Mary Ellen Gilliam
April 29, 2015
Mary Ellen Gilliam went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 29, 2015 after a long illness. Mary was born on August 24, 1925 in Henderson, North Carolina. Her parents, Nora Medlin Fitts and John E. Fitts preceded her in death. Mary married Joseph Edward (Eddie) Gilliam and lived in Portsmouth, VA for many years. She and her...
Blanco Swann Beasley
April 26, 2015
Beasley, Blanco Swann, born November 22, 1929, in Richmond County, Virginia, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the age of 85. Known to most as "Mr. B", he was husband to the late Mary Jett Beasley. Mr. B was the founder and namesake of Mr. B's Hardware, a hardware and home repair staple in the South Tampa community for...
Shirley Jean Simpson
April 26, 2015
Simpson, Shirley Jean 64, of Plant City, passed away on April 26, 2015. Shirley was a woman of inspiration and had an abiding faith in God. She is preceded in death by her brother, Clyde Boyd. Shirley is survived by her loving family, son, Albert C. Simpson, Jr. and his wife April; daughters, Becky Massey and her husband Joseph, and...
James "Marty" Hancock
April 25, 2015
Hancock, James "Marty", 67, of Ruskin passed away on April 25, 2015. He was born in Tampa, Florida on January 22, 1948 to the late Paul and Evelyn Hancock. Marty loved to spend time with his family, work outside in his garden and play with his dog, Buddy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, in 2014. Marty...
Donald J Stevenson
April 24, 2015
Stevenson, Donald J., 69, of Apollo Beach, FL, passed away on April 24, 2015. Donald was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who had a heart for Christ. He played the organ at First Baptist Church of East Bay and enjoyed gardening. Donald is survived by his loving family, wife of 46 years, Connie; son, Brian (Nia) Stevenson; daughter, Andrea...
Carrie Ann Soule Barnett
April 21, 2015
Carrie Ann Soule Barnett, 77, of Brandon FL, passed away peacefully on April 21. Born in Reserve LA, to the late George and Iola Soule, raised in Tampa FL, along with her 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Carrie graduated from Hillsborough High School in '56. Married to Franklin Barnett for 52 years before his passing in '09. She was an...
Mark A Marzuco
April 21, 2015
Marzuco, Mark A., 55, of Gibsonton, passed away on April 21, 2015. He retired from the US Army and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid boater, enjoyed football and loved spending time with his family, his dog and his bird. Mark was truly defined by his family and his faith. Mark is survived by...
Cynthia Jane Haas
April 19, 2015
Cynthia Jane Haas, 82, of Riverview, FL, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 19, 2015. She was born in Dayton, OH to the late Inez and Earle Brenner on February 13, 1933. She is survived by her husband Phillip Edwin, who she married on June 3, 1956, her daughters, Brenda Joyce Shore (late husband Cliff), Judith Ann Haas (Bonnie...
Alice Jane Anderson Roecker
April 18, 2015
Alice Jane Anderson Roecker , 88, passed away April 18, 2015 at the Hospice House in Ruskin. Born in Conneaut, Ohio in 1927, she spent many years as a secretary in the construction industry. Moving from Ohio in 1967, she and her family settled in Brandon and she later moved to Brooksville. She had many creative interests that included writing,...
Kenneth John Matthews
April 15, 2015
Matthews, Kenneth John, 38, passes away on April 15, 2015. He was born in Plantation, Florida on April 15, 1976 to James and Nancy Matthews. He graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 1995. Ken was an Operations Engineer for Cushman and Wakefield. Ken is survived by his wife Beth, his son Ayden and his loving parents James and Nancy Matthews....