Honoring Lives. Sharing Memories. Supporting Families.

Sep 28, 2023

Ms. Martine B. Miller was born on April 15, 1972, to Matthieu Bernard and Alourdes Augustin in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Martine loved doing missionary and humanitarian work in Haiti. She loved to serve God and often visited churches and participated in conventions. Martine enjoyed taking care of her family, traveling, going out to dinner, and catching up with her friends....

Sep 28, 2023

Antionette Valencia McCaslin was born in Tampa, Florida on October 16, 1955, to parents Robert and Alma Johnson, Sr. She grew up in Thonotosassa, Florida, and was a proud 1973 graduate of King High School in Tampa. She lived a beautiful life that was full of kindness, love, laughter, and generosity. She cared deeply for her family and friends,...

Sep 27, 2023

Lori Malatt-Saxton was born July 9, 1972 to the late Bruce Pressgrove and Jean Padilla. Lori loved her family. She loved her dogs and her kids, butterflies, online shopping, and her famous sweet tea. She leaves to cherish her memory; sons, Joseph Malatt, Jeremy Malatt, Jauan Saxto, and Craig Parks; daughter, Mandy Malatt; grandchildren, Rick Jordan, Amarri Jones, ,...

Sep 26, 2023

Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Lindo (Gwen) A Celebration of life Memorial service for Mrs. Gwendolyn T. Lindo (Gwen) of Tampa, FL, who passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, will be held on Saturday, October 7th at, 1:30 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home Tampa, FL, Elder Alvin Wingfield, officiating. Gwendolyn was born on March 20, 1937, to James and Mayola...

Sep 25, 2023

James L. "Catfish" Reed, Sr. was born June 24, 1946, to the late Adolphus and Edna Larry. He spent most of his time with friends and family playing dominos and riding motorcycles. When he was not hanging out, you could find "Catfish "working on automobiles of any kind. His passion for cars and motorcycles was unmeasured. It didnt matter...

Sep 24, 2023

Ms. Ruby L. Thomas was born on August 13, 1942, to Oscar Brooks and Ellen Terrell in Perry, Florida. Ruby loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed yard sales, baking, cooking and planting flowers in her garden. She was preceded in death by, mother, Ellen Terrell; sisters, Elouise Byron and Lillie Williams; brothers, Robert Bradley and...

Sep 22, 2023

Rosia was born on March 28, 1931, to the late Eugene and Daisy Brisbon. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida, until her health prevented her from going. She had a tremendous love for sitting on the porch listening to her music and joking around with family and friends. She was preceded in death...

Sep 22, 2023

Lottie Jackson Pickens, affectionately, called "Mother Lottie" was born on December 21, 1927, to George and Daisy Jackson in Crisp County, Georgia. She was the first of three children. She moved to Tampa at the age of seventeen years old, after the passing of both of her parents. "Mother Lottie" had the good fortune to meet and marry Eddie...

Sep 19, 2023

Sister Minnie Gray was born on September 6, 1940, in Panama City, Florida to George Lee Collins Sr. and Charlie Mae Collins.In 1965, Sis. Gray moved to Tampa, Florida where she met the love of her life, Willie Gray (aka "Gray"), and enjoyed 56 years of marriage before the Lord called Willie home. Over those many years, they raised...

Sep 17, 2023

Stephanie P. Baker was born on September 14, 1951, to Austin Baker and Miriam Hampton in Brooklyn, New York. Stephanie was a woman of many interests, dreams and goals. She received, completed and was awarded diplomas, degrees, and certificates in the industries of modeling, acting, social work, executive administration/secretarial, nail technician, travel and auto sales, trucking transportation, tax filing,...

Sep 15, 2023

Ms. Sandra J. Stiff was born on November 11, 1971, to the late David Kinney and Linda L. Castillo in Los Angeles, California. Sandra was an avid gamer, and loved collecting coins, shopping and watching football. She was preceded in death by, father, David Kinney; mother, Linda Castillo; brother, Sammy Masters. She leaves behind to cherish her memory children,...

Sep 14, 2023

Abnerd J. Joseph was born on April 7th, 1991, to Jean and Nicolle Joseph in Trenton, New Jersey. Abnerd was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was a world traveler, fitness guru, and loved to read. He was an assistant principal and a mentor to hundreds of students and will be greatly missed.

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Sep 13, 2023

Ms. Barbara A. Bell was born on October 24, 1955, to Robert Richardson and Willie Pearl Edmond in Eufaula, Alabama. Barbara received her degree in Norfolk, Virginia as an evangelist. She was also an insurance agent. She loved to work out and was an active jogger. She also loved going to family gatherings, celebrations and events. Barbara loved to...

Sep 12, 2023

Visitation Friday, September 22, 2023 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610 Funeral Service Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:00 PM New Mount Zion MB Church 2511 E. Columbus Tampa, FL 33605

Sep 8, 2023

Verna was born on August 6, 1952, to Morris and the late Gloria Ophelia Glenn. She attended school in Hillsborough Public School System and graduated in 1970 from the first class at Tampa Bay Technical High School. After graduation, she attended Florida A.M University in Tallahassee Fl for 1 year. In 1988, she attended and graduated from the University...

Sep 8, 2023

Mrs. Ocie Taylor Butler was born July 23, 1941, in Opelika, Alabama, to Milliard and Katie B. Taylor. She attended and graduated from J.W. Darden School in Opelika, Alabama. Ocies entrepreneurship journey began during her young years. Her mother taught her to sew as a young child, and she began making fashionable apparel including school clothes for her family...

Sep 6, 2023

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Preston Lee Lawrence, Sr. was born on April 23, 1937, to the late Arrester Lawrence and Annie Mae Vickers in Barbour County. He attended the Baker Hill County School System, but later relocated to Tampa, Florida, and served in construction and carpentry. Later in life, his love for automotive and mechanic work grew his name throughout the Tampa...

Sep 6, 2023

Darryl was the first child born to Fred and Barbara Hills. His father, Mr. Fred Hills, preceded him in death. Darryls education was in Tampa, Florida and he graduated from Hillsborough High School, class of 1983. After high school, he attended North Carolina AT&T State University and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 1997. He continued...

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Robert Bryant Robert was born on August 31,1934 to Maryland Kemp Bryant and Ruth Cohen Bryant. He enjoyed football and basketball. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maryland Kemp Bryant, and Ruth Cohen Bryant; wife, Alice Bryant; brothers, Willie Albert Bryant, and Edgar Bryant Sr.; sisters, Jesse Bryant, and Hattie Elizabeth Bryant; niece, Nancy Bryant; nephew,...