Theodore Crowder

August 24, 2011

Theodore F. Crowder, 89, of Riverview, Florida passed away at the Togas VA Hospital in Augusta, Maine on Wednesday August 24, 2011. Ted was a Master Sergeant in the Army and he proudly served our Country from 1940-1966. He was the recipient of 2 Bronze Stars, 1 Silver Star and 2 Purple Hearts along with many other commendations and pins....

Mary Jewell Reeves

August 19, 2011

Mrs. Mary Jewell Kemp Reeves, age 94, of Calhoun, Georgia, departed this life Friday, August 19, 2011 at Gordon Health Care Center. Mary was born October 28, 1916 in Bowdon, Georgia, a daughter of the late Lloyd Amos and Fannie Mae Grizzard Kemp. She was also preceded in the death by her husband, Olen Lewis Reeves, son, Oliver Wayne "Tiny"...

William "Bill" Roberts

August 19, 2011

Roberts, William "Bill", 77, went to be with the Lord in the early hours of August 19, 2011 after a battle with ALS. A native of Tampa, Bill was a Christian, a husband, a family man, a semiprofessional beekeeper and a retired District Chief for the City of Tampa Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of 59 years,...

John Nelson (Jack) Nelson

August 18, 2011

Retired Chief Master Sergeant John (Jack) Charles Nelson, US Air Force, of Brandon, FL, He always said, "I want to be ready for the Lord's Glory Train to Heaven, not one second early or a second late", He boarded the train peacefully on Thursday 18 August 2011. Jack was born on September 23, 1942 in Akron, OH. He was a...

Rose Evelyn Golding

August 18, 2011

Golding, Rose Evelyn, 85, daughter of Ralph O. and Amalia Davies, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011. Mrs. Golding was a local resident since 1985 after moving here from Somerset, NJ. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from Jersey City Medical Center and earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from Trenton State College. She worked as a private-duty...

Delores Pownell

August 18, 2011

In Memoriam Delores Pownell November 26, 1921 August 18, 2011 After an adventurous and daring life, Delores Rosalie Pownell died peacefully on Thursday, August 18 at Belvedere Commons in Tampa. Delores was born November 26, 1921 and grew up at her parents' house on Highland Avenue in Tampa. Her parents were Joseph and Adalaid Pownell and her sisters were Viola,...

Rita Verge

August 16, 2011

Verge, Rita, of Riverview, FL., formerly of Lowell, MA. died unexpectedly at the age of 70 on August 16, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Harold J. Verge, Sr. with whom she would have celebrated 26 years of marriage this November. She was semi-retired and was a current employee at Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL. as a finance receptionist....

James R. Bargo

August 15, 2011

Bargo, James Raymond, "Big Jim" passed away on August 15, 2011. He was born to Dink and Dicy Bargo on June 12, 1935 in Brookville, IN. He grew up in the area surrounding London and Corbin, KY, as well as Cincinnati, OH. He married Rosetta Sears on March 5, 1955. Their son David Ray was born in March of 1956...

Lawrence Paul Chapman

August 15, 2011

Chapman, Lawrence Paul Sr., 74, of Valrico, passed away on August 15, 2011. Paul was a USF graduate and a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Samuel B. Chapman, Jr. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife of 56 years, Mary; children, Sylvia Chapman (G. Render Swygert), Larry Chapman...

Susan Drake Sanders

August 9, 2011

Sanders, Susan Drake, 58, of Ruskin passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. A life long Tampa Bay Native, Mrs. Sanders was a "Giver" who enjoyed caring for her family, friends, and anyone who was ever in need. Susie has touched so many lives and her memory will live on in our hearts forever. Survivors include her sons; Jackie Glover,...