Vernon ' Boss White' Colbert
Mar 4, 2024
Vernon Colbert " Boss White" was born in Tampa, Florida on May 28, 1979, to Vernon Colbert, Sr. and Deborah H. Gay. He enjoyed his loud music, and spending time with family and friends. He loved cracking jokes along with wearing his wacky crazy socks. Vernon was preceded in death by his loving mother, Deborah H. Gay; stepfather, Jerome...
Willie Bell Mcclendon
Mar 4, 2024
Willie Bell McClendon was born on September 4, 1934, in Eufaula, Alabama, to the late Amos and Mamie Palmore. Willie Bell was born to a large loving family of 16 siblings. She gave her life to Christ at an early age where she attended Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Eufaula, Alabama. She met Mr. Sam McClendon, who was...
Josephine Willliams
Mar 3, 2024
Josephine was born on June 21, 1937, in Moorehead, Mississippi, to parents, Walter Collins and Mattie Bruce. Josephine Williams attended schools in Moorhead MS. Josephine moved to Florida in the late 1960s. Josephine worked in the sewing industry at Martin Uniforms and Tropical Garments. Josephine also loved cooking and was employed by Morrison Cafeteria. Josephine loved playing bingo, word...
Mark J. Council, Jr.
Mar 2, 2024
Mark J.Council, Jr. was born in Tampa, Florida, on June 8, 1957. He was the third child of the late Mark Council, Sr., and Geraldine J. Chastain. Mark received his education in the Hillsborough County Public School System. He was a graduate of Chamberlain High School, class of 1974. Mark was employed at Meacham Company for 13 years. He...
Leatha Allen Johnson
Mar 1, 2024
Leatha was born on January 31, 1949, in Thonotosassa, Florida. She was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough County. She was a devoted employee and an engineer with The Honeywell corporation for more than 30 years. She loved the Lord and accepted Him as her Savior at an early age. Her passion was her children, and grandchildren, cooking,...
Lillie Mae Garvin
Mar 1, 2024
Lillie Mae was born on May 9, 1939, in Camilla, Georgia. She had a passion for singing in her church and living by the word of God. She enjoyed gardening and traveling throughout the years. She had a special passion and love for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Rosa Florence,...
Carl Marion Warren
Feb 28, 2024
Carl was born to the late Robert and Theresa Warren on October 7, 1941, in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from Middleton Senior High School, class of 1960. He received his Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Edward Waters College. He did further study at Nova South Eastern University and Florida A & M University. After graduation, he was appointed...
Betty Jean Anderson-Dorsey
Feb 27, 2024
Bishop Betty Anderson Dorsey was a pillar of her community, counselor, and friend to many. She touched many lives in the years that the lord allowed us to have with her. As the Bishop of Word of God Ministry Church, she is also survived by her many spiritual children, sisters, and brothers in the Lord whom she held dear...
Marie Hazel Russ
Feb 26, 2024
Marie grew up with an innate sense of empathy. Known to most for her infectious smile and sweet spirit that radiated from every gesture. Whether it was caring for her family, lending a listening ear to those in need, providing wisdom, or offering a helping hand without seeking recognition. Marie embodied the true spirit of altruism. Family and friends...
Yuji Kaneko
Feb 26, 2024
Yuji was born in 1963 as the eldest son to his father, Seiji, and mother, Yoshiko. He passed away on February 26th at the age of 60, which was a short life. He was a researcher at a medical institution. He was strict at work, but he was a kind person who cared for his colleagues. He liked watching...
William Jefferson Parker
Feb 25, 2024
William was born to William J. Parker, Sr., and Elnora Marshall Parker on November 19, 1942, in Palmetto, Florida. William was educated in the Manatee County School System. Later, he served in the US Army, and after serving his tour, was honorably discharged. As a young man, he dedicated his life to the Lord and became an ordained Elder...
Alice Virginia Wade
Feb 25, 2024
First Viewing Aikens Funeral Home Friday, March 1, 2024 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610 Public Viewing/ Wake Aikens Funeral Home Friday, March 1, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610 Public Viewing/ Wake Aikens Funeral Home Friday, March...
Leroy Alford, Jr.
Feb 24, 2024
Leroy was born January 8, 1951, to Leroy Alford, Sr. and Josephine Robinson in Sylvester Georgia. He was a resident of Tampa, Florida for over 40 years. He attended Worth County High School. Leroy was employed by Tampa General Hospital as a painter and later retired. He was preceded in death by parents, Leroy Alford, Sr. and Josephine Robinson;...
Louis Clark Gillard
Feb 24, 2024
Louis was born on March 14, 1956, in Gainesville, Florida, to parents, Cicero and Nellie Gillard. He graduated in 1974 from Gainesville High School and received a football scholarship from the University of Tampa. He later earned a degree in criminal justice. Louis went on to join the military, where he honorably served in the United States Air Force...
David Leonard Mills
Feb 24, 2024
Mr. David Leonard Mills, 69, departed this life unexpectedly on February 24, 2024, in a local hospital. Mr. Mills was a native of Tampa, Florida. He attended the historical segregation era Dobyville Elementary School as a child and completed his education in the Hillsborough County School system earning his High School Diploma. As a young child, he attended New...
Edith Louise Farris
Feb 23, 2024
Edith was born on October 21, 1937, in Comer, Alabama, to Joel and Emma Louise Butler. Edith liked cooking, traveling, reading, enjoying family time, and being a caregiver to her patients. She was preceded in death by her parents Joel and Emma Butler, brothers, John, Willie, Roland, Paul S. Butler, and Leonard Bishop, and sister, Arwilla Farris. She leaves...
Larry Jones
Feb 22, 2024
Larry Jones was born August 10, 1958, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Riley Ross, Jr. and Lillie Mae Jones. He attended schools in Hillsborough County and graduated from King High School. At the time of his passing, Larry worked as a forklift operator for Toufayan Bakery in Plant City. Larry lived a very colorful life, he enjoyed fishing,...
Tereza Atherly
Feb 22, 2024
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Tereza Atherly, of Tampa FL., who passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, will be held on Saturday, March 9th, at 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Rev. Jane Wedall, officiating. The interment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Tereza Atherly...
Fred Carlton Wright
Feb 22, 2024
Calling/Visitation Hours Friday, March 1, 2024 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610 Traditional Funeral Service Saturday, March 2, 2024 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610
Anthony Gerald Wiley Capers
Feb 18, 2024
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Our dearest "Speedy" was born in Tampa, FL on August 16, 1955. He was educated in Hillsborough County and attended Chamberlain High School, class of 1973, he further studied at FAMU. He worked in the car industry for over...