All Obituaries

Ms. Cheryl Elaine Williams, of Tampa Florida, made a peaceful transition to be with the Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021 at the age of 63, after a long and brave battle with breast cancer. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, 9:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa FL 33606. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Ms. Cheryl Williams was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. Her parents were...

Mr. Damien A. Nealy of Tampa, Florida transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021.  Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith, 6304 N. 30th Street, Tampa with Apostle James H. Howell, Officiating and Pastor Nikki O. Johnson, Eulogist.  MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Mr. Damien A. Nealy was a lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He attended Armwood High School and was a SUPER FAN of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He...

Deacon Tyrone Grant of Tampa, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, July 31, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Life in Christ Community Church, 9706 N. 26th Street, Tampa, with Pastor Arthur L. Randall, Presiding and Assistant Pastor Linda Randall, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon Grant was born to Paul and Mildred Grant of Tampa, FL. He was a native of Tampa and a lifelong resident for 63 years. He attended...

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Prince Louis Green of Tampa, FL who passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, with Minister John Douglas, officiating. (MASKS ARE REQUIRED). Mr. Green was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa. He was born to Lewis Reams and Easter Genlack-Cowans. He was educated in the public schools of Madison County, FL. He was employed as a Sanitation Worker...

Ms. Barbara Barton of Tampa, FL passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. A viewing only will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa. (MASKS ARE REQUIRED). Ms. Barton was a native of Florida and a resident of Tampa for 68 years. She attended Middleton High School, and was member of Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Church. She was employed as a Pediatric Nurse Assistant at Tampa General Hospital. Ms. Barton was...

Mrs. Mary F. Peterson of Tampa, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, with Pastor Cleveland Lane, officiating. (MASKS ARE REQUIRED). Mrs. Peterson was a native of Savannah, GA and a resident of Tampa for 61 years. She attended Beach High School in Savannah and was a member of First M.B. Church of Highland Pines in Tampa. She was employed as a Production...

Deacon Virgil C. Jacobs of Tampa, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021, 12:00 noon, at Mt. Tabor M.B. Church, 2606 Grace Street, Tampa, with Minister Terry Slayton, officiating. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Deacon Jacobs was born in Cushing, OK to John L. Jacobs and Mildred Tucker. He accepted Christ at a young age. He attended Booker T. Washington High School where he played...

Ms. Gail R. Myers-Hodges of Tampa, FL passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 31, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at College Hill Church of God in Christ, 6414 N. 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33610 with Supt. Charles Davis, Pastor, and Rev. Richard Washington, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Myers-Hodges was a native of Tampa, FL and was a resident for 43 years. She attended Plant High School and Florida A&M...

Mr. Daryl Eugene Brookins Jr. of Tampa, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 18 at the age of 26.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m. at Northside M.B. Church, 5706 N. 40th St, Tampa, FL  33610, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, Pastor, with Minister Adrian Gay, Officiating. Daryl was born on August 9, 1994 in Tampa, FL to Charmaine Clemons and Daryl Brookins Sr. Daryl was a loving and devoted son, nephew, cousin and friend to so many of us. He will be...