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Mattie Bell Graves
Nov. 30, 1929 - Aug. 31, 2018
Mattie Bell Graves, 88, of Plant City, FL., passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Community Care Center, Plant City, FL. Born November 30, 1929 in Bartow, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Elsie Mabry. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Jackson, wife of Horace Jackson...
Frank Padilla
Jan. 05, 1960 - Aug. 30, 2018
Frank Padilla, 58, of Lutz, FL., passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Melech Hospice Home, Temple Terrance, FL. Born January 5, 1960 in New York City, New York, he was the son of Liduvina (Guzman) Padilla and the late Pedro Padilla. In addition to his loving mother, Frank is survived by...
Sarah Ann Clementi
Aug. 28, 1928 - Aug. 29, 2018
Sarah Ann Clementi, 90, of Tampa, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born August 28, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Spinelli and Elena Spinelli. Survivors include her daughters: Kathleen Alonso Jones, Lorraine Collins, Sharon Garcia; her...
Julia Pacheco
Jan. 28, 1938 - Aug. 27, 2018
Julia Pacheco, 80, of Tampa, FL., passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born January 28, 1938 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Epifanio Pacheco and Maria Nieves. Julia was survived by her children, Juan A. Ruiz, fiancée Hue My Huyna, Carmen M....
Rev. William Grover Autrey
Oct. 08, 1931 - Aug. 25, 2018
Autrey, Rev. William G., 86, of Tampa, is walking on streets of pure gold, viewing all the splendor of Heaven. On August 25, 2018, as his family gathered around his bedside, singing songs of praise and worship, he stepped into the presence of the King of Kings. He was an ordained minister of the...
Mildred E. Oleson
Jun. 24, 1928 - Aug. 24, 2018
Mildred E. Oleson, 90, of Tampa, passed away surrounded by family on August 24, 2018. Mildred was born in Atlanta Georgia to Homer and Lucille Hudson. Mildred moved to Florida in the 1950’s and worked for Pepsi Cola for 15 years. Mildred was a women of faith and was an active member of Idlewild...
Luther C. Taylor
Aug. 14, 1949 - Aug. 23, 2018
Luther C. Taylor, 69, of Tampa, passed away Aug 23, 2018. Survived by beloved brother Larry (Connie) Taylor; sister-in-law Patty Taylor; nephews: Garett (Monica), Griffin, and Gavin; nieces: Michele and Celeste; along with many other friends and family. A private graveside service will be held at...
Evelyn Salazar Cruz
Nov. 08, 1958 - Aug. 21, 2018
Mamita de mi alma hoy te recuerdo, mamita de mi alma me haces falta, tu voz y tu mirada estan ausente yo quisiera que estuvieran hoy presente. Mamita de mi alma tus carisias, mamita de mi alma tus consejos, me duele el saber que no los tengo y busco el consuelo en el cielo. Se muy bien que donde...
Mr. Carl Otis Campbell Jr
Jul. 27, 1939 - Aug. 20, 2018
I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, So put me on a boat headed out to sea. Please send along my fishing pole For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole. Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish. Don’t worry, or feel sad for me, I’m fishin’ with the Master of the...
Charles David Jefferson
Aug. 31, 1944 - Aug. 15, 2018
I’ve finished life’s chores assigned to me, So put me on a boat headed out to sea. Please send along my fishing pole For I’ve been invited to the fishin’ hole. Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish. Don’t worry, or feel sad for me, I’m fishin’ with the Master of the...
Ted Lee Bennett
Sep. 12, 1935 - Aug. 14, 2018
Ted Lee Bennett, 82, of Zephyrhills, FL., passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Born September 12, 1935 in Evansville, Indiana, he was the son of the late James and Doris (Cox) Stephenson. Ted was proud Marine Corps Veteran and retired as a business owner. Survivors include his loving wife,...
Delma I. Belflower
Jan. 11, 1942 - Aug. 13, 2018
Delma I. Belflower, 76, of Lutz, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 surrounded by her family. Delma was born on January 11, 1942 in Elgin, North Dakota. Delma worked at Florida Hospital but her greatest joys were spending time with her family, her dogs, morning coffee and everything about...