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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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Francisca Melendez Romero
Jan 30, 2013
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Francisca Melendez Romero of Tampa, FL who passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013, will be held Saturday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at Orange Hill Cemetery.Francisca Melendez Romero was born June 24, 1928 in La Playa De Humacao in Puerto Rico. She enjoyed gardening, going to the beach and going to church. She was preceded...
Earnestine Harris
Jan 28, 2013
Homegoing services for Mrs. Earnestine Delores Garrett Harris of Tampa, who passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013, will be held on Saturday, February 9th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, with Elder Robert Douglas, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Rest...
Louis C Porter, Jr
Jan 28, 2013
Homegoing services for Mr. Louis of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013, will be held Saturday, February 2nd at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel. Louis served in the U.S. Army and retired as an SSG in the Aviation Branch of the service. "Old Soldiers Never Die, they just fade away." He retired from the Jos Schlitz/Pabst/...
Eric Anderson
Jan 26, 2013
Homegoing services for Mr. Eric D. Anderson of Tampa, who passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2013, will be held on Saturday, February 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at Pilgrims Rest M.B. Church, 4202 W. Nassau Street, Rev. Dr. Linda Reese and Eulogist, Elder Elder McBride. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Eric was born on April 11,...
Mike Williams
Jan 20, 2013
Homegoing celebration for Deacon Mike Williams "Coon-Man" of Tampa, Florida who passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013 will be held Saturday January 26th at Triumph the Church and Kingdom God in Christ, 2617 East 24th Ave at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Dr. David P. Carswell, officiating. Interment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Mike was born September 15,...
Percy Henderson
Jan 18, 2013
Graveside services for Mr. Percy Lee Grant Henderson of Brooksville, Florida who passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013, will be held on Wednesday, January 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at Lang Memorial Park Cemetery, Brooksville, Florida. Percy was born September 23, 1928 in Warbash, Arkansas to the late Willie Bloomingbush Grant and Mattie Bruce Grant. He was a heavy equipment...
Joycelyn Squires
Jan 18, 2013
Homegoing celebration for Joycelyn Squires who passed away January 18, 2013 will be held Thursday, January 24th at 12 p.m., Progress Village 7th Day Adventist, 7909 Flower Ave, Pastor Antwoyn Mells, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill cemetery.Jocelyn was born to Celestine Williams and Nathaniel Squires on August 4, 1929. She herself gave birth to 3 daughters -...
Mattie Howell Smalls
Jan 17, 2013
A celebration of life for Deaconess Mattie Howell Smalls will be held Saturday, January 26, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at First Union M.B. Church, 3707 E. Chelsea Street, Tampa, FL. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. On Thursday, January 17, 2013 she heard the Master's voice gently whispering come on up home thy good and faithful servant...
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...
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