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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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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Ms. Gloria Cohen Robinson
Nov 21, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Gloria Pouncy Cohen Robinson, after a brief battle of cancer, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, services will be held on, Monday November 30, 2020, 12:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida, Rev. David Jones, eulogist. Gloria was born in Tampa on September 13,...
Juanita Elizabeth 'Nita' Jones
Nov 21, 2020
Ms. Juanita Elizabeth Jones was born on June 3, 1967 to the late George and Elizabeth Jones in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was of Baptist Christian faith. Juanita was known for her beautiful voice, She enjoyed dancing and cook. She was preceded in death by her loving parents George and Elizabeth Jones, step father Nathaniel Jones and siblings Elijah...
Daniel Lamont 'Murk' Thompson
Nov 19, 2020
A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Daniel 'Murk' Lamont Thompson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 will be held on Saturday, December 5th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Daniel Lamont Thompson was born June 10, 1996 in Ocala, Florida to Renaldo...
Harold Brewer Ii
Nov 19, 2020
A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Harold Brewer II of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 will be held on Saturday, November 28th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 N. 29th Street, Dr. Rev. S. Evan Burrows, Senior Pastor, officiating. The interment will be held in Oak Hill East Cemetery, Palatka,...
Deacon James Alonzo Bell, Sr.
Nov 19, 2020
Deacon James Alonzo Bell, Sr., was born on July 8, 1933 in Wilmington, Delaware to William Arthur and Anna Beatrice Bell. He passed peacefully on November 19, 2020 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 87. James was educated in the Wilmington, Delaware school system and in 1952, he graduated from Howard High School where he was known as...
Valerie Anne Stowe
Nov 17, 2020
Valerie Stowe age 39 passed away peacefully Tuesday morning November 17th. Valerie was a beautiful young woman who loved everyone she came in contact with. She had a sunny outlook on life and a smile to match, a big heart and shining eyes. Valerie was taken to young, but God had other plans for her. Valerie is survived by...
Priscilla 'Pris' R. Montgomery
Nov 14, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Priscilla 'Pris' R. Montgomery of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 will be held on Friday, November 20th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Adv. Presiding Elder Salem Montgomery, Sr., officiating, with Min. Michael Montgomery, presiding. The interment will be held in...
Johnny B. Watson
Nov 14, 2020
A Graveside Celebration for Mr. Johnny B. Watson 'John Boy' who passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 will be held on Friday, November 20th, at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. The interment will follow. Johnny B. Watson was born November 28, 1969 to Johnny and Barbara Watson. He attended St. John Progressive Baptist Church. He enjoyed music, family...
Mrs. Gloria Ann Kitchen
Nov 12, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Gloria Ann Taylor Kitchen of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, 2:00 p.m. at New Rising Star Ministries, 1509 E North Bay St, Tampa, FL 33610, Prophet Andrew Holder and Apostle CliftonHolder, officiating. The interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery....
Bishop Sampson Lee 'Butch' Sharpe, Jr.
Nov 12, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Bishop Sampson Lee Sharpe, Jr. 'Butch' of Brooksville, Florida who passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 will be held on Monday, November 23rd, 10:00 a.m.., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida Rev.Matthew Redmon, officiating. The interment will held in Florida National Cemetery. Sampson Sharpe was born...
Glendzie Jean Roberts
Nov 11, 2020
A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Glendzie Jean Roberts of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 will be held on Saturday, November 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. James Reed, Jr., officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Glendzie Jean Roberts...
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