Bobbie Blaine Burns
Aug 7, 2018
BURNS, Bobbie Blaine 90, of Sun City Center passed away August 7, 2018 in Tampa. Bob was born in Danville WV in April 1928 to A.A. Burns and Violet Davis. He was a loving husband, father, step father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather. Bob's smile warmed many lives. Bob was pre-deceased by his cherished wife of 30 years Florence (Flo)...
Benton "Ben" Jones
Aug 2, 2018
Ben Jones, born in Raleigh, North Carolina on July 22, 1935, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018. Ben was a decorated Army Ranger who served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War, a master gunsmith, a patriot, and a loving husband and father. He was a resident of Ruskin since 1962. In the early 70's he...
Thomas Eric Simonsen
Jul 28, 2018
THOMAS ERIC SIMONSEN, M.D. was born in Janesville, Wisconsin. Tom graduated from St. Olaf College in MN and Northwestern Medical College where he specialized in Radiology. He served in the U.S. Army as a Physician where he received wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. Tom is survived by his wife, Ann, children and grandchildren to whom he was devoted. Tom...
Nellie Wanda Doss Elrod
Jul 27, 2018
Nellie Wanda Doss Elrod born June 21, 1937 peacefully passed away on July 27, 2018. Predeceased in death by her beloved husband HD Elrod and devoted son Don Elrod. Survived by daughter Debby McIlroy, son in law Calvin McIlroy, granddaughter Laura Webb and grandson Billy Webb. She loved the lord with all her heart and enjoyed listening to gospel music...
Frank R Gomez
Jul 21, 2018
Frank R. Gomez passed away July 21, 2018. Survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Sharon "Shay" Gomez, his step-son Johnny Hosford and wife Lizza, granddaughters Raven Peters and Abigail Hosford, step-daughter Allegra Scheirer and husband Dan, grandsons Jeremy and Cameron Scheirer, father-in-law Walter Dunn, brother and sister-in-law Michael and Roslyn Brunner, brother George Gomez and partner Patsy, sister...
Walter Thomas Nixon Sr
Jul 18, 2018
Walter Thomas Nixon, Sr. Walter "Tom" Nixon, passed away peacefully at LifePath Hospice House on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, in Sun City Center, Florida at the age of 90. Tom is survived by the love of his life, Felicia, daughter Carol Hackney (John) of Florida, son Tom Nixon (Christine) and step granddaughter Autumn Neff and step great grandchildren Tristan Neff...
John Joseph Thiffault
Jul 9, 2018
John Joseph Thiffault passed away peacefully on July 9, 2018 in Ruskin, Florida at age 69. He was the husband of Linda Patricia Thiffault (Barboza) of 46 years. He was born on October 14, 1948 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Richard and Agnes Nancy (McDonald) Thiffault. John served his country from 1967 to 1970, including service in Vietnam, after...
Vera Sutherland
Jul 6, 2018
Vera Susan Sutherland 1959-2018. Born in Hudson, Michigan. Peacefully passed away on Friday, July 6th. Preceded in death by her loving mother, Flora Little Cuer; step-mother, Janice Tanner Cuer; husband, Mace William Sutherland; daughter, Carlette Ann Swimmer; three brothers and two sisters. Survived by her beloved father, Francis Cleo Cuer; eight children, Brenda, Anthony, Butch, Sandra, Mace Jr., Patty, Betty,...
Gordon (Gordy) Ray Cummings
Jul 5, 2018
Gordon (Gordy) Ray Cummings Gordon passed away peacefully at home after a short but vigorous struggle with pancreatic cancer on July 5,2018. Gordon was born November 15th 1946 in Schenectady NY to Martha & Harold Cummings. He attended Waukesha High School where he loved football, wrestling and swimming then furthered his education at Waukesha Tech and Milton College in WI....
Eugene Thomas Ogilby Sr.
Jul 1, 2018
Eugene Thomas Ogilby Sr., 94, passed away July 1, 2018 in Apollo Beach, Florida. Eugene is an Army veteran (Tec5) of World War II. He retired from the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, was a member of the Tampa Sailing Squadron, and a lifetime honorary member of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Eugene is preceded in death by his father...
Linda Lou Casto
Jun 29, 2018
Linda Lou Casto, 71, passed away suddenly of natural causes in Sun City Center on June 29, 2018. She was the youngest of twelve children born to the late Neva and Bovy Casto in Philippi, WV. She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie Wilson (Scott Smith), and Janis Wilson Hughes (Rob); and two grandchildren, Zeke and Zora Smith. Three...
Richard Henry Hemphill
Jun 29, 2018
Richard Henry Hemphill 72, passed away at home on June 29, 2018 after a long illness. He was born in Queens New York to John (Jack) Hemphill and Louise Haaf Hemphill. He grew up in Yonkers, New York. Rich attended Roosevelt High School and Clarkson College of Technology, Potsdam, New York, where he graduated in 1967, receiving an electrical engineering...
David Eugene Welsh
Jun 28, 2018
David Welsh passed away June 28, 2018 at Doctors Hospital in Sarasota, Florida following a short but devastating illness. David was born August 8, 1942 in Darby, Pennsylvania to David Gilbert and Emma Louise Welsh. Upon graduation from Marple, Newtown High School in Pennsylvania, David attended Michigan State University for three years before enlisting in the United States Army. He...
Franklin Sutton Calmes
Jun 27, 2018
Franklin Sutton Calmes passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday June 27, 2018 at 8:56 am. He was 89 years old and lived a wonderful life. He was born on April 27, 1929 in Evelyn, Kentucky. He was fifth of nine children born to DeWitt Talmage Calmes and Dovie Spicer. One of many things he was...
Gary Lee Rademaker
Jun 23, 2018
Gary Rademaker of Apollo Beach Florida passed away peacefully with his wife Nancy by his side. He was born in Emden, Illinois to John J and Gertrude Rademaker. He is survived by his 2 sons Darren, (wife Louise) from Los Angeles and son Brent, (wife Kathleen) from Los Angeles his sister Hazel Alberts, Lincoln Illinois, and 4 nephews, Chuck, Bob,...
John Wayne Sanchez
Jun 20, 2018
John Wayne Sanchez August 9, 1940 - June 20, 2018 John Wayne Sanchez passed away peacefully with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. He was born August 9,1940 in Tampa, FL to George and Gracie Sanchez. He was in the first graduating class of East Bay High School in 1958 and spent 35...
Vickie Louise Rhoat
Jun 20, 2018
Vickie Louise Rhoat, born February 20 1956 and passed away peacefully at home June 20 2018. Preceded in death by her husband Charles Rhoat and grandson Timothy Rhoat. Also father Howard Brownlee and mother Reecie Ward. Also sisters Connie and Betty Brownlee. Surviving is daughter Rebecca ( George ) Ramey, Jeffrey Ramey, Richard (April) Rhoat, And loving grandsons Reece Sheldon...
John "Jay" Maurice
Jun 10, 2018
John "Jay" Maurice JR passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 10Th 2018 leaving behind his family of 4 his wife, Samantha, of 22 years and three children; Marissa (17), John (J.J) (14), and Angelina (12). Jay was always known for making everyone smile and always making whatever room he was in laugh. He had many jobs but...
Mitch Wayne Gritzinger
Jun 8, 2018
To really know Mitch you had to look past the outside. Mitch was raw and outspoken. He was unafraid of others disliking him or their judgements. Hidden underneath this shell of a warrior was a man that could show love that was unmeasurable. When he was around there was a lightness in the air. Nothing was off limits. He embodied...
Ellis "Secret" Woodfin
May 20, 2018
December 8, 1929- May 20, 2018 Ellis "Secret" Woodfin of Apollo Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully with his wife, children and grandchildren by his side. He was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He served as a firefighter for the town of Marblehead for 33 years. He spent many of his years working on the waterfront for Marblehead Transportation Company, Cloutman's Boatyard,...
