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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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Major Bloom

Major Bloom

Mar 8, 2017

Mr. Major Bernard Bloom, Jr. A homegoing celebration for Mr. Major B. Bloom, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 18th, 11:00 a.m. at New Salem P.B. Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., Elder Leland Johnson, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Major Bernard Bloom, Jr. was...

Donovan Rattigan

Donovan Rattigan

Mar 7, 2017

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Donovan Rattigan of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 25th, 11:00 a.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave. Apostle Mark T. Jones, with pastor, Rev. Ala Faye Vickers pastor of Holy Outreach for Christ Church, officiating. The interment will be in Orange...

Otis C Allen, Sr.

Otis C Allen, Sr.

Mar 1, 2017

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Otis C. Allen, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 11th, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Progressive M.B. Church, 2504 E. Chipco St., Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Otis was born March...

Dorris Ruth Brown-Turner

Dorris Ruth Brown-Turner

Feb 28, 2017

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Dorris Ruth Brown Turner of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Elder Terrance Walker, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Dorris Ruth Brown Turner was born...

Cora Lee Butler

Cora Lee Butler

Feb 27, 2017

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Cora L. Turner of Tampa, Florida who passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 4th, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cathedral, 3401 E. 25th Ave., Pastor Dwight Newkirk, eulogist with Pastor Tony Parker, presiding. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Cora L. Turner was...

Giles Lee Nottingham

Giles Lee Nottingham

Feb 23, 2017

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Giles Nottingham of Tampa, FL who passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610, Rev. L.B. Jones, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Giles Nottingham passed...

Jacquelyn Patricia Butler

Jacquelyn Patricia Butler

Feb 21, 2017

A homegoing service for Mrs. Jacquelyn Patricia Butler 'Jackie' of Tampa, Florida, who departed this life on February 21, 2017 will be held Saturday, March 4th, 2:00 p.m. at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2511 E. Columbus Dr., Rev. Larry Roundtree II pastor, officiating. The interment will be Florida National Cemetery with her husband Wardell Butler. Jackie was...

Desmond Burke

Desmond Burke

Feb 17, 2017

A homegoing visitation for Mr. Desmond Burke of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 will be held Friday, February 24th, 5:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Desmond Burke was born June 13, 1942 in Jamaica. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Desmond also enjoyed...

Danise Dorcilien

Danise Dorcilien

Feb 17, 2017

A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Danise Dorcilien of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 will be held Saturday, February 25th, 10:00 a.m. at New Dawn Restoration Center, 6616 E. Chelsea St. Rev. Dr. Julia M. McMillan, senior pastor with Rev. Jean Nicophene, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Danise was born April...

Howard Cecil Fleming

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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