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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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Rubin Hawkins

Rubin Hawkins

Jun 13, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Rubin Henry Hawkins of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 20th at 4:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Minister Ernestine Robinson, officiating. Rubin was a man's man who marched to the beat of his own drum! He was...

Betty Jo Hayes

Betty Jo Hayes

Jun 12, 2020

A private graveside service will be held for Ms. Betty Jo Hayes (92) of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 with Father Theobald Weria, officiating. The interment will follow. Betty Jo Hayes was born November 24, 1927. She was a longtime member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church. Betty Jo wasa proud graduate of St....

Dietra Sheffield Thompson

Dietra Sheffield Thompson

Jun 10, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Dietra Sheffiled Thompson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday June 10, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 27, 12:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Michael Neely, officiating. Dietra Sheffiled was born in Tampa, Florida on August 29, 1977 to the parents of late Willie Sheffiled...

Ben Lee Brown

Ben Lee Brown

Jun 10, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Ben Lee Brown of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 will be held Tuesday, June 16th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Michael Price, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Ben Lee Brown was...

Kenisha Faison Moise

Kenisha Faison Moise

Jun 8, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Kenisha Faison Moise 'Nisha' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 27th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Love, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Kenisha Moise Faison 'Nisha' was born on...

Darryl Cummings, Sr.

Darryl Cummings, Sr.

Jun 7, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Darryl Torres Cummings, Sr. 'Sarge' of Tampa, Florida passed away, Sunday June 7, 2020, will be held Saturday, June 20th, 2:00 p.m., Pentecostal Church of God of Jesus Christ, Inc. 4705 N. 26th Street, Pastor Cherrie Green; Rev. Ronnie Murray, pastor of New Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be in...

Minnie George

Minnie George

Jun 6, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Minnie Lee George 'Sister' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 20th, 10:00 a.m. at Holy Temple Church, 1215 E. 109th Ave., Bishop Allen Johnson, Jr., officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Minnie Lee George was born June 13,...

Darrow Sumpter

Darrow Sumpter

Jun 5, 2020

A Memorial Celebration for Mr. Darrow Sumpter 'Hard Time' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 20th, 11:00 a.m. at Rainbow Ministries Church of God, 1405 Park Street, Seffner, Florida, Pastor Tyrone Langston, presiding with Supt. Clethen Sutton, eulogist. Darrow James Sumpter was born September 18, 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida....

Luis Alberio Mejia-Cano

Luis Alberio Mejia-Cano

Jun 3, 2020

A Homegoing service for Mr. Luis Albeiro Mejia-Cano 'Papito' of Tampa, Florida who passed away, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, will be held on Monday, June 8th, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blv., Pastor Andres Colon, officiating. Luis Albeiro Mejia-Cano was born January 30, 1944 in Apia Risaralda, Colombia. He...

Randolph Haynes

Randolph Haynes

Jun 3, 2020

A Graveside Celebration for Randolph 'Chucky' Haynes of Tampa, Florida, who transitioned on Wednesday June 3, 2020. Services will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 1:00 pm, at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, 4207 E Lake Ave, Pastor Benjamin Curry of Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, officiating. Chucky, affectionately known as 'Cutney' or 'Babie' was born on Saturday,...

Clarence Joseph Martin

Clarence Joseph Martin

Jun 2, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Clarence Joseph Martin of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 6th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Prophet Farnorris Morgan, officiating. Clarence Joseph Martin was born March 14, 1949. He had a heart of gold! He never...

Clemon Virgil, Sr.

Clemon Virgil, Sr.

Jun 1, 2020

Clemon Virgil was born November 7, 1961 in Macon, Georgia. He attended Brown Memorial Church of God in Christ. He was passionate about playing the drums, he played for many churches for over 20 years. He was also a talented guitar player. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Clemmie L. Virgil. He leaves to...

Cecilio Suarez Gonzalez

Cecilio Suarez Gonzalez

May 29, 2020

A visitation for Mr. Cecilio Suarez Gonzalez, 87 of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 will be held, Thursday, June 4th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Mr. Cecilio was born August 20, 1932 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late, Pedro Suarez and Isabel Gonzalez....

Gayle Patrice Wimbley

Gayle Patrice Wimbley

May 28, 2020

Gayle Patrice Davis Wimbley was born February 10, 1956 in Perry, Georgia to the late E.B. and Odessa Davis. She was the 6th of 8 children. She attended the schools of Hillsborough County. Before moving to Tampa she attended Morning Star M.B. Church in Princeton, Florida, under the leadership of the late Rev. W.H. Faison. Gayle was employed with...

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

May 23, 2020

A Homegoing Graveside service for Mrs. Julia Louise Dunshee Roberts (99) of Tampa, Florida who passed away, Saturday, May 23, 2020, will be held Thursday, May 28th, 10:00 a.m. at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Sr., pastor of St. John Progressive M.B. Church, officiating. The interment will follow the ceremony. Julia was born November 28, 1920 in...

Dometrica Stewart

Dometrica Stewart

May 23, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Dometrica Stewart of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 6th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Clarence Nathan, of New Victory Baptist Church, officiating. Dometricia Chiffon Stewart was born March 18, 1977. She graduated from Hillsborough High...

Rainey 'Slim' Graham

Rainey 'Slim' Graham

May 22, 2020

A Memorial Celebration for Mr. Rainey L. Graham 'Slim' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 6th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Rainey L. Graham was born December 15, 1932 in Coldwater, Mississippi to the Rainey and...

Rev. Caleb Batchelor

Rev. Caleb Batchelor

May 21, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Caleb Richard Batchelor, 'Sone' of Tampa, Florida who passed away, Thursday, May 21, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 30th, 2:00 p.m., at New Progress M.B. Church, 3307 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Rev. Maurice Taylor, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Orange Hill Cemetery. Caleb was born to George Batchelor and Florence Brown on...

Jarvis 'Buck' Rivers

Jarvis 'Buck' Rivers

May 19, 2020

A Graveside Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Jarvis Antonio Rivers 'Buck' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, will be held Saturday, May 30th, 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Pastor Jenkins, officiating. The interment will follow. Jarvis Antonio Rivers was born July 28, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. He enjoyed...

Elder Frank Clay

Elder Frank Clay

May 19, 2020

The Visitation for Elder Frank John Clay of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 will be held Thursday, May 28th, 4:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Georgia. Elder Frank J. Clay was born on January 18, 1933...

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