CROSS, Bernard E., 77, of Dade City, died Thursday, May 9, 2002. He is survived by his wife, Jeanl; one daughter, Donna Woodard of Zephyrhills; one son, Donald B. Cross of San Antonio, Fla., and three grandchildren. He was a native of Adams, MA., having moved from Glens Falls, N.Y., 20 years ago. He was an Adirondack bus driver formany years. He was a member of the Zephyrhills Tourist Club andl oved playing shuffle board. A graveside service will be held at11 a.m. on Monday at the Dade City Cemetery. Friends may call from9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Monday, at the Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Home in Dade City.
DUDLEY, David C., 62, passed away May 11, 2002 in Zephyrhills. Survived by his wife, Beverly A. of Zephyrhills; four sons, Tim Dudley of Zephyrhills, Todd Dudley of Michigan, David Mix of St. Augustine, and Robert Arnett of Zephyrhills; three daughters, Candy Swanger of Virginia, Dawn Penny of Michigan, and Pam Fleming of Connecticut; 11 grandchildren; brother, Mark Dudley of Zephyrhills; siste r, Pat Mix of Zephyrhills; and a special niece, Amanda Dudley of Zephyrhills. Services will be held 1 p.m., Monday, May 13 at Whitfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Oakside Cemetery. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Dudley was owner/operator of Daves Mobile Home Service, and a member of Zephyr Lodge #198 F&AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hernando/Pasco Hospice, 7066 Fort King Road, Zephyrhills, FL 33541.
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MARCHESE, Elizabeth, 78, of Spring Hill died Saturday, May 11, 2002. Survived by husband, Philip; son Richard; daughter Marion Zambory; brother, Walter; sister, Violet. Dobies Funeral Home
RODRIGUEZ, Julio, 22, of Dade City, died May 11, 2002. A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, he came to this area in 1992 and was a construction worker. Survivors include two daughters, Yoceeline and Cinthia Rodriguez of Dade City; his parents, Ramon and Maria Rodriguez of Dade City; three brothers, David Hernandez, Ricardo and Yovanni Rodriguez; and a companion, Nilsa Esparca-Lopez of Dade City. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2002. Funeral Services will be held at St. Rita Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14th, 2002.
HODGES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME DADE CITY, FLORIDA
352-567-0000
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WITTWER, John, 64 of New Port Richey, died Friday, May 10, 2002. Survived by wife, Irene; son, Mark; daughter, Sally Winship; two siblings; four grandchildren. Dobies Funeral Home
ACOSTA, Marianita, age 81, of Tampa, passed away March 17, 2002. She is survived by son, Luis LoCicero; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
Julio Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
Adolfo Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 931-1833
AKINREFON, Michael Olutola, 50, of Tampa died March 15, 2002. He was born
in Nigeria. He is survived by his wife Funmilayo; sons, Olutayo, Oluwaseye; daughters, Temitayo, Oluwayemisi, all of Tampa; sisters, Esther and Christianah both of Nigeria. Services will be held Saturday, 9 a.m. at Faith Outreach Center, 7607 Sheldon Road. The family will receive friends at the church Friday evening from 7-9 p.m.
Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services
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BENTON, Glennie Lee, 87, of Lakeland, died March 18, 2002. Survived by a loving family. Services at 11 a.m. on Friday at First Assembly of God, Bartow, with visitation, Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.
BRANCH, Vivian G., age 88, of Tampa, died March 15, 2002. She is survived by nine children; 40 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Wilson Funeral Home.
CLARK, Betty A., 59, of Lakeland, died March 14, 2002. Survived by two sons; one daughter; one brother; and five grandchildren.
Heath Funeral Chapel.
CLARK, Mary, 68, of Port Richey, died March 18, 2002. Survived by son, Bobby Mease; one brother; three sisters; and two grandchildren.
American Heritage Cremation.
COATES, Wanda Morgan, 50, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002 in Tampa. She is survived by her husband Philip; three daughters, Cheryl, Robyn and Phyllis; mother, Jean Morgan; and five grand- children. National Cremation Society, Tampa
CONNOLLY, Dolores C., 73, of Palm Harbor, died March 17, 2002. Survived by husband Patrick; one son; one daughter; two brothers; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. American Heritage Cremation.
CORNES, Linda, 57, of Brandon, passed away Friday, March 15, 2002. She is survived by her brother, Jeffrey Cornes; sister, Jo Ruble; and sister-in-law, Cora Cornes. She has resided in the Tampa area for 25 years coming from native, Johnstown, Pa. She attended First Christian Church of Brandon and was a member of the Florida Bowling Lanes. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m., Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Brandon Building Fund in Linda's memory.
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CUETO, Jr. Agustin `Augie`, age 68, of Tierra Verde and formerly of Tampa, passed away March 18, 2002 at home. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Olga; five children, Richard, John, Patricia, Robyn and Lisa; three grandsons; and a brother, Robert. A Memorial visitation will be held Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the chapel of Gonzalez Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moffit Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa, FL 33612-9809 in memory of Mr. Cueto.
GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
Julio Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
Adolfo Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 931-1833
DRAWDY, Roxanne `Rocky` (Hutchens), 49, of Racine, Wis., formerly of Tampa, died March 16, 2002. She is survived by a loving family. Funeral services will be held at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St., Racine, (262) 634-7888, on Wed., March 20, at 7 p.m. with visitation from 5-7 p.m.
ELLIS, George W., age 74, of Tampa, died Thursday, March 14, 2002. He is survived by son, George and other relatives and friends.
Wilson Funeral Home.
EVANS, Willie M., age 78, of Tampa, died Saturday, March 16, 2002. Survived by son, Jimmy and other family and friends.
Wilson Funeral Home.
FALL, George G., of San Antonio, passed away on March 19, 2002. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rt. 54, New Port Richey, ph# (727)376-7824. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Fall, of San Antonio; son, Gregory Fall and his wife, Andrea of Hanson, Mass.; step-son, Gary Poretsky of Pahoa, Hawaii: two grandchildren, Caleb and Yvonne Fall of Hanson, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the husband of the late, Jeannette Fall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
GILBERT, Jr., Norman, 70, died March 19, 2002. He was born
in Fairfield, Maine and a Korean War veteran. Survived by sons, Dan L. and Carl A. Gilbert of Tampa; four grand- children; and loving friend, Maxine Elliott of Tampa. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. on March 21, at Swilley Funeral Home, 1602 West Waters Ave. Interment will be in Florida National (V.A.) Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2002.
Swilley Funeral Home, Tampa.
HAM, Julia Inez, 92, a resident of Lakeland, passed away March 18, 2002. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.G. Ham; and two sons, Russell Ham and Alton Green. She is survived by four sons, Gary Ham, Donald Ham, Murice Green and Hershel Green; two daughters, Jacqueline Webb and Juanita Norman; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. from Hopewell Memorial Gardens with Rev. Nora Ramirez officiating.
Hopewell Funeral Home & Cemetery
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HUNTER, Alice T., 79, died March 16, 2002. Survivors include her loving family. She was a World War II veteran. A mass will be at 3:00 p.m., Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church.
MARK III FUNERAL HOME.
KELLEY, Alphonsina Martucci, age 90, a longtime resident of Tampa passed away March 19, 2002. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Morse and Helen Dempsey and her husband Joseph E. Dempsey, III; three grandchildren, Theresa Kelley, Michael Dempsey and Carl Edward Stout; several nephews and nieces. Mrs. Kelley was an original member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be said 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
BLOUNT CURRY & ROEL
MacDill Avenue Chapel
(813) 876-2421
www.blountcurryroel.com
MENGEL, Leon, 80, of Lakeland, died March 18, 2002. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Mengel; two sons; one daughter; one brother; and two grandchildren.
Heath Funeral Chapel.
MONTGOMERY, Burnia, 79, of Tarpon Springs, died March 18, 2002. Survived by wife, Ruby; and children, Robert, Isiah, Samuel, Terry, Judy, Frances, Sheila, Sharon and Audrey. Dobies FH.
RICHARDSON, Hettie Ellen, age 89, of Plant City, passed away March 18, 2002. Survived by her son, Rev. Carl Richardson. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Wells Memorial Chapel.
Wells Memorial Funeral Home
RONDE, Ruby Beal, 87, of Gainesville and formerly of Tampa, died March 17, 2002. Survived by brother, John F. Beal and sister Mae Beal Glass. Williams-Thomas Funeral Home, Gainesville.
RUMMEL-ORMAN, Besse, 90, of Tampa, passed away March 17, 2002. Married to Harold Estey in 1958 coming to the Tampa area from Ft. Wayne, Ind. He passed away in 1993. She is survived by her current husband, Bert; brother, Paul Rummel of Calif.; sister, Annabelle Fralick of Ohio; eight nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great- nephews; and several step- children. Funeral services will be held Thursday 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
HILLSBORO MEMORIAL Funeral Home
SARGENT, Alan, 48, of Bartow, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002. Services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 3 p.m. at Bethel Church of God in Bartow, Fla. Mr. Sargent was a member of Bethel Church of God and a USMC Vietnam Veteran. He moved to Polk County in 1988 from Tampa and worked as a Bowling Alley Mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Tina of Bartow; daughters, Hannah Sargent and Katina Cagle, both of Bartow; son, Eric Cagle of Bartow; father, Donald G. Sargent of Tampa; mother, Maxine Feltman of Hamilton, Ala.; brothers, Michael Sargent of Seattle, Wash., Phillip Sargent of Tampa and Steve Sargent of Montgomery, Ala.; and sister, Debi Coyle of Tampa.
WHIDDEN-MCLEAN FUNERAL HOME, BARTOW
SCHADT, Charles J., 81, of Largo, died March 17, 2002. Survived by his wife, Beatrice; son, Craig; daughter, Linda J. Malony; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Hubbell Funeral Home.
SCOTT, Gerald `Jerry`, 61, of Lakeland, died March 14, 2002. Survived by his wife, Peggy; one daughter; three sons; two sisters; and seven grandchildren.
Heath Funeral Chapel
SHAMBLEN, Ronald D., Sr., 66, of Tampa, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2002. He is survived by his loving wife, Aretta; four sons, Glen, Dale, Gary and Michael; four brothers, Junior, Jimmy, Ray and Doug; two sisters, Helen and Naomi; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a native of West Virginia. Funeral Services will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at t he Glass Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Thursday at the funeral home from 6 p.m. until service time. Flowers will be accepted or contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.Glass Funeral Home, 932-5308
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TAAFFE, Dovie Lee (Fincher), age 68, of Brandon, Fla., went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2002. Dovie grew up in the Tampa area, attending Woodrow Wilson Jr. High and graduating from H.B. Plant High School in 1953. In high school she was known to her classmates as Diana Girton. After graduation she attended St. Pete Jr. College and worked for GE in sales. Later she became a caregiver, caring for older persons in different areas of the country. Dovie returned to Tampa in 1996 and married Robert L. Taaffe, a former classmate at Plant. Since 1996 she had been a homemaker. Dovie was known by all who knew her as a caring, loving individual who was loved by all. We will all miss her. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Taaffe and all her loving friends. Flowers will be accepted but d onations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Visitation is Thursday, March 21, 2002 from 6 til 8 p.m. at the Stowers Brandon Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2002 at Stowers. Interment will follow at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens.
STOWERS-BRANDON
VASQUEZ, Felix, 25, of Lakeland, died March 16, 2002. Survived by wife; six children; parents; four sisters and two brothers. Countryside Funeral Home, Lakeland.
VAZQUEZ SANTOS, Carmelo, age 88, of Tampa, passed away March 15, 2002. Survivors include wife, Severa; four sons; six daughters; 34 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME
Julio Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
Adolfo Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D.
7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 931-1833
WASHINGTON, Jr., Louis, age 76, of Tampa, died Friday March 15, 2002. He is survived by two granddaughters; three brothers; two sisters; and other relatives and friends.
Wilson Funeral Home.
WELCH, Mary S., 89, of Belleair Beach, died March 15, 2002. Survived by son, William; one sister; four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews. Hubbell Funeral Home.
WELLS, Charles Randy, 53, of Ft. McCoy, Fla., died Feb. 27, 2002. Survived by a loving family. Memorial services will be held 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at Seminole Heights Garden Center on Central Avenue, Tampa. Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home.
WERKER, Margaret C., 97, of Tampa, died March 18, 2002. She is survived by three grandsons, Michael, Anthony Paul and Steve Stone. She was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church.
CIEPLINSKI, Leo F., 80, of Zephyrhills, died March 17, 2002 at East Pasco Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; two sons, James and wife Doreen of Dunkirk. N.Y., and Daniel and wife Susan of Brocton, N.Y.; one daughter, Mary Jane Russo and husband Ross of Dunkirk; one sister, Ester Mackowiar of Dunkirk; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Cieplinski was born
in Dunkirk and moved to the area in 1981. He was a member of St. Hyacinth Catholic Church; First Ward Falcon Club; V.F.W; Kosciuszko Club; Moose Lodge #89; B.O.P.E. and the Tin Can Sailors, all in Dunkirk. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Zephyrhills. Kelly Memorial Funeral Home.
FOWLER, Elvis Cortez `Tess`, 80, of Zephyrhills, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Nell K. Fowler of Zephyrhills; his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Lamar White of Zephyr- hills; his sister, Lucille Wheeler of Zephyrhills; his brother, Douglas Fowler of Tifton, Ga.; three grandchildren, Joshua, Rachel, and Jacob White; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Friday (today) at the Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City. Burial will follow at Floral Memory Gardens
Oakley Funeral Home
Dade City, Florida
352/567-6100
GIDDINGS, Clifford J., Jr., `C.J.`, of Zephyrhills, died March 17, 2002. Survived by a loving family. Services are Friday, 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with visitation on Friday from 12:30-2 p.m. at Whitfield Funeral Home.
GRUBE, Mabel, age 66, of Zephyrhills passed away March 13, 2002. Oakley Funeral Home of Zephyrhills is in charge of arrangements.
MURCHISON, Louise 73, passed away March 18, 2002 in Zephyrhills. Survived by husband, Al; son; daughters; grandsons; and sisters. Services will be in Maine.
WHITFIELD FUNERAL HOME
NORMAN, Ethel P., a native of Tennessee, born
August 2, 1903, died March 19, 2002 at Heartland of Zephyrhills, where she received loving cared for three years. She was predeceased by her parents, P.M. and Ellen Pride Bowden; four brothers; two sisters; her beloved husband, W. H. Norman; an infant daughter and a great-grandson. Since her husband's death in 1967, she has been a member of the Will iams family. She is survived by one daughter and her husband, Margie and Don Williams; her granddaughter and family, Debbie, Gary, Jessica, Lindsey and Carley Steve; grandson, Scott Williams; grandson and family Dave, Onelissa, Ashley and Bryan Williams; grandson and wife, Marty and Sheila Williams all of Zephyrhills, Fla.; granddaughter and family, Donna, Mike and Breezy Emmanuel of Tampa; great- grandson and wife, Don and April Williams, and Christmas baby, great-great- grand- daughter, Averie Williams of North Carolina. Also surviving are sisters, Jean Ensor of Smyrna, Georgia, and Loma Pollman of Dayton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends of her almost 99 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Wesley Chapel, and a long time member of the Orde r of the Eastern Star, St. Mary Chapter #11 in Tennessee. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 1 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Chapel Hill Gardens in Dade City with Rev. A. C. Bryant officiating. Interment will follow the service in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to the Music Department of Trinity Methodist Church.
SUSALLA, Marie, 91, of Margate and formerly of Holiday, died March 19, 2002. Survived by daughter, Sandra Scaffetti; two brothers; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Dobies.
TALLMAN, Bill, 76, of Zephyrhills, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2002 in Zephyrhills. He is survived by his wife, Joyce C. Tallman of Zephyrhills; five children, Ellen Hartgraves of Lakeland, B. Gail Plomaritis of Leavenworth, Kan., Ronald G. Tallman of Zephyrhills, Jacqueline R. Rohan of Lansing, Kan. and Richard W. Tallman of Zephyrhills; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He w as born
July 7, 1925 in Englewood, N.J., and moved to Zephyrhills 33 years ago from Tampa. He was a retired Service Technician from Sears and was a member of the Charity Baptist Church, the Pasco Sams Club, and the US Navy Armed Guard. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Oakley Funeral Home in Dade City with Pastor Bill Todd officiating. Burial will follow at Cha pel Hill Gardens. Friends may call Friday (tomorrow) from 6-8 p.m. at the Oakley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association c/o 1101 N. Lake Destiny Road #415, Maitland, FL 32751-7105.
Oakley Funeral Home
Dade City, Florida
352/567-6100
WALLACE, Wendy Jo, 37, of Zephyrhills, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2002 in St. Petersburg, Fla. She is survived by her husband, Craig M. Wallace of Zephyrhills; two sons, Jacob Fisher and Luke Fisher, both of Zephyrhills; her mother, Connie Sorenson of Deltona, Fla; one brother, Rob Sorenson of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Carmen Sorenson of Deltona; her aunt, Lanean Hughes of Dallas, Texas; several cousins; her mother- in-law, Betty McCormick; her father-in-law, Jack Wallace; and many of Craig's relatives including siblings, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Sorenson. She was a Teacher at Centennial Elementary School, an Aerobics Instructor at the Y.M.C.A., and was a member of the National Federation of Teachers. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. , Thursday (today) at the First Presbyterian Church in Zephyrhills with Dr. Buddy Hollyfield officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Wendy Wallace YMCA Scholarship Fund, c/o Dr. Buddy Hollyfield, 5510 19th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33540.
BARGE, Kathryn Idell, 7, of Valrico passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2002. A native of Brandon she was a member of Bell Shoals Baptist Church and enjoyed sports. She is survived by her parents, Dexter and Evelyn Barge; brother, Dexter L. Barge, Jr., and two sisters, Olivia Grace Barge, all of Valrico, and Jacleen Barge, Newport News, Va.; maternal grandfather, Willie Faison, Jr., Rocky Mount, N.C.; and paternal grandparents, Elbert and Juliaette Barge, DeFuniak Springs, Fla. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted 10 a.m. Saturday at Bell Shoals Baptist Church. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Heritage and Hope Building Fund at Bell Shoals Baptist Ch., 2102 Bell Shoals Rd., Brandon, FL 33511.
SERENITY MEADOWS MEMORIAL PARK AND FUNERAL HOME, Riverview/Brandon
677-9494
BEERS, Halden M., 88, of Sun City Center, died March 19, 2002. Born in Bowmanstown, Pa., he was a retired chemical engineer, he was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Mr. Beers is survived by his wife, Kathryn; two daughters; a brother; two grand- children; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Lewers Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Schmieser officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to The Sun City Center Emergency Rescue Squad, 101 Ray Watson Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573. LEWERS FUNERAL HOME
BRENNAN, RobertNorman, 79, of Chillicothe, Ohio and Sun City Center, died March 16, 2002. He was a Army veteran of World War II. Survived by wife, Mary Helen Brennan. Holloway Funeral Home.
BRUCE, Eleanor Pearl, 84, of Dunedin, died March 16, 2002. She is survived by her son, Jeff Bruce of Milford, Michigan. Ambassador Mortuary Services.
CARTER, Josie, 69, died March 19, 2002 in Tampa. Born in Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands, she moved to this area in 1967. She was a Baptist and a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Raymond and Edward; daughters, Joanne, Donna and Charlotte; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be March 22, 2002 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., with services on March 23, 2002 at 2 p.m., both at Hillsboro Memorial F.H.
DAVIS, Rev. Richmond J., 72, of Lakeland, died March 16, 2002. Survived by wife, Irene; three sons; and three daughters. Williams Funeral Home, Bartow.
FINDLAY, Jayne, 82, of Tampa died Feb. 27, 2002. Born in Port Coldin, N.J.. she is survived by sons, Gerald and Thomas Flatt; and brother, Donald C. Holmes.
Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services
(813) 237-2900
FLANAGAN, Alice C., 82, of Tampa (formerly of Sun City Center), died Sunday, March 17, 2002. Born in Chicago, she moved to this area in 1982, she was a retired marketing manager for the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Mrs. Flanagan was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Surviving are her sons, Leo M. of Elgin, Ill., John of Edelsteine, Ill. and Thomas of Elk Grove, Ill.; daughter, Ma ry of Loveland, Ohio; five grandsons, Jeffrey, Joe, Sean, Michael and Patrick Flanagan; two granddaughters, Keri Castoro and Kristin Gray; two great-grandsons, Michael Castoro and Anthony Flanagan; one great-granddaughter, Katelyn Castoro. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening at Lewers Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Monsignor Harold Bumpus officiating. Interment will be in Florida National Cemetery. LEWERS FUNERAL HOME.
GEARHART, Hazel, 68, of Tampa, died March 19, 2002 at her residence under the loving care of Hospice. She was born
in Pocahontas, Va., and moved to Tampa in 1961 from Bluefield, W.Va. She is survived by sons, Daniel and his wife Jannifer of Tampa, and Mark of Ft. Myers; sister Dorothy Carter of Gilmer, Texas; and grand- children, Christopher Gearhart and Angela Creamato. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St.
Florida Mortuary Funeral & Cremation Services
(813) 237-2900
GIEBNER, Evelyn B., 84, of Tampa, formerly of Maine, passed away March 19, 2002 after an illness. Mrs. Giebner was a home- maker, member of the Pebble Creek Women's Club, attended St. James Methodist and Joyful Servants Lutheran Church in New Tampa. She is survived by her daughter, Lillian `Lilly` Anne Giebner Roe; grand- daughter, Stephanie Roe Papoulis; grandson, Adrian Christopher `Chris` Ro e; and M.J. McDonald. The family wishes to thank Judy Jung, LifePath Hospice, University Community Hospital and Carol Hodges, M.D., for their loving care and support. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be March 22, 2002 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with services on March 23, 2002 at 10 a.m., with Rev. David G. Tweed officiating, both at Hillsboro Memorial F.H. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele St., Tampa, FL 33609-3139.
GLEATON, Dwight Kenneth, age 50, of Miami, died suddenly on Feb. 4, 2002. He was a Tampa native, having lived in Miami for the past seventeen years. He is survived by his wife, Gail Stevens Gleaton; twins, Allie and Cole Gleaton, all of Miami, his parents, Myrna and Carroll Gleaton; a brother, C. Wayne Gleaton and wife Linda; and a sister, Jinkey Gleaton Barker, all of Tampa; also several niece s, nephews, numerous loving in-laws and friends. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday Mar. 23, 2002 at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. Rev. Rapley Armstrong will officiate. Those who so desire may make memorial contributions to the Trust Fund that has been set up for the twins Cole and Allie.
BLOUNT CURRY & ROEL
MacDill Avenue Chapel
(813) 876-2421
www.blountcurryroel.com
GLENN, Paul P., Born October 8, 1909 and passed away on March 18, 2002 in Tampa. Paul retired from Sherwin-Williams Paint Company and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Calvary Association of New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delma A. Glenn; two brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by a sister, Catherine M. Glenn. Services are private. Restland Funeral Home, Dallas, Texas.
HENLEY, Georgiana, 87, passed away on March 19, 2002 under the gentle care of Lake Shore Villas. Predeceased by her husband Noble B. Henley; she leaves four sons and their families, Gary D. Henley of Clearwater, Donald B. Henley and wife Laura of Tampa, Larry N. Henley and wife Helen of Lutz, and Lester E. Henley and wife Neta of Lutz. Georgiana is survived by her brother, Wallace E. Leavine an d wife Betty of Tampa; sister-in-law, Minnie Lou Bland and husband Charles of Clinton Miss.; grandchildren Terry, Debra, Larry Jr. Jenny, Robin, and Les Jr.; and five great-grandchildren. A life-long resident of Tampa, Mrs. Henley was an avid bowler who worked for the Hillsborough County School System after her husband's death. Visitation will be at Blount Curry & Roel Funeral Home on 3207 W. Bear ss Avenue from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2002 with services at the funeral home on Friday, March 22, 2002 at 10 a.m. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
BLOUNT CURRY & ROEL
Carrollwood Chapel
(813) 968-2231
www.blountcurryroel.com
HOWARD, Minnie D., 88, of Bartow, died March 17, 2002. Survived by nieces, Mary Patterson Dawkins and Mary L. Patterson; and nephew-in-law, Samuel Patterson. Williams Funeral Home, Bartow.
HUTCHINSON, Fred F., 62, of Lithia, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2002. He lived in Tampa until 12 years ago, and was a car salesman at Jerry Ulm Dodge. Mr. Hutchinson was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. He is survived by his wife, Rugene; son, Shayne Morgan of Riverview; four brothers, Alan of Lakeland, Eason of Tampa, Carl of Brandon, and Jim of Temple Terrace; and two grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 7 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, C.R. 640, Lithia, Fla. Casual dress preferred. A.M. Siegler Funeral Home (863) 425-1131
KING, Flora Belle Marie, departed this life Tuesday, March 19, 2002 to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. While she will be missed by family and loved ones, there is no doubt that her life reflected her ultimate desire of oneness with God. She was a faithful member of the North Boulevard Church of Christ. Her survivors include her husband, William S. King; sons, Richard D. King and his wife, Renee, William S. King, Jr., and his wife, Diane and Michael W. King and his wife, Kathy; daughter, Katherine Marie King; grandchildren, Erik, Breanne, Rick, Joselyn, Christopher, Kimberly, Michael Joe, Shane and Kayla. All of the family members wish it to be known, that the overwhelming love and support is comforting and greatly appreciated. A visitation will be held on Friday evening at Blount Curry & Roel Funeral Home, 4207 E. Lake Avenue, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home chapel with Evangelist Vic McCormick officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.
BLOUNT CURRY & ROEL
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(813) 626-3161
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