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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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Devante Kewaune Brown

Devante Kewaune Brown

Mar 21, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Devante` Kewaune Brown 'Vante`' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 a private service will be held Saturday, April 4th, 10:00 a.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor, with Apostle Otis Cooper, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial...

Damon Delbon Speights

Damon Delbon Speights

Mar 21, 2020

A Homegoing Memorial for Mr. Damon Delbon Speights 'Damo' who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 will be held on March 28th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Eric Edmonds, officiating. Damon was born in Tampa, Florida on May 9, 1991 in Tampa, Florida to John Jerome Speights...

Ethel Chester

Ethel Chester

Mar 17, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ethel Mitchell Chester 'Babymae' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Tillman Funeral Home Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Rd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32305. The interment will follow at St. Phillip AME Church Cemetery, 6200 Centerville Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32309. Ethel was...

Vincent T. Hudson

Vincent T. Hudson

Mar 14, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Vincent Terrence Hudson of Seffner, Florida, who passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 as a result of injuries he sustained from a car accident. Services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 11:00 am at Loving Hill P.B. Church, 10040 Joe Ebert Road, Seffner, FL 33584, Elder Leland L. Johnson, pastor with Elder Wilbert...

Marcus Elkins

Marcus Elkins

Mar 14, 2020

Marcus was born on July 7, 1964 in Warren, OH. He was the second child born to Carolyn E. Elkins. He attended elementary, middle and high school in Trumbull county, graduating from Warren G. Harding High School in 1982. He continued his formal education at the University of Cincinnati, Allegheny College and Findlay College before being drafted to play...

Clarice Green

Clarice Green

Mar 13, 2020

A Homegoing Visitation for Mrs. Clarice Delores Green of Tampa, Florida will be held on Friday, March 20th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Clarice was born on November 27, 1944 in Tampa, Florida to the late Clarence Baity, Sr., and Mosley Clark. She departed this life on...

Elder James Wood

Elder James Wood

Mar 13, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for the immediate family of Elder James S. Wood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, will be held on Saturday, March 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, Pastor William J. Parker, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial...

Otis Kitchen, Sr.

Otis Kitchen, Sr.

Mar 12, 2020

A private committal service for Mr. Otis Kitchen, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, will be held at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Rev. Valerie Goddard, officiating. The interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Mr. Otis Kitchen, Sr. will be honored and celebrated...

Mattie Ethel Hankerson

Mattie Ethel Hankerson

Mar 10, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mattie Ethel Thornton Hankerson of Seffner, Florida who passed away on March 10, 2020, will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Loving Hill P.B. Church, 10040 Joe Ebert Rd., Elder Leland Johnson, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Mayberry Cemetery, Seffner, Florida. Mrs. Mattie Ethel Thornton Hankerson 'Monk' was born...

Bernard Wilcox

Bernard Wilcox

Mar 8, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Sgt. Retired Bernard Wilcox who passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020, will be held on Friday, March 13th, 11:00 a.m., at Mt. Moriah M.B. Church, 5909 Vel Street, Wimauma, Florida 33598, Elder Malcolm Wilcox, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Bernard was born November 17, 1946 to the late...

Ronald Jake Peterson

Ronald Jake Peterson

Mar 8, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Ronald Jake Peterson of Tampa, Florida who transitioned on Sunday, March 8, 2020 will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 10:00 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church at 3005 E Ellicott St, Tampa, FL 33610, Eulogy by Minister Bruce Bryant, Associate Minister. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ronald...

Thaddeus Andrew Henry

Thaddeus Andrew Henry

Mar 7, 2020

Mr. Thaddeus Andrew Henry 'Papa' was born October 6, 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Andrew and Katie Henry. He was a member of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. He was a retired Veteran of the United States Army. He was a very sweet, kind and loving. He enjoyed cooking. He leaves to cherish his precious...

Latrece Dawkins

Latrece Dawkins

Mar 4, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Latrece Dawkins of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 will be held Saturday, March 14th, 2:00 p.m. at New Hope M.B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott St., Min. Bruce Bryant, Interim Pastor eugolist, Rev. Alvin Bush, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Latrece "Tracie" Dawkins was...

Franchon S. Woodard

Franchon S. Woodard

Mar 3, 2020

A Homegoing Memorial Celebration for Ms. Franchon Sherea Woodard of Tampa, Florida who passed away on, Tuesday, March 3rd, will be held on Saturday, March 14th, 11:00 a.m., at New Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Larry Roundtree II, pastor officiating. Franchon was born in Orlando, Florida to Frank E. Woodard I and Nora D. Woodard...

Amy Dorothy Worlds

Amy Dorothy Worlds

Mar 2, 2020

(No Obituary Text Available) Visitation The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel Friday, March 13, 2020 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM 2708 E Dr. MLK Jr. Tampa, Florida 33610 Funeral Service St. John Progressive M.B. Church Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:00 AM 2504 E. Chipco St Tampa, FL 33605

Maureen L Harris

Maureen L Harris

Mar 2, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Maureen L. Harris of Tampa who passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 2:00 p.m. at New Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Larry Roundtree II, pastor officiating. Maureen Harris was born May 26, 1927 to the parentage of the late Mr. Ben and...

Ulyesses Hudge, Jr

Ulyesses Hudge, Jr

Feb 27, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ulyesses Hudge, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 will be held on Saturday, March 7th, 11:00 a.m. at Peace Progressive M.B. Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue, Pastor Sylvester Robinson, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ulyesses was born in Camilla, Georgia to the...

Antiquenette Glover

Antiquenette Glover

Feb 24, 2020

A visitation ceremony for Mrs. Antiquenette Glover of Tampa, FL who passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 will be held on Monday, March 2nd, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel. Antiquenette was born on May 24, 1962 in Tampa, Florida to the late Mary Sheppard. She leaves to cherish her precious memories with her loving...

Patricia Ann Williams

Patricia Ann Williams

Feb 24, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Patricia Ann Sanders Williams 'Patty' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 will be held Saturday, March 7th, 11:00 a.m. at Brown Memorial COGIC, 2313 E. 27th Ave., Bishop Matthew Williams, pastor; Elder Alvin Wingfield, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Patricia Ann Sanders...

Eddie Smith, Jr.

Eddie Smith, Jr.

Feb 23, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Bro. Eddie James Smith, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 will be held Saturday, February 29th, 2:00 p.m. at Grace Mary M.B. Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Elder James R. Reed, Jr., pastor officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Eddie James Smith, Jr....

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