Charles E. Ricketson

January 20, 2013

Ricketson, Charles E., 82, of Brandon, passed away on January 20, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife, Arminda R. Ricketson; and daughter, Julia Ricketson. Charles is survived by his loving family, son, Charles P. Ricketson; daughter, Annette Duarte; sister, Gertrude Sharpe; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Eunice Oakley Lynn

January 18, 2013

Lynn, Eunice Oakley, 88 entered into heaven January 18th, 2013. She was born in Rockbridge County, South River, Virginia on June 6, 1924, grew up in Greensboro, NC lived most her life in Tampa, FL and was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers. She is survived by her sister, Nellie (Hugh) Bailey, Son,...

Kosta V. "Chuck" Damels

January 17, 2013

Damels, Kosta V. "Chuck", 76, of Valrico, passed away on January 17, 2013. Chuck moved to Valrico from Cornwall, NY. He was retired from the New York Telephone Company, a member at the Diamond Hill Golf Club and attended First United Methodist Church of Brandon. He was born in the United States and returned to Greece as a toddler with...

Lawrence Eggleston Wright

January 14, 2013

Wright, Lawrence (Larry) E., 91, of Valrico passed away January 14, 2013. He was born April 15, 1921 in Bainbridge, Ohio to the late John F. and Catherine (Burns) Wright. He was the husband of Jane (Phillips) Wright with whom he shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. Cofounder of Wright Thomas Equipment, he worked in heavy construction equipment sales before...

Mary Jett Beasley

January 14, 2013

Beasley, Mary Jett, 77, of Tampa, died Monday, January 14, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Blanco, her son, Michael, her daughter, Pamela, her 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and cat, Chi-Chi, who never left her side. A musical celebration will be held in her honor on January 18, 2013 at Hidden River RV Park, Riverview, FL...

Dorothy Evelyn Waller

January 13, 2013

WALLER, Dorothy E. "Dot", 84, of Valrico passed away January 13, 2013. She is predeceased by her parents, Travis and Bertha Redman; brother, Travis Redman; Sisters, Mary Harris and Joanne Redman. Dot is survived by her husband, Harry Waller; sons, Rob (Cynthia) Waller, Rick Waller, Randy (Kathy) Waller, and Ron Waller; sister, Jean Devaney; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren....

Carolyn J Decker

January 12, 2013

Decker, Carolyn J., 74, passed away on January 12, 2013. She is preceded in death by her brother, James D. Gilbert. Carolyn is survived by her loving family, husband of 53 years, Jim Decker; son, Douglas Decker and his wife Kimberly; grandchildren, Cody and Samantha Decker; and several nieces and nephews.

Linda D. Dunlap

January 12, 2013

Dunlap, Linda, 58, of Plant City passed away on January 12, 2013 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on November 22, 1954 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Harold and the late Betty ( Bennett) Martin. She was the wife of William "Bill" Dunlap, with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. Linda would not let her illness...

Robert Edward Marden

January 11, 2013

Marden, Robert Edward, "Bob", Chief Petty Officer, passed away at his Brandon home January 11, 2013 surrounded by his loving wife Carol and friends in life. A decorated veteran after 7 tours of duty in Vietnam he fought his last battle in life against lung disease. Bob left this world with as much dignity and heroic courage as he occupied...

Higinio Gonzalez

January 11, 2013

Gonzalez, Higinio, 93, of Riverview, passed away on January 11, 2013. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia. Higinio is survived by his loving family, wife of 58 years, Olga; son, Gino and his wife Mayda; three brothers; three sisters; two grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. There will be a visitation on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from...