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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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Rashard Christopher Parker

Rashard Christopher Parker

Mar 9, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Rashard C. Parker of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 will be held on Saturday, March 20th, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bishop Sylvester Robinson, officiating. Rashard Parker was born on March 7, 1990 in Tampa, Florida to parents Michael W....

John Wesley Taylor

John Wesley Taylor

Mar 8, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. John W. Taylor of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 will be held on Saturday March 20th, 3:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. John W. Taylor was...

Rudolph Canady

Rudolph Canady

Mar 5, 2021

A homegoing celebration for Rudolph (Rudy) Canady will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at Aikens Funeral Home2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Rudolph (Rudy) Canady was born on January 13, 1951, in Tampa, Florida to the late Melvin Canady Sr. and Johnnie Mae (Lemons) Canady. He graduated from...

Mrs. Brenda Elaine Grant

Mrs. Brenda Elaine Grant

Mar 2, 2021

The funeral service for Mrs. BrendaGrant will be heldon Saturday, March 13, 2021 at10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.Pastor K. L Muldrow, of the General Assembly Church of the First Born, Inc., officiating. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa,...

Reverend Donald Yeoman

Reverend Donald Yeoman

Feb 28, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Donald Yeoman of Tampa, Florida who passed way on Sunday, February 28, 2021 will be held on Tuesday, March 9th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Dr. S. Evan Burrows, Senior Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Donald Yeoman was born in...

Mrs. Betty Jean 'Bet' Knowles

Mrs. Betty Jean 'Bet' Knowles

Feb 27, 2021

A Graveside Homegoing Service for Mrs. Betty Jean "Bet" Knowles will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rest Haven Memorial Park, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., the Rev. Melvin Biviens, officiating. Betty Jean was born May 31, 1957 in Tampa, Florida to the late Eugene Henry and Lillie Biviens Henry. Betty enjoyed writing poems...

Jc Horton

Jc Horton

Feb 24, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. JC Horton of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 will be held on Saturday, March 13th, 10:00 a.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Pastor Mark T. Jones; Pastor Rodney Norton, officiating. JC Horton was born July 2, 1959 to the late Cornelius and Arrie Horton in...

Allen Davis

Allen Davis

Feb 24, 2021

A Graveside Celebration for Mr. Allen Davis of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 will be held on Saturday, March 13th, 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Rev. Quantai Washington, officiating. The interment will follow. Mr. Allen Davis was born on June 3, 1923 to the Late Pink Davis...

Mildred Perry

Mildred Perry

Feb 23, 2021

A time of memory for Mrs. Mildred Perry (Granny). Mrs. Perry was a member of Belmont Height Church of Christ a loving and kind hearted woman of God. She was high spirited, loved and enjoyed being around her family, was loved by her family and so many others. Mrs. Perry loved listening to gospel music, reading the bible and...

Toney Douglas

Toney Douglas

Feb 22, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Toney Arnez Douglas of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 will be held on Thursday, March 4th, 4:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Minister Michael Peterson, officiating. Toney was born August 3, 1962 in Tampa, Florida. Toney was church usher and proud...

Kathryn Washington

Kathryn Washington

Feb 22, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Kathryn Diane Washington of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 will be held on Thursday, March 4th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Tom Jones, officiating. Kathryn Diane Washington was born in Tampa, FL on September 22, 1955. Kathy, sometimes lovingly...

Rutha Mae Grey

Rutha Mae Grey

Feb 22, 2021

Rutha was born to the late Albert and Maud Mitchell on February 25, 1940 in Tampa, Florida. She was educated in Hillsborough County, graduating from Middleton Sr. High School, class of 1959. She further studied in the field of culinary and graduated from Brewster Technical School, Culinary of Arts Program. She worked as a cook for J.C. Penny Department...

Gail Lashawn Godwin

Gail Lashawn Godwin

Feb 21, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Gail Lashawn Godwin of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 will be held on Saturday, March 6th, 3:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Gail Lashawn Godwin...

Mr. Moses Mcclain Harmon

Mr. Moses Mcclain Harmon

Feb 20, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration Mr. Moses McClain Harmon, Sr, of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 will be held on Saturday February 27th, at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th St, Tampa, FL 33610, at 11:00 a.m., Pastor S. Evan Burrows, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Moses McClain...

Essie Griffith

Essie Griffith

Feb 20, 2021

Essie Mae Griffith was born on February 23, 1922 to Lucius Murray and Rosa Sparrow in Funston, Georgia as Essie Mae Murray. She was married to the late Emory Griffith of Pavo, Georgia, a World War II Army Veteran. She was the eldest of three siblings: the late Mozella Wiggins, and the late Willie James Wilson. She moved to...

Nathaniel O'Neal

Nathaniel O'Neal

Feb 19, 2021

Funeral service for Mr. Nathaniel O'Neal of Tampa, Florida will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Nathaniel R. O'Neal Jr. found eternal rest February 19,...

Melenese Bradley

Melenese Bradley

Feb 19, 2021

Melenese Bradley was born on September 16, 1930 in Savannah, GA, but was a resident of Tampa, for over 40 years. She received Christ at an early and age and was a member of St. John Progressive MB church. She loved the Lord with her whole heart. She was educated by Middleton Adult High School and previously worked for...

Dorothy Shipp

Dorothy Shipp

Feb 17, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Dorothy Jean Shipp 'Dot' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 10:00 at Aikens Funeral Home, Rev. W.D. Sims, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Dorothy Jean Shipp was born September 5, 1934 in Woodbury, Georgia. She...

Eugene Zellner

Eugene Zellner

Feb 16, 2021

A Graveside Celebration for Mr. Eugene 'Gene' Zellner of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 will be held on Saturday, March 6th, 1:00 p.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will follow. Eugene 'Gene' Zellner was born December 16, 1962 to the late Richard Zellner and...

Pauline Ferrell

Pauline Ferrell

Feb 16, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Pauline Gunn Ferrell Bulger of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida at 5:04 p.m., the new spirit soared on the wings of her comforter and now is at rest, will be held on Saturday, February 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Life Spring Baptist...

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