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Alpha Lendell Smith, 98 of Zephyrhills, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Born July 4, 1920 in Houston, Mississippi. The oldest son of the late Hulon F. Smith and Cora (Carney) Smith. Survivors include his loving children Helen L. Zarou, Orlando, FL., Rev. Howard L. (Vonda) Smith,...

Blanca T. Aviles, 72, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Born November 4, 1946 in Maricao, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late, Santiago Aviles and Nina Charon. Survivors include his loving children, Israel (Yulexi) Colon and Marilyn Colon; many brothers and sisters;...

Gerardo Aponte, 79, of Riverview, FL., passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Born April 23, 1940 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the daughter of the late Domingo and Angela Aponte. Survivors include his loving wife, Maria Aponte; his children, Gerardo (Diane) Aponte Jr. and Lucy Cena; his...

Betty Jean Garrett, 81, of Lutz passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born May 1, 1938 in Newton, NC. She met her would-be husband while working at a diner. They traveled to multiple states before settling in Florida where she ultimately became a homemaker. She was a very loving mother who...

Sylvia “Smiley” Carmenaty, 48, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born July 29, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Gilberto Reyes Figueroa and Julia E. (Rivera) Reyes. In addition to her loving parents, Smiley is survived by her loving children, Rudy...

Laureana Laboriel, 81, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born July 4, 1937 in Omoa Cortes, Honduras, she was the daughter of the late Cruz Sambula and Pilar Colon. She was a member of Nativity Church in Tampa for many years. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years of...

Donald L. Stephens, 61, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Born June 17, 1957 in Tampa, FL., he was the son of the late Robert D. Stephens and living mother, Joan M. (Buckner) Humes. Survivors include his loving wife, N. Denise Stephens; his children, Timothy D. (Mary)...

James M. Russell, 72, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. Born June 22, 1946 in Union, New York, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Mary S. (Thurston) Russell. He served proudly in the U.S. Navy and he was a Navy Shellback. James was a member of the Lutz Patriots, the...

One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at...

One night I dreamed a dream. As I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, One belonging to me and one to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at...

Kenneth L. Detty, 77, of Ruskin, FL., passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. Born May 9, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marcile (Detty) Talbott. Kenneth was raised in the Catholic faith. He served proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the International Independent Showman...

Delia E. Gibson, 91, of Seffner, FL., passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born January 10, 1928 in Nashville, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Macon and Wynelle (Wildes) Taylor. Delia was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Springville,...