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Aug 15, 2023

Larry was born September 29, 1959, Tampa, Florida, to the late James Bogan, Sr. and Emma L. McNish Bogan-Williams. While growing up in Tampa, he attended Hillsborough County Public School. Larry loved attending church while dressed to impress wearing his suits, hats, and Stacey Adams shoes. He also enjoyed singing and dancing.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 14, 2023

Leola "Lele" Cole was born on September 2, 1944, in the beautiful city of Tampa, Florida. She was the seventh of eight children born to the late Susie and Bryant Williams, and the last of her siblings to take her final trip to be with the Lord. Leola attended Hillsborough County public schools and was a proud Middleton Senior...

Aug 13, 2023

. Marlene was born on December 7, 1964, to Bernard Bennett Sr., and Hattie Lanier. She was educated in the Hillsborough County public school district and attended Plant B. High School. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard Bennett, Sr., and Hattie Lanier. She leaves to cherish loving memories, devoted friend Antonio Navarro, and family, daughters; Toccara...

Aug 10, 2023

Palmer enlisted in the United States Army National Guard on August 28, 1969, and served honorably and proudly. He loved cooking, spending time with his family and of course talking about his days in the military. He was a culinary master on the grill and in the kitchen. His amazing cooking and holiday dinners will be greatly missed. Palmer...

Aug 9, 2023

Sheliah D. Guyton was born on October 18, 1959, to Geraldine and Tyler Guyton, Sr. Sheliah was a member of the US Navy in Sonoma, California stationed at Skaggs Island during the period of October 25, 1982, through March 12, 1985, work with Sea Bees unit Dame, water Bridge control Military operations for Ship support in Alameda, California.

Aug 6, 2023

Nola was born on April 23, 1933, to Arnold Allen and Lureatha Scott. Nola attended Oliver Elementary School in South Bend, Indiana, and acclaims she was motivated early on by confiding in one of her teachers Mr. Earnest Harvey that she wanted someday to become a lawyer, he responded, "Nola you can be anything you want to be!" At...

Aug 5, 2023

Nedra Thompkins was born to Ronald Davis and Sadie Brown on November 5, 1955. Nedra enjoyed being an active member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, CCW of St. Peter Claver, CCW of West Hillsborough Deanery Secretary, a religion teacher for children, doing the laundry for the SPC, active member of the St. Vincent DePaul food for the needy,...

Aug 4, 2023

Billy A. Christmas entered this life on May 1, 1947, to the parentage of George and Evangelist Willie Maude Smith, in Headland, Alabama. Billy was well known and loved by many throughout the Tampa Bay Area. He retired from the United States Army/National Guard, the City of Tampa Sanitation, and the Tampa Tribune. He was a football coach for...

Aug 3, 2023

Kevin was born on November 5, 1963, in Plant City, FL. He was an avid football and tennis fan. He enjoyed traveling the world, fishing and barbecuing. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Johnson; grandsons, Yashir Walker and Sir Isaiah Walker. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Betty G. Johnson; daughters, Tamika Johnson Walker (Jerome...

Aug 2, 2023

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Hope V. Bent, of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, will be held on Sunday, August 20th, 1:00p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The interment will follow to her hometown of Christiana, Manchester, Jamaica. Hope, affectionately known as "Mummy," "Grandma," "Aunt Hope," and...

Aug 1, 2023

Janice T. Wiggins was born on August 13, 1940 in Chanute, Kansas to Jay Tee Johnson and Maxine Johnson. She attended Neosho, County public schools and accepted Christ as a young child at New Hope Baptist Church in Chanute, Kansas. Janice was an avid reader and was an accomplished antique dealer. She attended college in Pittsburgh, Kansas, pledged Delta...

Aug 1, 2023

Humberto was born September 14, 1941, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, to the late Victor and Angela Dominguez. Humberto was a welder by trade and a master of many other trades such as being a mechanic, plumber, electrician, and gardener. He loved to restore old antique radios and listen to music. You could often find him in the kitchen...

Jul 31, 2023

Catherine Johnson was born January 29, 1931, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to the late Theodes James Mitchell and to the late Katherine Elizabeth Kelly-Mitchell. Catherine loved listening to gospel music, serving God and taking care of her family and others. When Catherine was born, God created a light so bright that it shined for ninety-two years. Although her vessel is...

Jul 30, 2023

Johnny B. Young was born on March 19, 1951, in Quincy, Florida to the late A.L. Young and Mary Vonteen Young. Johnny loved watching sports and enjoying a good meal. He was a long-time member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Johnny Young, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories, his...

Jul 30, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Deaconess Ella M. Banks, of Tampa, Florida who passed away July 30, 2023, will be held Saturday, August 12th, 2:00 p.m. at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr. Tampa, Florida, Pastor Larry L. Roundtree II, officiating. Ella Banks was born May 10, 1945, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the...

Jul 28, 2023

Edward Dorrell Walker Sr., affectionately known as "Eddie", was born on November 25, 1952, in Quincy, Florida to the late Silas Walker and Coretha Eggleton. He attended Gadsden County Public Schools and graduated from Carter-Parramore in 1971. He moved to Tampa, FL in 1972, where he worked at Dixie Linen, Lykes Brothers, and was an entrepreneur in the landscaping...

Jul 27, 2023

Temetris was born November 30, 1979, in Tampa, Florida to Pastor James and Rosemary (Mingo) Anderson, Sr. She attended public schools in Hillsborough County. She was a proud student at Hillsborough High School. Temetris accepted Christ at a young age as she was baptized at the age of 6. She was a faithful member of new fellowship mb church-as...

Jul 26, 2023

Hattie Jean Helms was born on September 25, 1941, in Cairo, Georgia, to the late Walter James Butler and the late Leo Harvin Butler. "Mrs. Hattie", as she was affectionately known, was a woman who loved many and "A Mother" to all biological and non-biological. Everyone became her child once she opened her door to you. She was known...

Jul 25, 2023

Robert was born September 15, 1923, in Tampa, Florida. He loved to golf, he was a deacon at First Baptist Church of College Hill, one of the founders of Tampa Family Health Centers, and The Sheriffs Black Advisory Council. He was also well known to the community for his barbershop businesses throughout Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport. He...

Jul 24, 2023

The service was screamed live from the Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home. However, due to technical difficulties beyond our control, our live feed was lost. Please click here for a recording of the service.

On January 19, 1931, a precious jewel came into the world. She would grow up to be a wonderful and kind woman....