ISABELLE BALCOM, 92, of Sun City Center died Thursday at Sun Terrace. A native of Framingham, Mass., she was a homemaker and member of United Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Harvey. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.
August 1, 2000
LAWRENCE BOB BURLESON, 73, of Valrico died Thursday at home. A native of Johnson City, Tenn., he owned Burleson Gift shop in Virginia Beach, Va., worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. and was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Alice; a son, Lawrence Jr. of California; three daughters, Debbie of Gastonia, N.C., Sandra Burke of Missouri and Melissa of Valrico; and four grandchildren. Greene Funeral Services, Southside Chapel, Gastonia.
August 1, 2000
BARBARA CARPENTER, 75, of Wesley Chapel died Friday. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, she moved to the area from Chicago in 1944. She was a homemaker and Episcopalian. She is survived by two sons, Michael Cole of Wesley Chapel and Christopher McVay of Dahlonega, Ga.; a daughter, Lisa Martin of Glasgow, Scotland; and two grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.
August 1, 2000
VIRGINIA E. CHASTAIN, 86, of Tampa died Sunday at West Crest Villa Assisted Living Facility. A native of Nashville, Tenn., she moved to the area in 1932. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Homer of Tampa and Earl of Lithia Springs, Ga.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Adams & Jennings Funeral Home, Tampa.
August 1, 2000
JOHN D. GARRISON, 87, of Valrico died Sunday at Palm Garden of Largo. A native of New Eagle, Pa., he moved to the area from Zanesville, Ohio, in 1979. He owned Garrison Shoe Store and was Methodist and a member of Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a son, James of Largo; three sisters, Florence Hall of Zanesville, Pearl Ferguson of Temple Terrace and Martha Pickering of Thonotosassa; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
August 1, 2000
ROBERT DALE HALL Sr., 62, of Seffner died Sunday. A native of Belle Glade, he was a supervisor for Hillsborough County solid waste department, Army veteran of World War II and member of East Tampa Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Robert Jr. of Seffner; a stepdaughter, Debbie Pawloski; two brothers; six sisters; and three grandchildren. Zipperer's Agape Mortuary & Crematory, Ruskin.
August 1, 2000
JOHN H. HOSKINSON, 59, of Sun City Center died Sunday at home. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, he moved to the area from Barberton, Ohio, in 1984. He was a tire designer for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Presbyterian. He is survived by a brother, James of Huntersville, N.C. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.
August 1, 2000
OKEY JOHNSON Jr., 41, of Tampa died Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Charleston, W.Va., he was a warehouse manager for St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by a brother, Danny of Riverview; and a sister, Patsy Lieq of Milwaukee. He also is survived by a companion, Jesus Cajigas. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.
August 1, 2000
JANET E. KOHN, 69, of Plant City died Friday at home. A native of Miami, she moved to the area from Fort Myers in March. She was a homemaker and Baptist. She is survived by two sons, Tony Smith of Plant City and Steven Smith of Rapid City, S.D.; three daughters, Marie Hoskins and Marilyn Penny, both of Conyers, Ga., and Cassie Johnson of Colorado; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Suncoast Cremation Society, Tampa.
August 1, 2000
BARBARA L. LaPIERRE, 78, of Valrico died Sunday at Brandon Regional Hospital. A native of Watertown, N.Y., she was a secretary for the New York City parks department and Methodist. She is survived by a son, James Jr. of Denver; a daughter, Sherrine Wesley of Valrico; a sister, Maryjune Voorhees of Middletown, Ohio; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.
August 1, 2000
WILLIAM J. LUCAS Jr., 68, of Tampa died Saturday at home. A native of Punta Gorda, he moved to the area from Jacksonville in 1970. He was a baker for Wonder Bread Co. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two sons, William III of Tampa and Timothy of Brandon; two daughters, Lillian Dunn of Jacksonville and Darlene Munce of Tampa; three brothers, John of Callahan, Alex Slaughter of Jacksonville and Lamar Slaughter of Middleburg; four sisters, Edna Slaughter of Jacksonville, Nettie Holmes of Melbourne, Diane Slaughter of Jacksonville Beach and Katherine Slaughter of Middleburg; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Blount, Curry & Roel Funeral Homes, MacDill Avenue Chapel, Tampa.
August 1, 2000
ADA LEE MATHIS, 88, of Pinellas Park and Alabama died Saturday at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park. A native of Jefferson, Ga., she moved to Florida more than 40 years ago. She was a seamstress. She is survived by a son, Harrison Jr. of Columbia, Ala.; a daughter, Sandy Rex of Tampa; two sisters, Mary Storey of Statesboro, Ga., and Anell Ownsby of Jefferson; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. National Cremation Society, Tampa.
August 1, 2000
RICHARD J. McKIVITZ, 64, of Riverview died Monday at South Bay Hospital. A native of Pittsburgh, he moved to the area 20 years ago. He was an electrician and Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Paula; three sons, Joseph Christian of Riverview and Christopher and Richard, both of Arizona; and two daughters, Jessie of Riverview and Sherry of Arizona. Hamilton Funeral Home Riverview.
August 1, 2000
ELENORE "TERRY" MEE, 71, of Thonotosassa died Monday at home. A native of Binghamton, N.Y., she moved to the area from West Palm Beach in 1984. She was a bank teller and Baptist. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Colleen Morris of Temple Terrace and Debbie Gillespie of Plant City; two brothers, Ted Terrell and Charles Terrell, both of Churchville, N.Y.; three sisters, Sandra O'Connor of Holley, N.Y., Janice Catraccia of Sodus, N.Y., and Beverly Victorious of Churchville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
August 1, 2000
PEGGY O. PUGH, 91, of Lakeland died Saturday at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. A native of Zolfo Springs, she lived most of her life in Polk and Hillsborough counties. She was an insurance sales representative and member of Westwood Baptist Church in Winter Haven. She is survived by two sons, Harold of Lakeland and Gerald of St. Cloud; three sisters, Virgie Foxx of Plant City and Vida Mae Harrell and Loveda Whatley, both of Auburndale; two brothers, Manuel Crawford of Old Town and Morris Crawford of Lineville, Ala.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale.
August 1, 2000
GILBERT "PEPSI COLA" RODRIGUEZ, 77, of Tampa died Thursday at Rehabilitation Health Care. A native of Tampa, he was a salesman. He is survived by a son, Gilbert Jr.; a sister, Carmen Gonzalez; and a grandson. International Mortuary Services, St. Petersburg.
August 1, 2000
JOSEPHINE L. SARACINO, 84, of Sun City Center died Saturday at South Bay Hospital. A native of Philadelphia, she moved to the area in 1999. She was a homemaker and member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Vincent; two daughters, Rosemarie Trombetta of Sun City Center and Eileen DiMario of Wayland, Mass.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Family Funeral Care, Sun City Center.
August 1, 2000
BURRIER, Richard Coleman, 78, of New Port Richey died Friday. Michels & Lundquist Funeral Home, New Port Richey.
August 1, 2000
COTTER, Michael F., 76, of Hudson died Friday. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Hudson.
August 1, 2000
CROCKER, Bernice Clara, 81, of New Port Richey died Friday. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey.
August 1, 2000
CWIKLA, Juanita D., 93, of Melbourne died Saturday. North/ Meadowlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, New Port Richey.
August 1, 2000
GARDNER, Frances Smith, 74, of Oldsmar died Sunday. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
August 1, 2000
HARDING, Emerald B., 70, of Tarpon Springs died Sunday. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.
August 1, 2000
KIKTA, Alexander Joseph, infant son of Timothy and Evelyn of Tarpon Springs, died Sunday. Vinson Funeral Home, Tarpon Springs.
August 1, 2000
CLEM, Ann, 65, of Alturas died Saturday. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.
August 1, 2000
EATON, Sharon H., 57, of Bartow died Sunday. Steele's Family Funeral Services, Winter Haven.
August 1, 2000
GIVENS, Dorothy Lee, 59, of Wahneta died Saturday. Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven.
August 1, 2000
GRAVES, Richard L., 93, of Connersville died Friday. Whidden- McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.
August 1, 2000
HOPSON, Wilma T., 71, of Lakeland died Sunday. Heath Funeral Chapel, Lakeland.
August 1, 2000
JONES, Eudine M., 78, of Auburndale died Saturday. Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale.
August 1, 2000
KLEIBL, Craig, 46, of Winter Haven died Sunday. Crisp-Coon Funeral Homes, Winter Haven.
August 1, 2000
LAIR, Roger M., 85, of Lakeland died Friday. Heath Funeral Chapel, Lakeland.
August 1, 2000
LOGUE, Evelyn, 75, of Lakeland died Saturday. Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow.
August 1, 2000
McKENZIE, Gladys Marie "Pat," 66, of Winter Haven died Saturday. Steele's Family Funeral Services, Winter Haven.
August 1, 2000
MILLER, Lowell Eugene, 76, of Lake Wales died Sunday. Crisp-Coon Funeral Homes, Winter Haven.
August 1, 2000
