John Lewis Sligh
Jul 1, 2026
The Reverend John Lewis Sligh died peacefully in the early hours of July 1, 2026, after a brief period under hospice care. He was surrounded by love, prayer, and the sure hope of the resurrection. He was 74.
Born in Washington, D.C., to John Hilary and Norma Eloise Sligh, Lewis spent his early childhood in Washington and San Antonio before the...
Ronald Lewis Colman
Jun 11, 2026
In loving memory of Ronald Lewis Colman who passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL. He was a long-time Tampa resident and is predeceased by his parents and multiple siblings.
Darlene Esther Brownlee
Jun 8, 2026
Darlene Esther Brownlee, aged 80, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026. Born on December 27, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as Darlene Esther Lechner, she later moved to Tampa, Florida, where she met the love of her life, Virgil Brownlee. The two were married and later blessed with a son.
Darlene was a deeply devoted wife and mother who cherished family...
Paul Anthony Ellison
Jun 7, 2026
Paul Anthony Ellison of Tampa, Florida passed away on June 7, 2026 at 54 years old.
Paul grew up in Morristown, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife Michelle Valente-Ellison; daughter Danielle Ellison Valente; brother Billy Ellison; sisters Debbie Tindell, Sherry Welsh, Karen Smith, Sherry Payne, and Debbie Guillon.
Rest in Peace.
A celebration of Paul's life will be held on July 18th,...
Blondeane Schweitzer
May 28, 2026
Blondeane Schweitzer, 88, of Tampa, passed on May 28, 2026.
Blondeane was born on November 19, 1937 in Osborne, Kansas to Paul and Viola Bliss. She was a secretary, and she loved being a Kansas Sunflower, socializing with friends, and was passionate about her faith and loved desserts.
She is survived by her two children Daryl Schweitzer and Diane Ramey.
Services will be...
James Lee Walton
May 17, 2026
James Lee Walton Jr., 43, Passed away on May 17, 2026
James was born May 20, 1982, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. To the parents of James Lee Walton Sr. & Cheryl Denise Williams. James was educated in the Tampa Public School System. On June 14, 1999, James welcomed a daughter into the world named Jameshia Walton. James spent...
Wayne Douglas Hawes
May 15, 2026
Wayne Douglas Hawes was born on April 8, 1947, in Adrian, Michigan, to Isaac and Edith Hawes. Throughout his life, Wayne became known for his intelligence, determination, generosity, humor, and unwavering faith. Whether solving impossible technology problems, serving his community, Restoring lighthouses, cheering for the Buccaneers, or traveling the country with those he loved, Wayne left a lasting impact everywhere...
Peggy Kinslow Arnold
May 12, 2026
Peggy Kinslow Arnold, 88, of Land O'Lakes, passed on May 12, 2026.
A visitation will be held at MacDonald Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 19th, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
A committal service will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on Wednesday, May 20th,m at 11:00am.
Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the MacDonald Funeral Home website.
James M Kolb
May 7, 2026
James M. “Jimmy” Kolb was born on October 23, 1973, in Bethpage, New York, and from the very beginning he brought light, laughter, and sweetness to everyone around him. On May 7, 2026, that light passed peacefully in Tampa, Florida, but the love he shared remains forever in the hearts of those who knew him.
Jimmy spent most of his life...
David Edward Gant
May 7, 2026
David Gant, age 59, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 7, 2026, from melanoma cancer.
David was born and raised in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, by his parents, John and Mary Judith Gant, and he lived an adventurous childhood with his brother, John Paul Gant. David's faith was central...