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Charles William Stump Iii
Jan 14, 2018
Charles W. Stump III, age 78, passed away January 14, 2018 at his home in Ruskin. He was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough County, born in Tampa. He loved to talk about years past when U.S. 41 was just a two-lane road and Big Bend went as far as 301, and about riding the bus to Wimauma High and fishing...
Ethel Holtz Ratcliff
Dec 25, 2017
Ethel Holtz Ratcliff Ethel "Patsy" Holtz Ratcliff passed away peacefully at her home in Belvedere Commons, Sun City Center, Fla. on Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was formerly from Fredonia, N.Y. Born in Silver Creek, N.Y. on March 20, 1941. Patsy was the daughter of the late Hazel Taylor and Walter and Elsie...
William Coates Iii
Dec 25, 2017
It is with great sadness the family of William Coates, 88, of Coates Island, Vermont, Shelburne, Vermont, and Sun City Center, Florida, announces his passing. William passed peacefully, on December 25, 2017, at his winter home, in Florida. A complete obituary, with services being planned for spring, will appear at a later date.
Robert M. Hannemann
Dec 18, 2017
ROBERT M. HANNEMANN, 72, died of liver cancer on December 18, 2017, at Sun Terrace in Sun City Center. He was born in Oklahoma City, grew up in Indianapolis, and spent most of his life in Florida. He was a graduate of Indiana University. He was a disabled veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1989 as...
Michael Dwain Council Sr
Dec 13, 2017
Michael "Mike" Council, Sr., age 72, passed away on Dec. 13, 2017, from lung complications after having open heart surgery. He was preceded in death by his father Emmett "Bub", his mother Agnes, and his brother Emmett Council, Jr. Mike was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sonja; his...
Betty D. Lindsey
Dec 12, 2017
Betty D. (Phipps) Lindsey, 65, of Ruskin, Florida passed away December 12, 2017 at Sun City Center Hospice House. Betty was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on April 10, 1952 to parents Tom Lee Phipps and Mary Norman Phipps. She is survived by her husband of 14 years Dale Lindsey; two sons Ritchie and Ron and daughter in law...
Florinda Sanchez
Dec 9, 2017
Florinda Sanchez, 67 of Ruskin Florida passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. She is survived by her loving family and friends.
Anzie L Stebbins
Dec 6, 2017
Stebbins, Anzie L. 72, Passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday December 6th, 2017. She is predeceased by husband William C. Stebbins. She is survived by her loving family; son, Randy Donahoo, her brothers, Bill (Phyllis) Liles, Lamar (Jan) Liles, Sidney Liles, sister Mary Patrick, granddaughters Cailyn Donahoo, Rebekah Walker, Nathaniel Borton. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
Sheila (Chip) Marie Stica
Dec 3, 2017
Sheila (Chip) Marie Stica, age 68, of Apollo Beach, FL passed away on December 3, 2017. She is survived by her daughter and son-in law, Christina and Thomas Nelson, Jr., and two grandchildren, Madison and Brody. Siblings, Kenneth (Linda) Stica, Sandra (Roy) Studer and Scott (Christine) Stica, as well as many nieces and nephews. Born in Johnson City, NY, the...
Donald Bayne Golding
Nov 15, 2017
Donald Bayne Golding, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2017 in Sun City Center, Florida. Don was born on January 12, 1920 in Kokomo, Indiana and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He began his career as a draftsman for the Packard Motor Company, and joined the Army Air Corps late in World War II. Following his service, Don...
Betty Louise Gaskins
Nov 12, 2017
GASKINS, Betty Louise, 87, of Ruskin, Florida, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Ruskin. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Brandon High School and was one of five children. Betty was a Meter Maid for the City of Tampa from which she retired after twenty years. Betty is survived by her husband of 53...
Clarence Warner Shiver
Nov 12, 2017
Clarence Warner Shiver, 75, of Brandon, FL passed away on November 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Susan Haas Shiver. They would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 14th. Born in Mitchell County, GA, the son of the late William Warner Shiver and Beulah Mae Cox. He served in the United States...
Rita Bevan
Nov 9, 2017
Rita Scott Bevan, age 77, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on November 9, 2017. She is the wife of Gerard (Jerry) Bevan. They would have celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on November 20th. Born in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late William Jerome and Cathleen McDonough Scott, she was a graduate of Scranton Central High School ('58),...
Laurie Schwall Bevis
Nov 7, 2017
Laurie Schwall Bevis, 54, of Riverview Florida died November 7, 2017 at her home in Florida. Laurie was born May 27, 1963 in Bronx, New York. She had a passion for all arts, but mostly music and singing. Her love for music was felt by all who knew her. She has now gone home to be with her late husband...
Michaela Sue Slayton
Nov 5, 2017
Michaela Sue Katchur "Shelly", age 57, passed away November 5, 2017 of Cancer at Sun City Center Hospice House. She is survived by her father and mother, John and Joyce Katchur; brothers, Michael and Jimmy Katchur; sister, Teri Katchur; and a menagerie of animals. She was a Montessori School Teacher, loved animals, a very kind and considerate person and loved...
Wilbert Lee Sisson
Oct 25, 2017
Wilbert "Lee" Sisson 74, of Gibsonton, Florida. Lee as he liked to be called, was born on April 22,1943. He passed from this earth on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He is survived by his Loving wife Phyllis of 37 years. Lee was the father to five children: Ron Sisson (Kerry) of North Carolina, Lee Sisson Jr. (Lisa) of Gibsonton, Kristina...
Edmond (Eddie) Creech Sr
Oct 20, 2017
Creech, Edmond (Eddie) Sr. 74 of Wimauma, Fl. Went home to be with the Lord Oct. 20, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 50 yrs. Nancy, 6 children Tracy (Teresa), Eddie Jr (Heather), Mike, Tammy, Kevin (Kathy), Kent (Wendi); 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, sister Barbara (Bill), brother Robbie Joe. Retired from Teco. A man of many God given...
Justin Nicholas Johnson
Oct 18, 2017
Justin Nicholas Johnson (JR Star) was born October 31, 1986, in Brandon, Florida to Lawrence and Patty (Lennard) Johnson. He passed from this life on October 18, 2017. Justin was a free spirit who danced to the beat of his own drum. He lived his life on his own terms, he was a dreamer, he was a leader, he could...
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