Pastor Emeritus Lionel Reckley
Tampa, Florida
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we share the passing of Pastor Emeritus Lionel Stafford Reckley a man of devout Christian faith and immeasurable love for his family who transitioned peacefully in his sleep on Monday February 2 2026 in Tampa Florida. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 21 2026 at 200 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel 301 N. Howard Avenue Tampa FL 33606 with Pastor Anthony Miller Joy of the Lord Church West Park FL Officiating. He will be laid to rest on Monday February 23 2026 promptly at 100 p.m. with Military Honors at the Sarasota National Cemetery 9810 State Rd 72 Sarasota FL 34241. A former resident of New York City NY and Miami Gardens FL he ultimately retired in Tampa FL. He is survived by his loving and committed wife of 40 years Maria Bell Reckley. God blessed him with…
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Iii Mr. Frank "Butch" Shellman
Tampa, Florida
Iii Mr. Frank "Butch" Shellman Tampa Florida FL Hillsborough
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Bro. Julian Jewel Canty
Tampa, Florida
Its a Celebration of Love for Bro. Julian Jewel Canty who transitioned from his mortal body to his glorified heavenly body on Wednesday January 28 2026 in Tampa General Hospital. The Celebration of Love for Bro. Julian Jewel Canty will be held on Saturday February 21 2026 at 1100 a.m. at Tyer Temple United Methodist Church 3305 N. 15th St Tampa FL 33605 with Minister Terry J. Allen Sr. Officiating. Bro. Julian Jewel Canty was born in Tampa Florida on April 20 1939 to the late Clifford Canty Sr. and KatieBell Curtis Canty. He spent his entire life in Tampa except for the years he attended college playing football at Albany State University and baseball at Allen University as a catcher. Bro. Canty played with elite physical abilities including a strong arm quick feet and a fast popup time along with a high level of flexibility mobility and blocking skills.…
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Mr. Wm Curtis James
Tampa, Florida
Mr. Wm Curtis James of Tampa FL passed away on Monday February 9 2026. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 21 2026 at 1100 a.m. at Brown Memorial COGIC 2313 E. 27th Avenue Tampa FL 33605 with Bishop Anthony W. Gilyard Pastor Officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery 4615 E. Hanna Avenue Tampa FL 33610. Mr. Wm Curtis James was born on July 7 1937 to the union of Wm Lewis James and Annie Grace James. He was a native of Brooksville Florida and later became a lifelong resident of Tampa Florida. He attended the schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Middleton High School in 1957. He retired from Portland Cement as a Machinist. After retirement he worked as a Delivery Driver delivering food to prisons. He also worked as a Security Guard and a Barber. He was a firm believer in Christ…
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Ms. Dowaga ClarkePowell
Tampa, Florida
Ms. Dowaga Patricia ClarkePowell 65 passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 28 2026 in Tampa Florida. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 21 2026 at 1100 a.m. at St. John Cathedral Church 3401 Bishop Eddie Newkirk Way Tampa Florida 33605 with Pastor Christopher Robinson Officiating.Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery 4900 E. Chelsea Street Tampa FL 33610. Born in Needham Pen St. Thomas Jamaica to Viouda Loretta Cookson and Jeremiah Clarke Dowaga carried the warmth and spirit of her island homeland throughout her life. On March 13 1983 she migrated to the United States where she built a new chapter filled with determination and love for her growing family. In her professional life Dowaga dedicated herself to the hospitality industry working with pride and dedication at Embassy Suites DoubleTree Hotel and the Marriott Corporation. Her warm smile attention to detail and genuine care for guests made her…
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