Obituaries
And tributes
Gary Payne
May 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father and Papa. Gary Payne leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories and devotion to the people who meant the most to him, his family. He was the kind of man every family hopes to have, loving, dependable, hardworking...
Matthew Pipitone
May 17, 2026
Matthew T. Pipitone July 11, 1929 - May 17, 2026 Matthew Pipitone (96) of Wesley Chapel, FL, passed away on May 17, 2026. Matthew “Sonny” was born in Belleville, NJ on July 11, 1929, to Sam and Mamie Pipitone. He had many fond and funny memories of playing street games while growing up in...
Dee Dee L Crooks
May 03, 2026
Tampa — Dolores “Dee Dee” Crooks, born July 28, 1953, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives she touched so deeply. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Dee Dee was truly a bright light in the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. Dee Dee was...
Flora Bennita Carter Flood
Jun. 03, 2026
An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...
Donald Charles Hoeger
Jun. 01, 2026
An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...
Scott T Long
Jun. 01, 2026
An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...
Apalsamy Samuel
May 31, 2026
Apalsamy Samuel (age 75), of Tampa, Florida, passed away on May 31st, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Apalsamy Samuel was born on September 5th, 1950, in Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana, to Phulmattie Appadu and Samuel Appadu. He graduated from Chandisingh (Corentyne) High School in...
John T Carlton
May 30, 2026
An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...
Ryan Benke
May 29, 2026
Ryan Julius Benke, age 21, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on May 29, 2026. Born on July 21, 2004, in Orlando, Florida, Ryan brought light, laughter, and love to all who knew him. Ryan will be remembered as a kind, empathetic, and deeply thoughtful young man whose loving heart touched...
Mickey D Millsaps
May 29, 2026
An obituary is forthcoming. Please check back at a later date. Afterglow: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny...
Ramakrishnan Koundinya
May 27, 2026
Ramakrishnan Koundinya September 18, 1937 – May 27, 2026 With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Ramakrishnan (Rama) Koundinya, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who passed away on May 27, 2026, at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. We...
Robert Bloom
May 23, 2026
Robert Michael Bloom August 22, 1957 – May 23, 2026 Robert Michael Bloom, 68, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on August 22, 1957, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Rob spent over 25 years working as a T-1 and Fiber Optic Specialist before retiring from the...