James Hiers Ii

April 6, 2025

Jimmy was born on May 19, 1972, in Nashville, Tennessee. However, he would remain unaware of this significant detail until he turned 50, as he was adopted shortly after birth. His biological mother, Barbara Shepherd, faced unimaginable challenges after a traumatic brain injury, sustained when she was struck by a vehicle while walking. This incident occurred just two years...

Rita Cornelia Meaney

April 4, 2025

Rita Meaney died peacefully Friday morning April 4, 2025. She had been under hospice care after suffering a brain bleed. Rita was the oldest of Cornelius and Marion Meaney's four children. She was born in Marlborough, MA and traveled the United States with her family due to her father's job as a Captain in the Geodetic Cosurvey, now known...

Richard Lawrence Dees

April 3, 2025

Richard Lawrence Dees Jr, age 62, passed away April 3, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.

Originally from Miami Florida, Richard became a dedicated Dolphins fan all the way to the end!!! In his free time, he loved fishing and would sometimes enter tournaments with good friends. He also enjoyed watching football.

Richard is...

Sharon Taylor Rogers

April 2, 2025

Ms. Sharon Taylor Rogers passed peacefully under hospice care on April 2nd in Tampa, Fl. at the age of 66.

Sharon is survived by her daughter, Chantel McQuay, Charles Robinson (Felicia), David Taylor (Bonnie), Bruce Taylor (Loretta), Ray Milton, siblings, all of which reside in St. Petersburg and Orlando Fl. She is preceded in death by her...

Arthur W Anna

March 31, 2025

Arthur W. Anna of Riverview, Florida died Monday March 31 under the care of hospice, after a head injury.

Born October 23, 1935. Art was active duty in the Air Force, then worked as a computer specialist until he retired.

He loved cruising, fishing, watching sports, and an afternoon at the casino. He will be...

Richard Matthews

March 30, 2025

Richard ("Dick") Ira Matthews (11/27/33 - 3/30/25) passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Grove City, Pennsylvania to Rollin L. "Beck" Matthews and Ethel Grine Matthews, his family moved to Tampa in the 1950's, where he graduated from the University of Tampa in 1955. Richard served two years in the U.S. Army from...

Cyril Ayhew

March 30, 2025

Cyril Ahyew went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 75, in Tampa, Florida. Born on July 15, 1949, to Marjorie and Neville Ahyew in Barataria, Trinidad. His family moved to Arouca in his youth, where he attended the Arouca Boys RC Primary School.

He then went to the highly...

Peter J. White

March 30, 2025

Peter J. White passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Safety Harbor, Florida, at the age of 89.

Born November 7, 1935, in the Bronx, New York, to Charlotte (Golder) and James Peter White (both deceased), Peter was preceded in death by his beloved sisters Honora (White) Cox and Cecila( White) Gunther.

A proud...

Paul Eugene Smith Jr

March 29, 2025

Paul Eugene Smith Jr., 73, of Seffner, FL passed away on March 29, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1952 to Paul Eugene Smith Sr. and Betty Dukes Smith in Tampa, FL.

Paul is survived by his wife of 25 years, Linda Smith, his mother, Betty Smith, children, Paul (Wendy) Smith, Christie (Don) Ward, Leanne Abney,...

Joe Collera

March 26, 2025

Joe Collera Jr., 85, of Tampa, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, in Valrico surrounded by his family.

Joe Collera Jr. was born in Tampa to Jose Collera Sr. & Delores Contreras on November 13, 1939. He graduated from University of Tampa in 1967. Joe also served in the Army Reserves while attending University. During his...