Death notices published by the funeral homes that serve Tampa and nearby towns, newest first, for the last 30 days. Each entry lists only the facts the funeral home has published: the name, the age where given, the hometown, the date of death and the service details. To read the full obituary, sign the guest book or send flowers, follow the notice link to the funeral home's own page.
Notices on this page come from Ray Williams Funeral Home and Cremations of Greater Tampa Bay. The list is checked every day; it was last updated Oct. 24, 2026.
Families and funeral homes can also submit an obituary to run in full on Tampa Live News, free of charge.
Recent notices
Week of Oct. 12
Mr. Justine Gant, 61
Of Tampa. Died Oct. 14, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 23, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Burial: Saturday, Oct. 24, Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Mrs. Reama Marshae Scott
Of Tampa. Died Oct. 14, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 23, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m., Revealing Truth Church Ministries, 5201 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa
- Burial: Saturday, Oct. 24, Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Ms. Hazel M. Jackson, 77
Died Oct. 12, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 16, 5 to 7 p.m., First Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 6012 Edina St., Wimauma
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m., First Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 6012 Edina St., Wimauma
- Burial: Saturday, Oct. 17, Wimauma Community Cemetery, 6012 Edina St., Wimauma
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Week of Oct. 5
Mr. Edward C Shank
Of Tampa. Died Oct. 6, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 16, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m., St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7221 S. Sherrill St., Tampa
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Week of Sept. 28
Mrs. Christalle Toombs, 57
Of Tampa. Died Oct. 3, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 23, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m., Hope of Shiloh Community Church, 3910 E. Conover St., Tampa
- Burial: Saturday, Oct. 24, Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Mr. Harris Wayne Thomas, 65
Of Tampa. Died Oct. 2, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 9, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m., Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Burial: Saturday, Oct. 10, Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Mother Ellen Ruth Mickens, 76
Of Tampa. Died Oct. 1, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 16, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m., Holsey Temple CME Church, 3729 N. 15th St., Tampa
- Burial: Saturday, Oct. 17, Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Mr. Thomas "Music Man" Godbolt, Sr., 67
Died Oct. 3, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 9, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Celebration of life: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m., Ray Williams Memorial Chapel, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Week of Sept. 21
Mr. Littleton Long, Jr.
Of Tampa. Died Sept. 24, 2026.
- Visitation: Friday, Oct. 16, 4 to 7 p.m., Ray Williams Funeral Home, 301 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
- Funeral service: Saturday, Oct. 17, 3 p.m., Bethel AME Church, 5001 Cumberland Drive, Tampa
- Burial: Monday, Oct. 19, Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell
Notice: Ray Williams Funeral Home
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find recent obituaries in Tampa?
This page lists the death notices published in the last 30 days by two funeral homes serving Tampa, updated every day. Each entry links to the funeral home's full obituary.
How do I submit an obituary to Tampa Live News?
Use the form at the foot of this page, or ask the funeral home to send it. We publish it as written, free of charge, after a phone or email check with the person who sent it.
Which funeral homes serve Tampa?
The notices here come from Ray Williams Funeral Home and Cremations of Greater Tampa Bay.
Why does this page not show the full obituary?
An obituary is written by the family or the funeral home and belongs to them, so we list the facts and link to the funeral home's page, where the full obituary, photos and guest book are.
How long does a notice stay on this page?
Thirty days from the date of death. The funeral home's own page keeps the obituary after that.
Submit an obituary
Anyone may submit a notice for a person who lived in or had close ties to Tampa or Hillsborough County. Funeral homes can submit on a family's behalf and are named in the notice. We publish within one working day, after a phone or email check with the submitter. There is no charge.
How obituaries work here
- We publish what the family or funeral home sends, with a light copy edit for spelling. We do not add facts, causes of death or quotes.
- We confirm every submission by phone or email before it goes live, to prevent hoaxes.
- Notices stay online permanently. Service details are updated on request.
- A notable death may also be reported as a news story; that is written separately from the record, and never presented as an obituary.