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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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Howard Cecil Fleming
Feb 14, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Howard Cecil Fleming, Sr. known to all as 'Cecil,' who passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 will be held Saturday, February 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Cecil was born on May 17, 1954 in Seffner, Florida. He was...
Kevin Jackson, Jr.
Feb 11, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Kevin Jackson, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 will be held Saturday, February 25th, 2:00 p.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave. Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor with Pastor Calvin Callins of Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries, eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven...
Christopher Blake, Jr.
Feb 10, 2017
He leaves a loving wife, Vera Blake and a loving family. Funeral Service Aikens Funeral Home Tuesday, February 14, 2017 06:00 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tampa, FL 33610 Visitation Aikens Funeral Home Tuesday, February 14, 2017 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tampa, FL 33610
Peter L. Chester Iii
Feb 8, 2017
Mr. Peter L. Chester III was born July 2, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He was a great man of God from the Southside of Chicago. He was an incredible leader, not of just one family but of two. Peter was kind with few words with big meaning. He graduated from Hyde Park High School, class of 1958. He worked...
Katie Bell Walker
Feb 6, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Katie Bell Skipper Walker of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 will be held Saturday, February 18th, 11:00 a.m. at Cathedral of Faith Church, 6304 N. 30th St., Apostle James H. Howell, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Katie Bell Skipper Walker was born...
Regainer Gibbons
Feb 6, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Deaconess Regainer Gibbons affectionately known as 'Baby Sister' of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 11:00 a.m. at New Friendship M.B. Church, 3201 E. Lake Avenue, Rev. H. L. Daniels pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Deaconess Regainer...
Bessie L. Porter
Feb 6, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Bessie L. Porter of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2:00 p.m. at 29th Street Church of Christ, 3310 N. 29th Street, Pastor Perry Johnson with Minister Eddie Harper, eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Bessie Porter was...
James Richard Carson
Feb 3, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mr. James Richard Carson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 will be held Saturday, February 18th, 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Sinai A.M. E. Zion Church, 2909N. Nebraska Ave., Rev. Jimmy Caldwell, pastor, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. James Richard Carson was born...
Adeline H. Lamarque
Jan 26, 2017
A homegoing ceremony for Mrs. Adeline H. Lamarque of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017, will be held on Sunday, February 5th, 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4902 N. 40th Street., Pastor Curtis Crider, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Adeline H. Lamarque was born February 9, 1937...
Elizabeth Mae Armstrong
Jan 25, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Elizabeth Mae Hicks Armstrong affectionally known as (Liz or Lizzie) who passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 will be held Saturday, February 4th, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 4008 E. Cayuga St., Pastor Michael White, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Armstrong was born...
John Carr
Jan 19, 2017
The visitation for Mr. John Alexander Carr of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 will be held Monday, January 23rd, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Minister Von Brookins, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, in Bushnell, Florida. John...
Cecilia E Harris
Jan 17, 2017
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Cecilia Elizabeth Jones Harris of Tampa, FL who passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Mary M.B. Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Elder James Reed, pastor, Elder Terry Roe and Pastor Antonio Hawkins, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial...
Martha Sue Cole
Jan 17, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Martha Sue Cole 'MaSue' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on January 17, 2017 will be held Saturday, January 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Rev. Leroy Chapman, officiating, Elder Joseph Lewis, eulogist. Martha Sue Cole was born October 28, 1937 to the late...
William Michael Mcfarland, Sr.
Jan 12, 2017
A memorial service for Mr. William Michael McFarland, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Christine Hymes, officiating. The interment will follow. Michael McFarland was born on October 20, 1944 in...
Ryan Keith Dennis
Jan 7, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Ryan Keith Dennis of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 will be held Saturday, January 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Cathedral Faith Church, 6304 N. 30th St., Apostle James H. Howell, pastor, with Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ryan was born April...
Samuel Oliver, Jr.
Jan 6, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Samuel 'Cisco' Oliver, Jr. of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 will be held Saturday, January 14th 10:00AM at St. James AME Church, 5202 S. 86th St., Rev. Michael Price, Pastor, with Rev. Dwayne Sanders, eulogist and Pastor John Paledino, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park...
Victoria Morales
Jan 4, 2017
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Victoria Morales of Tampa, FL who passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2016 will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rev. William Ramos, officiating. The interment will be in Orange hill Cemetery. Victoria enjoyed watching television, and eating....
Herman Thompson
Jan 3, 2017
Mr. Herman C. Thompson of Tampa, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Mr. Herman C. Thompson was born January 28, 1933 to the late Chester and Jean Thompson in Tampa, Florida. He attended the local schools of Hillsborough County. Mr. Herman C. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Demetrius Mormon and grandson, Lee Coward,...
Louise Sconiers
Jan 3, 2017
A homegoing service for Mrs. Louise Hadley Sconiers who passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017, will be held on Wednesday, January 11th, 12:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Elder Michael Jenkins, Sr. officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Louise Hadley Sconiers was born May 23, 1924 in Marianna, Florida to the late George...
Leona Hudson
Jan 2, 2017
A homegoing service for Mother Leona Elaine Moore Hudson of Tampa, Florida who was called home on Monday, January 2, 2017 will be held Saturday, January 7th, 11:00 a.m. at Idlewild Sulphur Springs, 8209 N. 19th Street, Pastor Chip Lewter, Campus Pastor, Sr. Pastor Ken Whitten, and Elder Fleming, eulogist. The interment will be in Mayberry Cemetery, Seffner, Florida....
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