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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.

Bobby Donald Melton

Bobby Donald Melton

Dec 19, 2021

See link below for a recording of the service. Bobby Melton was born to the late Horace and Theola Melton of Monroe, Louisiana. He was one of three children. As he grew up, he was able to attend the school of St. Peter Chanel Interparochial. His childhood years were filled with many happy and joyous occasions. As he finished...

Marcia Pamela Ash-Small

Marcia Pamela Ash-Small

Dec 18, 2021

SMALL, MARCIA PAMELA, born in Guyana, August 9, 1954, died December 18, 2021. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Vanessa Profitt and Feona Henry; grandsons, Chad Profitt and Alexavier Henry; sons-in-law, Chion Profitt and Maikel Henry; siblings, Horatio, Tyrone and Penelope Ash, Seimone Scantlebury and Randolph Lambert Jr; nephews, Andre, Adrien Alex and Tito Ash and Dwayne Scantlebury;...

Marion B. Lindsey

Marion B. Lindsey

Dec 17, 2021

Marion was born on August 2, 1937 in High Springs, Florida to Fred and Elizabeth Sullivan. Marion worked as a cosmetologist until her retirement. She was a member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher, greeter, Sunday school and vacation bible school teacher. On Sunday mornings, it was her joy when she was...

Devorne Sylvester Smithen

Devorne Sylvester Smithen

Dec 12, 2021

Devorne was born on February 24, 1975, to Derick Smithen and Valerie Nisbett in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis. He came to America when he was five years old. He attended Mitchell and Robles Elementary Schools, and graduated from Gaither High School. He worked several jobs throughout the years, including Coleman Allied Moving Company for ten years until his...

Gabriel Lamont Stevenson

Gabriel Lamont Stevenson

Dec 11, 2021

Gabriel was born on March 10, 1974, in Gainesville, Florida to Aundree Stevenson and Delonia Carter. He loved spending time with his family as well as spending time with the Lord. His hobbies included fishing and watching football. He was preceded in death by his father Aundree Stevenson. He is survived by parents, Delonia and Michael Hicks; fianc, Latasa...

Felicity Jean Smith

Felicity Jean Smith

Dec 9, 2021

A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Felicity Jean Smith of Riverview, Florida who passed away on December 9, 2021, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17th, at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Christopher White officiating. Felicity was born September 3, 1967, in Americus, Georgia to Henry and Mary Jean...

Ian Jahmal Akins

Ian Jahmal Akins

Dec 9, 2021

Ian, nicknamed "Big", "Skittles", and "Sam", was born August 3, 1985 in Clearwater, Florida to Leona Hall and Gary (Charlie) Akins. He loved spending time with his son King and he also loved to cook seafood and soul food. Ian had a smile that lit up the room. He may have looked intimidating, but he was a cuddly bear...

Mazelle Milton

Mazelle Milton

Dec 5, 2021

This service is being streamed live by the family. Please click here or copy and paste https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7794325742?pwd=RzFOOTFjc0ovWWUvSVBVU1V2cHFLUT09 to access the live stream. The Password is 7794325742 A Homegoing service for Mrs. Mazelle Milton of Wesley Chapel who passed away on will be held on Tuesday, December 14th, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther...

Lorenzo Newson

Lorenzo Newson

Dec 5, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Sergeant Lorenzo Newson, who passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Dr. James Gallon, Pastor of Christian Praise & Worship, officiating with eulogist, Rev. Michael Neely, pastor of New Millennium Community Church. The...

Richard Norris Dixon

Richard Norris Dixon

Dec 5, 2021

Richard was born on December 13, 1964, to Kenneth and Edna Dixon in Sunnyside, Spanishtown Jamaica. He loved fishing, playing dominos with friends, and traveling both stateside and abroad. He also loved spending time with his family. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Kenneth Dixon; grandparents, Harold...

Rudolph Tolbert

Rudolph Tolbert

Dec 4, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Rudolph "Moody" Tolbert of Tampa, Florida who passed away on December 4, 2021, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th, at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, Tampa, Florida 33610, Rev. Antonio Pringley and Rev. Michael B. Price, officiating. The interment will follow. Rudolph was born October 13, 1930, in Brooksville,...

Albert Shaw, Jr.

Albert Shaw, Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

A Homegoing Service for Mr. Albert Shaw Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on November 30, 2021 will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th, Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Albert was born October 31, 1947 to Albert Shaw, Sr. and Lessie Mae Shaw.

He enjoyed...

Lillian Harge Dennard

Lillian Harge Dennard

Nov 30, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Lillian Harge Dennard, who passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, will be held on Saturday, December 18th, 11:00 a.m., at Church of the Living God Gateway to Heaven, 3815 Phillips St., Pastor Ruby N. Baker, officiating. The interment will follow in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Lillian was born on December 18, 1940,...

Constance Mora Bowen

Constance Mora Bowen

Nov 26, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Constance Mora Bowen, who passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, will be held on Wednesday, December 15th, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pastor Calvin Green, officiating. The interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery. Constance was born on September 21, 1944, in Hibernia District...

Jilda Louise Mckinley

Jilda Louise Mckinley

Nov 26, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Jilda "Jill" Louise McKinley, who passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2:00 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL. Rev. Michael Neely officiating. Interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Jilda was born on November 21, 1942, in...

Carolyn O. Price

Carolyn O. Price

Nov 25, 2021

A Homegoing Service for Mrs. Carolyn Oleatha Price of Tampa, Florida, who passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, will be held on Saturday, December 4th, 3:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Joseph Sykes, officiating.

Carolyn was born October 01, 1959, in Quincy, Florida to the late Obie...

Mauricio N. Ocasio

Mauricio N. Ocasio

Nov 23, 2021

Visitation service will be held for Mr. Mauricio Ocasio on Thursday, December 9th, 5PM at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Mauricio was born on July 27, 1979 and passed away on November 23, 2021. He leaves behind his loving family; parents Nicholas Ocasio and Josefina Batista, his girlfriend Kristen Roman, and many more....

Cassandra Mickens

Cassandra Mickens

Nov 23, 2021

Cassandra was born on May 30, 1972, to Ellen and James Mickens, Jr., in Tampa, FL. Her hobby was reading. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, girls day out activities with friends, and visiting her sister. She was a member of Holsey Temple C.M.E Church. She was preceded in death by her father, James Mickens, Jr., grandmothers, Alice...

Anthony H. Wilson

Anthony H. Wilson

Nov 23, 2021

This service will be live-streamed. Click here or copy and paste https://vimeo.com/event/1639680 to your URL bar. If live stream is lost, Please be patient and click the next link below for backup feed. Backup Link I - https://vimeo.com/event/1639684 Backup Link II - https://vimeo.com/event/1639687 A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Anthony Henry Wilson will be held on Saturday, December 11th, 11:00...

Willie Weston

Willie Weston

Nov 22, 2021

A Memorial Service for Mr. Willie J. Weston of Tampa, Florida who passed away on November 22, 2021, will be held on Saturday, December 4th, 3:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Rev. Kendrix Gardner, officiating. Willie was born October 1, 1954, in Forkland, Alabama to Henry Weston, Sr., and Rosie L. Weston. He...

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