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Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sun on ripened grain. I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight. I...

Tressie Coffey, 84, of Land O’ Lakes, FL., passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Born November 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Maude (Garner) Coffey. Tressie was survived by her daughters, Andrea K. Henson, Kimberly S. Moore; her sister, Nora Hammond; as well as her five...

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...

Please check back for full obituary. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday March 24, 2019 beginning at 11 am at Brandon Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mother’s Hands By Marian Jones Hands that rocked the cradle From the moment of my birth, Their tender touch remembered By those still here on...

Eric Gruber Sr., 54, was born on January 28, 1965 and passed away on March 16, 2019. Eric was a loving and hardworking man. He would do anything for anyone and will be deeply missed. Eric is survived by his loving wife of 29 year Kimberly; three beloved children: Ashley, Kelly, and Eric Gruber...

James T. “Scooter” Connell, 47, of Seffner, FL., passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Born March 18, 1971 in Lewisville, Turkey, he was the son of the late Sheldon L Connell and his living mother, Patsy A. (Joslin) Connell. He was the loving husband of Michelle L. (Henderson) Connell. In...

Carl F. Vogt Jr., 85, of Tampa, FL., passed away on March 11, 2019. Carl was born May 21, 1933 in New York, New York to Carl and Mary Vogt. Carl was a truck driver for most of his life and enjoyed his time on the road. He later on became a security guard. Carl had a love of the outdoors whether...

Bobbie C. Militello, 86, passed away on March 09, 2019. Bobbie’s selfless nature rejoiced in doing for others. She would carefully plan and prepare special meals, beautifully wrap gifts, and maintain lifelong connections with family and friends. These qualities were brought into existence by...

Rosamond M. Waterman, 97, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born May 29, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late William O. and Mae I. (Castello) Johnson. Rosamond was survived by her daughters, Saundra B. (Kenneth) Watkinson and Roxanne B. (John)...

Joyce A. Schwartz, 79, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born on September 11, 1939 in Stanford, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Adams) Mercer. Joyce is survived by her sons, Richard E. Schwartz, Michael A. (Kimberly M.) Schwartz; her daughter...

Michele Ryan, 66, passed away unexpectedly in her home on 03/05/2019. She was born the daughter of Harold (Bud) Ryan and Norma Ryan of Kokomo, Indiana. Michele was preceded in death by both of her parents and her only brother Michael. Michele was born, raised and lived the majority of her life in...

Josephine “Josie” Falvo Martinez, 69, passed away on February 28, 2019. Josie was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and moved to the Tampa Bay area as a child. She attended Chamberlain High School and graduated in 1968. She worked as a paraprofessional at Lake Myrtle Elementary School in Land o’...