Walter "Craig" Smith

November 15, 2017

Smith, Walter Craig., 63, Wimauma, passed away on November 15, 2017. Craig was active in the community: he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gibsonton, a volunteer with H.E.L.P. Ministries, and often volunteered his time to help maintain Hackney Cemetery. He also enjoyed spending time at the beach and going fishing. Craig is survived by his wife...

Mario L Pereira

November 11, 2017

Dr. Mario Lambert Pereira, 50, of Tampa, FL, passed away on November 11, 2017. Mario is a graduate of King High School. He proudly served in the US Army during the Gulf War-Desert Storm. He was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany with the 11th Chemical Company. He was the recipient of the Bronze Service Star, Parachutist Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, and...

Felicita Viana

November 8, 2017

OBITUARY FELICITA VIANA September 4, 1923 - November 8, 2017 Felicita Viana, 94 years old, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2017 at Hawthorne Rehabilitation Center in Brandon, Florida. Felicita was born on September 4, 1923 in the town of Comerio, Puerto Rico. Her parents were Esteban Viana and Jesusa Viana. Felicita was an only child. She was raised in...

Ramon D. Solis

November 6, 2017

Ramon Diaz Solis: April 19, 1927 - November 6, 2017; Emeritus Professor of Foreign Languages and Literature, Appalachian State University Ramon Diaz Solis passed peacefully from this world after a long, happy and intellectual life. Ramon is survived by his two sons, Ramon-Conrad and Gerard; daughters-in-law Cari and Jessica; and his grandchildren, Aidan, Ethan, Emma, Avery and Lauren. He is...

Lula M. Wingard

November 4, 2017

Lula Mae Allen Wingard, born August 8th 1917 passed away on November 4th 2017. She resided at Consulate of Brandon. She was born in Troy Alabama to the late James T. Allen and Bessie E. Linzey Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband George L. Wingard, a son Derrel L. Wingard, a daughter Lennie M. Hill, a granddaughter...

Joseph A. Vitolo

November 3, 2017

Vitolo, Joseph A., 92, of Sun City Center, Fl. passed away on November 3, 2017, with his wife of 44 years, Lina Vitolo, by his side. Joseph was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1925, the son of John Vitolo and Lucy Guadagno Vitolo. Joseph was a decorated WWII veteran, having served with the 10th Mountain Division of the U. S....

John Francis Rourke

November 3, 2017

Rourke, John Francis, 75, of Lutz, FL, and former resident of Bartlesville, OK, passed away on November 3, 2017. He was born on September 15, 1942 in Pasedena, TX to Francis and Jim Rourke. John was an Aircraft Dealer and an accomplished pilot who held 23 type ratings in addition to flying Jets and WWII aircraft. In addition, John was...

James Robert Burns

November 3, 2017

Burns, James R., 79, passed away on November 3, 2017. James enjoyed motorcycles and classic cars. He loved to go fishing and enjoyed volunteering at the church, where he was available to drive the church bus or even mow the lawn. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Estelle Burns; and sister, Billie Jean Markland. James is...

Willie Jean Butts

November 1, 2017

Butts, Willie Jean, 74, of Mulberry, passed away on November 1, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Butts, Sr; and grandson, Joseph Madrigal. Willie is survived by her loving family, children, William (Paula) Butts, Joe Butts, Jr, Brenda Madrigal, and Rebecca Poe; siblings, Ronald Wiggins, Gloria DeBose, and Donald Wiggins; grandchildren, Cory Butts, Phillip Poe, Jacob...

Clement P Raymond

November 1, 2017

Raymond, Clement P., 84, of Valrico, FL passed away on November 1, 2017. Clement is survived by his wife, Claudette and his loving family. There will be a visitation on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10:00...