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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...
Mercedes Magdalena Campoverde Chuchuca
May 28, 2026
Mercedes Magdalena Campoverde Chuchuca, age 95, of Tujunga, California, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Born on June 27, 1930, in La Victoria, Ecuador, Mercedes lived a life grounded in faith, love, and unwavering devotion to her family. Mercedes leaves behind a legacy as vast and rich as...
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...
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...
Elsie W. Martinez
May 21, 2026
Elsie “Tonya” Wallace Martinez, age 86, of Tampa, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026. Born on January 27, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama, to Wallace Wright Milham and Elsie Wallace Milham, she grew up to become a woman of grace, warmth, and enduring spirit. Tonya spent the greater part of...
Nikki Babey
May 20, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Nikki Babey on May 20,2026. Nikki, who was born on April 13, 1972, in Endicott, NY, departed this world in the comfort of her home, embraced by the tranquility of sleep. She was 54 years old. Nikki was the cherished...
Barbara Wudte
May 20, 2026
Barbara passed away with family at her side on May 20, 2026, at her home in New Port Richey, Florida. She was 87 years old. She was married to Bill Wudte for 50 years when he passed over a decade ago. Born and raised in Astoria, New York, they later moved to Hicksville, New York, to grow and...
Steven von Essen
May 17, 2026
With immense sadness and shock we announce the sudden passing of Steve von Essen. Beloved husband of Lori. Doting father of Jessica. He is survived by his sister Cindy (Steve), sisters-in-law Nan (Steve) and Amy, and nieces and nephews Eli, Sara, Dana, Ryan and Jennifer. He was preceded in death...
John Tye Rector
May 17, 2026
John Tye Rector, 62, of Odessa, Florida, passed away on May 17, 2026, at his home on Lake Osceola — the kind of place that suited him, with water out the window and a dock to tend to. Born in Tampa on July 11, 1963, John was a lifelong resident of Hillsborough and Pasco counties. He grew up on...