Bettie G Pettys
June 26, 2017
Bettie G. Pettys, age 83, of Brandon passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. Born March 18, 1934 in Dover, Florida. She was the daughter of Gertrude and John Vessel and was a loving Wife, Mother, and Granny to to all who knew her. She was united in marriage to Purvis "Ben" Pettys on January 20, 1951. He preceded her in...
Dr. Jacob "Jake" Caflisch
June 25, 2017
Dr. Jacob ("Jake") Caflisch, III, Professor Emeritus of Theoretical Linguistics and Slavic Studies, age 78, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017, surrounded by family. From his birth on December 7, 1938, in Union City, PA, to his death on Sunday, he touched all around him. Indeed, Jake was born a teacher, which ran in his family. His love for...
Melissa Arettia Henry
June 25, 2017
Melissa Arettia Henry (January 6, 1947 - June 25, 2017) Melissa Arettia Henry, born to Carl and Louise Smith in Venice Florida on January 6, 1947, went home to be with the Lord June 25, 2017. Melissa was a devoted wife and loving mother who brought good to all those she met. She always thought of others before thinking of...
Frances M. "Fran" Harring
June 25, 2017
Frances M. Harring, a resident of Brandon FL, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2017. Full of life at 80, Fran was in constant motion, whether in service to the local military retiree community, classes at USF extension, or involvement with the Brandon community or travel. "Fran" was also involved with the Veteran's Memorial Park, Gold Star Mothers, and other...
Walter E "Woody" Byers
June 24, 2017
Walter Elwood Woody' Byers, 84, passed away on June 24, 2017. He was born in Three Rivers, MI on November 18, 1932 and was the 5th son of Walter Roy' and Ada (nee Bell) Byers. He proudly served in the US Navy for 4 years and was in the Naval Reserves for 4 years. He was an avid Cubs fan...
Melanie Marie Redden
June 21, 2017
Redden, Melanie Marie, 50, of Valrico, passed away on June 21, 2017. Melanie grew up in the Tampa area and was a 1985 graduate of Brandon High School. She was a realtor with Homes Plus Realty and a volunteer for Second Chance Friends and Florida Big Dog Rescue. Melanie is survived by her loving family, her husband of 6 years,...
Dena M Woolweaver
June 21, 2017
Woolweaver, Dena M., 46, of Brandon, passed away on June 21, 2017. Dena was a devoted mother who enjoyed spending time with her children and keeping up with their interests. She always felt renewed when she was able to see the sunrise or sunset. She is survived by loving family, children, Casey and Cody; parents, Larry and Georgia; and siblings,...
Tony G Wall
June 21, 2017
Wall, Tony G, 29, of Brandon, passed away on June 21, 2017. Tony was a man of God who had a kind, caring and gentle spirit. He enjoyed playing his guitar, writing music, and singing. He was a special teams football coach. He also served as a caregiver for his mother, Cyndi. Tony is preceded in death by his father,...
Don Thomas Tharp
June 19, 2017
Tharp, Don Thomas 73, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Don was a resident of Valrico, FL since 1983 coming from Michigan. He was Baptist by faith, and enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and boating. Don is predeceased by his son Kevin. Survivors include his wife, Pat of 33 years; son Brian (Kathy) Tharp,...
Ronnie Tice
June 19, 2017
Ronnie Tice, 61, born in Dothan, Al but lifelong resident of Plant City,FL passed away suddenly on June 19, 2017 at 3:40PM. He is survived by his loving family; son, Ronnie(Lindsay); daughter, Shelly; brothers, Roy, Donnie, and Stevie; sisters, Wanda, Patricia, and Gayle; several grandchild, extended family and longtime friends. Ronnie loved all of his family and his dog Peanut....