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Carol Bryant Tennant
Dec. 28, 1939 - Jan. 19, 2016
Carol Bryant Tennant, 76, passed away January 19, 2016. She was born December 28, 1939 in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Willard and Lucille (Hagerson) Bryant. Carol was an HR Benefits Specialist for McGraw-Edison. She moved to Florida in 1985 and was a member of Gulf Shores Baptist Church...
Beatrice Judy Bush
Jul. 02, 1956 - Jan. 18, 2016
Beatrice Judy Bush, 59, passed away January 18, 2016. She was born July 2, 1956 in Flemington, New Jersey to the late Fred and Dorothy (Baylor) DeHart. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Eloise. She came to Hillsborough County in 1986 from Milford, New Jersey. She...
Verlon Davis
Apr. 05, 1939 - Jan. 14, 2016
Verlon Davis, 76, passed away January 14, 2016 while doing what he loved most; hunting in northern Florida. He was born April 5, 1939 in Charlton, Georgia to the late Early and Ruth (O’Baya) Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 7 siblings. The Davis family relocated to...
Charles C. Noble
Dec. 11, 1929 - Jan. 13, 2016
Charles C. Noble, 86, of Tampa, FL, passed away on January 13, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ollie; son, Michael (Mercy); daughter, Kathy Freedland (Joel); his granddaughters, Danielle Freedland (Danny), Katie Freedland (Ryan), Brittany Anair (Jake), Michelle Serra...
Donald Allen Lancaster Sr.
Jan. 11, 2016
Donald Allen Lancaster, 80, passed away January 11, 2016. He was born June 14, 1935. Left to cherish his memory are his sons Don and Jeff Lancaster; grandchildren, Justin, Nichole and Geoffry Lancaster, and Danial Gentry. He worked in Tampa 37 years for Azzarelli Construction. There will be a...
James Douglas Ware
Jul. 07, 1939 - Jan. 11, 2016
James Douglas Ware, 76, passed away January 11, 2016. He was born July 7, 1939 in Dothan, Alabama. He retired as a Sgt. in the United States Air Force. James enjoyed hanging out the Hard Rock and visiting with his friends. There will be a graveside service with full military honors to be...
Terry Lee Medley
Aug. 20, 1956 - Jan. 10, 2016
Terry Lee Medley, 59, passed away January 10, 2016. He was born August 20, 1956 in Albany, Georgia to Essie and the late Louie Medley. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife who was the love of his life, Diana Medley; and brother, Robert Medley. Terry moved to Hillsborough...
James Lee Carter Jr.
Nov. 19, 1928 - Jan. 09, 2016
James Lee Carter, Jr., 87, passed away January 9, 2016. He was born November 19, 1928 in Walnut Creek, California to the late James Lee Carter Sr. and Ora (Lilly) Carter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Jenny Lee Carter; and sister, Betty Graves. James...
Myrl S. Jordan
May 31, 1929 - Jan. 09, 2016
Myrl S. Jordan, 86, passed away January 9, 2016. She was born May 31, 1929 in Morgantown, Kentucky to the late Claud and Delia (Shepherd) Romans. She came to Hillsborough County in 1958 from Louisville. Myrl is preceded in death by her parents, six siblings and previous husbands, Virgil Spurlock...
Colleen Damaris Shaw
Jul. 20, 1956 - Jan. 07, 2016
Colleen Damaris Shaw, 59, passed away January 7, 2016. She was born July 20, 1956 in DesMonies, Iowa. She moved to Hillsborough County 10 years ago from Owentown, Kentucky. She was a concession stand cook for many years. Colleen enjoyed fishing, crocheting, going to flea markets and loved...
Joseph Thomas Gregorio
Jan. 18, 1929 - Jan. 04, 2016
Joseph Thomas Gregorio, 86, passed away January 4, 2016. He was born January 18, 1929 in Mount Kisco, NY to the late Anthony and Francis (Corso) Gregorio. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the DAV, was an avid golfer...
Nancy Diaz Thurber
Jul. 22, 1970 - Dec. 30, 2015
Nancy Diaz Thurber, 45, passed away December 30, 2015. She was born July 22, 1970 in New York City, New York to Ana Ramona Diaz and the late Nelson Jaquez. Nancy came to Pasco County in 2004 from New York City. She was a Catholic and attended One Body Ministries. She was very involved in ministry...