Ernest L. Pines

May 9, 2012

Ernest L. Pines, 73, passed away at home, on May 9, 2012. He was born in Tounggyi, Burma, and came to this country at age 17. After high school and college, he was employed by Woodward State Hospital, Goodwill Industries and the Iowa State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. In 1975, he and his family came to Tampa, Florida. He purchased...

Alexandra Christie Johnson

May 7, 2012

Johnson, Alexandra Christie, 27, of Tampa, passed away on May 7, 2012. She was a graduate of Florida State University. Alexandra is survived by her loving family, husband, David Johnson; parents, Col. Kevin and Cassandra Christie of Tampa; maternal grandparents, Billie Dean of Apopka, FL and Carrie Dean of Clermont, FL; paternal grandparents; Gordon and Helen Christie of New Paltz,...

Roland John Duval

May 2, 2012

Roland J. Duval, better known as "Duke," passed away at the LifePath Hospice House in Sun City Center, Florida on Wednesday, 2 May 2012. Born in Cohoes, N.Y. Duke graduated from LaSalle Institute in 1939 and went to work for Albany Felt Company (now Albany International). He took a leave of absence to join the Army Air Corps in 1942...

Sharon Vaughnl Mcgrouty

May 2, 2012

McGrouty, Sharon, 59, of Riverview, passed away on May 2, 2012. She is survived by her loving famiy, husband of 37 years, William A. McGrouty; daughter, Wendy Rutherford; son, Billy McGrouty; father, Wendall Smith, Jr.; siblings, Clara Harvey, Wendall Smith, III and Deborah Cruse; and granddaughters, Samantha, Savannah and Dylan. There will be a memorial service on Monday, May 7,...

Gerald Gannon Phillips

May 2, 2012

PHILLIPS, Gerald G., "Jerry", 72, of Cleveland, Ohio and part-time resident of Riverivew, Florida passed away May 2, 2012. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Frances "Fran"; daughter, Kari Phillips (Chris); and many other loving family and friends. Those wishing may make donations to Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 or National...

Robert Thomas "Rocky" Carver

April 30, 2012

Carver, Robert Thomas "Rocky", 57, of Riverview passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012. Born in Tampa, Rocky was a life long resident. He was a member of Sun City Center Christian Center, F.R.G.A.and Hoot N Holler Hunting Club. He loved hunting and fishing and was a renowned "Treasure Trader". In 1983, Rocky established Carvers Land Clearing. Built from the...

Ann M. Williams

April 29, 2012

Williams, Ann M., 87, of Gibsonton passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Born in Washington D.C., Mrs. Williams had been a local resident since 1945. Catholic by faith, she enjoyed caring for her family and shopping. Survivors include her loving husband, Kenneth; sons, Raymond Williams, Kenneth W. Williams; daughter, Virginia Pawloski; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services...

Mary L. Crowther

April 28, 2012

Crowther, Mary L., 78, of Apollo Beach, passed away on April 28, 2012. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles R. Crowther; sons, Charles J. Crowther and John J Crowther; daughters, Joanne Scott and Kathleen O'Donnell; brother, Anthony Hnizdo; and four...

Fabian Ray Bothwell

April 27, 2012

Bothwell, Jr., Fabian Ray, 45, of Lithia passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012. A life long local resident, he was a Brandon High School graduate. Survivors include his parents, Fabian and Paulette Bothwell; sisters, Kimberly; Michelle and his niece, Emily. Services will be private.

Taylor Joseph Mckenna

April 26, 2012

McKenna, Taylor Joseph, 19, of Lithia, passed away on April 26, 2012. Taylor was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He was a graduate of Newsome High School and was a student at HCC. He considered himself an entrepreneur and enjoyed working at the feed store and working with animals. Taylor enjoyed life and lived it to the...