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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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Mrs. Larcena Braxton

Mrs. Larcena Braxton

Aug 11, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Larcena Braxton 108, of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 will be held Saturday, August 22nd, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Elder George Bailey, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Larcena Braxton was born July...

Mrs. Cordelia Tillie Robinson

Mrs. Cordelia Tillie Robinson

Aug 11, 2020

No additional information. Viewing The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel Friday, August 21, 2020 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM 2708 E Dr. MLK Jr. Tampa, Florida 33610

Mrs. Gloria J. Hicks

Mrs. Gloria J. Hicks

Aug 10, 2020

A Graveside celebration of life for Mrs. Gloria J. Hartsfield Hicks, ofTampa, Florida, is being held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 12 noon. Gloria was born February 12, 1934 to the late Timothy Hartsfield and Hazel Williams. She attended school in Tampa, Florida and graduated from Middleton High School, class of 1951. Gloria accepted Christ at an early...

Mrs. Pamela Young

Mrs. Pamela Young

Aug 7, 2020

A Homegoing Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Pamela Young of Tampa, Florida who passed away, on Friday, August 7, 2020, will be held on Thursday, August 13th, 5:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Pamela L. Young was born November 15, 1942 in Georgetown, Guyana. She moved to the...

Dr. Edward C. Bruton

Dr. Edward C. Bruton

Aug 7, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Dr. Edward C. Bruton age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, comfortably in his bed surrounded by family and his caretaker, Lilian Cotto. will be held Saturday, August 22nd, 12:00 p.m. in the Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Thomas F. Coover Chaplain, officiating. The interment...

Ms. Lora Fisher

Ms. Lora Fisher

Aug 1, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Lora Chiffon Fisher 'Lori' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 will be held Saturday, August 15, 2:30 p.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Ave., Apostle Mark Jones, pastor; Larry J. Mouton, Jr., Pastor of No Greater Love Baptist Church, officiating. The interment will be held in...

Mr. Adell Mingo, Jr.

Mr. Adell Mingo, Jr.

Jul 28, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Adell Mingo, Jr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor James Anderson, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Adell Mingo...

Mr. Robert Leroy Mungin

Mr. Robert Leroy Mungin

Jul 27, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Robert Leroy Mungin of Tampa, Florida who passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, will be held Saturday, August 15th, 10:00 a.m., at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Frank L. Wynn, officiating. Robert Leroy Mungin was born December 12, 1947 in Umatilla, Florida to the late Hardee and...

Pastor Jerome Griffin

Pastor Jerome Griffin

Jul 26, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Reverend Jerome Griffin of Tampa, Florida who passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Northside M.B. Church, 5706 N. 40th Street, Rev. Ricardo Robinson pastor with Rev. Thomas Hadden, pastor of People for Christ Ministries, officiating. The interment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens...

Mr. Garland Vincent Coleman, Jr.

Mr. Garland Vincent Coleman, Jr.

Jul 25, 2020

A Homegoing Service for Mr. Garland Vincent Coleman, Jr., of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020, will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Highland Pines, 4711 E. 21st Ave., Pastor Cleveland Lane, officiating. The interment will be in Restview Memorial Park Cemetery. Vincent Coleman Jr., affectionately known as...

Mr. Jeremiah Haywood

Mr. Jeremiah Haywood

Jul 25, 2020

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service for Mr. Jeremiah Haywood of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 will be held at Orange Hill Cemetery, 4900 E Chelsea Ave., on Saturday, August 8th, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Timothy Lancaster, officiating. The interment will follow. Jeremiah Haywood affectionately known as Jerry, 'Poppa Stoppa' and 'Dew' was a...

Mrs. Beverly Ford-Guiste

Mrs. Beverly Ford-Guiste

Jul 24, 2020

A Graveside Celebration for Mrs. Beverly Ann Ford-Guiste of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 will be held Saturday, August 8th, 11:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Pastor Reginald T. Webb, officiating. Beverly Ann Ford - Guiste, the daughter of the late Barbara Brooks Jones was born on September...

Mr. Rigoberto Colindres

Mr. Rigoberto Colindres

Jul 24, 2020

Rigoberto Colindres Bardales nacio en Ceibita Way, Esparta, Atlantidad Honduras en Julio 18 de 1939. Sus padres los difuntos Trancito Colindres Bardales y su madre Josefa Bardales. Tuvo 7 hermanos 2 hombres y 5 mujeres. Tuvo 8 hijos, Rony, Ramon, Josefa, Rigoberto, Walter, Marlon, Abigail y Wilmer y 7 ahijastros, Rosa, Armando, Edith, Orbelina, Norlan, Marvin,y Jenny. Tambien, tuvo...

Mr. Bennett Roosevelt

Mr. Bennett Roosevelt

Jul 22, 2020

A Private Homegoing Service for Mr. Roosevelt Bennett 'Buddy' who passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, will be held on Saturday, August 1st, 3:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Pastor Calvin Green, officiating. The interment will follow. Roosevelt Bennett was born March 8, 1939 in Ridgeville, South Carolina to the...

Ms. Elsie Coleman

Ms. Elsie Coleman

Jul 21, 2020

A Graveside Celebration for Ms. Elsie Coleman of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 will be held Saturday, August 8th, 12:00 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery, 4615 E. Hanna Ave., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. Elise Coleman was born July 24, 1954 in Tampa, Florida. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards and traveling. She leaves...

Mr. Alphanso Lightbody

Mr. Alphanso Lightbody

Jul 19, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Alphanso Lightbody of Tampa, Florida who passed away on, Sunday, July 19, 2020 will be held Saturday, August 1, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Alphanso Lightbody was born on April...

Mrs. Juanita Brown Smith

Mrs. Juanita Brown Smith

Jul 18, 2020

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Juanita Brown Smith of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 will be held Wednesday, August 5th, 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 Bay Pines National Cemetery, Saint Petersburg, Florida. Mrs. Smith...

Mrs. Loretta Douglas

Mrs. Loretta Douglas

Jul 17, 2020

A Private Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Loretta Colleton Douglas of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 will be held Saturday, August 1st, 1:30 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Bro. Antione Holloway, officiating. The interment will be held in Hillsboro Memorial Cemetery. Loretta Colleton Douglas was born May...

Mrs. Mona Marie Griffin

Mrs. Mona Marie Griffin

Jul 16, 2020

A Private Homegoing Service for Mrs. Mona Marie Griffin of Tampa, Florida who passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, service will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Northside M.B. Church, Pastor Ricardo Robinson; Rev. Thomas Hadden, pastor of People for Christ Ministries, officiating. The interment will be in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Thonotosassa, Florida....

Mr. Cisro Arnold Vance

Mr. Cisro Arnold Vance

Jul 15, 2020

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. Cisro Arnold Vance who passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. "Toochie" as he was known to family and friends, was born July 13, 1950 in Tampa, Florida. He was educated in the public schools of Hillsborough Countyand was a graduate of Middleton High School, class of...

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