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Destiny Ann Mayes
Mar. 18, 1996 - Oct. 11, 2016
Destiny Mayes, 20, passed away October 11, 2016. She was born March 18, 1996 in Tampa, Florida. She was a wonderful mother, sister and friend. She had beautiful eyes and a smile that would light up a room. Destiny loved spending time with her daughter, her friends and her family. Left to cherish...
Maria De Los Angeles Acosta
Oct. 02, 1925 - Oct. 08, 2016
Maria De Los Angeles Acosta, 91, passed away October 8, 2016. She was born October 2, 1925 in Dominican Republic to the late Maximiliano Acosta and Francisca Espinal. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Evaristo Jimenez; her son, Ramon Dario Jimenez II; and...
Anthony Gerald Coleman
Oct. 09, 1961 - Oct. 06, 2016
Anthony Gerald Coleman, 54, passed away October 6, 2016. He was born October 9, 1961 in Haines City, Florida to the late Curly Mae Coleman. Anthony came to Tampa in 1996 from Bartow, Florida. He worked as a janitor and was a Southern Baptist. He enjoyed sitting by the pond, observing people, the...
Mathews Benny
Feb. 25, 1963 - Oct. 04, 2016
Mathews Benny, 53, passed away October 4, 2016. He was born February 25, 1963 in Narakathany Kerala, India. He is preceded in death by his father, Abraham George. Mathews came to Tampa in 1997 from India. He was an electrician and a member of St. Marks Mar Thoma Church. Left to cherish his memory...
Barbara Elliott
Mar. 17, 1939 - Oct. 04, 2016
ELLIOTT, Barbara L., 77 a lifetime Tampa resident, went home to her Lord and Savior October 4, 2016, two years to the day of her baptism. Barbara retired from the Accounts Payable Department at USF. She loved her children and family dearly and enjoyed spending time with all four generations and...
Dora Ann Martellaci Gandy
Nov. 26, 1928 - Oct. 04, 2016
Dora Anna Martellacci Gandy of Temple Terrace, FL, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, October 4. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Dora was devoted above all else to her family. Born in Altoona, PA, on November 26, 1928, Dora was the seventh of eight children. Upon graduating from...
Robert V Boggus
May 27, 1934 - Sep. 28, 2016
BOGGUS, Robert V., 82, of Seffner, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Boggus. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Amy W. Boggus; daughter, Donna McLamb (Terry); son, Dale Boggus; son, Jeremy Boggus (Hilarie); 4 Grandchildren; 2...
Thelma Marie Shumate
Sep. 23, 1940 - Sep. 24, 2016
Thelma Marie Shumate, 76, born September 23, 1940 to the late John and Irene (Martin) Wealand. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 24, 2016. Thelma enjoyed traveling, attending church, and spending time with friends. She was a great cook and a very giving person. She was a...
Louise Williamson
Feb. 27, 1933 - Sep. 16, 2016
Louise Williamson, 83, passed away September 16, 2016. She was born February 27, 1933 in Plant City, Florida to the late Orion and Stella Beckum. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, AG Williamson; son, Gary; sister, Linda; and brother, Ronald. She came to Pasco...
George Wayne Tomberlin
Aug. 06, 1943 - Sep. 16, 2016
George Wayne Tomberlin, 73, passed away September 16, 2016. He was born August 6, 1943 in Moultrie, Georgia to the late George and Mary (Davis) Tomberlin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Glenn and granddaughter, Stephanie. George moved to the Tampa Bay area...
Mary Katherine Anderson
Sep. 05, 1938 - Sep. 15, 2016
Mary Katherine (Kuhn)(Hammond) Anderson, 78, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2016. She was born September 5, 1938 in St. Petersburg, Florida to the late Joseph and Mary Helen (Presstman) Kuhn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa; and her previous...
Natchie D. Mash
Mar. 03, 1939 - Sep. 07, 2016
Natchie D. Mash, 77, passed away September 7, 2016. He was born March 3, 1939 in Kanawha, West Virginia to the late James William Thomas Mash, Sr. and Emma Ellen (Patterson) Mash. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred, Audrey, Virginia and Eleanor; and...