammad, and a cherished grandmother to Sidayja...
Toynetta Williams
May 25, 2024
Toynetta Wiley Williams was born on June 7, 1928, in Mango, FL., to the late Hugh Wiley and Leona Thompson. She was educated in the schools of Hillsborough County. She accepted Christ at a young age and joined St. Mary's A.M.E Church in Seffner, FL. She later became a member of New Mt. Zion M.B. Church where she served...
Jewel Dean Reed
May 24, 2024
Jewel Dean Reed was born on March 20, 1951, in Camilla, GA to the late Norman and Edna Reed. Jewel retired from Hillsborough County Schools. Jewel was an active member in her church community, and enjoyed traveling, family, and hosting gatherings with all her loved ones.
She was preceded in death by companion, O'Neal Edgar; son, Anthony...
Steffan Lorenzo Dorsey
May 22, 2024
Steffan was born on November 2, 1961 to LaRue Dorsey, Sr. and Fulteen S. Dorsey. He was baptized at an early age and attended Zion United Methodist Church in Ocala, FL. He was a member at Bible Based Fellowship Church. Steffon went to Marion County Public Schools. He graduated from Forest High School in Ocala, FL. He continued his...
Ella Clara Evans
May 18, 2024
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Ella was born January 2, 1933, in DeSoto, Georgia, to the late Abe Hayes and Mattie Gertrude Wilson Hayes. She attended Public Schools of Vallejo County, CA, Sumter County, GA and Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL. Ms. Ella moved to Florida in the early 1950s. She worked in the early years for Hough's Food Trucks. Ella worked...
Jewell Campbell
May 18, 2024
Ms. Jewell Campbell was born in Statesboro, Georgia on April 1, 1942, moving to Tampa, Florida at an early age. She was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System and would go on to drive a school bus for them for over 17 years. Jewell was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Davis and Clara Graham; and...
Vernell Barnum
May 15, 2024
Ms. Vernell "Peke" Barnum was born December 29, 1949, to the late Robert Lee Barnum, Sr., and the late Lillie Mae Kimbrough Barnum. Vernell, along with her parents and four siblings relocated from Shellman, GA, to Tampa, FL, where they resided in the Sulphur Springs Community, for many years. Later, they would relocate to the Georgia Terrace Community. Ms....
Willie Watts, Jr.
May 15, 2024
Willie Watts, Jr. was born in Tampa, Florida, on June 12, 1974, to parents, Willie Watts, Sr., and Laura Bozant. He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Summer and Jacob Jones, and Mya Watts; mother, Laura Bozant; sister, Gloria Joyner; aunts, Estella and Deborah Bozant; uncles, Arthur Turner and Eugene Bozant; nephew, Julian Joyner; cousins, Dane, Lonette, and Duane...
Melissa Ann Roberts
May 15, 2024
Melissa Ann Roberts was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 20, 1981, to Willie Roberts and
Darlene Freeman. She loved teaching, playing games, cooking, listening to music,
spending time with animals, and outside adventures. "We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly;...
Leroy Richardson
May 15, 2024
A private service was held for Mr. Leroy "Snoop" Richardson, Jr., a cherished soul known fondly as Leroy to his friends and family, departed this life on May 15, 2024, in his hometown of Tampa, FL. Born on January 13, 1963, to the late Leroy Henry Richardson, Sr. and Dolly Mae Richardson, Leroy's charismatic presence and loving nature left...
Edith Marie Williams
May 13, 2024
Memorial Service Sunday, May 26, 2024 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610
Harold Harry Hunter Iii
May 13, 2024
On July 11, 1978, his parents, Harold Harry Hunter, Jr., and Maggie L. Williams-Hunter celebrated the birth of their first-born child, Harold Harry Hunter III. On July 8,1983, their second born child and his beloved sister, Deanna, brought so much joy, happy days, and enduring love to their family, too. Notably, he was immensely proud of his name, Harold;...
Kenneth Allen Washington Iii
May 12, 2024
Kenneth was born January 15, 1996, in Tampa, FL, to Kenneth Washington,
Jr. and Geraldine Christmas. Kenneth had several passions, which included: barbering,
basketball and drawing. He was preceded in death by his, great-grandmother, Geraldine
Jones, grandmother, Patricia Ann Harris, grandfather, Billy Christmas, and brother,
Kevon Christmas. He leaves to cherish...