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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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Haroldlyn Knowles-Tim
Jan 1, 2017
A homegoing service for Mrs. Haroldlyn 'Chopper' Knowles-Tim who God called home on Sunday, January 1, 2017, will be held on Saturday, January 14th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Wallace Bowers, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Haroldlyn Knowles-Tim was born on June...
Aubrey H. Connor
Dec 30, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Aubrey H. Conner of Tampa, FL who passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Northside M.B. Church, 5706 N 40th Street, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, pastor, Elder. Bruce Strange, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Aubrey Haffiz Conner...
Leon Miller, Sr.
Dec 28, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Deacon Leon Miller of Tampa, Florida who passed away on December 28, 2016 will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017 2:00 p.m. at St. John Progressive M.B. Church, 2504 E. Chipco St., Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Deacon Leon Miller was a true Floridian,...
Harriet Denise Guzman
Dec 27, 2016
Harriet Guzman leaves to cherish herprecious memories with her husband, Costello Guzman and a loving family. Visitation Aikens Funeral Home Friday, January 13, 2017 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tampa, FL 33610 Funeral Service Aikens Funeral Home Saturday, January 14, 2017 04:00 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tampa, FL...
Betty Mae Hunter Chatham
Dec 25, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Betty Hunter Chatham of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 will be held Friday, December 30th, 5:00 p.m. at New Beginning Church of God, 407 S. Knight St. Plant City, Florida, Elder Derrick Blue, pastor, officiating. Betty Hunter Chatham was born August 29, 1943 to the late Samuel and Beatrice...
Antonio D. Ashley 'Tyga'
Dec 22, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Antonio D. Ashley of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Antonio was born...
Mary Spates
Dec 21, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Spates of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, will be held on Wednesday, December 28th, 5:30 p.m. at the Palm River Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4802 17th Avenue S., Bro. Keith Lee, officiating. Mary was born July 31, 1914 in Madison, Florida.Mary loved attending the Kingdom Hall and associating...
Raymond L Washington
Dec 11, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Raymond L. Washington of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016 will be held on Saturday, December 17th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. Dr. S. Evan Burrows, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Raymond was born on January...
Claudia Mae Mitchell Padgett
Dec 7, 2016
Claudia Mae Mitchell Padgett, was affectionately known as mamae, mama p, Ms. P, and Cat-chicken. Claudia was the second born on June 25, 1928 in Knight's Florida to the late Rev. Samuel and Pearlie Mae Mitchell. She was baptized at Mt. Carmel MB Church, Knight's, FL. She attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. On April 13, 1956, she...
Loretta Renee Mack
Dec 6, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Ms. Loretta Renee Mack of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 will be held on Saturday, December 17th, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. Dr. S. Evan Burrows, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Loretta Renee Mack...
Zenobia A. Edwards
Dec 5, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Zenobia A. Edwards of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 will be held Friday, December 16th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 3708 E. Lake Ave., Rev. W.D. Sims, pastor, officiating. Zenobia A. Edwards was born October 23, 1958 to the late Izell Edwards and Arnetta Edwards in...
Jerome C. Smith
Dec 4, 2016
A homegoing and Memorial celebration for Mr. Jerome C. Smith of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 will be held Saturday, December 17, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Diane Whitehurst, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Smith...
Betty Jo Logan
Dec 3, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Ms. Betty Jo Logan of Tampa, FL who passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016 will be held on Tuesday, December 20th, 11:00 a.m. at 34th Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Bishop Thomas Scott pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Betty Jo Logan was born in Tampa, Florida...
Willie Vincent Hopps, Sr.
Nov 27, 2016
The homegoing celebration for Mr. Willie Vincent Hopps, Sr. of Tampa who passed away, Sunday, November 27, 2016 will be held Saturday, December 3rd , 2:00p.m. at Cathedral of Faith Church Inc, 6304 N 30th St., Apostle James H. Howell, Rev. Richard Woodberry of New Progress M.B. Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery....
Michael Kenneth Graham
Nov 27, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Michael Kenneth Graham of Tampa, Florida, who passed away, Sunday, November 27, 2016, will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016, 11:00am at the, House of Restoration Church of God, 3416 N. 15th St. Elder Arthur Green, Jr. pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Michael was born on November...
Edmund James Lasing
Nov 22, 2016
The homegoing celebration for Deacon Edmund Lasing of Tampa Florida, who passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016, will be held Saturday December 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th St, Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. S. Evan Burrows, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon Edmund James...
Betty Ann Byrd
Nov 18, 2016
The visitation of Mrs. Betty Ann Byrd of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, November 18th, 2016 was held Monday, November 21st, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E Dr. M.L.K Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Betty was born April 20th, 1944. She departed this life at Hawthore Health...
Ernest Benjamin
Nov 17, 2016
Ernest Nathaniel Benjamin, better known as 'Scotty', was born December 12, 1937 in Sweets Antigua, West Indies to Wilfred and Margaret Benjamin. He was the oldest of nine children, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Ernest met his wife of 47 years, Lydia Burton Benjamin on the beautiful island of Barbuda where he frequently visited. They were married on May...
Rafael Casillas-Rios
Nov 10, 2016
He leaves a loving family. Funeral Service Aikens Funeral Home Saturday, November 12, 2016 12:00 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tampa, FL 33610
Bernard G Benton
Nov 8, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Bernard Benton, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 will be held on Saturday, November 19th, 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Chapel AME Church, 2615 Chipco Street, Pastor James Crews, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida Bernard was born on June 26, 1947 to Lewis...
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