All Obituaries

Mrs. Debora Tines-Dix, affectionately known as “Ma” to her children and grandchildren, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 70 in Tampa, Florida. She was surrounded by many of her loved ones during her final moments. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00 p.m. at Bible Based Fellowship Church, 4811 Ehrlich Road, Tampa, FL 33624. Debora was born on March 11,1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Ulysses and Carmellia Tines. She attended...

Mrs. Nita Black James of Tampa, FL passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 North 29th Street Tampa, FL 33610, with Senior Pastor Dr. S Evan Burrows, Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610. Mrs. Nita Marguerite Black James was born on November 3, 1955, to Andrew and Audrey Black in Tampa, Florida. She...

Mr. Jerry Mormon of Tampa, FL passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Exciting Faith Alive, 5705 E 32nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33619, with Dr. Antonio R. Hawkins, Officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024, 11:30 a.m. in Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513, Mr. Jerry Mormon was a native of Tampa, FL, and a resident for 84 years. He attended Blake High School. He was a Laborer...

Mr. Raymond Coleman of Brandon, Florida passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 4:30 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with Elder Bryant Coleman, Officiating. Mr. Raymond Coleman was a native of Avon Park, FL, and a resident of Tampa for 40 years. He attended King High School and was a member of Restoring Love Ministries. He was employed as a CDL Driver. He is preceded in death by: his...

Mr. Thomas Walker, Jr., of Valrico, FL passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024.  Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at New Hope M. B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Tampa, FL 33610 with Rev. Adrian Reid Sr., Officiating. Interment will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610. Mr. Walker was a native of Tampa, Florida, and a resident of Tampa for 62 years. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County,...

Mr. Roderick Wayne Thomas of Tampa, Florida passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, with District Missionary Evangelist Mother Maureen K. Hayes, Officiating.  Mr. Roderick W. Thomas affectionally known as “Wayne” was a native of Tampa Florida for 63 years. He attended and graduated from King High School. He was employed as an Expeditor...

Betty Lee Kinsey of Tampa, FL, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024.  Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive AME Church, 1902 W. LaSalle Street, Tampa, FL 33607 with Rev. Gregory V. Gay, Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610.  Mrs. Kinsey was born on September 23, 1940, in Tallahassee, FL. She graduated from Florida A&M University with a bachelor’s...

Ray Anthony Bailey of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606 with Minister Authur Neal, Officiating.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Ray A. Bailey was born on March 11, 1958, in Tampa, Florida to Minnie Smith. He was the oldest son of 3 children. He was educated in the...

When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little–but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me–but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your...