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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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Oscar J. Wise

Oscar J. Wise

Sep 8, 2010

Funeral services for Mr. Oscar J. Wise III of 3805 E. Chelsea Street, who passed away, Wednesday, September 8, 2010, will be held Saturday, September 18th, 2:00 p.m., Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd,. Rev. Albert Davis, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Wise was born September 26, 1952...

Gussie H. Dennis

Gussie H. Dennis

Sep 6, 2010

Mrs. Gussie H. Dennis passed away on Monday, September 6, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, September 11, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 2709 N. 25th Street, Dr. Walter Lasstier, II, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Dennis was employed as a teacher with the Hillsborough Public School...

Travis K. Bibbins

Travis K. Bibbins

Sep 6, 2010

Homegoing services for Mr. Travis Kenjari Bibbins of 1506 West Chestnut Street, who passed away, Thursday, September 6, 2010, will be held Saturday, September 25th, 2:00 p.m., Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bishop Willie White, officiating. Travis was born September 23, 1982, in Bradenton, Florida. Travis enjoyed fishing. He was very respectful...

Frank Davis

Frank Davis

Sep 3, 2010

Memorial services for Mr. Frank Davis of Tampa who passed away, Friday, September 3, 2010, will be held, Wednesday, September 15th, at 11:30 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Mr. Davis was a native of Vernon, Fl. and was a longtime resident of Tampa, Fl. He was veteran of Vietnam War, serving in the...

Nathaniel Evans, Sr

Nathaniel Evans, Sr

Sep 1, 2010

Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Nathaniel Evans, Sr. of Tampa, who passed away, Wednesday, September 1, 2010, will be held Saturday, September 11th, 12:30 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Nathaniel Evans, Sr., was born on September 3,...

Eva Bernice Jones

Eva Bernice Jones

Aug 31, 2010

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Eva B. Jones of Tampa, who passed away, Tuesday, August 31, 2010, will be held Saturday, September 11th, 10:00 a.m., at St. John Progressive M.B. Church, 2504 Chipco Street, Rev. Bartholomew Banks, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Eva Jones was born on January 18, 1930 to the late John...

Willia Mae Davis

Willia Mae Davis

Aug 29, 2010

Mrs. Willia was born August 12, 1930 in Washington, GA. She is the only daughter of the late William and Alean Harper. She was the widow of the late Spencer Hollingshead of Akron, Ohio. She also was the mother of the late Charles "Pop" Cornelius. Willia attended the public schools of Tampa, Florida and upon completion relocated to Akron,...

Gladys Geraldine Hayes-Bowers

Gladys Geraldine Hayes-Bowers

Aug 23, 2010

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gladys Geraldine Hayes Bowers of Tampa, who passed away, Monday, August 23, 2010, will be held Saturday, September 4th, 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church of West Tampa, 1302 N. Willow Avenue, with Rev. Rayford Harper, officiating. Family information will be updated soon.

Maureen Kay Lasing

Maureen Kay Lasing

Aug 21, 2010

Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Maureen Kay Lasing of Tampa who passed away, Saturday, August 21, 2010, will be held Saturday, August 28th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, with Rev. Dr. Evans Burrows, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Maureen Kay Lasing was born June 20,...

Frank Yates, Jr

Frank Yates, Jr

Aug 16, 2010

Deacon Yates was born in Tampa, FL to the late Deacon Frank Yates, Sr. and Mary Washington Yates. He received his early education from Mt. Calvary Junior Academy, graduating in 1949. He attended the secondary schools of Hillsborough County and Leon County, Tallahassee, FL. He served in the U S Navy for 10 years and retired after 25 years...

David Melvin Joyner, Sr

David Melvin Joyner, Sr

Aug 4, 2010

Mr. Joyner was born December 18, 1947 in Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua Joyner, Sr. and Ethel Davis Lowe and brother, Joshua Joyner, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, children, Lawanda Richardson (Ron), David Joyner (Toyka), Jennifer Patterson (Timothy), Antonio Joyner, Marlon Joyner, Danderia Sanders Joyner; grandchildren, James, Rassiniqua, Jared, Leonard, Lenqwanda,...

Betty Jane Pelt

Betty Jane Pelt

Aug 3, 2010

Betty was born March 22, 1938 in Greensboro, Florida. She later moved to South Florida where she met and married her husband Warren Pelt. They settled in Tampa, Florida in the early 60's. She was a Christian, a devoted wife and mother of 12 children. She was preceded in death by her former husband Warren Pelt, daughter Christine Pelt,...

Elaine Elizabeth Gabriel

Elaine Elizabeth Gabriel

Jul 27, 2010

Homegoing services for Ms. Elaine E. Gabriel of 3600 E. Fletcher Avenue, who passed away, Tuesday, July 27, 2010, will be held Saturday, August 7th, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Frank Winn, officiating. Ms. Elaine Gabriel was born on September 11, 1948. Ms. Gabriel was fierce, witty and would not hesitate to let you know...

Dorothy M Green

Dorothy M Green

Jul 26, 2010

Homegoing services for Mrs. Dorothy M. Green who departed this life on Monday, July 26, 2010, will be held on Saturday, August 7th, 11: 00 a.m. at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 2101 N. Lowe Street, Pastor Michael K. Bouie, officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Dorothy M. Green was born April 16, 1933 in Monticello, Florida,...

Earnest Lee Simmons, Jr

Earnest Lee Simmons, Jr

Jul 25, 2010

Mr. Earnest L. Simmons, Jr. Homegoing services for Mr. Earnest L. Simmons, Jr., of Tampa who passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010, will be held on Saturday, July 31st, 11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Frank Wynn, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. He was born May 25, 1962 to the...

Gloria Cynthia Hart

Gloria Cynthia Hart

Jul 24, 2010

Homegoing services for Mrs. Gloria Cynthia Hart of 4820 Timber Way., who passed away, Tuesday, July 24, 2010, will be held Saturday, August 7th, 11:00 a.m., Cathedral of Faith Church, 6304 30th, Street, Rev. Clarence Nathan, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Hart was born September 30, 1946 in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Hart attended...

Lorene Goodrich Hart

Lorene Goodrich Hart

Jul 23, 2010

A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Lorene Goodrich Hart of Tampa who peacefully passed on to her eternal home on Friday, July 23, 2010, will be held on Saturday, July 31st, 10:00 a.m., St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1203 N. Nebraska Ave., Father Hugh Chikawe, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial...

Pauline Speed

Pauline Speed

Jul 22, 2010

Homegoing services for Missionary Pauline Singletary Speed who passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, will be held on Saturday, July 31st, 2: 00 p.m. at College Hill Church of God In Christ, 6414 N. 30th Street, Elder Charles Davis, pastor with Elder Jadie Singletary officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Missionary Pauline Singletary Speed...

Doris Thomas

Doris Thomas

Jul 21, 2010

Homegoing services of Mrs. Doris Allison Thomas of 2922 Banza Street who passed away on Wednesday, July 21st, will be held on Wednesday, July 28th, 6:30 p.m. Northeast United Methodist Church, 6400 N 15th Street, Rev. Florence Howell-Para, pastor officiating. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery on Thursday, July 29th at 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Thomas was born...

Samuel Lee Tuggerson

Samuel Lee Tuggerson

Jul 20, 2010

Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Samuel Lee Tuggerson, who passed away, Tuesday, July 20, 2010, will be held Saturday, July 24th, 3:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, Florida, with Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Mr. Tuggerson was born on November 17, 1940 in Citra, Florida. Mr. Tuggerson was a veteran of...

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