Mother Rutha Lee Fribley
Feb 23, 2023
Rutha was born on October 4, 1932, in Williston, FL, to Leroy and Levonia Coleman. She loved attending church, traveling, fishing, singing in the choir, cooking, and baking her famous cornbread and infamous pound cake. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Edmond Fribley; daughter, Annie Bivins; parents Leroy and Levonia Coleman; brothers, Arnold George, and Tommie Hughes;...
Clara Mae Ray
Feb 19, 2023
Clara was born on November 13, 1943, in Warwick, Georgia, to Jasper and Verna Tyson. She enjoyed spending time with the family, her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Roger Ray; sisters, Ola Span, Catherine Nelson, Shirley Ford, Corine Butler, Izella Griggs, Ruby Cotton, and Agnes Ford; brothers, Jasper Tyson, Jr., John...
Victoria Brown
Feb 16, 2023
Live Stream of Service Victoria Elizabeth (Govan) Williams Brown, fondly known as "Vicky" was born and raised in Tampa, FL on July 6, 1935. She was the first of five children born to Dora Govan. She was a lifelong resident and was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She graduated from Middleton High School class of 1954...
Lillian Pittmon
Feb 16, 2023
Lillian was born on August 8, 1940, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to Richard and Ella Mae Rivers. Her favorite activities were fishing and doing crossword puzzles. She was a part of the Senior Choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Pittmon; and parents, Richard and Ella Mae Rivers. She leaves precious memories with her daughter,...
Isaac Whitehurst
Feb 15, 2023
Pastor Isaac Whitehurst was born on July 12, 1935. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Reverend Grady Whitehurst and Mother Molanie Wilson-Whitehurst. Pastor Whitehurst attended public school in Coffee County, Alabama. He was employed for 35 years with the Shell Oil Company as a Truck Driver, affectionately known as "007." He was the first black Driver/Salesman...
Clarence Edward Caldwell
Feb 14, 2023
Clarence, affectionately called "Red" was born on June 12, 1958, in Enterprise, AL., to Clarence and Anne L. Caldwell. He enjoyed computers and jazz music. In 1976, he graduated from Jefferson High School. He served in the US Navy and was a network engineer with Tech Data, Bright House. He also worked for the US government as a contractor....
Diane Elizabeth Davis-Bell
Feb 14, 2023
Diane was born on May 12, 1962, in Duncan, MS, to Archie Williams, and Willie B. Davis. She loved her three dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bell; parents, Archie Williams, and Willie B. Davis; brothers, Moses Knotts, Sammy King, and Raymond Davis; and sisters, Rose Jones, and Martha Davis. She leaves precious memories with...
John B. Henderson, Jr.
Feb 14, 2023
John was born on November 21, 1962, in Georgiana, AL, to John and Barbara Henderson. He enjoyed cooking, dancing, and watching sports. He was preceded in death by his father John Henderson, Sr. He leaves precious memories with his mother, Barbara Henderson; children, Varissa, John, and Kelli Henderson; grandchildren, Sahmya Cameron, MaKayla Henderson, Jackson Henderson, Journey Henderson, and SynCere...
Ella Jean Jackson
Feb 12, 2023
Ella was born August 5, 1945, in Sanford, Florida to the late Eugene Akins, Sr., and Florida Akins. She graduated from Central Tech High School in Syracuse, New York, and graduated from NYCU, with a degree in business administration. Ella was a member of Friendly M.B. Church. She enjoyed baking, spending time with her family, and floral arranging. She...
Cameron Alston Jones
Feb 10, 2023
Cameron was born on August 12, 1946, in Saint Michael, Barbados, to Dennis W. Jones and Olga Trotman. He loved cooking, fishing, volunteering, music, and dogs. He was also a Baptist minister and a Prince Hall, mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis W. Jones and Olga Trotman; and nephews, Michael and Lenarder Jones. He leaves...
Kolanda Nyree Mathis
Feb 7, 2023
Ms. Kolanda (Landa) Nyree Mathis was announced to the world on November 14, 1975. To the union of James Allen Mathis and Patricia Carter-Mathis, in Tampa Florida. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. Landa studied cosmetology and received her license in the city of Tampa Florida. Landa opened her first salon under the name "Continuous Slay", where...
Percival Galloway
Feb 7, 2023
Percival, affectionately nicknamed, "Percy", was born on December 22, 1931, in Antiqua, British Caribbean Island, to Henry Galloway and Jestina Nicholas. His favorite activities were listening to gospel music, playing dominoes, and watching sports such as football and basketball. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Elton Jackson; parents Henry Galloway and Jestina Nicholas; brothers, Norvelle Williams,...
Clyde Roland Lewinson
Feb 7, 2023
Clyde, affectionately called "Clive", was born on February 27, 1981, in Tampa, FL to Herbert and Marona Lewinson. Clive was a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He also enjoyed electrical work and plumbing jobs. Anything he could take apart and put back together, he loved. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ivan Powell; uncle, Derrick Lewinson;...
Clemmie Mae Davis
Feb 7, 2023
Clemmie was born on March 13, 1928, in Montezuma, Georgia, to Hillard Felder and Carrie McGhee Felder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie C. Davis; children, Eddie Davis III. and Mary Davis-Johnson; parents, Hillard Felder and Carrie McGhee Felder; brother, Eddie Felder; sister, Jessie Manning; and grandchild, Prentice Price Jr (PJ). She leaves precious memories with...
Bishop Willard Lavar Lee
Feb 6, 2023
Bishop Willard Lee was born on October 16, 1945. He was the first-born child of the late William and Evelyn Lee. He grew up in Brunswick, GA until he was 9 years old then moved to Queens, New York. Willards passion for airplanes led him to test for the entrance exam to Queens Aviation High School, where he scored...
Beryl Dwight Dennard
Feb 5, 2023
Beryl was born January 29, 1961, to Otis C. Dennard and Lucy Edmonds. He attended and graduated from Hillsborough County public schools. His familys hearts are heavy with grief as he will be greatly missed.
He leaves to cherish his memories: children, Cedric Williams, Voncile Dennard-Daniel, Beryl D. Dennard, Jr. (Shemeika), Lakesha Dennard, Shanette Williams, Jamal D....
Phillip Roosevelt Valdez
Feb 3, 2023
Phillip was born on November 25, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Annie Louise Valdez. Phillip enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a part of the Cannon Crew (field artillery) and indirect fire infantry. He also enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was a seaman. He enjoyed fishing, playing chess, baseball, football, horse racing, and watching...
Glendolyn Maria Johnson
Feb 3, 2023
Glendolyn, affectionately "Glen" was born on October 1, 1966, in Pensacola, FL., to Junior and Carrie Savage. She was an artist, a creative soul, lover of music, dancing, reading, traveling, cooking, and researching. She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Savage; and aunts, Ruby Jean Fountain and Cassie Mae Savage. She leaves precious memories with her mother,...