Kevin Coulon, Sr.
Mar 26, 2024
Kevin grew up in New Orleans, LA and was educated in Orleans Parish Public Schools. He graduated from Walter L. Cohen High School, home of the Green Hornets, in 1981. Kevin served in the United States Army from 1981-1984. He was stationed in Colorado. Kevin returned home to marry his classmate and best friend, Dellareese, in April 1982. For...
Elizabeth Tucker Williams
Mar 25, 2024
Elizabeth Tucker Williams was born on April 6, 1933, in Ft. Valley, GA., to Jimmie Lloyd and Anna Virginia Coley Tucker. She was the second of nine children. She attended the public schools of Peach County, GA. She married W.L. Williams in 1952 and were married for 40 years until his passing in 1992. They had one son, W.L....
Jay Lamar Mcbride
Mar 25, 2024
Jay Lamar McBride, 67, of Dunedin, FL, passed away on March 25, 2024, in Dunedin, FL. He was born on August 10, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA. Jay was a kind-hearted man who adored his family. He found joy in watching football and basketball, playing chess, reading, and drawing. Jay attended Bartram High School in Philadelphia, PA., and later served...
Eugene Rice
Mar 25, 2024
Mr. Rice was a native of Sylvester, Georgia, and resided in Miami, FL. For 62 years before relocating to Tampa for 10 years. Prior to his passing, he was a God-fearing man who served faithfully as a deacon at Bible Baptist Church until his health declined. He worked in management within the shipping industry and retired at the age...
Shantell Lakesha Wilson
Mar 24, 2024
Shantell was born in Tampa, Florida, on February 16, 1983, to Jerry Wilson and Deborah Rivers. Shantell was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She worked as a children's assistant aide. She loved cooking, interior decorating, reading, and fashion designing. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Johnny Rivers; grandmother, Lena Wilson; and uncle, Rudy Wilson....
Bertha Beatrice Powell
Mar 23, 2024
Mrs. Bertha Powell was born in Ridgeway, South Carolina, on June 14, 1935, to the late Blake Harris, Sr., and Rosa Harris. Bertha attended public schools in Ridgeway, South Carolina. She later moved to Tampa, Florida where she was employed in the hotel and food industry. She gave her life to Christ and was a member of Oak Hill...
Doris Theresa Bostick
Mar 22, 2024
Mrs. Doris Bostick was born in Tampa, Florida, on January 27, 1936, to Joseph Bostick, and Geraldine Bencomo-Bostick. Doris loved watching TV, reading books, singing, doing crossword puzzles, playing solitaire, and playing bible trivia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Geraldine Bostick. She leaves to cherish her memories: children, Theresa Palmer, Fernando Palmer (Tony), and...
Roxann Marie Bates
Mar 22, 2024
Roxann Marie Bates, 69, of South Amboy, New Jersey, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Roxann was a devoted wife to Kenneth, a loving mother to Amanda and Maurice, and a cherished grandmother to Ieesha and Tanner. She also leaves behind her siblings; Cindy, Ronnie, and Mary, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Born...
Ricky Daniels
Mar 21, 2024
Ricky Daniels was born to Annie Doris Daniels on November 19,1958, at the Clara Frye Hospital, Tampa, FL. Ricky was educated in the Public Schools in Tampa, FL. where he graduated from Chamberlain HS class of 1976. He was an active member of the Adams Jr. High Schools Concert Choir as well as the Chamberlain HS Concert Choir. He...
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...