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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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Raymond Charles

Raymond Charles

May 18, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Raymond A. Charles of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 6th, 4:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Dr. W. James Favorite, former pastor of Beulah Baptist Institution Church, officiating. Raymond was born March 13, 1932 in St....

Paul Height, Sr.

Paul Height, Sr.

May 18, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Paul Height, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 will be held Saturday, May 30th, 11:00 a.m., at Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, 1605 N. Nebraska Ave., Elder Benjamin M. Curry, pastor officiating. The interment will be held Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Paul was born June 28, 1942...

Preston Dallas Dickerson

Preston Dallas Dickerson

May 16, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Preston Dallas Dickerson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Preston was born in Pocomoke City,...

K.D. Johnson, Jr.

K.D. Johnson, Jr.

May 10, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. K.D. Johnson, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 will be held Friday, May 15th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. K.D. Johnson was born September...

Cheryl Jane Bradford

Cheryl Jane Bradford

May 8, 2020

A Visitation service for Cheryl Bradford of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 will be held on Thursday, May 14th 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The interment will follow. Cheryl Jane Bradford was born on January 7, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James and Jill Bertomeu. She was a member of Corpis Christi Catholic...

Leroy Sutherland

Leroy Sutherland

May 8, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Leroy Sutherland will be held Thursday, May 21 st , 5:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, Pastor Rob Allison, Sr. Pastor of First Baptist Church of Wesley Chapel will officiate. Leroy Sutherland of St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands but who most recently resided in Wesley Chapel, Florida passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020...

Almas Jean Minor-Johnson

Almas Jean Minor-Johnson

May 7, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Almas Jean Minor-Johnson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 will be held Saturday, May 16th, 1:00 p.m. Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave. with Rev. Bartholomew Banks, of St. John Progressive M.B. Church, officiating. Almas Minor-Johnson was born August 6, 1950 to the late Clarence...

Nathaniel Sims, Jr.

Nathaniel Sims, Jr.

May 6, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mr. Nathaniel Sims, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 16th 11:00 a.m., at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Priest Hazayan, officiating. The interment will follow. Nathaniel was born in in Dade City, Florida on September 22, 1941 to the...

Carolyn Beatrice Thomas

Carolyn Beatrice Thomas

May 5, 2020

A Visitation Ceremony for Ms. Carolyn Thomas of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 will be held on Friday, May 22nd 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33610. Carolyn was born in Hyde Park, Florida to the late George Thomas, Sr. and...

Vivien Ophelia Leggett 'Vivine'

Vivien Ophelia Leggett 'Vivine'

May 2, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Vivien O. Leggett of Tampa who passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 will be held on Thursday, May 14th, 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue, Rev. Daniel Dean, officiating. The interment will follow. Vivien was born on May 14, 1953 in St. Catherine, Jamaica to the late...

Fred Amos Hargrett

Fred Amos Hargrett

May 1, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Fred A. Hargrett of Tampa, Florida who passed away on May 1, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 9th 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Fred Amos Hargrett entered...

Delford Emanuel Betsey

Delford Emanuel Betsey

Apr 30, 2020

Delford Emanuel 'Del' Betsey, 71, passed away at home on April 30 after a brief illness. He was a long time resident of Tampa, Florida. He was born on January 21, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan and spent his early years in Detroit before the family moved to Ann Arbor in 1959. He attended Perry Elementary, Forsythe Junior High, and...

Samuel Hicks Iii

Samuel Hicks Iii

Apr 29, 2020

Mr. Samuel HicksIII 'D.J. Rabbit' A Graveside Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Samuel Hicks III who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave. with Dr. Rev. S. Evan Burrows, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of College Hill...

Tracey Ford

Tracey Ford

Apr 27, 2020

A Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Tracey Bonita Smith-Ford of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 was held on Saturday, May 2nd, 1:00 p.m. at Friendly Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor Johnnie Miller, officiated. Tracey gained her angel wings on April 27, 2020. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family and loved ones that she...

James Gaddie

James Gaddie

Apr 25, 2020

A Homegoing Graveside Celebration for Mr. James Lionel Gaddie, Sr. of Riverview, Florida who passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511, Apostolic Bishop T.B. Davis, officiating. The interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery. James was a loving...

Marissa Godbolt

Marissa Godbolt

Apr 24, 2020

A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Marissa Frederika Godbolt of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2:00 p.m., Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Larry Roundtree, II, pastor of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be held in...

Larry Joshua Jakes

Larry Joshua Jakes

Apr 23, 2020

A Homegoing Visitation for Mr. Larry J. Jakes. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, will be held on Thursday, April 30th, at 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Tampa, Florida, 33610. The interment will follow. Larry was born on June 24, 1951 in Bainbridge, Georgia. He...

Jose Zuniga Morales

Jose Zuniga Morales

Apr 21, 2020

He leaves a loving family. Graveside Service Orange Hill Cemetery Friday, May 1, 2020 11:00 AM 4900 E. Chelsea St Tampa, FL 33610

Antonio Jermaine Pasley

Antonio Jermaine Pasley

Apr 11, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mr. Antonio Pasley of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Avenue. Dr. Rev. B.R. Fulton, officiating. The interment will follow. Antonio was born on June 28, 1996 to Antonio L. Pasley and Felicia...

John Willie Porter, Sr.

John Willie Porter, Sr.

Apr 10, 2020

Mr. John Willie Porter, Sr. 'Don Juan' was born December 12, 1954 in Byromville, Georgia. He enjoyed fishing and socializing with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie M. Sr. and Thelma (Brown) Porter and brother, Willie Man 'Bob' Porter, Jr. He leaves to cherish his precious memories with his children, Donta` Taylor (Sabrina),...

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