Honoring Lives. Sharing Memories. Supporting Families.

Sep 14, 2023

Abnerd J. Joseph was born on April 7th, 1991, to Jean and Nicolle Joseph in Trenton, New Jersey. Abnerd was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was a world traveler, fitness guru, and loved to read. He was an assistant principal and a mentor to hundreds of students and will be greatly missed.

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Sep 13, 2023

Ms. Barbara A. Bell was born on October 24, 1955, to Robert Richardson and Willie Pearl Edmond in Eufaula, Alabama. Barbara received her degree in Norfolk, Virginia as an evangelist. She was also an insurance agent. She loved to work out and was an active jogger. She also loved going to family gatherings, celebrations and events. Barbara loved to...

Sep 12, 2023

Visitation Friday, September 22, 2023 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610 Funeral Service Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:00 PM New Mount Zion MB Church 2511 E. Columbus Tampa, FL 33605

Sep 8, 2023

Verna was born on August 6, 1952, to Morris and the late Gloria Ophelia Glenn. She attended school in Hillsborough Public School System and graduated in 1970 from the first class at Tampa Bay Technical High School. After graduation, she attended Florida A.M University in Tallahassee Fl for 1 year. In 1988, she attended and graduated from the University...

Sep 8, 2023

Mrs. Ocie Taylor Butler was born July 23, 1941, in Opelika, Alabama, to Milliard and Katie B. Taylor. She attended and graduated from J.W. Darden School in Opelika, Alabama. Ocies entrepreneurship journey began during her young years. Her mother taught her to sew as a young child, and she began making fashionable apparel including school clothes for her family...

Sep 6, 2023

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Preston Lee Lawrence, Sr. was born on April 23, 1937, to the late Arrester Lawrence and Annie Mae Vickers in Barbour County. He attended the Baker Hill County School System, but later relocated to Tampa, Florida, and served in construction and carpentry. Later in life, his love for automotive and mechanic work grew his name throughout the Tampa...

Sep 6, 2023

Darryl was the first child born to Fred and Barbara Hills. His father, Mr. Fred Hills, preceded him in death. Darryls education was in Tampa, Florida and he graduated from Hillsborough High School, class of 1983. After high school, he attended North Carolina AT&T State University and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 1997. He continued...

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Robert Bryant Robert was born on August 31,1934 to Maryland Kemp Bryant and Ruth Cohen Bryant. He enjoyed football and basketball. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maryland Kemp Bryant, and Ruth Cohen Bryant; wife, Alice Bryant; brothers, Willie Albert Bryant, and Edgar Bryant Sr.; sisters, Jesse Bryant, and Hattie Elizabeth Bryant; niece, Nancy Bryant; nephew,...

Sep 5, 2023

Mr. James L. Dennard, Sr. was born on October 22nd, 1951, to the late Johnny Burns and Jessie Mae Dennard. James graduated from Middleton High School, class of 1969. He had been installing and repairing garage doors for over 40 years in the Tampa Bay area. He was the CEO at Economy Garage Doors, which he had owned for...

Sep 4, 2023

Jared was born on July 30, 1990, to John Speights, Sr., and Lawanda Richardson (Ronnie). He loved football and dancing, along with enjoying baseball, boxing, paintball, and fishing. He loved life to the fullest! He was preceded in death by his brother Damon Speights; uncle, Tim Patterson; grandfathers, David M. Joyner and John Speights, Sr; great-grandmother, Ella Frazier. He...

Sep 4, 2023

Sep 4, 2023

Ms. Glorious Arnold "Glo" Glorious was born February 9, 1944, in Perry, FL to Simon Wilson and Floretta Bethea. She graduated from Jerkins High School, class of 1961. She traveled from Perry, FL to Tampa, FL where she lived for the remainder of her days. She was married and had four children: Keneatha (Mechelle), Fred, Brian (Keith), and Tyneatha...

Sep 3, 2023

The visitation for Mr. Hanchell will be on Sunday at 1:00

Sep 2, 2023

Mrs. Tanya V. Arnett was born on March 27th, 1976, to Jacob Davis and Barbara (ne Johnson) Davis, in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Tanya was the fifth of seven children born to Barbara Davis or the magnificent seven as she affectionately referred to her children. Tanya or "Yaya" was a rambunctious youngster who filled the house with joy together with...

Sep 1, 2023

Lady Richardson was born on August 11, 1957, to Richard Davis and Thelma Bennett. She is a faithful First Lady Of True Love MBC Tampa, (2018-2023), Assistant Missions/Women Fellowship at True Love MBC (2021-2023), Minister Wives Auxiliary Mt. Pilgrim MB Association (2018-2023), Member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (from youth to her demise). Ministers Wives & Baptism Auxiliaries...

Aug 31, 2023

Raylette was born on January 4, 1978, to Rayland Fairclough and Edith Underwood. Raylette was a mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. The highlights of her life were giving birth to her three children, Elex Jones, Jr., Emonte Jones, and Eshanti Jones. She attended and graduated from Hillsborough High School. She worked various jobs over the years and put them...

Aug 31, 2023

Theresa Solomon Toombs was born to Joseph and Ivery Solomon on January 8, 1928. At the tender age of 15, she embarked on a life-changing journey when she moved to Tampa, Florida. Theresa was blessed with two children and found immense joy in her role as a mother, and later as a grandmother to five cherished grandchildren. A self-taught...

Aug 27, 2023

Donald James Clark, Sr. was born January 19, 1970, in Tampa, Florida, to Andrew Sterling and Alberta Jackson. Donald loved to sing gospel songs and participated in various gospel programs throughout the city. He also loved spending time with his family and was the life of the party. Donald will be sorrowfully missed by all who knew and loved...

Aug 26, 2023

Ms. Sara E. McCoy was born on December 17th, 1944, to Susan M. Crapps and L.C. McCoy She was preceded in death by her parents, LC McCoy and Susan Crapps; uncle, Curtis Crapps; aunt, Gertrude; cousins, Charlie Crapps, Curtis J. Crapps, Jr.; grandson, Kevin Walker; Estelle Johnson, Roteliaus and Henry Marshall. She leaves to cherish her memories, her children,...