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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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Margie Buckine Lucas

Margie Buckine Lucas

Mar 23, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Margie Buckine Lucas of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 will be held on Saturday, April 3rd, 1:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd., Apostle David R. Watkins, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Margie Buckine Lucas was born...

Esme Chinnery

Esme Chinnery

Mar 18, 2021

EULOGY Esme Viola Harrigan Chinnery was born on Thursday, August 28, 1930, on the beautiful island of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands to Rose and James Harrigan, Sr. She was the eighth of 11 children and the last surviving child of her parents. She grew up in Savan, the cultural mecca of St. Thomas, with her siblings (Evelyn,...

Carlos D. Cortijo

Carlos D. Cortijo

Mar 16, 2021

On March 16, 2021, Carlos D. Cortijo was called to eternal rest at the age of 84. Carlos was a son, brother, uncle, father and a friend to many. Carlos was born in San Juan Puerto Rico and was raised in San Dulce, with his mother Baudilia Saquebo and sisters Rosa and Senovia. In 1948, they would migrate to...

Charlotte Brown-Hall

Charlotte Brown-Hall

Mar 14, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Charlotte Theresa Brown-Hall of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 will be held on Saturday, March 27th, at Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe St., Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr. pastor; Pastor Antonio Pringley, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Charlotte Theresa Brown-Hall...

Deacon Johnny Blount

Deacon Johnny Blount

Mar 14, 2021

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, God called one of his faithful servants, Johnny Bob Blount, loving husband and father of nine, home to eternal paradise at the age of 83. Johnny was born on April 13, 1937 in Taldotton, Georgia. Johnny served as a deacon at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where Reverend Joseph Sykes was his pastor. He enjoyed...

Cynthia Singleton Blair

Cynthia Singleton Blair

Mar 11, 2021

'An Angel Has Earned Her Wings' Cynthia A. Singleton Blair was born December 08, 1952 to the union of the late Henry Singleton and Bertha L. Bogan Singleton in Tampa, Florida. She was educated in the public school system of Hillsborough County, graduating from Middleton High School, class of '70. Continuing her education at Hillsborough Community College and Florida...

Donna Davenport

Donna Davenport

Mar 11, 2021

Min. Donna Davenport A Homegoing Service for Minister Donna Davenport will be held on Wednesday March 17th, 2021 at 11:00am. Pastor Tony Steward will be officiating the service at CityLife Church, 8411 N Dale Mabry Highway. The interment will follow. Donna M. Davenport was born November 19, 1961 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She enjoyed baking, she was a writer and...

Barbara Cherry

Barbara Cherry

Mar 10, 2021

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Barbara J. Cherry 'Cookie' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 will be held Saturday, March 20th, 11:00 a.m., First M.B. Church of Highland Pines, 4711 E. 21st Street., Pastor Cleveland Lane, officiant. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Barbara J. Cherry 'Cookie' was born...

Levander Tony Frazier

Levander Tony Frazier

Mar 9, 2021

Mr. Levander Tony Frazier was on November 18, 1949 was born in Hartsville, South Carolina. He enjoyed watching football, baseball, old movies especially Western movies. Eating rice was a passion. He was a painter by hand. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Napoleon; son, John Levander Frazier and his mother, Arlene S. Chester; brothers,...

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...

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