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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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Catherine J Pearson

Catherine J Pearson

Sep 6, 2013

Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Catherine J. Pearson of Tampa who passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, will be held Saturday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m., at St. James House of Prayer Episcopal Church, 2708 N. Central Avenue, Rev. Earnestine Flemister Pastor, officiating. Catherine J. Pearson was born April 20, 1926 to the late Lucious Jackson and Lottie B. Baldwin...

William Leroy Paremore

William Leroy Paremore

Sep 3, 2013

Homegoing services for Mr. William L. Paremore of Tampa, who passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, will be held Saturday, September 14th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd, Rev. Dr. Samuel Maxwell, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Thonotosassa, FL William was born November 27, 1941 in Bascom,...

Shirley Shaw Mclendon

Shirley Shaw Mclendon

Aug 31, 2013

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Shirley Shaw McLendon of Tampa who transitioned peacefully though unexpected on Saturday, August 31, 2013, surrounded by her loving and devoted husband and family, will be held on Friday, September 6th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. Dr. Evan Burrows, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Garden...

Lucille Elizabeth Howard

Lucille Elizabeth Howard

Aug 30, 2013

Cut- Ms. Lucille Elizabeth Howard Mass of the resurrection for the repose of the soul of Ms. Lucille Elizabeth Howard of Tampa who passed away Friday, August 30, 2013, will be held Saturday, September 7th at 12:30 p.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1203 N Nebraska Ave., Father Hugh Chikawe, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven...

Eddie Harrison

Eddie Harrison

Aug 26, 2013

Homegoing services for Mr. Eddie Harrison, Jr. of Tampa who passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013, will be held on Saturday, August 31st, 11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Eddie was one of nineteen children born in...

Herbert Carrington

Herbert Carrington

Aug 17, 2013

On Saturday, August 17th, Herbert Carrington Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was born on November 06, 1937 to parents Mae Alice Warren and Herbert D. Carrington, Sr. He attended St. Peter Claver Catholic School and graduated from Middleton High School in 1956. After high school, He matriculated through Florida A&M University, where he met his adoring...

Florence C Blair

Florence C Blair

Aug 14, 2013

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Florence Carmen Lewis Blair, who passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013, will be held Friday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m., Allen Temple AME, 2101 N. Lowe Street with Elder David Green, pastor officiating. Interment will be Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Florence Carmen Lewis Blair was born in Tampa, Florida to Edward Martin Lewis of South Carolina...

Sheldon Morris Young

Sheldon Morris Young

Aug 11, 2013

Homegoing services will be held, Friday, August 16, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Minister George Brooks, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea St. Tampa, Florida 33610. Mr. Sheldon Morris Young was born on April 7, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to the union...

Charlene Lavette Davis

Charlene Lavette Davis

Aug 11, 2013

Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Charlene Lavette Davis of Tampa, who passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2013, will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. M.L.K., Jr., Blvd., Elder Walter Niles, officiating with Pastor Pierre Francois of Trinity Temple SDA Church of Fitzgerald, Georgia, eulogist. The interment will be in...

Willie D O'Hara

Willie D O'Hara

Aug 2, 2013

Homegoing services for Mr. Willie Douglas O'Hara of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013, will be held Saturday, August 10th, 2:00 p.m. at St. John Progressive MB Church with Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, pastor officiating. Willie Douglas O'Hara was born on October 17, 1943 in Clermont, Florida. He was preceded in death by both of...

Valeria Lynette Battle

Valeria Lynette Battle

Jul 27, 2013

Homegoing service for Ms. Valeria Battle of Tampa who passed away, Saturday, July 27, 2013, will be held, Saturday, August 3rd, 3:00 p.m., at Mt. Pilgrim MB Church, 4000 5th Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33711, Rev. Jerry Alexander, Sr. officiating. Interment will be in Royal Palm North Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Florida. Valeria was born November 2, 1958 in St....

Bessie Edwards

Bessie Edwards

Jul 27, 2013

Homegoing services for Ms. Bessie (Neal) Edwards of Tampa who passed away on Saturday July 27, 2013 will be held Saturday August 3rd at 2:30 p.m., Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd, Elder Wayne Bryant pastor of The Word of His Grace Christian Fellowship Church, officiating and Pastor Don Fountain, New Beginnings Christian Church, providing...

Mary Graham

Mary Graham

Jul 26, 2013

Homegoing services for Sister Mary Ellen Graham of Tampa who entered eternal rest on Friday, July 26, 2013, will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Rev. Dr. Evan Burrows, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born in Midway, Florida,...

Evelyn Lawson

Evelyn Lawson

Jul 24, 2013

Homegoing graveside service for Mrs. Mae Evelyn Haynes Lawson of Tampa, who passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, 10:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Danny Schaffner, officiating. Interment will follow the service. Mae Evelyn Haynes Lawson was born on February 28,...

Rocell 'Doll' Holley

Rocell 'Doll' Holley

Jul 24, 2013

Homegoing services for Mr. Rocell Holley "Doll" of Tampa, FL who passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 will be held Saturday, August 3rd, 12:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Tommy Jones, officiating. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Mr. Rocell Holley was born on October 15, 1930 in Edison, Georgia. He was affectionately known...

Waynenecia Shacole Tillman

Waynenecia Shacole Tillman

Jul 22, 2013

Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Waynenecia Shacole Tillman "Fancy" who passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 will be held Saturday July 27th at 2:00 p.m., The Center of Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave with Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Waynenecia Tillman aka "Fancy" was born September 27, 1994...

Inez Smith

Inez Smith

Jul 22, 2013

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Inez "Granny" Smith of Tampa, who passed away Monday, July 22, 2013, at her residence, will be held on Saturday, August 3rd, at 11:00 a.m., New St. Matthew M.B. Church, 1006 S. 50th Street, Tampa, Rev. Alec Hall, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Inez Smith was born May...

Henry Sanders

Henry Sanders

Jul 21, 2013

Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Henry Sanders, Jr. "Hunk of suga" of Tampa who passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013, will be held on Saturday, July 27th, 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd., Dr. Samuel Maxwell, senior teaching pastor, officiating with Min. Dwayne E. Sanders, Sr., Eulogist. Interment will be in Hillsboro Memorial...

Horsley Shorter, Jr

Horsley Shorter, Jr

Jul 14, 2013

Celebration of Life service for TSgt. Horsley Shorter, Jr. (retired) who passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013, will be held Saturday, July 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Church, 1510 W. Hillsborough Ave., Mike Tedder, pastor with Rev. Leonard Harrington, Officiating and Pastor Tom Jones, Eulogist. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida on Monday, July 29, 2013....

Tommie Lee Tolbert

Tommie Lee Tolbert

Jul 11, 2013

Homegoing services for Mr. Tommie Lee Tolbert of Tampa who passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 will be held Saturday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m., Hood Temple Zion Church, 3608 26th Street with, Rev. Tom Jones, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Tommie was born in Springhill, Alabama and he attended Rebecca Comer High School....

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