Obituaries

Joseph Anthony Santana

Joseph Anthony Santana

Aug 21, 2026

Joseph Anthony Santa 64, of Tampa, Fl passed away on August 21, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA. 

Annette Marie Shaw

Annette Marie Shaw

Aug 20, 2026

Annette Marie Shaw, née Barbanera, 69, of Bradenton, FL, departed this life on August 20, 2026 in Sarasota, FL surrounded by family and fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church.

Born in 1957 to the late Eugene and Gwendolyn Barbanera in Miami, FL, she graduated Monsignor Edward Pace High School.  She built a career spanning over four decades in the...

Irma Martha Harding

Irma Martha Harding

Aug 20, 2026

Irma Martha Harding, born on September 2, 1953, in Deland, Florida, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

Irma will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew her. Born and raised in Florida, she carried with her the spirit of her home state throughout her life. Her passing marks the close of a life that began...

Susan Ameisen Sneiderman

Susan Ameisen Sneiderman

Aug 20, 2026

Susan Ameisen Sneiderman, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 84.

She was born on September 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. Over the course of a life that spanned more than eight decades, Susan was known to those around her by the name she carried with grace and warmth.

Susan’s passing will be felt deeply...

Harry G. Nugent

Harry G. Nugent

Aug 20, 2026

Harry G. Nugent, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 97.

Born on August 5, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York, Harry lived a long life that spanned nearly a century. He will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew him.

Harry’s passing marks the close of a life lived through many seasons and...

Ida Marie Butler

Ida Marie Butler

Aug 19, 2026

Ida Marie Butler, age 84, passed away on August 19, 2026 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, FL.

She was born on September 3, 1941 in Allen Park, MI, daughter to her late parents, Buford Cornell and Geneva Mae Byrd.  Ida was the beloved widow of the late Richard Lee Butler.

Ida is survived by her son, Richard Alan Butler; grandchildren, Kyle...

Karen Denise Applewhite

Karen Denise Applewhite

Aug 19, 2026

Karen Denise Applewhite, born March 13, 1952, passed away on August 19, 2026.

Karen’s life spanned decades of change, memory, and connection, and her passing marks the loss of a woman whose name will be spoken with love and remembrance by those who knew her. She will be remembered with affection and gratitude, and her life will remain a lasting presence...

Terry Lynn Queen SR.

Terry Lynn Queen SR.

Aug 19, 2026

Terry Lynn Queen Sr. passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born on March 6, 1950, Terry lived a long life and will be remembered by those who knew him with respect and affection. His passing marks the close of a life that spanned many years and many seasons, and his memory will remain with all who...

John Anthony White

John Anthony White

Aug 19, 2026

John Anthony White, 41 of Clearwater, Fl passed away on August 19, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1985 in Walnut Creek, CA. John is survived by his mother, Elaine White; brothers, Christopher Gilliam and Frank White. 

Son Xuan Doan

Son Xuan Doan

Aug 17, 2026

Son Xuan Doan, 68 of Pinellas Park passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on, March 17, 1958 in Lam Dong, Vietnam. Son is survived by his wife Huong Thi Pham; daughter, Tuyen Mong Doan; son Dung Tuen Doan. Many family and friends. 

Ronald Joseph Meade

Ronald Joseph Meade

Aug 17, 2026

Ronald Joseph Meade passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 85.

Born on July 17, 1941, Ronald lived a long life and will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew him. His passing marks the close of a life that spanned many years and many seasons, and his memory will remain with all who had...

Michael Bernard Hayes

Michael Bernard Hayes

Aug 17, 2026

Michael Bernard Hayes Sr., born on March 16, 1950 in County Cork, Ireland passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. His journey through life touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Today, family, friends, and loved ones gather in remembrance of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose kindness and steadfast devotion have left...

Noemy Suarez

Noemy Suarez

Aug 17, 2026

Noemy was born in Honduras on July 28, 1934, and raised in Costa Rica.

Married Pete Curras in Miami, Florida, and had five children Lucia, Noemy, Ana Maria, Carlos and Gabriela.

Moved to Puerto Rico in 1964 and her philanthropic work filled her life with joy.

Served for over 50 years as Eucharistic minister, and as an active member of her parish in...

Miles Thomas Hunter

Miles Thomas Hunter

Aug 17, 2026

Miles Thomas Hunter age 13, of Lake Mary, FL, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born on October 20, 2012 in Orlando, FL, he brought immeasurable light, laughter, and warmth to everyone who knew him.

Miles was a vibrant young boy with a kind and joyful spirit. A student at Lake Mary Elementary School, he was...

Melanie Hurt

Melanie Hurt

Aug 15, 2026

Rose "Melanie" Hurt passed away unexpectedly at age 76 on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Melanie was born October 6, 1949 in Sanford, Florida to Jennings L. & Virginia L. Hurt, Jr.

Although Melanie grew up in Florida, she spent many years living in Minnesota where she graduated from the University of Minnesota. She later lived in Chicago and...

Kevin Quin Simon

Kevin Quin Simon

Aug 14, 2026

Kevin Quin Simon passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida at the age of 64 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Kevin is survived by his sister Theresa Lynn Simon, brother, Wesley Neal Simon, and brother Stephen Louis Simon, all in Orlando. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Haffey Simon, father Alexander Louis Simon, and brothers Mark Andrew Simon...

James L. Horne

James L. Horne

Aug 14, 2026

James Lewis Horne, 68, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on August 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 13, 1958, in San Francisco, California.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Pamela; his children, Megan, Alison, and Ryan; and his grandchildren, Mya, Kailyn, and Leona.

Known to friends and family as “Jimmy” or “Jimbo,”...

Tamala Tarcia White

Tamala Tarcia White

Aug 13, 2026

The Life & Legacy of Tamala Tarcia White

August 29, 2000 – August 13, 2026

Tamala Tarcia White was born on August 29, 2000, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, to Roosevelt White and Herretta Hunt. From the very beginning, Tamala brought a spirit into this world that was uniquely her own bright, playful, curious, adventurous, and full of dreams.

Tamala spent...

Louis Roy Kilmer Nezzer Jr.

Louis Roy Kilmer Nezzer Jr.

Aug 13, 2026

Louis Roy Kilmer Nezzer Jr. passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 94.

He was born on December 8, 1931. Over the course of a long life, Louis was known by his full name, Louis Roy Kilmer Nezzer Jr., and will be remembered with respect and affection by those who knew him.

His life spanned nearly a century, and...

Melissa A Thibodeau

Melissa A Thibodeau

Aug 13, 2026

Melissa A. Thibodeau, 54 of St. Petersburg, Fl, passed away on August 13, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1972 in Manila, Philippines. Melissa is survived by her husband, Robert Thibodeau; children and many family and friends.