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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.

Anthony M Hill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ethel Ellison

Ethel Ellison

Dec 11, 2012

Homegoing services for Mrs. Ethel Mae Smith Ellison of Tampa who passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, will be held on Saturday, December 22nd, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Ellison was born July 17, 1938 in Ft. Valley, Georgia to the late Jamie McCray...

Horace Scott

Horace Scott

Dec 11, 2012

Homegoing celebration for Mr. Horace Scott of Tampa who passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012, will be held Saturday, December 22nd, 12:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Minister Rev. Jerry Frazier, officiating. Horace was 66 years old and was born in Wrightsville, Georgia in 1946 to the late Jack Scott and Bessie Moye. Mr. Scott was a wise...

Clarence Copeland

Clarence Copeland

Dec 10, 2012

Homegoing services for Mr. Clarence Copeland III of Tampa who passed away, Monday December 10, 2012, will be held Saturday, December 22nd, 11:00 a.m. at 34th Street Church of God, 3000 N 34th Street, Rev. Dr. Thomas Scott, pastor with Rev. Lloyd Black, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Clarence was born July 19, 1945 in Tampa,...

Bertha Butler

Bertha Butler

Dec 10, 2012

Homegoing Services for Mrs. Bertha Butler "Coot" of Tampa who passed away, Monday, December 10, 2012, will be held on Saturday, December 22nd, 10:00 a.m., Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery graveside, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Rev. Frizzell Byrd, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow service. Bertha was born February 11, 1956 in Camilla, Georgia to the late Frizzell and Verdella...

Albert Vidal Clayton

Albert Vidal Clayton

Dec 10, 2012

Homegoing Services for Mr. Albert Clayton of Tampa, who passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, will be held Saturday, December 15th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Elder Wallace Battle, officiating. Interment will follow. Albert was born April 29, 1948 in Colon, Panama to the late Sylvester Clayton and Olive...

Columbus Carswell

Columbus Carswell

Dec 6, 2012

Homegoing celebration for Mr. Columbus Carswell who departed this life on Thursday December 6, 2012 will be held on Friday December 14, 2012 at 12pm at Aikems Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Elder Larry Cook, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Columbus was born in Swainsborough, Ga on February 27, 1930 to the late...

Nedra Harris

Nedra Harris

Dec 6, 2012

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Nedra Francine Jackson Harris of Tampa, FL who passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 will be held Saturday, December 15th, 11:00 a.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 3221 E Louisiana Avenue, Elder Kennedy Watson, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Nedra Francine Jackson Harris was born on September 3, 1947...

Lizzie L Williams - Bowden

Lizzie L Williams - Bowden

Dec 2, 2012

A Homegoing Memorial Service for Mrs. Lizzie L. Williams Bowden, will be held on Sunday, January 6th, 3:00 p.m. at Tampa Unity Church, 3302 W. Horatio St., Rev. M. Allen Moss and Rev. Debbie Moss, pastors. On February 2, 1929, Lizzie L. Williams was born to the late Mr. Willie and Mrs. Christine Williams in Macon, Georgia. She received...

James Jim Fowler

James Jim Fowler

Dec 1, 2012

Homegoing services for Mr. James Fowler "Jim" of Tampa who passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012, will be held on Saturday, December 8th, 11:00 a.m., at Nassau Church of Christ, 1312 W. Nassau St., Minister Andrew Atkison, pastor with Bro. Ronnie Moorer, eulogist. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. James Fowler was born February 28, 1925...

Beatrice Lewter

Beatrice Lewter

Dec 1, 2012

Homegoing services for Mrs. Beatrice Lovett Lewter of Tampa who passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012, will be held Saturday, December 8th, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, 1225 N. Nebraska Ave., Elder Benji S. McMiller, pastor elect, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Beatrice Lovett Lewter was born in...

Samuel Gilmore, Sr

Samuel Gilmore, Sr

Nov 29, 2012

Homegoing services for Mr. Samuel Morris Gilmore, Sr., of Tampa who passed away, Thursday, November 29, 2012, will be held Saturday, December 8th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Rev. Cornelius Golden, officiating. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Samuel Morris Gilmore, Sr. was born May 16,...

Johnnie Best

Johnnie Best

Nov 24, 2012

Homegoing services for Deacon Johnnie Best of Tampa who died peacefully on November 24, 2012, will be held on Saturday, December 1st, 11:00 a.m., 34th Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th Street, Rev. Dr. Thomas Scott, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Johnnie Best was born in Tampa, the son of Charlie and Ella Best...

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