Arlys Lucille Springer
Aug 26, 2026
Arlys Springer, a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away leaving behind a profound legacy of love and ministry.
Born on December 29, 1938, in Bagley, Minnesota, to Ed and Lucille Fittje, Arlys grew up on a farm alongside three brothers and three sisters. After graduating from Clearbrook High School, she pursued her passion for teaching, graduating...
George Franklin Guill
Aug 2, 2026
George Franklin “Frank” Guill, III, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center in Tampa, Florida. Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Frank was the son of George Franklin Guill, Jr. and Frances Dozier Guill. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1968 and worked for Barcalounger Manufacturing before moving...
Jacob Joseph Kulangara
Jul 30, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Jacob (Babu) Kulangara, 85. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jacob was born India and was the second eldest of ten children and grew up with a deep sense of family, faith, and service that would guide him throughout his life.
He began his...
Edwin Rivera
Jul 24, 2026
Edwin Rivera , 61, of Land O' Lakes, FL, passed away peacefully on 7/24/2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength.
Edwin was a man who could fix just about anything. Whether it was a broken appliance, a car, or something around the house, he found joy in working with his hands and helping others. He believed that...
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...