Merle Hampton (Lazzara) Hampton
January 15, 2012
Merle J. Hampton, 85 was a lifelong resident of Tampa Florida. She passed away January 15th 2012, at home in Riverview. Born in Tampa's Ybor City on October 3rd, 1926, to Flora Metcalf Lazzara of Denver, CO. & Dominick Lazzara of Sicily, Italy, the owners of Lazzara's Radio & TV in Ybor City, where she grew up. Merle was a...
Jeffrey Dvorack
January 15, 2012
Dvorack, Jeffrey, 57, passed away on January 15, 2012. Jeff moved to the Valrico area 14 years ago from Levittown, NY. He was a Vietnam era Veteran who proudly served in the US Army. He also served as a fireman and an Advanced EMT in New York, where he saved many lives. He is preceded in death by his sister,...
Jennie W. Smith
January 14, 2012
Smith, Jennie W., 95 of Brandon passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Mrs. Smith was a local resident since 1957 after moving here from Kentucky. She was a member of Southside Baptist church and a retired schoolteacher who enjoyed sewing and reading. She is survived by her nephews, Joe E. Early; Walter B. Early; Richard H. Early, nieces, Canydbeth...
Charles H. Cox
January 11, 2012
Cox, Charles H., 82, of Riverview, passed away on January 11, 2012. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of the VFW Post 8108 and the American Legion Alafia Post 148. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Honora; children, Debra, Michael and James; siblings, John, Jane and Pat; ten grandchildren; and close...
Mitchell Joseph Samaha
January 10, 2012
Samaha, Mitchell J., 84, of Brandon went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2012. Mitch was born January 14, 1927, in Whitecastle, LA., and spent his childhood living in Clarksdale, MS. He had been a resident of Brandon since 1976. Mitch is remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a friend to many, and will...
Anthony "Tony" Palaganas
January 10, 2012
PALAGANAS, Anthony, "Tony", 72, of Seffner, born in New York passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Martha; one son; five daughters; eight grandchildren; one daughter-in-law; and two sons-in-law. Anthony was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved and enjoyed life. He will be deeply missed by his family. A funeral...
George Reecy Barnes
January 10, 2012
Barnes, George Reecy, 83, of Brandon passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Born in Tampa, Mr. Barnes was a life long resident. A veteran of the United States Navy, he was a retired engineer for TECO Electric and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Survivors include his daughter, Katherine Barnes; sister, Marjorie Barnes; several nephews, nieces and his beloved...
Kathryn Briggs (Sturdivant) Briggs
January 9, 2012
Briggs, Kathryn Sturdivant "Kitty", of Tampa, passed away on January 9, 2012. She was born on October 31, 1939 in West Monroe, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her son, Craig K. Briggs. Kitty is survived by her loving family, children, Karen Howard, Toni (Bobby) Evans and Earl Howard; grandchildren, Anthony, Timothy, Cody and Sami; great-grandchildren, Scott and Anthony;...
Maggie Marie Savich
January 2, 2012
Savich, Maggie, of Sun City Center, passed away on January 2, 2012. She was born on June 23, 1922 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Pete and Mary Sardella. She had been a resident of Brandon since 1960 and was known to many as "Lady" or "Mom". She had served as the President of the Brandon Women's Club and the West...
Nancy Inez Brinson
December 31, 2011
Nancy "Inez" Brinson went home to be with her Lord & reunite with her late husband of 67 years, Horace, on December 31, 2011. Inez was a loving mother to Horace, Jr. (Christina), Nancy, and Susan; a caring grandmother to Tara, Matt (Nicole), Hannah, and Cameron; and a blessed great-grandmother to Justin and Jasmyn. The family will be holding a...