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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...

Willa Dean Grooms, 91, of Plant City, FL., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born March 14, 1928 in Opp, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Alexandra Jackson Hall and Annie Bell Jordon. Survivors include her loving children, Carl R. (DeeDee) Grooms, Timothy Lynn (Debbie) Grooms,...

Mirtelina Rappaport, 77, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Born January 17, 1942 in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Rafael Orengo and Delfina Soto. Survivors include her son, Luis A. Betances; her daughters, Mirtelina Betances, husband, Patrick Smith,...

William Colon, 85, of Ybor City, FL., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Born July 27, 1933 in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Rafael Colon and Moncerrate Montalvo. Survivors include his loving wife, Emma R. Colon; his daughters, Lorraine Rodriguez and Vanessa I. Colon;...

Jantina G. Hekman, 101, of Lakeland, FL., was called home to be with our heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was born October 25, 1917 in Groningen, Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Hendrick and Ewina Bakker. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip...

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...

Luis R. Mendoza, 92, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. Born February 22, 1927 in Palmira, Colombia, he was the son of the late, Luis Rivera and Robertina Mendoza. Survivors include his sons, Hernan (Beatriz) Mendoza and Hector (Amparo) Mendoza; as well as his eight grandchildren,...

Blanche M. Smith, 91, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born July 24, 1927 in Worthington Springs, FL, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lottie (Hines) White. Survivors include her daughter, Bobbi (Bill) McLeob; her sisters, Thelma Nettles, Jeannett Deatley, Jean...

Sweet Baby boy in heaven above, God sent you to us with much love, Not knowing what pain it would cause. I deal with it just because. The few moments I had you in my arms, Will last me til the end of time, Til I see and know you were really mine. All my love I send to you, In hopes you won’t be...

Danh Tu-Lang, 77, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Born September 3, 1941 in Kien Giang, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Danh Xe and Nguyen T. Ngoan. Survivors include his sons, Kinh-Luan Danh (Duc Quyen Le), Minh-Luan Danh (Kim Thanh Danh), Anh-Luan Danh (Mandy Huynh),...

Evelyn Sue Buckingham, 75, of Dover, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born March 30, 1944 in Alton, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Dessie (Smith) Campbell. Survivors include her loving children, John E. (Donna) Buckingham, Rachelle (Buddy) Newcomb, Kathy...