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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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Zemmery Odell Cecil
Dec 14, 2022
Zemmery, affectionately nicknamed, "Zee", was born on April 20, 1957, in Waycross, Georgia, to Zemmery Cecil, Sr. and Lorene Grant. His favorite activities were cooking, dancing, and listening to music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zemmery Cecil, Sr. and Lorene Grant; brother, Allen Cecil; and grandparents, Otis and Willie Mae Wootten. He leaves precious memories with...
Grace Mae Bryant
Dec 13, 2022
Grace was born on March 9, 1939, in Tampa FL, to Herman and Elizabeth Gay. She attended East High School where she graduated. After graduation she worked for General Motors for over 25 years and later retired. While working at General Motors she met and married the love of her life the late Julius Allen Bryant, Sr., on August...
Harold Edward Jackson Hillman
Dec 13, 2022
In the late evening hours of December 13, 2022, our beloved Harold E. Jackson Hillman, affectionately nicknamed "Chuckie", entered heaven's gate to be with the Lord. Harold was born October 29, 1984 in Tampa, FL. He was educated in the Hillsborough County school system. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Minnie McNeal Johnson (Ray); and Susie Hillman...
Wallace Rudolph Roby
Dec 12, 2022
Wallace, affectionately "Rudy" was born on May 24, 1948, in Tampa, FL., to Arthur Lee Roby and Hannah Fatherly. He served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, music, dancing, spending quality time with his daughter, and enjoyed life. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Arthur Lee Roby Jr., and Homer D. Jr.; stepdaughter,...
Maria Ines Alvarez
Dec 11, 2022
Maria was born on January 21, 1947, in Mexico, to Carlos Alvarez Arias and Arcelia Oseguera. She loved shopping, eating, spending time with her family, and the casino. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Sebastian R. Pineda. She leaves precious memories with her children, Cesar L. Trillo, Marisol Martinez, Pedro Pineda, and Ilsa D. Pineda;...
Darlene Chambers
Dec 11, 2022
Darlene was born on December 27, 1962 to Cornover and Luretha Chambers. She enjoyed singing and praising the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Keton Chambers, and daughter, Jasmine Chambers. She leaves precious memories with her children, Neal Thomas (Renee), Jerry Thomas, Jaytecia Thompson-Howard (Gloria), Jasmine Chambers, Jade Walton, Matthew Wilson (Julia), and Sterling...
Robert Lee Reed
Dec 10, 2022
Robert, affectionately "Sporty Reed", was born on August 16, 1952, in Tampa, FL., to Isadore Reed, Sr. and Queenie Mae Reed. He loved spending time with family and friends, fishing, listening to gospel music, watching movies and sporting events on TV, traveling, and eating at his favorite restaurants. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isadore Reed Sr.,...
Curtis Art Goulbourne
Dec 8, 2022
Curtis was born on September 17, 1973, in West Palm Beach, FL., to Ishmael Goulbourne and Louise Roker. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Viona Roker, Prince Roker, and Esther Roker Bernar. He leaves precious memories with his wife, Shelisa Goulbourne; children, Takeira Meeks, Tarik, and Amari Goulbourne; parents, Ishmael Goulbourne and Louise Roker; in-laws, Tom Meeks...
Minnie Mae Thomas
Dec 8, 2022
Minnie was born on August 27, 1945 in Tampa, FL to the late Arthur Miller and Loretta Miller Thomas. Minnie received her education in Hillsborough County and retired from Hillsborough County Courthouse as a custodian. She also worked at the voting election polls. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a member of New Bethel Progressive...
Gloria Devone Young
Dec 7, 2022
Gloria was born on July 2, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, to Oscar Belton, Sr. and Thelma Belton. Her favorite activities were reading, traveling, and helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Belton, Sr. and Thelma Belton; and brothers, Oscar Belton, Jr. and Robert Belton. She leaves precious memories with her husband, Raymond Young; children, Raymond...
Leroy Russell, Sr.
Dec 5, 2022
Leroy nicknamed "Picas" was born on February 7, 1938, in Colon, Panama., to Arthur and Iris Matilda Mitchell Pomare. He loved cooking and watching sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur, and Linda Pomare; sister, Julieta Russell Allen; daughter Sandy Waugh; and granddaughter, Alexis Ingram. He leaves precious memories with his wife, Clara Russell; children, Silka...
Callie Granberry Thompson
Dec 4, 2022
Check back soon. Please feel free to sign the digital guestbook down below. Funeral Service Aikens Funeral Home Saturday, December 17, 2022 1:00 PM 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Tampa, FL 33610
Nathaniel Lewis
Dec 3, 2022
Nathaniel, affectionately nicknamed, "Buddy", was born on January 18, 1932, in Clearwater, Florida, to Arthur and Dessie Mae (Washington) Lewis. His mother passed away when he was 5 years old. Nathaniel's father, Arthur Lewis, married Della Hamilton after his wife's death and moved his family to Washington, D.C., in 1947. Nathaniel graduated from Phelps High School in Washington, D.C....
Josephine Watson
Nov 30, 2022
Josephine, nicknamed "Cookie", was born on May 28, 1937, in Tampa, FL., to Willie Sanders and Thomasina L. Cook. She was a collector of coins and dolls and enjoyed doing seek-n-find puzzles. She was devoted to her faith and was a church mother at the Agape Ministries COGIC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Watson; parents,...
Kierra Tanay Reed
Nov 30, 2022
Kierra was born on April 7, 1991, in Tampa, Florida, to James Reed, Jr. and Tawanda Moore. Kierra enjoyed being a mother to her son, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends. She also kept a smile on her face even in her battles and she was the "LIFE" of the party. She was preceded in death...
Pastor Eddie James Grimes
Nov 25, 2022
Eddie, nicknamed "Eddie James", was born in Edison, GA to Eddie B. and Ada R. Grimes. He loved preaching, music, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Leroy Grimes, Johnny Foster, Martha Watson, and Samuel Grimes. He leaves precious memories with his wife Carolyn Grimes. Visitation Aikens Funeral Home Monday, December 5, 2022 5:00...
Israel Villegas Ortiz
Nov 23, 2022
Israel was born on February 12, 1936, in Ro Piedras, Puerto Rico, to Toms Villegas and Ana Ortiz. He loved listening to music, and dancing, he was an avid reader and enjoyed working out, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Toms Villegas and Ana Ortiz, a host of siblings and other relatives. He leaves precious...
Alonzia Jones Giles
Nov 22, 2022
Alonzia, affectionately nicknamed, "Al", was born on December 24, 1943, in Tampa, Florida, to Leona Jones Treat. He enjoyed photography and spending time with his daughter, granddaughter, and great-grand puppy, Nick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Daniels Giles; mother, Leona Jones Treat; sister, Inez Davis; grandmother, Marie Stribling; and brother-in-law, Allen Davis. He leaves precious...
Samuel Alfonso Walton Jr.
Nov 19, 2022
Samuel, affectionately "Sammy" was born on February 2, 1987, in Tampa, FL., to Samuel Walton Sr. and Cynthia Walton. Samuel loved spending time with his family and friends, watching sports, listening to music, and bringing people together. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Walton Sr.; sister, Nicole Walton; grandparents, Alford Walton Sr, Lelia Belle Walton, Carl...
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