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Honoring Lives. Sharing Memories. Supporting Families.

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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Delford Emanuel Betsey

Delford Emanuel Betsey

Apr 30, 2020

Delford Emanuel 'Del' Betsey, 71, passed away at home on April 30 after a brief illness. He was a long time resident of Tampa, Florida. He was born on January 21, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan and spent his early years in Detroit before the family moved to Ann Arbor in 1959. He attended Perry Elementary, Forsythe Junior High, and...

Samuel Hicks Iii

Samuel Hicks Iii

Apr 29, 2020

Mr. Samuel HicksIII 'D.J. Rabbit' A Graveside Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Samuel Hicks III who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave. with Dr. Rev. S. Evan Burrows, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of College Hill...

Tracey Ford

Tracey Ford

Apr 27, 2020

A Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Tracey Bonita Smith-Ford of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 was held on Saturday, May 2nd, 1:00 p.m. at Friendly Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Johnnie Miller, officiated. Tracey gained her angel wings on April 27, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and loved ones that she...

James Gaddie

James Gaddie

Apr 25, 2020

A Homegoing Graveside Celebration for Mr. James Lionel Gaddie, Sr. of Riverview, Florida who passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511, Apostolic Bishop T.B. Davis, officiating. The interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery. James was a loving...

Marissa Godbolt

Marissa Godbolt

Apr 24, 2020

A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Marissa Frederika Godbolt of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2:00 p.m., Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Larry Roundtree, II, pastor of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be held in...

Larry Joshua Jakes

Larry Joshua Jakes

Apr 23, 2020

A Homegoing Visitation for Mr. Larry J. Jakes. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, will be held on Thursday, April 30th, at 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33610. The interment will follow. Larry was born on June 24, 1951 in Bainbridge, Georgia. He...

Jose Zuniga Morales

Jose Zuniga Morales

Apr 21, 2020

He leaves a loving family. Graveside Service Orange Hill Cemetery Friday, May 1, 2020 11:00 AM 4900 E. Chelsea St Tampa, FL 33610

Antonio Jermaine Pasley

Antonio Jermaine Pasley

Apr 11, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mr. Antonio Pasley of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue. Dr. Rev. B.R. Fulton, officiating. The interment will follow. Antonio was born on June 28, 1996 to Antonio L. Pasley and Felicia...

John Willie Porter, Sr.

John Willie Porter, Sr.

Apr 10, 2020

Mr. John Willie Porter, Sr. 'Don Juan' was born December 12, 1954 in Byromville, Georgia. He enjoyed fishing and socializing with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie M. Sr. and Thelma (Brown) Porter and brother, Willie Man 'Bob' Porter, Jr. He leaves to cherish his precious memories with his children, Donta` Taylor (Sabrina),...

Rosalyn Norwood Avinger

Rosalyn Norwood Avinger

Apr 9, 2020

A Graveside service for Mrs. Rosalyn Norwood Avinger of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 1:00 p.m., Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Pastor Alvin Marlboro, officiating. Rosalyn was born on July 8, 1957 in Tampa, Florida to the late Robert Norwood and Elizabeth Maddox. She...

Hodges Taylor

Hodges Taylor

Apr 8, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Hodges Taylor of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Murray, Pastor of Greater New Friendship, officiating. Hodges was born on February 22, 1926 in Monticello, Florida to the late Charlie Taylor and Rosa Lee...

Barbara J. Gay

Barbara J. Gay

Apr 7, 2020

(No Obituary Text Available) Visitation The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel Monday, April 13, 2020 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM 2708 E Dr. MLK Jr. Tampa, Florida 33610 Funeral Service St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Tuesday, April 14, 2020 11:00 AM 1203 N Nebraska Tampa, FL 33602

Lisa Johnson Cargile

Lisa Johnson Cargile

Apr 6, 2020

Lisa Johnson Cargile was born August 31, 1957 in St. Augustine, Florida. She enjoyed taking care of animals, gardening and cooking. She leaves to cherish her precious memories with her daughters, Mylisha Johnson, Tamika Vellz, Jaquista Williams and Thomas Wallace; grandchildren, Lisara Robinson, Josiyah Robinson, Quintyn Robinson, Marvin Murphy, III, Kimani Wallace, Masai Williams, Davian Zuke, Luna Zuke, Javonte...

Diana Gray

Diana Gray

Apr 4, 2020

A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Diana Russell Gray of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, Pastor Mack Brockington, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Diana was born September 5, 1955 in Graceville, Florida. She was raised in...

Deborah Ann Hagwood

Deborah Ann Hagwood

Apr 3, 2020

A Celebration of Life for a faithful servant, Mrs. Deborah Ann Hagwood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, April 3rd will be held on Friday, April 15th, 12:00 p.m. at First Victory Cathedral, 1920 E. Sligh Avenue, Bishop Michael Lewis, officiating. The interment to follow. Deborah Ann Hagwood was born on July 8, 1956 to Willie Hagwood,...

Paul Ian Robinson

Paul Ian Robinson

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. Paul Ian Robinson was born on August 27, 1968 to Urcella and Lionel Robinson in Kingston, Jamaica. Paul grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. and then his family moved to Hempstead, Long Island where he completed his high school years at Uniondale H.S. He later attended Syracuse University. While there he was introduced to Tammy by his best friend...

Willie James Mitchell

Willie James Mitchell

Mar 30, 2020

A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Willie J. Mitchell, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 will be held Saturday, April 11th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Willie J. Mitchell, Jr. was born September 23, 1969 in Tampa, Florida. He was...

Grady Philon,Sr

Grady Philon,Sr

Mar 29, 2020

A Graveside service for Mr. Grady Philon Sr. of Riverview, Florida who passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 will be held on Friday, April 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at Orange Hill Cemetery. Rev. Christopher Jarnegan, officiating. The interment will follow. Grady was born August 9, 1928 to the late Charlie and Claudia Philon. He was a native of Silas,...

Birdie Eileen Underwood

Birdie Eileen Underwood

Mar 25, 2020

A Private Homegoing Catholic Service Celebration for Mrs. Birdie Eileen Williams Underwood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 will be held Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 a.m., at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1203N. Nebraska Ave., Father Theobald Weria, officiating. The entombment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Mausoleum. Birdie Williams Underwood passed...

Deacon J. L. Wilburn

Deacon J. L. Wilburn

Mar 22, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for the immediate family of Deacon J.L. Wilburn of Tampa, Florida who passed away on, March 22, 2020, will be held on Thursday, March 26th, 11:00 a.m., Rev. Leroy Huff, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon J.L. Wilburn was born June 12, 1949 to Wyart and Nellie Mae Wilburn...

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