Brandon, FL Obituaries

Larry Tennison Castleman, 75, of Linwood N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Larry was born on February 4, 1951, in Nashville, TN, to the late Joe Alexander Castleman and Thelma Lawrence C...

James Starr Wilson, born on August 28, 1941, in Vermont, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 84. He was a resident of Riverview, Florida.

Cecelia Williams, born on July 23, 1941, in Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 84. Cecelia was a resident of Valrico, Florida.

Alice D. Grant, age 85, passed away January 29, 2026 in Brandon, Florida. She was born October 14, 1940, in New York City, New York, daughter of the late Evilio and Amalia Diaz. Alice worked at Atlas...

Donna Lee (Kreutz) Hooks, age 83, of Avon, Indiana, formerly of Plant City, passed away peacefully at Countryside Meadows in the morning of January 23, 2026. Donna was born on January 25, 1942, in Jam...

Roger Dale Brandstetter, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on January 26, 2026, after a short battle with liver cancer. He was born on October 5, 1947, to Philip and Covey Brandstetter in Sull...

Norma Jean (Mruk) Purcell passed away on January 25, 2026 surrounded by friends and family after a brave fight with cancer. Norma was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Teresa (Langdon) and Edward J Mruk...

Jerry William Burk, 68, of Plant City, Florida, passed away on January 21, 2026. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marlene; his father, Havard Burk; and his precious daughter, Autumn M...

Margaret Reid nee {Minor) died peacefully in Seasons Memory Care, San Antonio, TX on January 17, 2026 at the age of 76. Margaret is survived by husband, Elwood Paul Reid children Michael Keith Means,...

Lois M. Knapp was born on October 22, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio. She passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 96. Lois was a resident of Temple Terrace, Florida.

Brenda Graham Johnson, 76, of Valrico, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. Brenda was predeceased by her parents Charles and Geraldine Graham, sister Marilyn Duffey and brother-in-law Ray Du...

Gail E Bush, born on January 20, 1947, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 78. Gail was a resident of Brandon, Florida.

Marilyn Joy Carson, a much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with her Lord on January 17, 2026, at the age of 92. Born in Tampa, Florida, to Winton and Muriel Michelle...

Retired CMsgt Richard Hardesty, 92, of Seffner, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Melech Hospice House, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born May 19,1933 to Ell...

Our hearts are heavy, but what a beautiful ride! Known for his warmth, generosity, optimism, perseverance, and unwavering support, Dr. Dale Fischbach touched the lives of all who knew him. His legac...

Elaine Peters, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 18, 1943, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, to Dan and Marie Carroll, she was ...

Jill Diane Floyd, aged 68, passed away on January 14, 2026. Born on August 19, 1957, Jill was a resident of Madeira Beach, Florida. A visitation will be held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, locat...

Hazel M. Davis, known lovingly as “Pinky,” affectionately to many as “Aunty Pinky,” and most cherished by her children as Mom, was a woman of rare fire, sharp intellect, unshakable faith, and a zest f...

Alice Mae Johnston Born August 11, 1945 Died January 12, 2026 Loving mother, wife, and friend Alice was born in Pontiac, Michigan. She married Harold Johnston Sr. and had three boys; Harold Johnston ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Andrew “Andy” Glen Johnson, age 56, on January 9th, 2026, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Andy was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and c...

Donald A. Pusch (Don) of Tampa, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Lakeland, FL. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 21, 1931. Don was predecease...

Gayle Weeks Baldwin was born on August 31, 1947, in Jacksonville, Florida, and passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Gayle was a resident of Valrico, Florida. She is survived by her lovin...

Ms. Lewis found great joy in spending time with family and friends each weekend. Whether she was enjoying lunch or shopping and having tea and looking for new books in the bookstore. She was precede...

Gladys A Hernandez Peña passed away peacefully in Brisas del Caribe on January 7, 2026, in Brandon, Florida, at the age of 89 years old. Gladys A Hernandez Peña is survived by her son Nelson A Lapeir...

John Michael Ryan March 15, 1938 -January 6, 2026. Beloved husband for sixty three years of Patricia Ann Ryan. Beloved father of John Ryan Jr (Lynne), Joseph, Kelly (Brian) Strickland, Tara (Louis) Wi...

Luisa Edelmira Ameneiro Capote, born on August 19, 1940, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 85. Luisa was a resident of Tampa, Florida. A committal service will be held at Hillsboro Mem...

Michele J. Leonard-King, born December 19, 1953, passed away on December 31, 2025, surrounded by love. Michele was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, grew up in Florida, and spent most of her life in Texas...

Barbara Anne Glotzback was born on April 18, 1943, in South Bend, Indiana. She passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Brandon, Florida.

Richard Miller Anderson, born on January 3, 1951, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 75. Richard was a resident of New Port Richey, Florida.

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce that John “Jack” Clifton Elliott passed peacefully on January 5, 2026, at home, surrounded by the love of his wife and children. Jack was born on Decemb...

Juan Fernando Serkovic, fondly known as "Juancho", 77, living in Brandon, Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Dec 31st, 2025. He was born July 27, 1948, in Lima, Peru. J...

Guillermo Julio Guerra Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 1st. Born in Cuba in 1936, Guillermo lived a life devoted to faith, education, and family. He was a proud Cat...

Deborah Joy Connor, age 66, passed away in Lakeland, Florida. She was born in Conestee, South Carolina, to the late Harold Dean Connor and Mary Frances Connor. Deborah lived a life surrounded by those...

Sandra Jean Lockwood (“Sandy”), 78, of Seffner, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2026. Born in 1947 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, to James and Stella Hubbard, Sandy was a loving daughter, sister, moth...

Hyon “Luke” Kim died peacefully in Brandon, Florida, on January 1, 2026, at the age of 53. Luke is survived by his mother, Su; his wife, Angela; his children, Kyle, Erin, and Sienna; and his brother...

Roberto “Beto” Robles passed away unexpectedly on January 1st in Hudson, Florida, at the age of 56. He is survived by his mother, Elisa Becerra, and his stepfather, Juan Becerra of Tampa; his childre...

Coleman James Shirley, aged 91, passed away on December 29, 2025. He was a resident of Sun City Center, Florida. A visitation will be held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, located at 2323 W. Brand...

Rebecca “Becky” Sanchez nee Parker, died unexpectedly on December 29, 2025 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 77. Becky is survived by her two children: Marcy Guincho and Brian Sanchez and bonus son, Ma...

Rudolph "Ziggy" Reginald Scarlett Jr. passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 35. He was born on April 2, 1990. A visitation will be held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, located at 2323 W...

Elio Delgado, 85, born on March 23, 1940 in Bauta, Cuba, passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family on December 30, 2025. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Maida Rodriguez D...

Born on June 12, 1951, in Northampton, Pennsylvania, to Rudolph John Toth, Sr. and Doris Strunk Toth (both deceased), he lived a life rooted in faith, family, and a deep love of sports. A gifted all...

Anne Fuller Mott-Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 28, 2025 at her home in Seffner Florida. Anne was born August 31, 1930, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Nel...

Kathy Marlene (Oster) Cheasebro November 18, 1949 - December 23, 2025 Kathy Marlene (Oster) Cheasebro (formerly Stroud, Leary and Psaras), 76, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at Ball Memo...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Frances “Francesca” P. Beauchaine, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Frances was born on March 16, 1941, in Port Richmond, Pennsylvania, though she always liked...

Charles Daniel “Dan” Driggers Jr., 76, of Valrico, Florida, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025—his favorite time of the year—surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ocala, Flo...

Thomas Wayne O’Kane, aged 81, of Valrico, Florida, passed away December 26, 2025, having been born January 12, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a dedicated husband to Judy M. O’Kane for 47 wonderfu...

In Loving Memory of Margarita Pacheco (1933 – 2025) Today we honor the life of Margarita Pacheco , who passed away at the age of 92. A woman of unwavering faith and profound humility, Margarita’s li...

Oswald Patrick Dunkley was born on August 30, 1939, to Charles Dunkley and Floris Patten-Hay. Oswald was the 4th of 5 children born to his parents. As a young man growing up in Jamaica, Oswald enjoye...

Harold Lee Smith aka The Cookie Man was born October 3rd, 1965, to the late Annette Smith and Walter Lee Smith of Miami, Florida. On December 16th, 2025, he unexpectedly made his earthly departure at ...

In Loving Memory of Mary Louise Pitzer A Life of Faith, Love, and Enduring Grace Mary Louise Pitzer, age 91, entered into the presence of the Lord on December 18, 2025, and she now stands in glory wi...