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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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William P Murphy
Jan 15, 2013
Homegoing services for Attorney William P. (Butch/Bill) Murphy of Tampa, who passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013, will be held Saturday, January 19th, 11:00 a.m., Greater Mt. Carmel AME Church, 4209 N. 34th Street, Rev. Charles Cloy, Senior Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. William was born October 15, 1947 to the late Moses...
Freddie Thomas, Jr
Jan 15, 2013
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Freddie Thomas Jr. of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 2p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, and Rev. Henry Byron officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Fred was born on August 9, 1959...
Ralston Edman
Jan 9, 2013
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Ralston Edman, Sr. of Tampa who passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 will be held Saturday, January 18, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Pastor Wallace Z. Bowers of St. Mary MB Church, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ralston Edman, Sr. was born July 22, 1943 to...
Louise Marshall
Jan 9, 2013
Homegoing services for Mother Louise Marshall, 91, who passed away on January 9, 2013, at her home, will be Saturday, January 19th, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Olive M.B. Church, 4008 E. Cayuga Street, Rev. Michael White, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She will be dearly missed by her family and loved ones. She was...
Erster Bud Rucker
Jan 5, 2013
Homegoing service for Mr. Erster Bud Rucker, Sr. of Tampa Florida, who passed away on Saturday January 5, 2013, will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Brown Memorial COGIC, 2313 E. 27th Avenue, with Bishop Matthew Williams, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Erster was born in Toccoa, GA to...
Lucien Sylvain
Jan 4, 2013
Lucien Earl Sylvain Sr. was born July 29, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late August Sylvain Sr. and Olga Vera Davis. He was the fourth child in a family of seven siblings. He attended Chicago Public Schools, graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans, LA. with a Bachelors Degree in Economics, and later earned an Associate of Biblical...
Hyacinth Nina Rose Richardson
Jan 3, 2013
Mass of the Resurrection for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Hyacinth "Nina Rose" Richardson, of Tampa who passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013, will be held on Saturday , January 12th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1203 N. Nebraska Ave, Father Hugh Chikawe, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Hyacinth "Nina...
Alma Fowler Moss
Jan 3, 2013
Homegoing services for Mrs. Alma Fowler Moss of Tampa who passed away on Thursday, January 3rd, will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Northside Missionary Baptist Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Rev. Ricardo Robinson, pastor with Rev. Danny Osborne, pastor of Godside Progressive M.B. Church, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Alma...
Jimmie Anthony
Dec 31, 2012
Memorial service for Mr. Jimmie Anthony of Tampa, who passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012, will be held on Thursday, January 10th, at 5:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, with Pastor R. L. Lockett, Jr., officiating. Mr. Jimmie was born on July 16, 1935 in Tampa, Florida to the...
Susie Bass
Dec 31, 2012
Homegoing service for Mrs. Susie E. Bass, age 88, of Tampa, who entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 31, 2012, will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 29th St, Tampa, FL 33610. Senior Pastor Evan Burrows will officiate. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park...
Alma S. Jackson
Dec 31, 2012
Homegoing service for Mrs. Alma Somerville Jackson, who passed away on December 31, 2012, will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Mt. Carmel A.M.E Church, 4209 N. 34th Street, with Pastor Charles Cloy, officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born in Warren County, North Carolina in the...
James Orlando Ricks, Jr
Dec 30, 2012
A Homegoing Memorial Service for Mr. James Orlando Ricks, Jr., of Tampa who passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012, will be held on Friday, January 4th, 6:00 p.m. at Keeney United Methodist Church, 7736 Destin Dr., Rev. Ronald Hubbard, officiating. Mr. James Orlando Ricks, Jr. entered this arena of life on September 4, 1942. He was a native...
Anthony M Hill
Dec 29, 2012
Homegoing services for Mr. Anthony M. Hill who passed away, Saturday, December 29, 2012, will be held on Saturday, January 5th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Carl Hill, officiating. Interment will follow. Anthony was born January 4, 1960 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late LaFayette and Mary L. Hill. Anthony loved to fish, cook soul food,...
Melvina Hannah Ellison
Dec 27, 2012
Homegoing services for Mrs. Melvina Hannah Ellison of Tampa, who passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012, will be held on Saturday, January 5th, 11:00 a.m. at New Hope M.B. Church, 3005 E. Ellicott Street, Rev. Dr. T.W. Jenkins, pastor officiating, Rev. Dr. Calvin McFadden, eulogist. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Melvina Ellison was...
Wilbert Reggie Wilds
Dec 25, 2012
Homegoing service for Mr. Wilbert "Reggie" Wilds of Tampa who passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., Tyer Temple United Methodist Church, 3303 N. 15th Street, Rev. Geraldine Christopher, pastor with Rev. Aaron Wilds, eulogist. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Wilbert Wilds was born...
Alfred, Smith, Jr
Dec 25, 2012
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Alfred Smith, Jr. of Tampa who passed away on Tuesday, December 25th will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday December 29th at Bible Based Fellowship Church, 8718 N. 46th Street, pastor Earl Mason, officiating.Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Mr. Alfred Smith Jr., departed this Earthly Life on December 25, 2012. Brother Alfred...
Mederick Collins
Dec 23, 2012
Homegoing celebration for Mr. Mederick Lynn Collins of Tampa who passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012, will be held Saturday, January 5th, 11:00 a.m., at New Salem MB Church, 405 N. Oregon Street, Rev. Henry Lyons, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mederick was born on November 3, 1957 in Houston, Texas to the late...
Dolores B Carter
Dec 22, 2012
Funeral services for Mrs. Dolores B. Carter of Tampa who passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012, will be held Saturday, December 22nd, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Keith Jacobs, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Dolores affectionately called Bea by her family and Nana by her children was a loyal member of...
Mack Duffie Hector
Dec 21, 2012
Homegoing celebration for Mr Mack Duffie Hector of Tampa, FL who passed away Friday. December 21st will be held Saturday December 29th at 12 pm at Mt. Zion Progressive MB church, 955 20th Street South, St. Pete, FL 33712. Interment will be in Sarasota Florida National Cemetery. Rev. Louis E. Murphy, Sr. officiating. Mr. Mack Duffie Hector, Jr. was...
Jessica Hernandez
Dec 14, 2012
Homegoing services for Ms. Jessica Hernandez "Jessie" of Tampa who passed away, Friday December 14, 2012, will be held Thursday, December 20th, 1:00 p.m. at Faith Life Church, 4902 E. Busch Blvd, Pastor Jane McDonald, officiating. Interment will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Jessica was born September 13, 1977 in Waterbury, Connecticut and was resident of Tampa, Florida. She...
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