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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.
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Floreen Ruth Lee
Oct 19, 2021
A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Floreen (Lady) Ruth Barnes Lee of Tampa, Florida who passed away on October 19, 2021, will be held, 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30th, at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33610. Rev. Kendrix Gardner, officiating. The interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Floreen was born...
Samya Martinique Gillette-Smith
Oct 18, 2021
A Homegoing Service for Miss. Samya Martinique Gillette-Smith of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 3:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, Peace Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Apostle Otha B. Lockett, officiating. Samya was born April 30, 2006, in Tampa, Florida. She enjoyed singing,...
Willie Wimbush
Oct 18, 2021
Mr. Wimbush was born on March 23, 1948, in OBrien, FL, to Mrs. Marion Wimbush. He was a retired employee of Hartline. He was preceded in death by his mother; his brother, Robert (Bosom Bread) Wimbush, Sr.; and stepson, Tavaris Maurice Jones. Mr. Wimbush leaves cherished precious memories with his wife of 39 years, Edith Jones Wimbush; his one...
James Conley
Oct 14, 2021
James was born on August 13, 1972, in Tampa to James, Sr. and Memory Johnson. He loved spending time with his son. His hobbies were fishing and playing cards. He was employed as a furniture mover. James was preceded in death by his daughter, ReKedra Conley; father, James Conley, Sr.; sister, Leandra Conley. He leaves to mourn his passing:...
Dorothy Goins
Oct 14, 2021
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Dorothy Goins of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, will be held Saturday, October 23rd, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Elder Colette Avant, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Have Memorial Park Cemetery. Dorothy Goins was born on May...
Priscilla Rodriguez
Oct 13, 2021
Priscilla was beautiful and loving. She believed in compassion and courage; she always made the best out of any situation. Since childhood anyone that met her, praised her intelligence, her creativity and many talents. She loved fixing and crafting things, getting/doing tattoos, finding new experiences and above all caring for her family and friends, she loved to ride her...
Ezell Berrien
Oct 9, 2021
A Homegoing Celebration of life and love for Rev. Ezell Berrien, who transitioned on Saturday, October 9th, 2021, will be held Saturday, October 16th,12:00 p.m., at 34th Street Church of God, 3000 N. 34th St., Bishop Thomas Scott, Senior Pastor, officiating. The interment will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Ezell Berrien was born May 2,...
Walter David Douglas Jr
Oct 8, 2021
A Homegoing Memorial Service for Mr. Walter David Douglas, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on October 8, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, 33605, Reverend Dr. Glenn Dames, Sr., Senior Pastor, officiating. In His infinite wisdom and gentle grace, God saw the road was...
Bridgette Gipson
Oct 8, 2021
Ms. Bridgette Latrice Gipson was a Native of Tampa Fl she was Educated in the Hillsborough County Schools and Employed with Host of Hillsborough County jobs. Devoted Parents: Claretha Young (Deceased) and Father John Gipson. Ms. Bridgette Gipson was preceded in death by her sister, Darlene Beck Young; maternal grandmother Angeline Yates, (aunts) Daisy Jones Celicia Harris; paternal grandmother,...
Carla Gaines
Oct 8, 2021
Carla was born on January 22, 1960, to Marion Gaines and Freddie Ashley, in Tampa, FL. She was a member of Transforming Lives Christian Center. Carla loved being with her family, dancing, traveling, eating good food, and helping others. She was preceded in death by her father, Freddie Ashley; grandmother, Emma Moore Gaines; grandfather, McKinley Gaines; sisters, Marian Anderson...
Deacon Eddie Taylor
Oct 8, 2021
A Graveside Celebration for Deacon Eddie B. Taylor 80 of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, in his home, will be held Saturday, October 23rd, 2:30 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Rev. James Dawson, officiating. The interment will follow. Deacon Eddie B. Taylor was the former owner of Taylors...
Mr. Kerlens Thoby
Oct 7, 2021
. Funeral Service New Jerusalem Haitian Baptist Church Saturday, October 23, 2021 10:00 AM 1912 E 139th Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
Beverly Griffin
Oct 6, 2021
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Beverly Ann Griffin of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, will be held Friday, October 22nd, 12:00 p.m. at Revealing Truth Ministries, 5201 N. Armenia Ave. Beverly was born in Manhattan, New York in Harlem to Emily & Frank Gadsden Sr. She is the fourth child born out of five...
Sandra Gail Brooks Green
Oct 5, 2021
A Homegoing Memorial Celebration of Life for Mrs. Sandra Gail Brooks Green of Tampa, Florida who passed away on October 05, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 16th, 10:00 a.m. at 34th Street Church of God, 3000 North 34th Street. Tampa, Florida 33605 Bishop Thomas Scott, Pastor; Bishop Michael Lewis, officiating. Sandra was born on January 09, 1965,...
Mae Jolly Payne
Oct 5, 2021
A Celebration of Life Graveside service for Mrs. Mae J. Payne, who transitioned to be with the Lord on October 5, 2021, will be held on Friday, October 15th, at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E. Chelsea St., Rev. Dr. Patricia Hauser, officiating. Mother Mae was born January 5, 1939, in Americus, Georgia, to Isom and Essie Tolbert. She attended...
Mr. Adrian Williams
Oct 4, 2021
Adrian was born November 20, 1965, to George Williams and Bettye Coleman. He enjoyed being around family, Horse Racing, fishing, listening to music, sports, visiting casinos, doing for others, and was known for his laughter. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Bettye Coleman; daughters, Stephanie Williams, Adrianna Williams, Fatima Williams and Amyla Williams; sons, Adrian Williams Jr.,...
George Clements, Jr.
Oct 4, 2021
This service has been live-streamed. Click here or copy and paste https://vimeo.com/event/1383164 to your URL bar. A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. George Clements, Jr. of Mobile, Alabama who passed away on October 4, 2021, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16th, at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Dr. Laura Ann Hargrove, officiating....
San Zhu
Oct 4, 2021
She leaves a loving family. Visitation Aikens Funeral Home Saturday, October 9, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Tampa, Florida 33610 Graveside Orange Hill Cemetery Saturday, October 9, 2021 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 4900 E. Chelsea Street Tampa, Florida 33610
Mr. Willie Brady
Oct 1, 2021
Mr. Willie T. "Tim" Brady was born on January 9, 1943, to William Mobley and Sadie Mae Brady in Savannah, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, John Henry Brady and Roy Ellison, Jr. He leaves to mourn his passing: son, Chris Brady; grandson, Chris Brady, Jr., brothers, Arthur L. Brady (Jacquelyn), Solomon Dillon (Patricia),...
Lesedeus Mcdermott
Sep 30, 2021
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Lesedeus "Black Boy" McDermott of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 16th, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Lesedeus...
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