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Wayne E. Hart, 79, of Thonotosassa, passed away on January 12, 2018. Wayne was born in Detroit Michigan to Benjamin and Virginia Hart. He relocated to Tampa Florida where he met and married his sweetheart Joyce. Wayne was the owner operator of Szold’s Floor Covering in Tampa Florida for almost 50...

Geronimo B. Torres, 93, of Tampa Florida passed away on January 11, 2018. Geronimo was born in Malolos Bulacan, Philippines to Dalmacio and Donata Torres. Geronimo was a World War II veteran of the Philippine Scouts. He fought jointly with the American Forces during the Japanese occupation in the...

Beulah Lee Sams, 95, passed away January 8, 2018. She was born July 8, 1922 in Avant, Oklahoma to the late Jerry and Sally (Thompson) Carter. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by 7 siblings. She was of the Baptist faith and loved to spend time with her family. Left to cherish...

Lucy Bell Phillips, 79, passed away January 6, 2018. She was born October 12,1938 in Shellman, Georgia to the late Thomas and Gladys (Brooks) Sammons. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle “Curtis” Phillips, and her siblings - Malcolm Sammons, Mary Ann Zanios,...

Blanca Estrella Moates, 84, passed away January 5, 2018. She was born August 25, 1933 in La Ceiba, Puerto Rico to the late Arsenio Maldonado and Ramona Pablos. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Germinal Mijon and Dr. John Moates; and sister, Nancy Maldonado. In...

Henry Christman Slane Jr, 72, of Seffner passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He was born on February 24, 1945 in Tampa, Florida to the late Henry Sr. and Lorine (Music) Slane. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Dolores. Chris served our country in the United...

Raymund E. del Valle, 93, passed away December 27, 2017. He was born June 9, 1924 in Tampa to the late Alejandro and Caridad (Tortosa) del Valle. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Arnold. Raymund was a lifelong resident of Tampa and a Christian. He worked hard on...

Truman Scott Buffinton, Jr. 72, passed away on December 20, 2017. He was born in Cape Garadeau, Missouri, and spent a partial part his youth and later moving to Tampa, Florida. He was preceeded in death by his father, Truman Scott Buffington. Sr. and his mother, Anna Buffington. Also, his...

Justa C. Mitchell, 98, passed away December 17, 2017. She was born August 8, 1919 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico to the late Brigido Clemente and Francisca Escalera. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Juanita Stephens and several siblings. Justa came to the Tampa area...

Embry Vance Cox, 84, passed away December 12, 2017. He was born January 29, 1933 in Gastonia, NC to the late Evelyn Cox. He came to Tampa in 1958 from Charlotte, NC and was a member of citylife church. He served our country in the US Army where he received a Purple Heart during his time in...

Jonathon Benjamin Lapp, 78, passed away December 7, 2017 peacefully with his family at his side. He was born May 14, 1939 in Uniontown, Ohio to the late Andrew and Clara (Sommers) Lapp. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Sara Weaver. Jonathon and his family came to...

Zada May Shope-Tilson, 69, passed away December 2, 2017. She was born February 28, 1948 in Jamestown, Tennessee to the late Frank and Reba Linde. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers, Frank Linde Jr, Daniel Lee Linde and Glen Linde. Zada came to the Tampa area in 1977...