Lula Love
Mar 21, 2024
Ms. Lula Love was born January 6, 1942, in Statesboro, Georgia to Lester Love and Annie Bell Brown-Love. She was preceded in death, by her parents, daughter, Gloria D. Richardson and sister, Eunice Buggs. She was educated at Hillsborough County Public Schools and graduated from Middleton High School. Her occupational history includes a seamstress at Speedline Athletic Wear, assembly...
Michael David Grant
Mar 20, 2024
Michael was born on December 07, 1989, to Oscar Grant and Gloria Hodges. Michael loved to watch video games in his spare time, watch football, and play basketball. Michael Always had a smile, a hard-working, lovely father, truly going to be missed, gone but never forgotten. He leaves to cherish his children, Jordan Grant, and Caleb Grant; his parents,...
De'Andre Lloyd Ervin
Mar 20, 2024
Mr. DeAndre Lloyd Ervin was born in Tampa, Florida, on August 16, 1993, to Andre Lloyd Ervin, Sr., and Delores O. Griffin. He loved to drive his truck, fish, and go to the dog kennel. DeAndre was family-oriented, loved by many others, and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Gracie Green,...
Jerome Stanley Gillespie
Mar 20, 2024
Calling/Visitation Hours Friday, March 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Allen Temple AME Church 2101 Lowe Street Tampa, FL 33605 Traditional Funeral Service Friday, March 29, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Allen Temple AME Church 2101 Lowe Street Tampa, FL 33605
Vianda Harris
Mar 20, 2024
Vianda Harris was born on December 28, 1931, to the late Robert Wilson and Mae Ola Bryant. She attended elementary and high school in Thomasville, GA, graduating from Douglass High School class of 1950. She was baptized at Clifford Temple Christian Methodist Church as a youth. She moved to St. Petersburg, FL shortly after graduating. She enjoyed life as...
Freddy Lee Murphy
Mar 18, 2024
Freddy Lee Murphy was born in Madison, FL, on May 19, 1941, to the late Willie Murphy and Pearlie Mae Witt. Freddy Lee Murphy was a paradoxical figure, embodying simplicity amidst complexity. He found solace in solitude, cherishing moments of quiet contemplation. While he held a profound love for his family, he preferred to admire them from a distance,...
Nangwaya Kimbrough
Mar 17, 2024
Nangwaya Kimbrough was born on December 5, 1975, in Tampa, FL, to Willie Kimbrough and Robbin (Nell) Kimbrough. He was baptized and became a member of New Mt. Zion M.B. Church under the leadership of interim pastor the late Rev. Foster Garvin. He was educated through Mary Help Christian School, Tampa Catholic graduating in 1995. Nangwaya attended Wilkes-Barre University...
Willie L Reese
Mar 16, 2024
Deacon Willie L. Reese was born January 31, 1946, in Tampa, Florida to the parentage of James T. Reese and Mary Thompson Reese. Mr. Willie L. Reese attended schools in Hillsborough County, graduating from Middleton High School in 1964. Following high school, he served in the United States Army for three years. Later, he worked for Robins Lumber Company;...
Erika Chrishonna Lewis
Mar 15, 2024
Erika Chrishonna Lewis was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She graduated from King High School with a 3.8. Erika, later, began her job in the medical field and never looked back. Erika enjoyed reading, shopping and reality t.v. Erika also enjoyed being a shoulder to lean on and giving advice to those who needed it. Erika loved to...
Shatika 'Tika' A. Salter
Mar 14, 2024
Tika was born on January 21, 1976, in Akron, Ohio, to Eric and Gwendolyn Salter. Tika enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. Each week she would designate a day for cookouts, fish frys, and trying new Tik Tok dishes. Tika also enjoyed taking trips and self-care days. She participated in the YMCA Livestrong Program, where she met...
Juanita Dallas ' Dusty'
Mar 13, 2024
Juanita was born in Tampa, Florida, on November 2, 1938, to the late Washington Doby and Susan Edwards. Juanita was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She retired from the School District of Hillsborough County (Stephen Foster Elementary School) after working for 30 years. Juanita was a member of the New Testament Worship Center for over 40...
Paul William Hardy Iii
Mar 11, 2024
Paul was born, December 31, 1974, in Tampa, Florida, to Paul William Hardy, Jr. and Denise Joyce Allen. Duke Scott, the president of The Bay Area Jaguars of Tampa, said it best when describing Pauls life, "Paul was a beloved figure in the community. He was not only a dedicated mentor and coach, but also a great leader who...
Charlie Aikens
Mar 10, 2024
Charlie Lorenzo Aikens was born Saturday, November 6, 1954, in Tampa, Florida to loving and devoted parents, Dexter R. and Liller M. Aikens. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County and graduated in 1986 from Hillsborough County Adult High School. Charlie "Dex" Aikens personal hobbies included: licensed avid firearm collector, attended local gun shows, licensed fisherman,...
Preston Jerome Stephens
Mar 9, 2024
Preston J. Stephens was born on August 3, 1948, to the late Joseph and Lucy Stephens. He attended elementary and high school in Tampa, FL. He was preceded in death by, father, Joseph Stephens; mother, Lucy Stephens; siblings, Charles Stephens, Joann Burch, Sam Mitchell, Jr., and Gwendolyn Beam. He is survived by: daughter, Tracey Stephens; sister, Patricia Stephens; grandchildren,...
Preston Stephens
Mar 9, 2024
. Memorial Service Sunday, April 14, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610
Joyce Marie Scott
Mar 9, 2024
Joyce Marie Scott was born on February 17, 1930, in Tampa, FL. to Artis Mobley and Allie Broughton. She was preceded in death by her loving parents. She leaves to cherish her memory; niece, Valerie Presha; and a host of friends and family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Jimmy Lee White
Mar 8, 2024
Jimmy was born on March 19, 1947, in Vienna, GA to the late Deacon Arthur Lee, Sr. White and Deaconess Mary E. White. He attended Middleton High School, class of 1965. He was drafted into the military in 1967, serving in Vietnam. After returning home he worked at Florida Steel for 30 years, and then worked at Infra Metal...
Travis Jermaine Jones ' Pizza' 'Hammer'
Mar 6, 2024
Travis was born on May 15, 2004, in Tampa, FL to Travis Jones, Sr. and Marlene Sealy. Travis was well-known in his community. He was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System. He graduated from Middleton High School, class of "2021". He loved playing basketball, football, and listening to music. Travis took special pride in taking care of...
Helen Wright Jackson Young
Mar 6, 2024
On June 5, 1934, in Eustis, Florida, Lena Richardson Furlow Wright, and James Wright, celebrated the birth of their baby girl, and youngest child, Helen. At 2:05 a.m. in the darkness of Wednesday morning, on March 6, 2024, our Heavenly Father called His daughter Helen home for her eternal rest. Gifted, talented, full of energy and excitement, even as...
Edward Ralph Edmond
Mar 5, 2024
Ralph "Papa" Edmonds was born on May 15, 1943 to the late Lee Oliver Edmond Sr. and Leola Randolph Ralph was a Skilled Master Painter and Entrepreneur. Ralph Edmonds departed this life to be present with the Lord on March 5, 2024. Papa was a native of Cleveland Ohio and resident of Tampa FL, for 52 years. At the...