Willie James Terrell, Jr.
May 30, 2023
Willie was born on January 29, 1949, in Tampa, FL, to Willie James Sr. and Ellen Terrell. He loved cooking, going fishing, listening to music, and exploring native African history and culture. Willie attended Middleton High School and is an alumnus of Florida A&M University. He spent most of his career working for the State of Florida Worker Compensation...
Geraldine Ashley
May 29, 2023
Geraldine was born on August 4, 1947, to Willie C. Adams and Sarah (Sneed) Adams. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing pool, cards, dominoes, cooking, family gatherings, traveling, life and cleaning. She also actively helped in the community under Tampa Housing Community and (THAP) Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy, Joseph, Will, Johnny,...
Hector Rolando Ramirez
May 29, 2023
This service will be lived streamed please Click here or https://vimeo.com/event/3471512 to view the service. Hctor naci el 17 de noviembre de 1961 en Tela (Honduras), hijo de Francisco y Alida Ramrez. A la edad de 17 aos se hizo marinero buscando un mejor futuro. Durante 10 aos estuvo embarcado donde tuvo la oportunidad de viajar por diferentes partes...
Mrs. Lucille Sweet
May 28, 2023
Mrs. Lucille Sweet was the daughter of Levis and Pearl Walker, born in Colquitt, Georgia, on March 29, 1935. Lucille had five siblings: three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Lucille Sweet attended school in Gadsden County, graduating from Carter-Parramore High School, she was a member of the Class of 1955. On February 3rd, 1958, Lucille wed Willie Lee Sweet;...
Tealen Wade Watson
May 28, 2023
Tealen was born on May 24, 1998, in Tampa, FL, to Wade and Wendy Watson. Tealen enjoyed boxing and playing basketball with his friends and sister, Megan. Tealen will be remembered for having an outgoing personality and a kind and loving heart. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rudolph N., and Priscilla D. Watson; maternal grandfather,...
Gwendolyn Dixon
May 27, 2023
Gwendolyn was born on June 8, 1953, in Tampa, Florida, to Raben and Martha Washington-Dixon. Gwendolyn was a member of Faith Temple Missionary Baptist Church. She was educated at the Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa a graduate of Meacham Elementary and Brooker T. Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raben and Martha Washington-Dixon; and siblings,...
Kelene Danielle Robinson
May 26, 2023
Kelene was born on July 25, 1969, in Tampa, Florida, to Clayton Robinson and Rosemary Brown. Kelene enjoyed spending time doing yard work, she loved listening to music, shopping, traveling, and spending time with the family. She was preceded in death by her life partner, Robert "Banga" Henry; parents, Clayton Robinson and Rosemary Brown; aunts, Ollie Mutcherson, and Earma...
Burnise Hearn
May 25, 2023
Burnise L. Hearn 90, of Tampa, FL passed away peacefully on May 25,2023. She is preceded in death by her spouse, two sons, three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter Sue O'neill (Donald), two sons Randall Lynn, Gary Hearn (Rita). Six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren.
Guillermo Matos, Sr.
May 24, 2023
Guillermo, affectionately called "Matos", was born on April 5, 1942, in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island to Jorge Matos and Florestine Ann Querrand. Matos loved watching boxing, playing dominos, playing his ukulele, and swimming. His favorite baseball team is the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Angel Matos; and sister, Rosita Elena Matos....
Kenneth Shawn Faison, Sr.
May 23, 2023
Kenneth, affectionately nicknamed, "Kenny", was born on January 28, 1974, in Tampa, Florida, to Fred Faison, Sr. and Mary Helen Rodgers-Jackson. Kenny enjoyed cooking and grilling with family and friends. He was considered the life of the party. His favorite music artists were Bobby Brown and Run D.M.C. Kenny was also an avid Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. He loved...
Tavia Rhanes Robinson
May 23, 2023
Tavia was born July 18, 1978, in Tampa, Florida. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Simeon and Allene Rhanes; and stepfather, Selevin Hammond. She leaves to cherish her memories, mother, Mary E. Rhanes; father, Robert Lee Stevens, Sr.; grandparents, Melvin, Sr., and Carrie Rhanes; brothers, Simeon Rhanes (Lavari Presley), Selevin Hammond, Jr., and Eric Hammond; sisters,...
Valcena Thompson
May 22, 2023
The service was streamed live from the Chapel of Hope. Click here or copy and paste to view a recording of the service. A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Valcena Thompson of Riverview, Florida who passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin...
Lucile B Williams
May 21, 2023
Mrs. Lucile Williams was born on Wednesday, October 2, 1946, in Boston, Georgia to Leroy Pratt and Mary Lee Burns. Lucile graduated from Magnolia High School in Thomasville, Georgia with an upbringing living on a farm. Upon attending nursing school, Lucile met and married Raymond D. Williams Sr. and she moved to Tampa, FL. Lucile was employed at Tampa...
Thomas Washington, Jr.
May 20, 2023
Thomas was born on August 10, 1963, in Tampa, Florida, to Thomas Washington, Sr. and Hiawatha Washington. He was interested in attending old car shows, motorcycle riding, listening to music, animal watching, and swinging in his backyard. Thomas loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Washington, Sr.; sister, Glenzie Roberts; and brothers,...
Dolores B. Christian
May 18, 2023
This service will be lived streamed please click here or https://vimeo.com/event/3437527 to view this service. Dolores was born on May 4, 1958, and raised in Tampa, Florida, to James O. and Rubie L. Bryant. She was a graduate of Hillsborough High School, class of 1976. Dolores loved softball and played for many years, where she was an awesome left...
Duncan Edward Andrews
May 15, 2023
Duncan Andrews was born December 2, 1958, to the parentage of the late Frank Andrews and Maureen Harris in Miami, FL. He was the oldest and the protector of their three children. Duncans love of family was evident from childhood to adulthood. Family dinners always turned into story time, sharing all the daring and sometimes unbelievable stories of his...
Lorenzo Vanblount
May 12, 2023
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Lorenzo VanBlount, of Tampa FL., who passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, will be held on Saturday, May 27, 1:00 p.m., at Mt. Zion AME of Riverview, Pastor Karen Jackson-Sims, officiating. Lorenzo VanBlount was born in Tampa, Fl on August 26, 1959, to the late Ozell and Rosalee VanBlount. He was educated in...
Letha Ann Silas Martin
May 11, 2023
Letha A. Silas Martin was born to the parentage of Joe Nathan Hobley and Luenez Hobley on May 8, 1949, in Quincy, Florida. At an early age, she and her family relocated to Tampa, Florida. She professed her belief in Christ at an early age. Letha was an active member of New Hope M.B. Church. Her favorite saying was...
Perry Bernard Williams, Jr.
May 10, 2023
Perry, affectionately nicknamed, "Duke", was born on April 1, 1970, in Bartow, Florida, to Perry Bernard Williams, Sr. and Mary Ann Hill. He enjoyed traveling around the world and experiencing different places. He loved football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was his favorite team, and he was a true fan. He also enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, and just...
Fayleen Troupe
May 9, 2023
Fayleen was born on January 29, 1961, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Doris Roper Jackson. Fayleen accepted Christ at an early childhood age. She attended public schools in Ft Lauderdale and then transferred to finish schooling in Hillsborough County. Fayleen lived a life of adventure. Carefree and worry free not allowing pressures of the world to keep her down....