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Henry Webster “Stukom” Starkes was born on March 19, 1952, to the Late Eddie L. Starkes Sr. and Mary W. J. Starkes in Dade City, Florida.  He is proceeded in death by his father, Eddie L. Starkes Sr.; mother, Mary W. J. Starkes; three brothers, Eddie L. Starkes Jr.; Dyke E. Brown Sr., and Thomas Easter Brown; two nephews, Terrance L. Woodard Sr. and Melvin B. Starkes.  Henry’s family called him Stukom.  He was a graduate of Mickens High class of 1970. In...

Tommy James Gallimore (T.J.) was born February 20, 1955 in Cochran City, (Beckley County) Georgia to the Late Matha Lee Gallimore (Dent).  T.J. received his formal education at Beckley County Schools.  T.J. and Annie met as young kids in their small city, where they attended school together. They started dating at the age of 16, which later led to them joining in holy matrimony on January 31, 1974.  After moving to Florida to begin their life as a...

Arturo Sylvester, born in Panama in 1944, died peacefully, surrounded by family on January 20, 2023 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Rose; daughters Kristina and Ninotchka; bonus family including great grandchildren Theodore, Elizabeth, Nicole, Atticus, and Dylan, all of whom affectionately called him "Honey;" a brother, two nephews, and several cousins. Arturo is preceded in death by his father Thomas Sylvester and mother Estella Oxley.  A veteran of the...

Brother Joseph Blount entered this world on Friday, July 25, 1941, in Bonnerton, North Carolina, the son of John Edmund Blount III and Lenora Blount. He entered eternal rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his residence in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Joseph was educated through the Beaufort County, North Carolina, school system. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and served his country well for 4 years active duty and 2 years in the Reserve. Joseph received his...

Brian Keith Lima was born October 18, 1966 in Tampa, Florida to the Late Nilo Lima and the Late Debbie Walter. Brian received his formal education in Hillsborough County, where he met and made many friends.  Brian was currently employed with Walmart Supercenter, New Tampa, where he also met and made many friends.  Brian was a loving person who had a special love for cats and  loved to care and nurture them daily.  Brian loved his family and had a...

Donald Allen Papke was born in the winter in Buffalo, New York on January 13th, 1932 to the parents Florence Overholt and Kenneth Papke. Donald eventually settled down in Clearwater, Florida after serving his country as an aircraft electrician in the Korean War. He met his wife Carolyn June Papke after serving his country, and settled down with his wife for 67 years. Donald worked at Honeywell for the space program for many years until finally retiring in 1991. He was preceded in death by...

Virginia Larry Maner was born in Shelby Community Hospital in Shelby, Mississippi at 10:10 pm on February 28th 1968. She passed away early morning, January 14, 2023. Virginia was born to Willie Mae Larry and Robert Housten. Virginia graduated high school and continued her education, earning an Associates Degree from Everest University in Applied Science and Management. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Orchid Cove Rehabilitation Center.  Virginia was...

Sister Hattie J. Mitchell was born in Lakeland, Florida on November 19, 1934 to the Late Theodore and Lucille Holloman. Sister Hattie married the love of her life, John Mitchell, in June of 1956. Mr.  Mitchell passed away in 2004. Sister Mitchell was a member of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Trilby, Florida. On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, God sent his angels to his flower garden at Advent Health Hospital- Dade City, Florida. Their task was to pick one of his chosen roses,...

Our beloved Rosalina (Rose) Anita Hansberry, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Zephyrhills, Florida Hospital. She was 62 years old. Rose was born on June 17, 1960, to Carlos and Doris Aponte in Buffalo, New York. The family relocated to Dade City, FL and at a young age, Rose was adopted by Morris and Eunice Penix.  Rose graduated from Pasco Comprehensive High School, Dade City, FL. A few years after graduating, she married Eric Hansberry and to that union, a baby...