Ruby Jewell Tackett
May 5, 2019
Tackett, Ruby Jewell, 70, of Sun City Center, passed away on May 5, 2019. Ruby was a missionary for over 30 years. She also was an entrepreneur and business owner, and worked as a CNA with the elderly. She was an avid gardener, but what brought her the most joy was spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded...
Gloria M. Rosado
May 4, 2019
Gloria M. Rosado, 86, of Valrico, FL., passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 22, 1932 in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, to the proud parents of Enrique & Leonor (Merced) Ortiz, Gloria was a former homemaker. She was a great cook and loved to entertain people. She also...
Elizabeth J Blythe
May 4, 2019
Elizabeth J. Blythe, devoted and beloved mother, died peacefully at home Saturday, May 4, 2019 surrounded by her three children. She was 87 and a 41-year resident of Brandon. Born June 3, 1931 to Joseph and Victoria Niznik in New Salem, Pa., she married Airman Paul Blythe in Washington, D.C. in 1955 and moved around the...
Ashley Lynn First
May 3, 2019
FIRST, Ashley Lynn 32, of Valrico ascended from this earthly world to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 3, 2019. A Christian and a Florida native, Ashley was born in Tampa on February 5, 1987. Ashley is survived by her 3 children, Rory Collins, Jr. (RJ) age 12, Kadin Collins age 9, and Aurora Hall-First...
Evelyn Westbrook Torpey
May 3, 2019
Evelyn Westbrook Torpey, 77 of Thonotosassa, passed away May 3, 2019. Evelyn was born Dec. 24, 1941 in Elmira, NY. She lived in Pennsylvania until she moved to Florida with her 3 children. Evelyn succeed in life by putting herself through beauty school, then owning several successful business' in Florida and Alabama. She was a member of the UMWA...
Elizabeth (Joy) D. Gopie
May 2, 2019
Elizabeth (Joy) Doreen Gopie, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Dr. Phillips Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Joy was born on August 26, 1949 in St. Andrew, Jamaica to Ivan and Mavis Francis; she was the third of eleven children. Joy worked as a phlebotomist with the American Red Cross and local Florida hospitals. She loved sewing, cooking...
Lois Ann Therien
May 1, 2019
Therien, Lois Ann, 84, of Apollo Beach, passed away on May 1, 2019. Lois moved to the Tampa area in 1990 from New Jersey. When her children were younger Lois enjoyed volunteering as a Boy Scout Den Mother. She also enjoyed crafting, including stamping, quilting, and card making. Lois and Stuart enjoyed square dancing and traveling across the United...
Terry Anthony Cliburn
May 1, 2019
Born August 18, 1955, Terry A. Cliburn passed away on May 1, 2019 at the age of 63. He fought a two and a half year battle with acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger R. Cliburn and his sister, Patty. He is survived by his mother Mina Cliburn; his loving children: Ashley (Matt),...
Federico Antonio Portes
April 29, 2019
Federico Antonio Portes, 88, of Riverview, FL., passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Riverview. Born on July 18, 1930 in Moca, Dominican Republic to the proud parents of Antonio & Olinda (Castillo) Portes, Federico was a retired general contractor.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 12:00pm...
Lois M Mallrich
April 28, 2019
Mallrich, Lois M., "Dean" 88, of Sun City Center, FL, formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away on April 28, 2019. Lois's professional career was nursing; working at the University of Louisville OB/GYN Department Private Practice, and at the Louisville and Jefferson County Health Department. She was always an active member of the churches she attended; Christ Church United Methodist...