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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.


If you are searching for a loved one, please use the search below.

Robert Nathaniel Peeples

Robert Nathaniel Peeples

Dec 1, 2023

Robert was born to Herbert and Ruth, in Tampa, Florida on July 14, 1940. Robert enjoyed spending time with friends, watching baseball, eating soul food, and listening to old gospel spirituals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Ruth Peeples; first wife, Barbara Peeples; daughter, "Choppa"; siblings, Hattie Peeples Jairrels, Shirley Porter, and Earl Peeples; nephew,...

Anthony Mallory Smith

Anthony Mallory Smith

Nov 29, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Smith was born December 30, 1961, to Herbert Smith, Sr. and Irma Jean Smith Fitz in Tampa, Florida. Anthony was an avid football fan and loved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and loved attending the games. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Smith, Sr. and Irma Jean Smith Fitz. He leaves to cherish his memories:...

Gerald Kendall Cheatham

Gerald Kendall Cheatham

Nov 28, 2023

Visitation Friday, December 8, 2023 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610 Funeral Service Saturday, December 9, 2023 1:30 PM Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610

Keith Bernard Jenkins

Keith Bernard Jenkins

Nov 28, 2023

The interment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Keith Jenkins was born October 4, 1966, in St Petersburg, Florida to parents, Jeremiah Jenkins and Ida Mae Early. Keith loved attending church, traveling, listening to music, cars, boxing, and football. To know Keith was to love him. He was genuine, sweet, kind-hearted, humble, and full of love....

Alice Adina Young Aydelotte

Alice Adina Young Aydelotte

Nov 27, 2023

Alice Adina Young Aydelotte was born on June 5, 1951 in Yallas, St.Thomas, Jamaica. Alice was the daughter of the late Alphanso Young and Anesta Whyte. Alice spent her life as a caregiver and homemaker. Her lifes work extended past physical care. She was a loving companion and confidant, and she was considered family by those for whom she...

Adali Estes Stephens

Adali Estes Stephens

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Adali Estes Stephens was born on May 11, 1957, in Tampa, Florida to the late, Hinton Stephens, Sr. and Idella Stephens. A beloved figure in our community who attended Hillsborough County Public Schools. Adali, a friend to many had a warm and humorous spirit that brought laughter to those who were lucky enough to have known him. As...

Alfonso Gamble

Alfonso Gamble

Nov 27, 2023

Alfonso Gamble, Jr., affectionately known as "Junebug", was born on April 18th, 1961, in St. Petersburg, Florida, to the late Beatrice and Alfonso Gamble, Sr., The family later relocated to Tampa, Florida. He was educated in the Public School System of Hillsborough County. Alfonso moved back to Salter, South Carolina in 2004, residing with his aunt and a host...

Conrad Bell

Conrad Bell

Nov 25, 2023

Conrad was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 12, 1948, to the late Connecticut and Mary Lou (Green) Bell. He attended Middleton High School in Tampa and graduated from Gibbs High School in St. Petersburgh, class of 1967. He was the coordinator for Greater Mt. Carmels Annual Good Friday Community Dinner for over 25 years, GMC Food Pantry Volunteer,...

Ismael Morales

Ismael Morales

Nov 24, 2023

Ismael Morales was born January 4, 1971, to parents Lorenzo Morales and Lydia Chico. He enjoyed cooking, watching Smackdown wrestling, hosting parties and get-togethers, listening to music, and helping others. Ismael was a very kindhearted person who showed his love in a unique way, he loved to help anyone and everyone. He loved to make you laugh with non-stop...

Tony Allen Bolden

Tony Allen Bolden

Nov 21, 2023

Visitation

Aikens Funeral Home

Friday, December 8, 2023 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610 Directions Funeral Service

Aikens Funeral Home

Saturday, December 9, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610 Directions

Roberta Lynch-Jordan

Roberta Lynch-Jordan

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Roberta Lynch-Jordan affectionately known as "Birdy", was born to Kenneth Lynch Sr. and Edith Watts, in Tampa, Florida on December 4, 1953. Roberta had a love for sewing and crocheting blankets. In her spare time, she enjoyed decorating walls at her home of family pictures. She was very festive and will be greatly missed by her family and...

Reginald Carl Bryant

Reginald Carl Bryant

Nov 20, 2023

Mr. Reginald Bryant, also known as "Reggie" was born July 27, 1948, in Tampa, FL to parents, Lamar Clifford Bryant and Evangeline Smith. He graduated from Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia, PA. He served in the United States Armed Forces, Army Division for several years after high school. He attended Columbia School of Broadcasting in San Diego to...

Angel R. Spiro

Angel R. Spiro

Nov 18, 2023

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Visitation

Aikens Funeral Home

Saturday, December 16, 2023 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, FL 33610 Directions

Larry Vickers

Larry Vickers

Nov 17, 2023

Larry was born on March 9, 1955, to the late James Vickers, Sr., and Annie Jean Vickers. He was educated in the Hillsborough County Public School System and attended Tampa Bay Technical High School. Larry was preceded in death by his father, James Vickers, Sr., sister, Donna Hollins; great-grandmother, Emma Burston; grandmother, Rosa Lee Bankston and grandson, Jared Harrell....

Daniel "Manman" Webster Durden Iii

Daniel "Manman" Webster Durden Iii

Nov 16, 2023

Daniel, also known as " ManMan", was born June 15, 2003, to Sherilla Durr and Daniel Durden Jr. He attended the local public schools of Hillsborough County. He loved the sport of football but also enjoyed basketball, track, and fishing. "ManMan" was also artistic and loved music and songwriting.

He was preceded in death by his brother,...

Julia G Lloyd

Julia G Lloyd

Nov 15, 2023

Ms. Julia G. Lloyd was born on April 12, 1942, to Major L. Green, Sr. and Lessie Mae Green in Charleston, South Carolina. Julia was baptized at an early age and was a member of Gr. Friendship MB Church and Gr. Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church. She loved playing and listening to gospel music. She enjoyed reading, baking, watching...

Herbert Lamar Hendry

Herbert Lamar Hendry

Nov 13, 2023

Herbert, also known as "Herbie", was born February 12, 1959, to Dorothy Mae Usher. Due to his mothers illness, Herbert was adopted as an infant, and he always felt utmost gratitude to his birth mother for placing him with his adoptive parent, George Hendry, Jr., whom he loved unconditionally. He attended the local public schools of Hillsborough County and...

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