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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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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...
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...
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