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06/06/2022

Levi William Godwin, 37, got called home to be with the lord on May 30th, 2022, in his home of Valrico, FL. Levi was a family man, a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a gentle, loving man, who wore his heart on his sleeve. He had a love for sports from a young age, a passion for playing basketball, and was a devoted Chiefs fan. Levi is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years Adrienne Godwin, his children, Patrick Godwin(11), and Alice Godwin(8), his grandparents Richard and Alice Jones, his parents Kurt and Kelly Godwin, sister Heather (Jedediah) Jones, his nephew and niece Logan and Piper Jones, and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his brother Evan Godwin, and his grandparents Larry and Carol Godwin. Levi was born in Englewood, CO on March 29, 1985. He was raised in Loveland, CO, and graduated from Loveland High School in 2003. Levi’s life will be celebrated by family and friends on Sunday June 12th at Tampa Sailing Squadron, 1250 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 at 1:00pm. A memorial fund is set up for his wife and kids on Go Fund Me.

06/02/2022

Nicholas Edward Plummer, born and raised in North Dayton, OH., passed away May 27, 2022. Good Catholic upbringing by his parents, Julia and Everett. Devoted husband to Kali, loving father to Nicholas and Vincent. He fought many illnesses, including a heart attack and transplant in 1998. The last 24 years have been because a donor family gave the gift of life from their 17-year-old daughter. In the end Nick lost a courageous battle with cancer. No tears in Heaven

05/25/2022

Pardo, Erlinda A., born on 12/24/1936 passed away on April 30th, 2022. She was the mother of two children who reside in Hillsborough County Francine V. Arrington and Terri Lee Theryoung.

05/24/2022

Mrs. BeBe LaShon Wright-Jones of Tampa, Florida passed away on Friday May 13, 2022. Funeral Services will commence on Saturday, May 28 2:00pm at the SpringHill Missionary Baptist Church, 8119 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa FL 33619 with Pastor Eugene Garnett, Officiating. FACE COVERINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Mrs. Wright-Jones was born on October 28, 1957, in Atlanta, GA to the late Eddie Lee Wright & Helen “Sis” B. Carmichael. She was a native of Atlanta, GA and a resident of Tampa, FL for 19 years.
“LaShon” or Shon as she was affectionately known was a take charge, tell it like it “T_I_IS” (in her words) type of southern woman. She would feed anyone that showed up at her doorstep, while saying exactly what was on her mind. She graduated from J.C. Murphy High School Class of 1975 and attended Georgia College & State University where she attained her B.A. in Home Economics.
After finishing college LaShon married and from that union came her son Terrance “Terry” Bernard Pierce and daughter Arleathia “Lisa” Nicole Pierce. In 1991, LaShon began working as a Sr. Communications Operator for DeKalb Public Safety. There, she met her best friend, Mr. Carl B. Jones. They fell in love and relocated to Tampa, FL in 2003 and married in 2005.
She was a devoted member of Springhill Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a member of the Choir, Drama, and Culinary Ministry. Her passion for serving the people of God and being used in His house was her life’s work. Her passion for cooking was how she showed love. She served faithfully until the pandemic began and her health started to decline.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Lee Wright and mother, Helen “Sis” B. Carmichael and other mother, Alice Jones.
“LaShon” leaves to cherish her love and precious memories; husband, Carl B. Jones; son, Terrance (Nora) Pierce; daughter, Arleathia “Lisa” Pierce; daughter of the heart, Ashley Perdue, three grandchildren, Jalynn McPhaul, Julian Perdue and Jeremy Perdue; two sisters, Barbara Wright and Benita Fears; brother Jimmy N. Carmichael Sr.; Best friend/sister, Debbie McIntyre. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who are too many to name as she was loved tremendously by all.
The visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 1:30pm on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church 8119 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Tampa FL 33619. FACE COVERINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

05/24/2022

Antoinette Siligato, 95, of Thonotosassa, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022.
She was born December 24, 1926, to Anthony and Creshenzia (Lavacca) Abatesciani. She worked as an executive secretary for a banking institution and excelled at every effort she pursued, especially raising the two children she was so proud of. She adored her family and spent every available moment with them. Antoinette was a very strong and independent lady even up to the time of her passing. She always had a warm hug and good advise. She was funny and had a wonderful sense of humor, as well as an admirable work ethic, which she passed along to her kids.
She was a lovely mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and will be deeply missed by all who are heartbroken by this loss.

05/24/2022

Madeline Carol Christie “Nanny/Sissy”, aged 77. Peacefully passed away surrounded by family On May 21, 2022. She was born on Jan 21, 1945, In the state of New York and spent the majority of her life in Tampa Florida. A retired homemaker, nanny and a continuously loving and supportive mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children Lisa, Vincent and Richard, her grandchildren, Christopher, Ashley, Christina, Teresa, Alex, Pamela, Brian and Ashlee and great grandchildren Kristen, Kaylee, Khloe, Brianna, River, Bentley, and Jacob as well as her brother Joseph Schaefer. Private contributions in her name can be made to Melech Hospice House at 11125 N 52nd street, Temple Terrace Fl, 33617 or The Hillsborough Humane Society at 440 N Faulkenburg road, Tampa Fl, 33619.

05/19/2022

Margie Joyce Bertman (Zahrli), 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 15, 2022.

She was born on November 30, 1940 to Clarence and Edna Mae Zahrli (Dixon) of Golden Eagle, IL. In 1960, she married John Bertman of Jerseyville, IL. Nine years later, she gave birth to their only child, Laura. After nearly 40 years of marriage, John died on April 19, 2000.

Margie led a full and happy life. She lived in Illinois, Kansas, and settled in Florida. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Margie loved taking care of everyone whether it was working alongside John at his family department store and being his secretary when he worked for Lee Jeans, supporting Laura’s activities as a child and volunteering at the schools Laura taught at as an adult, cooking for her ever hungry grandsons, or reading to her great-granddaughters.

Margie was a fantastic baker. Everyone loved her cookies and they were always requested at gatherings of family and friends. Another talent was her crocheting. If she wasn’t donating baby afghans to a church, she was giving one to whoever had just given birth.

She loved to travel and go camping, first, with John and Laura and then, with Laura’s family. She also enjoyed a trip to Europe with her sister, Lila, and an Alaskan cruise with Jeff, Laura, Jeff’s parents Al and Sandy, and Lila.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Jeff) Johnson, her grandsons Corey (Jessie), Matthew and Bryan Johnson and her great granddaughters Lilly Holland and Holly Johnson, all of Florida.

There will be a graveside service at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 3rd followed by a reception beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Estancia Clubhouse 4000 Estancia Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543.

The family asks that donations be made to LaVoy Exceptional Center 4410 W. Main Street Tampa, FL 33607.

05/05/2022

Brimner, Ronald James, 77, of Valrico, FL, passed away April 22, 2022, in his Florida home. Ron was born May 30, 1944, in Logan, Ohio. After graduating from Logan High School in 1962, he attended Ohio State University and Morehead State University. Although he had lived in Florida for over 44 years, he was still a Buckeye at heart. He loved the Hocking Hills and always sang the glory of the scenery with anyone unfamiliar with the caves, waterfalls, and trails. After retirement, he couldn’t wait for the college football season, so he could root for his favorite team, The Ohio State Buckeyes. Ron was a dedicated Mason for 28 years. He was Past Master of Brandon Lodge and De Soto Lodge in Florida. He also belonged to the Egypt Temple Shrine and the Scottish Rite. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Brimner and Joan Langel; and stepfather, Ralph Langel. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cynthia (Bell) of Valrico, FL; son, Hud (Teresa); daughter, Meghan; grandchildren, Kellyn, Travis, Wyatt, Quinn, and Brody; brother, John (Mary Lou) of Ft. Wayne, IN; and stepmother, Nilda Brimner

04/25/2022

On April 21, 2022, Frances Alean Carter, loving matriarch of the Carter family of Brandon, Florida, passed away peacefully at the age of 87.
She was born on April 18, 1935, to Hinton and Alberta (Wildes) Petty in Waycross, GA. She and her husband, Buford, moved around the South in the early years of their marriage, sparking her life-long passion for travel. They settled in the greater Brandon area to raise three children: Tim, Brent, and Cindy. She was an active homemaker who became a teachers’ aid after her children were grown.
Like many of the Greatest Generation, she witnessed a world changed almost beyond comprehension from her Depression-era childhood. She sought to see and understand that world, first with her husband and then alone. From remote outposts in Alaska to castles on the Rhine, experienced the exhilarating variety this earthly sphere has to offer. Through it all, she never lost her child’s sense of wonder at her amazing journey.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Buford, her daughter, Cindy Hunter, and her siblings, Harold, Fred, and Ronald Petty. She is survived by her two sons, Tim and Brent; her siblings, Shirley Griffin, Hinton Petty Jr., and Gloria Valdes; her grandchildren, Hollis and Sam Carter, Wade and Jeb Hunter, and Rachel Carter.

spring’s green shoots,
winter’s ice shroud;
new life

04/22/2022

Richard L. "Dick" Sula was born in 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, and he grew up in the neighboring suburb of Villa Park. Graduated York High School in 1958. He graduated from the United States
Air Force Academy in 1963, was commissioned a second lieutenant, and earned his navigator
wings in 1964.

Colonel Sula's operational assignments include tours at Travis AFB, California and Charleston AFB, south Carolina navigating C-124 and C-141 transport aircraft on world-wide missions. During his
Southeast Asia tour in Thailand and the Republic of Vietnam (1972 - 1973), he flew 103 combat
missions as a navigator and sensor operator aboard AC-119K "Stinger" gunships.

Major Air Command assignments include a tour at HQ Air Training Command (ATC) at Randolph AFB, Texas, where he managed the computer configurations of all 16 AT bases from 1973 to 1975. In
1979, he was assigned to HQ Military Airlift Command at Scott FB, Illinois as a war plans automation officer, and subsequently, as the Chief of the War Plans Analysis Division.

Following his promotion to Colonel in 1985, he served as the Base Commander at McGuire FB, New
Jersey, and in 1986, assumed the same position for over 2 years at Charleston FB, South Carolina.
Colonel Sula's final assignment was the Professor Aerospace Science (AFROTC) at Norwich
University, Northfield, Vermont. He retired in 1991, a Master Navigator with almost 8,000 flying
hours. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, Five Air Force Meritorious Service Medals, eleven Air Medals, and two
Air Force Commendation Medals.

Colonel Sula earned his teaching degree and taught Social Studies at Wolf Branch Middle School in
Swansea, Illinois for 4 years.

He and his wife, Diane, moved to Klawah Island, South Carolina in 1997 where they were active with
the Turtle Patrol, President of the Kiawah Island Community Association, played golf and enjoyed
the visits from the two grandsons, Trevor and Jacob.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Laddie J. and Marie Sula; and his brother, Kenneth C. Sula.

He is survived by his wife, Diane E. Sula of 58 years; sons, Richard L. (Nanet) Sula, Jr. of Olathe, Kansas
and Scott P. Sula of Valrico, Florida; 2 grandsons, Trevor Sula and Jacob Sula; and a brother, Laddie J. Sula.

Services will be held at United States Air Force Academy at a later date.

04/21/2022

George John Nalesnik passed away peacefully in his sleep in Brandon, Florida on April 14th, 2022 at the age of 80 years old. He was born in Holyoke, MA the eldest son of the late John and Alexandra (Alice) Szpila Nalesnik. He grew up in Holyoke and South Hadley, raised his family in Easthampton and later settled back into South Hadley. George served on Active Duty in the Marine Corps and afterwards in the United States Air Force Reserve at Westover AFB. After the Marine Corps, George worked in the paper mills in Holyoke, was a South Hadley Police Officer and became a mail clerk at UMass, Amherst to get his sons through college.

George loved his cabin in Vermont, his dog "wolf", collecting antiques, but most of all his friends and family. George’s life was one of selfless service, humility and gratitude as evidenced by his years of military and police service. He was the type of person who would stop whatever he was doing to come help his family or a friend in need. His sons Jeff and Dean were always a top priority in his life and there was never a doubt that he loved them very much and was very proud of them. His friendly personality and fun-loving sense of humor will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

George leaves behind his former wife Carol Lombardi Nalesnik, their son Jeff Nalesnik and wife Stephanie Nalesnik, their son Dean Nalesnik and wife Sarah Nalesnik, his brother John Nalesnik and wife Laura Nalesnik, his grandchildren Clayton, Barrett, Harrison, Tyler, Alex and Severo, his nephews Matthew Nalesnik, Daniel Nalesnik, Tony Lombardi, niece, Gina Lombardi, and his cousins Ed Maziarz and Walter Nalesnik. He is recently predeceased by his life-long best buddy the late great Henry Patrick Ingersoll.

Fortunately, shortly before George's passing his entire immediate family traveled to be with him and celebrate his life. Future gatherings to honor George will be arranged once he is returned to his home state of Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an organization George supported regularly, the Disabled American Veterans organization.

04/14/2022

Johnnie Buford Harrell, 89, loved farming strawberries, fishing, frying fish (well, frying just about anything), and gathering with friends and family. He served in the US Army and was inducted into the FSGA Farmers’ Hall of Fame in 2006.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Totsie (formerly Claville) and his parents, JB and Vellan Harrell. He is survived by his children, Mark (Sue), David (Bonny), and Laure (Chris), his brother Gary (Lala), four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Florida Strawberry Growers Association on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM with lunch being served at 1:30 PM. Bring a dish if you would like and please come if you can (dish or not).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace.

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