Joan Frances Custer
May 12, 2026
Joan F. Custer (83) beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully May 12, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her son David, her sister Jeannette, two brothers John and Michael, and her granddaughter Madelyn.
Joan is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-six years, Lester Custer, and her three children; Gail (Reese), Steve and Mark. Joan is survived...
Bruce Lawrence Wright
May 5, 2026
Bruce Lawrence Wright died on May 5, 2026 at LifePath Hospice House in Sun City Center, Florida after a long illness. Bruce was born in Sparta, Michigan on December 10, 1950 to Kittylynn (Kitty) and Lawrence Wright.
He spent his youth in Sparta, graduating from Sparta High School in 1969. While growing up he loved Tigers baseball, Lions football, and actively...
Makiya Loraine Sanchez
Apr 28, 2026
Makiya Sanchez 21 of Ruskin Florida.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the tragic passing of Makiya, who lost her life in a car accident on April 28th, 2026, while on her way home from work.
Makiya was a loving young lady who enjoyed life to the fullest and cherished her time with family and friends. She...
David Smith
Apr 22, 2026
David Smith (February 21, 1948-April 22, 2026) was a brilliant visionary. He was kind and generous and lived much of his life in service to others. He mentored youth, supported many men and women with their journeys to sobriety, and was an outspoken champion for gay men and lesbians, people living with HIV and AIDS, and those who struggled with...
Thomas S Fletcher
2026
Thomas "Bandana Tom" Fletcher, age 65 of Palm River, FL, passed away on April 14, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Fletcher and son, Dylan Butler of Palm River, FL, 3 step children of Alabama, two brothers, Michael Fletcher (RuthAnn) of Plant City, FL and Steven Fletcher (Ruthie), of Riverview, FL and many nephews, nieces and friends. He is...
Nancy Gasperment
Apr 13, 2026
Nancy Gasperment, 84, of Brandon, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 13, 2026. She drew her final breaths exactly as she would have wished: surrounded by the love of her sons, her sister, and her daughter-in-law.
Born on April 18, 1941, in Iloilo, Philippines, Nancy was the cherished daughter of the late Ricardo Alvarez and Mother Nellie...
Eugene Thomas Ogilby Jr
Apr 10, 2026
Eugene (Gene) Thomas Ogilby Jr.
Passed away April 10th, after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born November 22, 1953 he was 72 years old. He was proceeded in death by his parents Eugene T Ogilby Sr. and Faye T. Ogilby and his brother Joseph Ogilby. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Romelia Becerra-Lopez
Apr 10, 2026
Romelia Becerra López, madre, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela, falleció el 10 de abril de 2026 en Gibsonton, Florida.
Romelia, hija de Severnia López y Leocadio Becerra, nació el 16 de marzo de 1937 en Burgos, Tamaulipas. Creció en Méndez, Tamaulipas, junto a sus 11 hermanos. Los padres de Romelia fallecieron antes que ella, al igual que nueve de sus hermanos: Leocadio,...
Nhetti Maud Turner
Apr 5, 2026
Nhetti Maud “Miss Nhetti” Turner, age 100, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Plaza West Health Center.
Nhetti was born on November 14, 1925, in Portland, Jamaica, to Lilian Wilds. She graduated from Titchfield High School and the University of the West Indies and later furthered her nursing education in England and Scotland. Upon...
Audrey Ann Vietzke
Mar 31, 2026
Audrey Vietzke, 82, of Sun City Center, FL passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026.
Audrey was born in Boston, MA to Claudia and James Sullivan. She grew up in Dorchester, MA with her parents, her sister Cynthia, and her aunt Audrey. She attended Girls Latin High School, Boston University, and the University of Florida and worked as a registered nurse...
Richard Parry Henry
Mar 24, 2026
Richard Parry Henry 89 passed away to be with the Lord on March 24th.
He is predeceased by his mother Mary C Reed Henry, his father Millard E Henry II and his brother Millard E Henry III (Uncle Red). Also, his 1st wife Carolyn Sue Myers Henry and his 2nd wife Millie Henry.
He is survived by his 6 children: Daughter Charlotte...
Fern Beverly Thornton
Mar 16, 2026
Fern B. Thornton, 89, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. Born on January 20, 1937, in Steger, Illinois.
Fern lived a life marked by deep faith, quiet generosity, and a lifelong devotion to her family and community. Fern was a woman of remarkable education and purpose. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education with a...
Sandra Janus
Mar 16, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” Kay Janus (née Wibel), age 78, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Ruskin, Florida. Born on March 26, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, Sandy lived a life filled with love, faith, and joy—touching every person blessed to know her.
Sandy was the beloved wife of Joseph Janus, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, devotion, and partnership....
Evelyn Lwanda Campbell
Mar 9, 2026
Evelyn Lwanda Campbell
December 28, 1932 – March 9, 2026.
Evelyn Lwanda Campbell, 93, of Parrish, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at LifePath Hospice House, surrounded by the love of her family. Lwanda was born on December 28, 1932, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to Arlie and Ethel Blevins.
She lived an adventurous early life, moving across the country multiple times...
Patrick Kevin Dorian
Mar 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Kevin Dorian, a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, who peacefully passed away on March 3, 2026, at Tampa Advent Hospital. Born on February 9, 1968, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He lived in Florida for 50 years. Patrick lived a life full of love, service, and faith.
Patrick was the...
Marjorie S Ahedo
Mar 3, 2026
MARJORIE “ANN” STRICKLAND AHEDO, 66.
SHE WAS A LOVING WIFE AND BEST FRIEND TO HER SURVIVING WIFE SHIRLEY OF 23 YEARS. THEY WERE MARRIED THE DAY IT BECAME LEGAL IN 2015 AND WERE THE FIRST SAME SEX COUPLE MARRIED AT, THE PLANT CITY COURT HOUSE ON JANUARY 6TH, 2015.
SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS GOMERY SR. AND EVA STRICKLAND,...
Mary T Carter
Feb 24, 2026
Mary Margaret Tracy Carter was born April 18th, 1941, in Washington DC, to William Vincent Tracy and Stephanie Sliz Tracy. She was the eldest daughter in a close-knit family of six children. She grew up in Landover Hills, Maryland.
Known in Landover Hills as a beauty with a Dolly Parton figure, Mary was also a superior athlete. Her proud Dad, Bill...
Duane C Landers
Feb 19, 2026
Duane Catherine (Dorsey) Landers passed away peacefully on February 19 at the age of 86. Born in Tampa in 1939 when Florida was still Old Florida, she attended Gordon Keller School of Nursing on Davis Island for four years, then worked at Tampa General Hospital as an RN. Brain and heart surgeries fascinated her and convinced her that humans had...
Austin Lucas Isiordia
Feb 16, 2026
The family of Austin L. Isiordia is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing. Austin was welcomed with open arms by his Lord and Savior on the morning of February 16, 2026 at his home in Sun City Center, Florida.
Austin was born on July 1, 1997 in Harvard, Illinois. He spent most of his life residing in Bayfield, Colorado before...
Elizabeth Ann Sobus
Feb 14, 2026
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Sobus née Flury, 88, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on February 13, 2026. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 4, 1938, Betty was loved by all who knew her. Her "tell it like it is" personality and positive outlook on life was admirable and endearing. She will be missed dearly. Betty was predeceased by her husband, James...
