Paul Blythe

June 21, 2009

Paul Blythe, 75, of Brandon died Sunday, June 21, surrounded by family at his home after a brief illness. Born in Pembroke, Ky., he served in the U.S. Air Force 27 years, attaining the rank of chief master sergeant. He served in Korea and Vietnam and received the Purple Heart in Vietnam. After retiring from the service to Brandon 31...

Marcelino C. "Papito" Maldonado

June 20, 2009

Maldonado, Marcelino "Papito", 87, of Riverview, passed away on June 20, 2009. Papito is survived by his loving family, wife, Sara; daughter, Miriam Sotomayor; brothers, Cornelius and Julio; sister, Miriam; grandchildren, Sarah (Joe) Gallo, Mel Sotomayor, Danny Sotomayor, Edwin Maldonado, Eugene Maldonado and Erik Maldonado; and great grandchildren, Leigha Skye Sotomayor, Logan Bain and Lauren Bain. There will be a...

Barbara Wright

June 19, 2009

Wright, Barbara Jean (BJ). Her life's journey began June 22, 1927 and concluded in her home in Sun City on June 19, 2009. She is survived by her two daughters, Belinda Jones and Susie Shireling; three sons, Chuck, Marty and Ron Wright; nine grandchildren; and a multitude of extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held June...

Polly Potter

June 16, 2009

Potter, Polly A., 64, of Riverview, passed away on June 16, 2009. She was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and loved the USF Bulls. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Potter and her parents, Leroy and Pat King. Polly is survived by her loving family, daughter, Patty (Whirley); grandchildren, Derrick and Terry; and...

Tiffany Lynn Erwin

June 15, 2009

Erwin, Tiffany Lynn, 13, went to be with God on June 15, 2009. She is survived by her loving family, father, James Erwin and Rhonda Eldridge; brothers, James Erwin, Jr., Kevin Martin, Jacob Eldridge and Michael Snapp. Tiffany was blessed by countless family members and friends. In her valiant fight against cancer she touched the lives of many by her...

Aubrey D. Taylor

June 11, 2009

Lieutenant Colonel Aubrey D. Taylor, USAF, passed away on June 11, 2009. Aubrey D. Taylor was born at Bement, Illinois, on 5 July 1915. Upon graduation from Decatur High School, Colonel Taylor completed three years at James Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, before entering the Air Corps in December 1940. At the university he was a triple-letterman in basketball, football, and...

Rudolph Taylor Liddell

June 10, 2009

Rudolph Taylor Liddell, 77, of Lithia passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He is survived by his two sons, Rudolph and his wife Sherri and their two sons, Michael and Brian and Linny and his wife Teresa and their two children, Jennifer and Tim. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 5 to 6 p.m....

Amirah Grace Whitcomb

June 10, 2009

Whitcomb, Amirah Grace, infant daughter of Jayme and Chris Whitcomb, joined the angels in heaven on June 10, 2009. She will also be remembered by her brother, Logan; grandparents, Shelia Vance, Jimmy Thomas, and Rhonda Janise; and great-grandparents, Linda Thomas, Millie Wick, Linda Vance and Frank Janise. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10:00...

Louis Hermida

June 4, 2009

Hermida, Louis, born December 9, 1960, has joined his parents Robert Hermida, Sr. and Rose Fucarino-Hermida. He leaves family and friends with a living memory of unselfish love, trust and respect. A special request from his brother, Bobby; sister-in-law, Paula; brother, Larry; sister-in-law, Tammy; nephew Chad and his wife, Nicole; grand nephew, Griffin; nephew, Jeremy; and niece, Deena Marie and...

Otto Tamplin

June 3, 2009

Tamplin, Otto W., 64, of Tampa, passed away on June 3, 2009, He is survived by his loving family, wife, Lolita; sons, Michael and Billy; daughters, Arcely and Elenna; sister, Criss; mother-in-law, Gloria, and an extended loving family. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home with a gathering...