David C. Wetmore
June 24, 2012
Wetmore, David C. 82, of Valrico passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012. Born in Methuen, Massachusetts, he had been a local resident for 60 years after moving here from Chicago. Mr. Wetmore was a successful entrepreneur who operated several successful restaurants. Most notably, Mr. Wetmore was the proprietor of the Damn Shanty and Poor David's Soup, both very popular...
William "Cole" Boyd
June 23, 2012
Boyd, William "Cole" 26, of Riverview-Wimauma area passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012 in a tragic accident. Born in Brandon, Florida in the middle of a hurricane, he was a native Floridian. Cole was a member of Sun City Christian Center, Hoot & Holler Hunt Club, F.R.G.A. and International Chemical Workers Union Local 439. He was an avid hunter...
Ana Leticia Simon
June 23, 2012
Simon, Ana Leticia, 44, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Born in Holgun, Cuba, Ana had been a local resident for the past eleven years. She was a hardworking and loving wife and mother who loved caring for her family and friends. Survivors include her loving husband of 25 years, Pedro, sons,...
Jose Juan Javier Gonzalez
June 21, 2012
Javier Gonzalez, Jose Juan, "Buddha", 31, of Tampa, passed away on June 21, 2012. He was the founder and President of The Click Motorcycle Club of Tampa, FL. Jose is survived by his loving family, father, Martinez Javier; mother, Rosaura Gonzalez; sons, Fabian Alberto Javier and Jeremiah Jose Javier; siblings, Marjoise Ailen Javier, Martinez Javier Gonzalez, Jr, Rosemar Ivette Javier...
Tommy Wardlaw Harris
June 20, 2012
Harris, Tommy Wardlaw, 69, of San Antonio, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Born in Zephyrhills, Tommy had been a life long resident. He attended Cross Point Church of the Nazarene; he served in the United States Army and recently retired as a Senior Project Accountant from the Shaw Group. Tommy enjoyed golf, was an avid football fan,...
Robert Misner Ellis
June 20, 2012
Ellis, Robert Misner, Lt. Col. Ret., 90, of Valrico passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. The son of Clayton Ellis and Geraldine Misner, Bob lived most of his life in Springville, NY. During WWII, he served as a B-17 pilot, completing 38 successful missions before rotating back to the U.S. to transition into B-29's. A successful Real Estate Broker...
Betty E. Bush
June 20, 2012
Bush, Betty E. 78, Beloved wife of Herman Bush for 61 wonderful years went home on angels wings on June 20, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She loved her husband Herman, her family, swimming, bowling, music and cooking for all of us, we will never forget her crab chilau, sweet tea and coconut cake that she made for all...
William Edward Sbuttoni, Sr
June 17, 2012
Sbuttoni, Sr., William E. "Bill", 72, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, Father's Day. Bill was born in Medford, MA, the youngest of 6 children. He proudly served in the Marine Corps before coming home and falling in love with a nurse then marrying her. Bill served his family his whole life with a devoted heart. He loved to cook, bake,...
Laverne D. Sackman
June 15, 2012
Sackman, Laverne D., 71, of Tampa, passed away on June 15, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charles. Laverne is survived by her loving family, son, Chuck (Dawn) Sackman; daughter, Heidi Sackman; grandchildren, Jason Sackman, Austin Sackman; Brandon Smith and Mark Smith; great-grandchildren, Michael Smith, Chloe Smith, Shaylee Smith, Shaydon Smith, Ashton Smith and...
Marian E. Pratt Fox Singleton
June 15, 2012
Singleton, Marian E. Pratt Fox, 79, of Zephyrhills passed away Friday, June 15, 2012. A local resident her entire life, she was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing and puzzles. Survivors include her husband, William Maxwell "Max", son James William Fox, daughters, Diana (John) Ashworth; June (Earnest) Poynter; brother, Claude William "Gene" Pratt; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family...