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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.


If you are searching for a loved one, please use the search below.

Mamie Vann

Mamie Vann

Dec 7, 2015

Homegoing Service for Ms. Mamie Vann of Tampa who passed away Monday, December 7, 2015, will be held Friday, December 11th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. Dr. S. Evan Burrows, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Mamie was born March 9, 1927 in Tampa, Florida and attended...

Gwenda Jean Carson

Gwenda Jean Carson

Dec 5, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Gwenda J. Carson of Tampa, who passed away, Saturday, December 5, 2015 will be held Saturday, December 12th, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Siani AME Zion Church, 2909 N. Nebraska Ave, Pastor Jimmy R. Caldwell, Sr, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Brenda Darlene Harris

Brenda Darlene Harris

Dec 3, 2015

The visitation for Mrs. Brenda D. Harris of Tampa, who passed away, Thursday, December 3, 2015 will be held Friday, December 11th, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33610. Brenda enjoyed fishing, baby sitting, gardening, shopping, making jewelry and watching cartoons. She was preceded in death by...

Ayden Benbow

Ayden Benbow

Dec 2, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Master Ayden Julian Benbow of Tampa, who passed away, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 will be held Saturday, December 12th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rev. Prentiss Davis, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Ayden was a special child and we knew he was...

Edwardena Willis

Edwardena Willis

Dec 1, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Edwardena Willis of Tampa, Florida who passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 will be held Saturday, December 19th, 11:00 a.m. at Cypress Pointe Community Church, 15820 Morris Bridge Road, Rev. Gwynne Burt, senior pastor of Arms of Christ Christian Fellowship Church, officiating. The interment will follow. Edwardena was well known for her signature cakes, cooking,...

Angelique N'Dia Woodson

Angelique N'Dia Woodson

Nov 30, 2015

The visitation for Ms. Angelique Woodson of Tampa who passed away on November 30, 2015, will be held Friday, December 11th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. MLK, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610. Angelique was of the Buddhist faith. She enjoyed watching horror movies, listening to music, reading, all things sci-fi, new age...

Marilyn Dames Watkins

Marilyn Dames Watkins

Nov 29, 2015

Homegoing Service for Ms. Marilyn M. Watkins "Ma" of Tampa who passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. David Jones, officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Marilyn was March 2, 1951 in Tampa, Florida. She...

Rev. Dr. Alvin Wydell Brown

Rev. Dr. Alvin Wydell Brown

Nov 26, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Dr. Alvin Wydell Brown of Tampa who passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015, will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Tabor M.B. Church, Pastor T.D. Leonard, officiating. The interment will be in Barlow Cemetery, Sallis, Mississippi. Rev. Dr. Alvin Wydell Brown was born in Lexington, Mississippi on January 15, 1975,...

Darrell Rufus Granville

Darrell Rufus Granville

Nov 25, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Darrell R. Granville of Tampa, Florida who passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 will be held Saturday, December 5th, 2:00 p.m. at Bible-Based Fellowship of Temple Terrace, 8718 N. 46th Street, Rev. Dr. Earl Mason, pastor; Dr. Patricia Hauser, Pastor of Potters House Deliverance, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida....

Annie Laura Davis

Annie Laura Davis

Nov 25, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mrs. Annie Laura Davis-Neves of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2015 at Florida Hospital Tampa, will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor of The Center for Manifestation Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Annie...

Willis Ronald Johnson

Willis Ronald Johnson

Nov 24, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mr. Willis Ronald Johnson of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, with Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery Bushnell, Florida. Willis was born on August...

James Earl Deramus, Jr

James Earl Deramus, Jr

Nov 24, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mr. James Earl Deramus, Jr. of Tampa who passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia M.B. Church, 9750 Rockhill Rd., Thonotosassa, Florida 33592, Rev. W.L. Jackson, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. James was born April 10, 1964 in...

Maurice Antuan Garrett

Maurice Antuan Garrett

Nov 20, 2015

The Celebration of Mr. Maurice Antuan "Dirty Reese" Garrett of Tampa, will be held November 28, 2015 at 11 o'clock a.m., at Peace Progressive M.B. Church, 2607 E. 24th Avenue Tampa, Florida, Rev. Albert Gallmon, Sr., pastor; Rev. Johnny Miller, pastor of Friendly M.B. Church, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Maurice Antuan "Dirty...

Ronnie Williams

Ronnie Williams

Nov 20, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mr. Ronnie Williams of Tampa who passed away Friday, November 20, 2015, will be held Saturday, November 28th, 2:00 p.m. at St. John Progressive M.B. Church, Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor; Rev. Eric W. Gallman, Sr., pastor of Agape Christian Church, officiating. Ronnie was born August 20, 1947 in Tampa, Florida to the late Lucious Williams...

Frances M Fears Thomas

Frances M Fears Thomas

Nov 18, 2015

Our mother, Frances Mitchell Fears-Thomas was born on March 3, 1926 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. God called her home the morning of Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was affectionately known as "moms" to her children and many others. During her illness, she was patient, courteous and thankful to any and all acts of kindness, small or...

Roosevelt Scott, Jr

Roosevelt Scott, Jr

Nov 18, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mr. Roosevelt Scott, Jr. of Tampa who passed on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 2:00 p.m., New Hope M.B. Church, 3003 E. Ellicott, Rev. Dr. T.W. Jenkins, pastor. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Roosevelt, Jr. was born July 18, 1962 in Tampa, Florida to...

Carolyn Lois Birt Monroe

Carolyn Lois Birt Monroe

Nov 17, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Carolyn Birt Monroe of Tampa who passed away, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Tampa General Hospital, will be held Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 E. Chipco St., Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor with Elder Frank O. Gray Sr., officiating. The interment will be in Rest...

Altamese Nelson Comer

Altamese Nelson Comer

Nov 16, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mrs. Altamese Nelson Comer of Tampa who passed away, Monday November 16, 2015, will be held Saturday, November 21st, 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia M.B. Church, 3410 E. Wilder Ave., Elder Joseph A. Sykes, pastor with Elder Johnny Wright pastor of First Community Christian Church, officiating. The interment will be in Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida. Altamese...

Annie Pearl Farmer

Annie Pearl Farmer

Nov 13, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Sister Annie Pearl Farmer of Tampa, who departed from this earthly life on Friday, November 13, 2015 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Avenue with Dr. B.R. Fulton, Jr. pastor, officiating and Elder Arthur Green, Jr. as eulogist. The interment will be...

Philip Kenneth Anderson, Jr

Philip Kenneth Anderson, Jr

Nov 11, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Brother Philip Anderson, Jr. of Tampa, who passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, will be held on Saturday, November 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Grace Mary M.B. Church, 3901 N. 37th Street, Pastor Thomas J. Reed with Elder Richard Wright, officiating. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Philip was born April 4, 1960...

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