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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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Clyde Leroy Hill, Jr.

Clyde Leroy Hill, Jr.

Nov 18, 2019

Clyde Leroy Hill Jr. a.k.a.~Bull~57 passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He was born October 3, 1962 in Tampa, Florida to the late Clyde L. Hill Sr. and Luiza Perry. He enjoyed dancing, teasing and playing with family and friends. He was loved and cared for by his mother and sisters. He...

Rev. Willie Frank Sheppard, Sr.

Rev. Willie Frank Sheppard, Sr.

Nov 14, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Willie Frank Sheppard, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 will be held Saturday, November 23rd, 11:00 a.m. at Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 8119 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Eugene Garnett, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Willie was...

Mother Fredessa Merchann Lamar 'Tracy'

Mother Fredessa Merchann Lamar 'Tracy'

Nov 7, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Fredessa Merchann Lamar 'Tracy', of Tampa, Florida who passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 11:00 a.m. at The Center for Manifestation, 3102 E. Lake Avenue, Apostle Mark T. Jones, pastor; Rev. Eric Bostick, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mother Fredessa Merchann...

Rene Williams

Rene Williams

Nov 6, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Rene Elizabeth Williams 'Snook' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 will be held Saturday, November 16th, 2:00 p.m. Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Rev. Dr. Glen B. Dames, pastor officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Rene was born April 22, 1964...

Rebecca G Bailey

Rebecca G Bailey

Nov 5, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Rebecca Gwendolyn Bailey of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 will be held Tuesday, November 12th, 11:00 a.m. at Westside Community Seventh-Day Adventist, Pastor Romel Charles, officiating with Pastor Byron Wells, eulogist. Rebecca was born June 8, 1945 in Jamaica, West Indies to the late Arnold and Henrietta Brown. She...

Rev. Thomas J. Weeks, Sr.

Rev. Thomas J. Weeks, Sr.

Nov 5, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Rev. Thomas J. Weeks, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 11:00 a.m. at First M.B. Church of Highland Pines, 4711 E. 21st Avenue, Rev. Cleveland Lane, pastor Bishop Adrian Weeks, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Rev. Thomas Jefferson...

Preston Kearse, Sr.

Preston Kearse, Sr.

Nov 2, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Preston Kearse, Sr. of Tampa, Florida who passed away on, Saturday, November 2, 2019 will be held Saturday, November 16th, 2:30 p.m. at Tampa First Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 822 W. Linebaugh Ave., Pastor Brad Cassell, officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery. Preston was born November 20, 1960 to the late...

Marissa Ophelia Richmond

Marissa Ophelia Richmond

Oct 31, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Marissa Richmond of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, will be held Saturday, November 9th, 2:00 p.m. at Anointed Word Church, 1709 West Saint Joseph Street, Pastor Roy Hayes, officiating. Marissa passed peacefully from this life in Chicago, Illinois. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers...

Elsie Hubbert

Elsie Hubbert

Oct 31, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Elsie Hubbert of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2019 will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of West Tampa, Pastor Rayford Harper, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Elsie was born on August 2, 1957 to the late Andy...

Charles Faulk, Jr.

Charles Faulk, Jr.

Oct 30, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Charles Faulk, Jr., formerly of Tampa, Florida who passed away in North Carolina on Tuesday, October 30, 2019 will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Minister Clarence E. Hammonds, eulogist officiating. The interment will be held in Orange Hill Cemetery....

Lillie Stokes-Jackson

Lillie Stokes-Jackson

Oct 27, 2019

A Memorial Celebration for Mrs. Lillie Mae Stokes-Jackson of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 will be held Saturday, November 2nd, 3:30 p.m. at New Bethel Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 2914 E. North Bay, Pastor Reginal T. Webb, officiating. Lillie was born November 23, 1923 in Tallahassee, Florida to the late Hezikiah Hall and Alberta...

David Keith Douglas

David Keith Douglas

Oct 25, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. David Keith Douglas 'Chilly Willie' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2019 will be held on Saturday, November 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 follow. David was born on November 9, 1967 in...

Curtis Leon Malone

Curtis Leon Malone

Oct 23, 2019

A Homegoing Service for Mr. Curtis Leon Malone, 'Curtis' of Tampa, Florida who passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019, will be held Saturday, November 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., Rev. Wallace Bowers, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Curtis Leon Malone was born April...

Alice Pugh

Alice Pugh

Oct 22, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Alice Peoples Pugh of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 will be held Saturday, November 2nd, 12:30 p.m. at New Testament Missionary Baptist Church, 11503 Walker Rd., Pastor Al Gallon, officiating. The interment will be held in Sunset Memory Gardens, Thonotosassa, Florida. Alice Peoples Pugh was born June 5, 1918...

Marguerite Williams

Marguerite Williams

Oct 20, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Marguerite Williams of Tampa, Florida who passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, will be held Saturday, November 2nd, 10:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Rev. Michael Neely, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Marguerite was born to the late Lindsay Williams...

Mary Cooper Rumph

Mary Cooper Rumph

Oct 20, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cooper Rumph of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, will be held Saturday October 26th, 3:00 p.m. at Friendly M.B. Church, 2012 N. Tampania St., Rev. Johnny Miller, pastor, officiating. The interment will be held in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mary Cooper Rumph 'Liz' born December 18,...

Broadus Hicks

Broadus Hicks

Oct 17, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Broadus Hicks of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 1:00 p.m. at The New St. Paul A.M.E Church, 4603 N. 42nd Street, Rev. Byron Pressley pastor, officiating. The interment will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Broadus Hicks was born on...

Michael E Williams

Michael E Williams

Oct 15, 2019

A Homegoing Celebration for Michael E. Williams who was known by 'Mike' of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, will be held October 26th 2:00 p.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Pastor Raymond Williams, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. Michael was born on...

Mamie Gilmore

Mamie Gilmore

Oct 15, 2019

She leaves a loving family and friends. Visitation The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, October 24, 2019 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM 2708 E Dr. MLK Jr. Tampa, Florida 33610 Funeral Service The Chapel of Hope Aikens Funeral Home Chapel Thursday, October 24, 2019 02:00 PM 2708 E Dr. MLK Jr. Tampa, Florida 33610

Alex Slater

Alex Slater

Oct 15, 2019

A Homegoing Memorial Celebration for Mr. Alex Akili Slater of Tampa, Florida who passed away on, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 11:00 a.m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Timothy Lancaster, officiating. Alex was born July 7, 1971 in Long Island, New York. He attended the Epiphany of our Lord Catholic Church. He...

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