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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.
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Lennox Young
Oct 24, 2021
This service has been live-streamed please click below to view. Click here or copy and paste https://vimeo.com/event/1456007 to your URL bar. A Homegoing Service for Mr. Lennox Staton Young of Tampa, Florida who passed away on October 24, 2021 will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 5th, at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.,...
Erica Raines
Oct 23, 2021
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Erica Doris Elizabeth Raines of Tampa, Florida who passed away on October 23, 2021 will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 6th, at St. John Cathedral 3401 E 25th Ave Tampa, Florida 33605. Senior Pastor Dwight Newkirk officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Erica was born May...
Erika Mcduffy
Oct 23, 2021
Erika (Muffy) was born August 16, 1972 to Joseph D. and Stella McDuffy. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marlo Gibson. She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents; sons, Joshua Smith, Gabriel Blue; brother, Joseph Smith (Tasha); sister, Evelyn Vaultx; uncle, Moses Steel (Joyce); nieces, Deme Davis,...
Emmanuel Simon
Oct 23, 2021
A Celebration of Life for Mr. Emmanuel Joseph Simon of Tampa, Florida who passed away on October 23, 2021 will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3rd, at Aikens Funeral Home 2708 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33610. Mr. Serge Gaspard officiating. The interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery. Emmanuel was born December 8,...
Darlene Evette Paulk
Oct 22, 2021
Darlene was born on October 13, 1955, in Tampa, FL to James Junior Black and Lillie Mae Stewart Black. She loved dancing and cooking, and hosting family events. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillie Mae Stewart Black, and James Black Jr. Darlene leaves precious memories in the hearts of her husband, James Paulk; children, Navarra Jackson...
Tom Hickmon
Oct 22, 2021
A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Tom Hickmon of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Min. Bobby Taylor, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Tom Hickmon was born March 23, 1938,...
Pablo Colon
Oct 21, 2021
Pablo naci el 27 de enero de 1949, oriundo de Morovis, Puerto Rico y falleci el 11 de octubre de 2021 a sus 72 aos en Tampa FL. Sus padres fueron Dolores Coln y Aracelis Maldonado quienes se ante cedieron a su partida. Tuvo 11 hermanos de los cuales 5 ya partieron con el Seor. Contrajo matrimonio con Miriam...
Mr. Edward Wilson
Oct 20, 2021
Edward was born on November 20, 1946, in Cottondale, FL to Joe and Annie Mae Blaine. He attended school in Jackson County before moving to Tampa and graduating from Middleton Adult High School in 1973. He attended Henshaw Chapel AME Church in Cottondale and accepted Christ at an early age. He worked for the American Canning Company for many...
Monique Baity
Oct 19, 2021
A Homegoing Graveside Celebration for Mrs. Monique Montez Baity of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, will be held on Saturday, October 30th, 1:00 p.m., at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4217 E. Lake Ave., Rev. James L. Gallon, officiating. The interment will follow. On March 1, 1972, Monique Montez Baity was born to the late...
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...
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