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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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Darlene Ann Wood-Foster

Darlene Ann Wood-Foster

Dec 31, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Darlene Ann Wood-Foster of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 will be held on Saturday, January 9th, 1:30 p.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Darlene Ann Wood-Foster was born November 8, 1955 in Hudson, New York. She attended Shiloh...

Warneisha Henry

Warneisha Henry

Dec 26, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Warneisha Henry of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, December 26, 2020 will be held Friday, January 8th, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Albert Fipps, officiating. The interment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Warneisha Henrywas born on January 24, 1976...

Otis Williams

Otis Williams

Dec 26, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Otis Williams of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 will be held on Saturday, January 9th, 11:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Bartholomew Banks, pastor of St. John Progressive M.B. Church, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery....

Mr. Solomon Bobby Johnson, Sr.

Mr. Solomon Bobby Johnson, Sr.

Dec 23, 2020

A Graveside Service Mr. Solomon Bobby Johnson, Sr. 'BJ' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 will be held on Saturday, January 9th, 12:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Martha Lee, first lady, officiating. The interment will follow. Solomon Bobby Johnson, Sr. was born on April...

Mrs. Deloris Cox Collier

Mrs. Deloris Cox Collier

Dec 18, 2020

A Graveside service for Mrs. Deloris Cox Collier 'Dee' or 'Mary' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 1:00 p.m. at, Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave, Tampa, Florida, 33610, Pastor Andre V. Mitchell, officiating. The interment will follow. Deloris Cox Collier, also known as...

Gregory Christopher Nixon

Gregory Christopher Nixon

Dec 17, 2020

Gregory Christopher Nixon was born September 17, 1976 in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed playing tennis, singing and writing. He was preceded in death by his father, Gregory Christopher Nixon; aunt, Diane Whitaker; uncles, Lonnie Whitaker, Jr. and Thomasine Whitaker. He leaves to cherish his precious memories with his loving mother, Vera Ann Bellamy; brother, Duan Fentress; sisters, Daphne Fentress,...

Flord Simmons

Flord Simmons

Dec 15, 2020

Mr. Flord Simmons passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1950 in Albany, Georgia to the late Rev. Sam J. and Sarah L. Simmons. He attended the public schools of Doughtery County and Hillsborough County. Flord also served in the United States Army from May 5, 1970 until May 4, 1976. Flord enjoyed...

Ms. Geraldine Walton

Ms. Geraldine Walton

Dec 13, 2020

Ms. Geraldine Walton was born on March 5, 1952 to Mr. and Mrs. Alford Sr. and Lelia Belle Walton in Jacksonville, Florida. Her favorite hobby was reading. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Willie Belle Henry. She leaves to cherish her precious memories with her son, Fabrice A. Walton; brothers, Alford Walton, Jr. (Iva),...

Mae Pearl Mchellon Merritt

Mae Pearl Mchellon Merritt

Dec 12, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mae Pearl McHellon Merritt 'Pearl' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2:00 p.m.. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Larry Roundtree, pastor of New Mt. Zion M.B. Church, officiating. Mae Pearl McHellon Merritt was...

Arthur Lee Capers

Arthur Lee Capers

Dec 12, 2020

Mr. Arthur Lee Capers was born on November 18, 1935 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Joseph and Viola Capers- Phoenix. He graduated form Middleton High School in Tampa, Florida. He worked for Georgia Pacific Lumber Company for 50 years before his retirement. He was married to his devoted wife, Pauline Capers for 65 years. He was a...

Mr. Jeffrey Egbert Grosvenor

Mr. Jeffrey Egbert Grosvenor

Dec 12, 2020

A Homegoing Service for Mr. Jeffrey Egbert Grosvenor of Wesley Chapel who passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, will be held on Tuesday, December 29th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Canon Benjamin Twinamaani, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, officiating. Jeffrey Egbert Grosvenor was born November 18, 1945 in...

Minister Arnold Eddie Rolle

Minister Arnold Eddie Rolle

Dec 11, 2020

Minister Arnold Eddie Rolle was born on May 24, 1937 to Harold and Oletha Smith-Rolle in Furnice Hill Exuma. He moved to Tampa in his early twenties. He married his first wife, Sister Carrie N. Rolle, which yielded 3 children. During this time, Arnold earned his diploma from Middleton High School. He worked many years at the Florida, Portland...

Darin L. Anderson

Darin L. Anderson

Dec 11, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Darin Lemar Anderson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Darin was born July 22, 1964 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Darin enjoyed fishing. He...

Ms. Isabel Maria Contrera-Waterman

Ms. Isabel Maria Contrera-Waterman

Dec 8, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Isabel Maria Contrera-Waterman of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Saint Joseph's Hospital will be held on Tuesday, December 15th, at 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida, Reverend Streeter, officiating. Isabel was born on January 3, 1960 in Caracas, Venezuela...

Ira Leroy Porter

Ira Leroy Porter

Dec 2, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ira Leroy Porter of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 will be held Saturday, December 12th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Elder Herbert Peeples, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Ira Leroy Porter was born...

Mrs. Betty Davis White

Mrs. Betty Davis White

Dec 2, 2020

A Graveside service for Mrs. Betty Davis White of Tampa, Florida who passed away on December 2, 2020, will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 1:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Pastor Bessie Mohead of Hood Temple AME Church, officiating. The interment will follow. Betty Davis White was born December 19, 1942 in...

Mrs. Bessie Mae Rahmings

Mrs. Bessie Mae Rahmings

Nov 30, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Bessie Mae Rahmings of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 will be held on Friday, December 11th at First Born Church of the Living God, 3727 N. 29th Street, Elder Larry Cook, Sr., officiating. The interment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Bessie Rahmings was born on April...

Johnnie Washington, Sr.

Johnnie Washington, Sr.

Nov 27, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Johnnie Lee Washington, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 was held on Tuesday, December 8th, at 3:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Larry Roundtree, pastor of New. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, officiated. The interment was held in Orange...

Ms. Herbianna Shant James

Ms. Herbianna Shant James

Nov 26, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Herbianna 'Herbi' James of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 12:00 p.m.., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida, Pastor Les White, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Herbianna was born...

Jeffrey Frank Wright

Jeffrey Frank Wright

Nov 25, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jeffrey Frank Wright of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 will be held on Saturday, December 12th, 11:00 a.m. at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Pastor Alphonso Lewis, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Jeffrey Frank Wright was born April 15, 1959...

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