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Honoring Lives. Sharing Memories. Supporting Families.

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.


If you are searching for a loved one, please use the search below.

Rosalyn Norwood Avinger

Rosalyn Norwood Avinger

Apr 9, 2020

A Graveside service for Mrs. Rosalyn Norwood Avinger of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 1:00 p.m., Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, Pastor Alvin Marlboro, officiating. Rosalyn was born on July 8, 1957 in Tampa, Florida to the late Robert Norwood and Elizabeth Maddox. She...

Hodges Taylor

Hodges Taylor

Apr 8, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Hodges Taylor of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Murray, Pastor of Greater New Friendship, officiating. Hodges was born on February 22, 1926 in Monticello, Florida to the late Charlie Taylor and Rosa Lee...

Barbara J. Gay

Barbara J. Gay

Apr 7, 2020

(No Obituary Text Available) Visitation The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel Monday, April 13, 2020 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM 2708 E Dr. MLK Jr. Tampa, Florida 33610 Funeral Service St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Tuesday, April 14, 2020 11:00 AM 1203 N Nebraska Tampa, FL 33602

Lisa Johnson Cargile

Lisa Johnson Cargile

Apr 6, 2020

Lisa Johnson Cargile was born August 31, 1957 in St. Augustine, Florida. She enjoyed taking care of animals, gardening and cooking. She leaves to cherish her precious memories with her daughters, Mylisha Johnson, Tamika Vellz, Jaquista Williams and Thomas Wallace; grandchildren, Lisara Robinson, Josiyah Robinson, Quintyn Robinson, Marvin Murphy, III, Kimani Wallace, Masai Williams, Davian Zuke, Luna Zuke, Javonte...

Diana Gray

Diana Gray

Apr 4, 2020

A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Diana Russell Gray of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, Pastor Mack Brockington, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Diana was born September 5, 1955 in Graceville, Florida. She was raised in...

Deborah Ann Hagwood

Deborah Ann Hagwood

Apr 3, 2020

A Celebration of Life for a faithful servant, Mrs. Deborah Ann Hagwood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, April 3rd will be held on Friday, April 15th, 12:00 p.m. at First Victory Cathedral, 1920 E. Sligh Avenue, Bishop Michael Lewis, officiating. The interment to follow. Deborah Ann Hagwood was born on July 8, 1956 to Willie Hagwood,...

Paul Ian Robinson

Paul Ian Robinson

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. Paul Ian Robinson was born on August 27, 1968 to Urcella and Lionel Robinson in Kingston, Jamaica. Paul grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y. and then his family moved to Hempstead, Long Island where he completed his high school years at Uniondale H.S. He later attended Syracuse University. While there he was introduced to Tammy by his best friend...

Willie James Mitchell

Willie James Mitchell

Mar 30, 2020

A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Willie J. Mitchell, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 will be held Saturday, April 11th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Willie J. Mitchell, Jr. was born September 23, 1969 in Tampa, Florida. He was...

Grady Philon,Sr

Grady Philon,Sr

Mar 29, 2020

A Graveside service for Mr. Grady Philon Sr. of Riverview, Florida who passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 will be held on Friday, April 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at Orange Hill Cemetery. Rev. Christopher Jarnegan, officiating. The interment will follow. Grady was born August 9, 1928 to the late Charlie and Claudia Philon. He was a native of Silas,...

Birdie Eileen Underwood

Birdie Eileen Underwood

Mar 25, 2020

A Private Homegoing Catholic Service Celebration for Mrs. Birdie Eileen Williams Underwood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 will be held Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 a.m., at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1203N. Nebraska Ave., Father Theobald Weria, officiating. The entombment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Mausoleum. Birdie Williams Underwood passed...

Deacon J. L. Wilburn

Deacon J. L. Wilburn

Mar 22, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for the immediate family of Deacon J.L. Wilburn of Tampa, Florida who passed away on, March 22, 2020, will be held on Thursday, March 26th, 11:00 a.m., Rev. Leroy Huff, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon J.L. Wilburn was born June 12, 1949 to Wyart and Nellie Mae Wilburn...

Devante Kewaune Brown

Devante Kewaune Brown

Mar 21, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Devante` Kewaune Brown 'Vante`' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 a private service will be held Saturday, April 4th, 10:00 a.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor, with Apostle Otis Cooper, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial...

Damon Delbon Speights

Damon Delbon Speights

Mar 21, 2020

A Homegoing Memorial for Mr. Damon Delbon Speights 'Damo' who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 will be held on March 28th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Eric Edmonds, officiating. Damon was born in Tampa, Florida on May 9, 1991 in Tampa, Florida to John Jerome Speights...

Ethel Chester

Ethel Chester

Mar 17, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ethel Mitchell Chester 'Babymae' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Tillman Funeral Home Chapel, 4006 Crawfordville Rd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32305. The interment will follow at St. Phillip AME Church Cemetery, 6200 Centerville Rd., Tallahassee, Florida 32309. Ethel was...

Vincent T. Hudson

Vincent T. Hudson

Mar 14, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Vincent Terrence Hudson of Seffner, Florida, who passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 as a result of injuries he sustained from a car accident. Services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 11:00 am at Loving Hill P.B. Church, 10040 Joe Ebert Road, Seffner, FL 33584, Elder Leland L. Johnson, pastor with Elder Wilbert...

Marcus Elkins

Marcus Elkins

Mar 14, 2020

Marcus was born on July 7, 1964 in Warren, OH. He was the second child born to Carolyn E. Elkins. He attended elementary, middle and high school in Trumbull county, graduating from Warren G. Harding High School in 1982. He continued his formal education at the University of Cincinnati, Allegheny College and Findlay College before being drafted to play...

Clarice Green

Clarice Green

Mar 13, 2020

A Homegoing Visitation for Mrs. Clarice Delores Green of Tampa, Florida will be held on Friday, March 20th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Clarice was born on November 27, 1944 in Tampa, Florida to the late Clarence Baity, Sr., and Mosley Clark. She departed this life on...

Elder James Wood

Elder James Wood

Mar 13, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for the immediate family of Elder James S. Wood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020, will be held on Saturday, March 28th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, Pastor William J. Parker, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial...

Otis Kitchen, Sr.

Otis Kitchen, Sr.

Mar 12, 2020

A private committal service for Mr. Otis Kitchen, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020, will be held at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Rev. Valerie Goddard, officiating. The interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida. Mr. Otis Kitchen, Sr. will be honored and celebrated...

Mattie Ethel Hankerson

Mattie Ethel Hankerson

Mar 10, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mattie Ethel Thornton Hankerson of Seffner, Florida who passed away on March 10, 2020, will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Loving Hill P.B. Church, 10040 Joe Ebert Rd., Elder Leland Johnson, pastor officiating. The interment will be in Mayberry Cemetery, Seffner, Florida. Mrs. Mattie Ethel Thornton Hankerson 'Monk' was born...

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