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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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Mother Vernell Patterson

Mother Vernell Patterson

Apr 22, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mother Vernell Patterson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 4:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rev. T.L. Williams, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Vernell was born December 21,...

Artemus Leon Holley

Artemus Leon Holley

Apr 21, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Artemus Leon Holley 'Tem' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday April 14, 2018 will be held Saturday, April 21st, 11:00 a.m. at New Greater Friendship M.B. Church, 3225 E. Emma Street Tampa, Florida, Rev. Ronnie Murray, pastor with Minister Delvin Lawson, eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery....

Jermaine D Moore

Jermaine D Moore

Apr 18, 2018

A homegoing service for Jermaine D. Moore of Tampa, Florida who passed away on April 18, 2018, will be held on Saturday, April 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ovedia J. Davis, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Jermaine D. Moore was born June 13, 1976 in Tampa, Florida. He was...

Idell Mills

Idell Mills

Apr 17, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Idell Edwards Mills who passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2017 will be held on Saturday, April 28th, 11:00 a.m. at New St. Matthew MB Church, 1006 S.50th Street, Rev. Alec Hall pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Idell was born in Gretna, Florida to the late Guilford...

Rebecca J. Wallace

Rebecca J. Wallace

Apr 17, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Rebecca J. Wallace of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Pastor Geowrena Solomon, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Rebecca J. Wallace was born December...

Michael Love

Michael Love

Apr 15, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Michael Love of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 will be held Monday, April 23rd, 6:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Elder Christopher M. Lane, Sr., officiating. The interment will be in Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando, Florida. Mr. Michael Love was born...

Helen Marie Simmons

Helen Marie Simmons

Apr 7, 2018

A Memorial Celebration for Ms. Helen Marie Simmons, who passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018, will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Byron Pressley officiating. Helen Marie Simmons was born on June 27, 1956, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Merriett and Helen Simmons. She was a...

Alphonso Hollins

Alphonso Hollins

Apr 7, 2018

Alphonso Hollins was born March 23, 1945 to the late Eddie Hollins and Willie Mae Harris in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Earl, Eddie and Edward Hollins; sisters, Flora Collins 'Momma Red', Mary Hollins, Ernestine Snipes and Winnie Ruth. He leaves to cherish his precious memories with his sister, Warnetta Crews; a...

Sandra Denise Ne) Diei

Sandra Denise Ne) Diei

Apr 6, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Ms. Sandra Denise Diei 'Ne Ne', who passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 will be held Saturday, April 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Bishop Ernest Freeman, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Sandra Denise Diei was born on...

Alice M Sumes

Alice M Sumes

Apr 5, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Alice Marie Watson Sumes of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018, will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Holsey Temple CME Church, 3729 N. 15th Street, Presiding Elder Lionel Walker, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Alice was born to the late...

Curtis Brown

Curtis Brown

Apr 1, 2018

A homegoing service for Mr. Curtis Lee Brown, Jr. who passed away on April 1, 2018, will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 2:00 p.m. at Life Point Church, 8702 Hunters Lake Dr., Pastor Brian Brown, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Curtis Lee Brown, Jr. was born May 16, 1956 in Brooklyn, New...

Connie Lavern Lane

Connie Lavern Lane

Apr 1, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Connie Lavern Lane of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on April 1, 2018, will be held Saturday, April 7th, 10:00 a.m. at Greater Friendship M.B. Church, 3225 E. Emma Street Tampa, Florida, Pastor Ronnie Murray, officiating and Pastor Isaac Lane, eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Connie Lane was...

Albert B. Courtney Iii

Albert B. Courtney Iii

Mar 30, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Albert B. Courtney III, who passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 will be held Monday, April 9th 11:00 a.m. at First Church of God, 2202 E. Busch Blvd, Tampa, Florida, Rev. James Anderson, officiating. The interment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Thonotosassa, FL. Albert Courtney III was born on May 11, 1973 in...

Anna Marie 'Bonnie' Beauford

Anna Marie 'Bonnie' Beauford

Mar 26, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Anna Maria Ivery Beauford 'Bonnie' of Tampa who passed away, Monday, March 26, 2018, will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 N. Lowe St., Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Sr., pastor officiating. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Anna Maria Ivery was born...

Bennie Joseph Smith

Bennie Joseph Smith

Mar 22, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Bennie Joseph Smith of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 will be held Saturday, March 31st, 11:00 a.m. at New Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Dr. Larry Roundtree II, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Bennie Joseph Smith was born...

Marilynn S. Pettiway

Marilynn S. Pettiway

Mar 21, 2018

A homegoingcelebration forMrs. Marilynn S.Pettiwayof Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 31stat11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Port Tampa, 8306InterbayBlvd., Tampa, FL 33616, Bishop Ronald Anderson of Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Marilynn was born on August...

Robert 'Junior' Manuel

Robert 'Junior' Manuel

Mar 21, 2018

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Robert 'Junior' Manuel of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 will be held Saturday, March 24th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rev. Timothy Lancaster, officiating. Robert 'Junior' Manuel was born February 12, 1946 to the late Robert and Lois Manuel. In...

Jessie James Stuckey, Jr.

Jessie James Stuckey, Jr.

Mar 17, 2018

A celebration of life service for Mr. Jessie James Stuckey, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 will be held on Saturday, March 24th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Ave, Tampa, Florida 33605, Pastor Dwight Newkirk, with associate pastor, Tony Parker officiating, eulogist. The interment will be in...

Kent Meeks

Kent Meeks

Mar 12, 2018

The Home going Celebration for Brother Kent Terrell Meeks who passed away on March 12, 2018, will be held on Saturday, March 17,2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Brown Memorial Church of God In Christ, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, Tampa, Florida, Bishop Matthew Williams, Eulogist with Elder Lonnie Jones, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Kent...

Rudolph Benjamin Martin

Rudolph Benjamin Martin

Mar 12, 2018

A Catholic Homegoing Service for Mr. Rudolph Benjamin Martin, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 will be held Friday, March 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Father Edwin Palka, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Rudolph Benjamin was born...

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