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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.
Whether you are near or far, this is a place to reflect, remember, and stay connected during a meaningful time.
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Diane Elizabeth Torrance
Aug 11, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Diane Elizabeth Torrance of Tampa, Florida who passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, will be held Friday, August 23rd, 10:00 a.m., at Victory AME Church, 5202 W. 86th Street, Rev. James D. Sykes, officiating. The interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Diane was born March 8, 1957 in Rockford, IL to...
Annie Rell Gilmore Fowler
Aug 9, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Annie Rell Gilmore Fowler, of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday August 9,2019, will be held on Saturday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Min. James Suttle, Sr., officiating with Bro. Ronnie Moorer, Sr., her son will be the eulogist. The interment...
Quinton D Roberts
Aug 3, 2019
A viewing for Mr. Quinton Dajuan Roberts of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 will be held on Friday, August 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The interment will follow. Quinton was born on September 3, 1980 in Tampa, Florida to Arthur...
Leroy Clark 'Roy' Jr.
Aug 2, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Leroy Clark, Jr. 'Roy' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 will be held on Saturday, August 24th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Pastor S. Evan Burrows; Rev. Christopher Jarnegan, Asst. Pastor officiating with Rev. Michael Neely, pastor of New Millennium, eulogist....
Yvonne Gates
Aug 2, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Yvonne Gates of Tampa, FL who passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 will be held on Saturday, August 10th, 2:00 p.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 Bishop Newkirk Way, Pastor Dwight Newkirk, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Yvonne was born on February 28, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee...
Farris Coleman
Jul 28, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Farris Coleman 'Max' of Jonesboro, Georgia who passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 will be held on Tuesday, August 6th, 12:00 p.m. at Bible-Based Fellowship Church, 4811 Ehrlich Road, Pastor Rev. Anthony C. White, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Farris "Max" Coleman was born July 28, 1952,...
Elizabeth Walker Wynn
Jul 21, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Elizabeth Walker Wynn of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Pastor S. Evan Burrows, officiating. The interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Elizabeth was born on June 9, 1917...
Jacqueline Gilmore Permer
Jul 20, 2019
Mrs. Jacqueline Gilmore Permer A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Jacqueline Gilmore Permer of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, will be held on Saturday, July 27th, 2:00 p.m. at Friendly Missionary Baptist Church, 2012 N. Tampania Street, Pastor Johnny Miller; Pastor Patricia Hauser of The Potter's House Deliverance Tabernacle, officiating. Jacqueline was born April 20,...
Ermelyn Eulalee Allen
Jul 19, 2019
Mrs. Ermelyn Eulalee Allen A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ermelyn E. Allen of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 will be held Sunday, August 4th, 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4902 N. 40th Street, Pastor Curtis Crieder, officiating. The interment will be Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Ermelyn was born in Newfield, Newport;...
Gregory Lee Ponton
Jul 19, 2019
GREGORY LEE PONTON - the son of Armando Llanes Ponton and Faith Dunevent Park has departed unexpectedly. He is in heaven through his Christian faith to be with God and our beautiful parents, and is at peace. Gregory and Debra Ponton have eight children together, Gregory Ponton Jr., Michael Ponton, Adam Ponton, Jessie Ponton and Clayton Ponton, three daughters,...
Julia Mae Butler
Jul 17, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Julia Mae Butler of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 will be held on Saturday, July 20th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Dr. S. Evan Burrows, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Julia Mae Butler was born...
Jerusha Kyles
Jul 17, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Jerusha C. Kyles , 'Dee Dee' of Tampa, Florida who passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, will be held on Saturday, July 27th, 2:00 p.m. at New Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Pastor Larry Roundtree II, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Jerusha was born July 1, 1944...
Judy Lee Francis Smith
Jul 12, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Judy L. Francis Smith of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 will be held on Saturday, July 20th, 10:00 a.m. at 34th Street Church of God in Christ, 3000 N. 34th Street, Bishop Thomas Scott, Pastor officiating. The interment will be in Hillsboro Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Judy L. Francis Smith...
Gwendolyn Galloway Welch
Jul 12, 2019
Mrs. Gwendolyn Galloway Welch A Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Gwendolyn Galloway Welch of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 will be held Saturday, July 20th, 12:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Timothy Lancaster, officiating. Gwendolyn Galloway Welch was born June 18, 1951 in Bradenton, Florida to...
Maxine Smith
Jul 10, 2019
Mother Maxine 'Maxie' Smith A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Maxine Smith of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 will be held Saturday, July 20th, 2:00 p.m. at Friendly M.B. Church, 2012 N. Tampania St., Rev. Johnny Miller, pastor, officiating. The interment will be held in Florida National Cemetery. Maxine Smith was born October 1, 1928...
Yeney Lopez
Jul 9, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Yeney Lopez of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 will be held on Wednesday, July 17th, 3:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610. Yeney was born on September 13, 1978 in Havana Cuba to Carlos Manuel Rosado and Ana...
Ernestine Turner
Jul 8, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ernestine Turner of Tampa, Florida who passed away, Monday, July 8, 2019, will be held on Tuesday, July 16th, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd., Rev. Dr. Samuel L. Maxwell, Senior Pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ernestine Turner was born on...
Mary Givens-Jones Bynes
Jul 3, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mary Ellen Givens-Jones Bynes of Tampa, Florida who passed away in Houston, Texas on Wednesday July 3, 2019 will be held on Tuesday, July 16th, 11:00 a.m. at New Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 4603 N. 42nd Street, Pastor Dwayne K. Gaddis with Rev. Bryan officiating. The interment will be held in Rest...
Melvin Don Nelson
Jul 1, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Melvin Don Nelson, 'Dog Leg' who passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019, will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. S. Evan Burrows, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Melvin was born February 25, 1947...
Daisy Lee Copeland
Jun 30, 2019
A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Daisy Lee (Horton) Copeland of Tampa, Florida who passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, will be held Saturday, July 13th, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Progressive M.B. Church, 2504 E. Chipco, Rev. Bartholomew Banks, pastor; Rev. Lloyd Black, officiating. Mother Daisy Lee Copeland was born April 24, 1930 in Dawson, GA. She was pre-deceased...
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