All Obituaries

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Today, our hearts weigh heavy as we gather to remember Syed Shahid Ali, a man whose life story is one of passion, resilience and unwavering faith. From the neighborhoods in Lahore and Karachi to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia and ultimately Florida- his journey was nothing short of remarkable. His connection with the Divine was reflected in his actions. As Allah says in the Qur'an, "Indeed, in the creation of...

James Henry McMillan was born on September 15, 1961 in Tampa, Florida to the late James McMillan and Sadie Mae Dozier. He was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System and spent six years as an active member of the Army. After leaving the military he pursued he worked a new occupation as a landscaper at Southern Mills Creek until it closed.  He then became self employed as a landscaper. James leaves to cherish his memory, his former wife Cynthia Autry; two...

Sherryl was a native of Jasper, Florida and had resided in Tampa, Florida for many years. Sherryl Williams was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County, she was a graduate of Hillsborough High School, class of 1974. She became a member of New Progress M.B. Church and was a faithful member for over 56 years. She served in many ministries of the church: Deaconess, First Impression, Williams Chorus and a facilitator of the Women’s Prayer line Ministry. She was a former member...

Jana LaTonya Allen Funeral services for Jana LaTonya Allen of Tampa, who passed away at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia on May 4 , 2023. Funeral services will be held Saturday May 13, 2023, at 12:00 pm at First Baptist Church of College Hill.  Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park.   Jana Allen was born in Tampa, FL. She attended Hillsborough County Schools. Jana was proceeded in death by father, William C. Knowles, grandparents, Wylie Allen,...