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A place to reflect, remember, and celebrate the lives of those who will always be part of your story.
We invite you to view the recent obituaries of the families we have had the honor of serving.
Each life tells a story; one of love, legacy, and meaningful moments. Our obituary pages are designed to do more than share service information.
They provide a space where family and friends can come together to honor a life, share memories, express condolences, and find comfort in one another.
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Clemon Virgil, Sr.
Jun 1, 2020
Clemon Virgil was born November 7, 1961 in Macon, Georgia. He attended Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ. He was passionate about playing the drums, he played for many churches for over 20 years. He was also a talented guitar player. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Clemmie L. Virgil. He leaves to...
Cecilio Suarez Gonzalez
May 29, 2020
A visitation for Mr. Cecilio Suarez Gonzalez, 87 of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 will be held, Thursday, June 4th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Mr. Cecilio was born August 20, 1932 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late, Pedro Suarez and Isabel Gonzalez....
Gayle Patrice Wimbley
May 28, 2020
Gayle Patrice Davis Wimbley was born February 10, 1956 in Perry, Georgia to the late E.B. and Odessa Davis. She was the 6th of 8 children. She attended the schools of Hillsborough County. Before moving to Tampa she attended Morning Star M.B. Church in Princeton, Florida, under the leadership of the late Rev. W.H. Faison. Gayle was employed with...
Julia Roberts
May 23, 2020
A Homegoing Graveside service for Mrs. Julia Louise Dunshee Roberts (99) of Tampa, Florida who passed away, Saturday, May 23, 2020, will be held Thursday, May 28th, 10:00 a.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pastor of St. John Progressive M.B. Church, officiating. The interment will follow the ceremony. Julia was born November 28, 1920 in...
Dometrica Stewart
May 23, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Dometrica Stewart of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 6th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Clarence Nathan, of New Victory Baptist Church, officiating. Dometricia Chiffon Stewart was born March 18, 1977. She graduated from Hillsborough High...
Rainey 'Slim' Graham
May 22, 2020
A Memorial Celebration for Mr. Rainey L. Graham 'Slim' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 6th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Rainey L. Graham was born December 15, 1932 in Coldwater, Mississippi to the Rainey and...
Rev. Caleb Batchelor
May 21, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Caleb Richard Batchelor, 'Sone' of Tampa, Florida who passed away, Thursday, May 21, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 30th, 2:00 p.m., at New Progress M.B. Church, 3307 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Rev. Maurice Taylor, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Caleb was born to George Batchelor and Florence Brown on...
Jarvis 'Buck' Rivers
May 19, 2020
A Graveside Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jarvis Antonio Rivers 'Buck' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 30th, 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Pastor Jenkins, officiating. The interment will follow. Jarvis Antonio Rivers was born July 28, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. He enjoyed...
Elder Frank Clay
May 19, 2020
The Visitation for Elder Frank John Clay of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 will be held Thursday, May 28th, 4:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Georgia. Elder Frank J. Clay was born on January 18, 1933...
Raymond Charles
May 18, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Raymond A. Charles of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 6th, 4:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dr. W. James Favorite, former pastor of Beulah Baptist Institution Church, officiating. Raymond was born March 13, 1932 in St....
Paul Height, Sr.
May 18, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Paul Height, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 will be held Saturday, May 30th, 11:00 a.m., at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., Elder Benjamin M. Curry, pastor officiating. The interment will be held Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Paul was born June 28, 1942...
Preston Dallas Dickerson
May 16, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Preston Dallas Dickerson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Preston was born in Pocomoke City,...
K.D. Johnson, Jr.
May 10, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. K.D. Johnson, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 will be held Friday, May 15th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. K.D. Johnson was born September...
Cheryl Jane Bradford
May 8, 2020
A Visitation service for Cheryl Bradford of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 will be held on Thursday, May 14th 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The interment will follow. Cheryl Jane Bradford was born on January 7, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James and Jill Bertomeu. She was a member of Corpis Christi Catholic...
Leroy Sutherland
May 8, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Leroy Sutherland will be held Thursday, May 21 st , 5:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, Pastor Rob Allison, Sr. Pastor of First Baptist Church of Wesley Chapel will officiate. Leroy Sutherland of St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands but who most recently resided in Wesley Chapel, Florida passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020...
Almas Jean Minor-Johnson
May 7, 2020
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Almas Jean Minor-Johnson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 will be held Saturday, May 16th, 1:00 p.m. Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave. with Rev. Bartholomew Banks, of St. John Progressive M.B. Church, officiating. Almas Minor-Johnson was born August 6, 1950 to the late Clarence...
Nathaniel Sims, Jr.
May 6, 2020
A Graveside Service for Mr. Nathaniel Sims, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 16th 11:00 a.m., at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Priest Hazayan, officiating. The interment will follow. Nathaniel was born in in Dade City, Florida on September 22, 1941 to the...
Carolyn Beatrice Thomas
May 5, 2020
A Visitation Ceremony for Ms. Carolyn Thomas of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 will be held on Friday, May 22nd 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610. Carolyn was born in Hyde Park, Florida to the late George Thomas, Sr. and...
Vivien Ophelia Leggett 'Vivine'
May 2, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Vivien O. Leggett of Tampa who passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 will be held on Thursday, May 14th, 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Rev. Daniel Dean, officiating. The interment will follow. Vivien was born on May 14, 1953 in St. Catherine, Jamaica to the late...
Fred Amos Hargrett
May 1, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Fred A. Hargrett of Tampa, Florida who passed away on May 1, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 9th 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Fred Amos Hargrett entered...
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