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Leon Wesley Hall
Aug. 10, 1939 - Oct. 07, 2023
Some glad morning when this life is over I'll fly away To a home on God's celestial shore I'll fly away I'll fly away, oh, Glory I'll fly away When I die, Hallelujah, by and by I'll fly away Just a few more weary days and then I'll fly away To a land where joy shall never end I'll fly away I'll...

Cherian P Kurian
Oct. 06, 1937 - Oct. 03, 2023
Cherian P. Kurian was born on October 6th,1937, in Manganam, Kottayam District, Kerala, India and belonged to the Velangattu family. Cheriachen went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2023, and passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, P.K....

Crissi Lee Lyons
Jun. 14, 1972 - Sep. 20, 2023
Crissi Lee Lyons, born on June 14th, 1972. She was the most devoted mother, wife, sister, friend, aunt, cousin, and the list could go on. She will be deeply missed by all the loved ones that she has touched on earth. Crissi was born in New Jersey in 1972 to Lawrence Ruski and Patricia Ruski. The...

Michael Lee Drake
Nov. 29, 1951 - Sep. 18, 2023
Michael Lee Drake, 71, of Brandon, passed away September 18, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who are heartbroken by this loss. Michael was passionate about many things. Everything he did he went all in. He loved to travel,...

Oscar Lopez
Nov. 06, 1956 - Sep. 17, 2023
In Loving Memory of Oscar Lopez (November 6, 1956 - September 17, 2023) With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Oscar Lopez, a remarkable man whose life was defined by love, family, and friendship. Oscar was a devoted husband, a cherished brother, a mentor, and the...

Wenford Gene Taylor Sr
Jun. 10, 1940 - Sep. 14, 2023
A life well-lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It's filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life...

Leonor Morales
Jul. 01, 1942 - Sep. 13, 2023
Salmo de David. 23 El Señor es mi pastor, nada me falta; 2 en verdes pastos me hace descansar. Junto a tranquilas aguas me conduce; 3 me infunde nuevas fuerzas. Me guía por sendas de justicia haciendo honor a su nombre. 4 Aun si voy por valles tenebrosos, no temeré ningún mal porque tú estás a mi...

Paul Franklin Turley
Feb. 22, 1946 - Sep. 10, 2023
Paul Franklin Turley, 77, of Seffner, passed away Sept10, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed by everyone who is heartbroken by this loss. Paul had a passion for engineering projects and tinkering. He could create or fix nearly...

Gary Ippolito
May 28, 1953 - Sep. 09, 2023
Gary Ippolito, 70, of Plant City, passed away Sept. 9,2023. He was born in Tampa, Florida, to Emilio and Wilma Ippolito. Family was paramount to Gary, extending this to include the boys and young men he coached in baseball. Gary met his wife during high school. He spent the next 53 years involved...

Edwin Rivera
Mar. 12, 1945 - Sep. 03, 2023
Edwin Rivera passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the age of 78. He was born on March 12, 1945 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. He was a loving husband and father of five children. He was married to his loving wife, Maria (aka Margie) Rivera for 37 years. He was a husband to one and...

Arthur Myrle Evans
Oct. 26, 1937 - Sep. 03, 2023
Arthur “Art” Myrle Evans, 85, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. Art was born in Miccosukee, FL on October 26, 1937. He was also 1 of 14 children, including his twin sister. Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, 11 of his siblings and his loving wife, Margaret “Peggy” Ann Evans. In...

Wilmer A Johnston
Mar. 03, 1941 - Sep. 01, 2023
Bill (Wilmer) A. Johnston Jr. (82) of Tampa, FL took his final journey on September 1, 2023 to be with his God and Savior, Jesus Christ and join those family and friends that have gone before him. Bill lived his life in Tampa practicing as a commercial architect and later in life learning to...