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William "Darrell" Simpson
Apr. 04, 2026
William "Darrell" Simpson, 75, passed away April 4, 2026, at HCA Florida Northside Hospital. He was born on "Simpson Hill" on September 6, 1950, in Easaboga, Alabama, to the late William and Maudie Simpson. Darrell was one of ten children, and is predeceased by his siblings Terrie Gosford, Billy...
Iver Bror Dunnder Jr
Apr. 02, 2026
Iver Bror Dunnder Jr., of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 81. A Memorial Service will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5750 49th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33709 on Saturday, May 16th at 1:00 p.m. Iver is survived by his loving wife Linda, her kids, and...
Garry Robert Stapleton
Apr. 01, 2026
Garry Robert Stapleton, 74, passed away on his birthday, April 1, 2026, in Largo, Florida. He was born in St. Petersburg to the late Carl Stapleton Sr., and Bety J. Stapleton. He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed. Services took place privately, and placement was conducted in Memorial...
Charles E. Kennedy
Mar. 31, 2026
Charles Edward Kennedy, 92, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. He was born on a farm on December 29, 1933, in Baker, Florida, and lived a life defined by hard work, meaningful service, and a quiet devotion to those he loved. Chuck (or Charley to his family)...
Sylvia Rose Disotell
Mar. 30, 2026
Sylvia Rose Disotell of Largo, Florida passed away peacefully on March 30,2026, after a long battle with cancer and heart issues. She was born in Cortland, NY on Sept. 9, 1942 to Rose (Gabriel) and Silvio Sardo. Sylvia is survived by two sons, Joseph (Jessie) and Lawrence (Candace) , and grandson...
Kwang Hae Ye
Mar. 30, 2026
Please click here to view livestream Kwang Hae Ye, aged 90, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Pinellas Park, Florida. Born on October 20, 1935, in Kyung Sang Book Do, South Korea, he moved to the United States, where he lived a full and vibrant life. Kwang was renowned for his exceptional fishing...
Dorothy H. Ethridge
Mar. 30, 2026
Dorothy Anne Hughlett Ethridge, 92, of St. Petersburg, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. She is survived by her sister Vera Fadely and many cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Ethridge. There are no services planned at this time.
Mary Straits
Mar. 28, 2026
Mary Straits, born on October 31, 1950, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Straits, with whom she shared a life built on love, commitment, and cherished memories. Together, they...
Mary Theresa Pabon
Mar. 26, 2026
Please click here to view livestream. Mary Theresa Avila Pabon, age 88, of Orlando, Florida and formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away on March 26, 2026. Mary Theresa was born on May 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Maria Teresa Alvarado Avila and Francisco Mozqueda Avila Parocua...
Lea Nicole Workman
Mar. 26, 2026
The world has lost a bright light, a truly special and unique person who was a beacon of love, compassion, and joy. Lea Nicole Workman, aged 45, of St. Petersburg, Florida, passed away on March 26, 2026. Born on April 21, 1980, in Clarksburg, WV, Lea was known for her radiant spirit and...
Nigel Kyle Diggs
Mar. 25, 2026
A Life Steeped in Kindness: Remembering Nigel Kyle Diggs February 26th, 1986 – March 25th, 2026 “All people are good; some just need to find it.” Nigel Kyle Diggs, known simply as Nigel, lived by those words every single day. He viewed the world through a lens of hope, always believing the best...
Samuel Paul Jones
Mar. 25, 2026
Samuel Paul Jones — known to everyone who loved him simply as Sam — passed away on March 25, 2026, at a hospital in Tampa, Florida, after a fierce battle with several health complications. He was 71 years old. Born on September 17, 1954, in Logan, West Virginia, Sam spent much of his formative...