Robert Reed Ethridge

February 3, 2017

Ethridge, Robert Reed, 60, of Brandon, passed away on February 3, 2017. Robert was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from the US Army as a First Sergeant and went on to work for 19 years at Central Command at MacDill, where he was greatly admired. He was an avid Alabama fan, loved watching NASCAR, and was an...

Ruth Douglass Funderburg

February 2, 2017

Dr. Ruth Seth Funderburg, 86, died on February 2, 2017 in Riverview, FL. A native of New Bedford, Massachusetts, she moved to Riverview from Atlanta, GA in 1999 after the death of her husband, Col. Charles E Funderburg USAF (ret). She is preceded in death by her sister, Caroline Forsythe. She is survived by three children: Charles D Funderburg (Catherine)...

Violet Moody

February 1, 2017

Moody, Violet, 99, passed away on February 1, 2017. Violet was a lifelong resident of the Tampa area. She worked as the recreation director of the Gary Section of Tampa and was respected by the kids in the area. She was a spirited woman who enjoyed working in her yard. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosalia and...

Flora Arlene Rifner

January 31, 2017

RIFNER, Flora Arlene, 79, of Riverview, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Vollie R. Rifner. They have 5 children, Shannon Nestor (Daniel), Vollie B. Rifner (Debra), Mary Beechler (Joseph), Paul Rifner (Kimberly) and Peter A. Rifner Sr (Cheryl); 10 grandchildren, Patrick Nestor, David Nestor, Rachel Neil, Stephen Rifner, Katlin Beechler,...

Mary Elizabeth Miller

January 30, 2017

Miller, Mary E., 90, of Valrico, passed away on January 30, 2017. Mary was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Miller; son-in-law, John Ouellette; 2 brothers; and 1 sister. Mary is survived by her loving family: son, Michael (Penny) Miller; daughter, Patricia Ann Ouellette;...

James Ira Moore

January 30, 2017

James Ira Moore, III, 70, of Lithia, passed away on January 30, 2017. James enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at MC Cigar Shop and Lounge. James is survived by his loving family, children, Timothy and his wife Catherine, and Valerie and her husband Brian; grandchildren, Keith, James, Josh,...

Donald Owen Kight

January 29, 2017

Kight, Donald Owen, 58, passed away on January 29, 2017. Donald was a lifelong resident of the Riverview area who enjoyed playing the pedal steel guitar, bowling and spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving family, mother, Alberta; daughters, Felaina (Leo) Pilotte, Felisha (Paul) Engel, and Karissa (David) Kight; brothers, Delbert (LouAnn) Kight, and Darryl Kight;...

Charles Steven Peterson

January 28, 2017

Charles "Steve" Peterson was born on June 1, 1949, to the union of John and Corrobul Peterson in Blakey, Georgia. He and his family moved to Florida when he was a young child. Steve accepted and loved Christ throughout his life. He retired from GTE/Verizon after 33 years of service. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge #91...

Alberto R Tavera

January 27, 2017

Tavera, Alberto R., 48, of Riverview passed away on January 27, 2017. Alberto was born on October 24, 1968 in the Dominican Republic. Alberto is survived by his loving family. A Viewing will take place on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 from 12-2pm at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will follow at 2pm. Burial will take place at Serenity...

Magnolia Olsen

January 25, 2017

Magnolia Olsen, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Tampa, FL. Predeceased by her husband, Oscar Rodriguez and survived by her children, Juan Oscar, Luz del Alba, Nurys, Ren, Julio Csar, Fernando, Dioris; further survived by many siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. She was loved and will be greatly missed by all. Visitations will be held on Saturday,...