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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.

Johnnie Mae Jackson

Johnnie Mae Jackson

Dec 20, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Johnnie Mae Jackson of Tampa, FL who passed away, on Sunday, December 20, 2015 will be held Wednesday, December 30th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Minister Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Johnnie Mae Jackson was born to...

Naomi Jones Cushion

Naomi Jones Cushion

Dec 19, 2015

Homegoing Services for Mrs. Naomi Jones Cushion of Tampa, who passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 will be held on Saturday, January 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at New Smyrna Full Gospel Cathedral, 5015 N. 17th Street, Bishop W.L Lee, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Naomi was born October 14, 1939 in Walterboro, South Carolina....

Beverly Jean Turner

Beverly Jean Turner

Dec 19, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mrs. Beverly Jean Coachman Turner of Tampa, who passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015, will be held on Thursday, December 30th 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rev. Michael Hopkins, officiating. The interment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Mrs. Beverly Jean Coachman Turner...

Cora Lee Harris

Cora Lee Harris

Dec 17, 2015

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Cora Lee Harris of Tampa, FL who passed away, Thursday, December 17, 2015 will be held Tuesday, December 29th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 3708 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610 with Rev. W.D. Sims pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Sister Cora Lee Harris was...

Walter Alonzo Fitgerald, Jr

Walter Alonzo Fitgerald, Jr

Dec 17, 2015

Homegoing Service for Mr. Walter A. Fitzgerald of Tampa who passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015, will be held Wednesday, December 23rd, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Antonio Hawkins, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Walter was born November 12, 1928 in Merlin,...

Gwendolyn Elaine Taylor

Gwendolyn Elaine Taylor

Dec 16, 2015

Homegoing Celebration of Mrs. Gwendolyn Elaine Taylor of Tampa (formally of Armwood Ct./ Central Park Village) who passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015, will be held Wednesday, December 30th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Hopkins, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery....

Patricia Center Young

Patricia Center Young

Dec 11, 2015

Home-going Celebration for Mrs. Patricia Center Young of Tampa will be held Friday, December 18, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Chapel AME Church, 2616 E. Chipco, with Rev. James Cruz, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Patricia (Pat) Center Young was born December 24, 1951 in Tampa, Florida to the late Beulah Mae...

Ricardo Mccalop, Mr.

Ricardo Mccalop, Mr.

Dec 9, 2015

Ricardo was born February 7, 1989 in Pensacola, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father, Ricardo McCalop, Sr.; grandfather, Earnest Smith, Jr. and uncle, Earnest Smith, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories with his fiancAC., Quinyanna Capers and their children, Rimiyah and Ricardo McCalop III and an unborn child; Rinyah McCalop and her mother, Arneshia Thomas;...

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...

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