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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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Derrick F. Galloway Sr.
Nov 4, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Derrick F. Galloway, Sr., of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 will be held Saturday, November 19th, 3:00 p.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Derrick F. Galloway, Sr. was born...
Master Jovanie Levy Johnson
Nov 1, 2016
He leaves a loving family. Mother's Heart I loved you from the very start, You stole my breath, embraced my heart. Our life together has just begun You're part of me my little one. As mother with child, each day I grew, My mind was filled with thoughts of you. I'd daydream of the things we'd share, Like late-night...
Ponce Deleon Mcneal
Oct 29, 2016
A homegoing celebration honoring the life and legacy of Bro. Ponce DeLeon 'PaPa' McNeal, Sr. will be held on Wednesday, November 9th at 12:00 p.m. The services will be at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 E. Chipco, Tampa, Florida, Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., officiating. He transition on October 29, 2016 to be with the Lord. The...
Jaquetta L Mathis
Oct 23, 2016
Mrs. Jaquetta Latrese Mathis was born on April 27, 1980 to the late James Richard Mathis, Sr. and Loretta Malone in Detroit, Michigan. She was a member of Greater King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church. Jaquetta enjoyed kayaking, snowboarding, traveling and was a published poet. She was preceded in death by her father, James Richard Mathis, Sr.; grandparents, Robert and...
Cassandra Corien Patel
Oct 23, 2016
She leaves a loving family and best friend Sasha to cherish her memories. Memories Poem I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways. Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...
Thomasina Wright-Norwood
Oct 21, 2016
A homegoing service for Mrs. Thomasina Wright Norwood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 12:00 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith Church, Inc., 6304 N. 30th Street, Apostle James H. Howell, Sr., pastor officiating. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Thomasina was born July 7,...
Herbert Ray Brantley
Oct 21, 2016
A homegoing memorial celebration for Mr. Herbert Ray Brantley of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 29th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rev. Frank Bafford, officiating. Herbert was born in Panama City, Florida on September 17, 1954 to the late...
Juanita Shoemake
Oct 20, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Juanita Godwin Shoemake who passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016, will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church, 4209 N. 34th Street, Rev. R.A. Polk, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. After spending 88 wonderful years in the care and...
Charlie Junior Baker
Oct 18, 2016
A homegoing service for Mr. Charlie Junior Baker of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 29th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Bishop Elgin Franklin of New Life Restoration,officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Charlie Junior Baker was...
Blondeva Gallon
Oct 13, 2016
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Blondeva Gallon of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 22nd, 11:00 a.m. at Browns Memorial COGIC Church, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, Bishop Matthew Williams, pastor, Rev. John Motes officiating with Rev. Alfonso Gallon as eulogist. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial...
Bettina Booker
Oct 8, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Bettina Booker of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 22nd, 11:00 a.m. at New Mt. Zion M.B. Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Pastor Larry Roundtree II with Pastor Antonio Hawkins of Exciting Faith Alive Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park...
Althea Bynnom
Oct 5, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Althea Beatrice Bynnom of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 15th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Elder Gerald E. Greene, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Althea was born August...
Arminda Alfaro
Oct 4, 2016
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Arminda Alfaro of Tampa, FL who passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 will be held on Saturday October 8th, 12:00 p.m., Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Mrs. Arminda Alfaro was born on November 4, 1933 in Camaway, Cuba. She leaves to Cherish her memories with her children, Jesus...
Roland Hayes Johnson
Oct 1, 2016
Brother Roland H. Johnson A homegoing celebration for Brother Roland H. Johnson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 will be held Friday, October 14th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. Dr. S. Evan Burrows, pastor, officiating with Rev. Christopher Jarnegan, eulogist. The interment will be in...
Bernice Lee Jackson
Sep 24, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mother Bernice Lee Jackson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 1st, 2:00 p.m. at Cathedral of Faith Church, Inc. 6304 N. 30th Street, Apostle James H. Howell, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Bernice Lee Jackson was born January 3, 1923...
Charlie Antoine Mitchell
Sep 24, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Brother Charlie A. Mitchell of Tampa, Florida who transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 24, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 1st, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Don Roberts, pastor of Bethel M.B. Church, Plant City, Florida officiating. The interment will follow....
Margarett Croft
Sep 23, 2016
In loving memory of Evangelist Margaret L. Croft. She was born December 12, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ephraim Arnold and Annie Robinson Arnold. She graduated from Marshall H.S. of Chicago, Illinois and Malcom X college; majoring in Education. She was a TV 38 Prayer counselor for many years. Mother Margaret loved God, people and Life!!! Evangelism,...
James Arthur Jones
Sep 23, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. James A. Jones 'JJ' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 will be held Saturday, October 1st, 2:00 p.m. at New Bethel Progressive Baptist Church, 3011 E. North Bay Street, Rev. Reginal T. Webb, pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. James Arthur Jones was...
Bernard Hernandez Thomas, Sr.
Sep 21, 2016
A homegoing celebration for Mr. Bernard Hernandez Thomas, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel 2708 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Rev. Eddie Nunn, officiating. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Bernard Hernandez-Thomas, Sr. was born...
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