Lorraine Katherine Caldwell

December 9, 2013

Caldwell, Lorraine K., 91, of Riverview passed away December 9, 2013. Lorraine was born July 29, 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late James and Hattie Mae Bailey, Sr. Lorraine opened the first Beauty Salon in Riverview and provided services for 40 years. Lorraine's body will rest next to her husband's, the late Malcolm Caldwell in Hackney Cemetery. Per her...

Mildred Christine Fraley

December 8, 2013

Fraley, Mildred C., 80, of Tampa since 1970, passed away on December 8, 2013. She was born on March 23, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Glen and Naomi (Keys) Bowen. Mildred was a member of the Forest Hills Methodist Church in Tampa, Fl. Mildred is survived by 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. She was preceded...

Joanne "Jo" Engler

December 4, 2013

ENGLER, Joanne "Jo", 81, of Riverview, passed away December 4, 2013. Mrs. Engler is survived by her loving family.

Mason Sikes

December 4, 2013

Mason Sikes, 84, of Gibsonton, Florida went home to be with God on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Mason was a life long resident of Hillsborough County spending most of his life in the southeast part of the county. He was born on October 18, 1929 in Wimauma, Florida to General Gardner Sikes and Beatrice Judah-Sikes, just a few days before...

Richard L. "Dick" Rigby

December 4, 2013

Rigby, Richard L. "Dick", 70 of Riverview, FL passed away Wednesday evening, December 4, 2013 at his home in Riverview. Dick was born April 5, 1943 in Columbus, OH, the son of Richard and Betty Rigby, step-father, Bob Amore. Dick was married to Carla Rigby. Dick retired from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department after serving his community for 25 years....

James F. "Cricket" Riggs

December 3, 2013

Riggs, Jr., James "Cricket", 46, of Tampa passed away peacefully on December 3, 2013. He was born on January 21, 1967 in Sarasota, Fl. to James and Anna Riggs, Sr. Cricket was the husband to Deena Riggs, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage. In his spare time he loved to fish, go to the beach and also go...

Thomas H Ray

December 2, 2013

Ray, Thomas H., 74, passed away on December 2, 2013. He moved to Seffner, FL from Kankakee, IL over 30 years ago. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Seffner. He loved reading, frequenting flea markets, woodworking, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family. Thomas is survived by his loving family, wife of 55 years,...

Charles Peyton Smyer

December 1, 2013

SMYER, Charles P. (Charlie), 78, of Seffner, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013. A native of Deming NM, Charlie resided here for 53 years and was a member of Bell Shoals Baptist Church and a former member of First Baptist Church of Palm River. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Smyer. He is survived by 2...

Bertha Viola Oglethorpe

December 1, 2013

Bertha Viola Oglethorpe, 81, of Riverview, Fl. passed away peacefully on December 1, 2013 in Sun City Center, Fl. of Leukemia. She was born June 22, 1932 in Marshall County, Al. She was raised by the late Cliff and Ruby Hood (Chester Moody). She had two sisters Barbara Ann (Tom Waage) of Brick Town, New Jersey. Their children Richard of...

Betty J. Mink

November 25, 2013

Mink, Betty J., 74, of Brandon, passed away on November 25, 2013. Betty was an incredible wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed doll making, crocheting and was a bowling coach. She is survived by her loving family, husband of 50 years, Charles Mink; son, William Mink; daughter, Sueleen Shank; siblings, Jesse (Tina) Yassney, Linda (Ed) Hampson and Bonnie (Sonny) Lee;...