JOHN HENRY "JEFF" QUARTERMAN, 63, of St. Petersburg died Saturday at St. Anthony's Hospital. A native of Florida, he moved to this area in 1955 from Palmetto. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Twentieth Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Ruthie; four daughters, LaFredia Small and Ethel Peeples Robinson, both of St. Petersburg, Elois Richardson of Tampa and Carolyn Richardson of Immokalee; a brother, Edmon) of Largo; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Creal Funeral Home, St. Petersburg.
(From January 1997)
LAURA W. RIEVES, 89, of Largo died Wednesday at Columbia Largo Medical Center. A native of New York City, she moved to this area in 1963 from Connecticut. She was a volunteer for Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater and a member of Order of Eastern Star and St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church. She is survived by a son, Anthony W. Pinkham of Largo; a daughter, Judith P. Bassick of Fairfield, Conn.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
(From January 1997)
COURTNEY ROBIN RIVERA, infant daughter of Andrew J. and Monteen L. of Largo died Thursday at Columbia St. Petersburg Medical Center. She is also survived by a sister, Kayla Ann of Largo; her paternal grandparents, Russell and Patricia O'Donnell of St. Petersburg; her maternal grandparents, Michael and Mary Williams of Largo; her paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie McLaughlin of St. Petersburg; and her paternal great-grandfather, Jonnie Williams of St. Petersburg. E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Petersburg.
(From January 1997)
DONALD RAY SIMS, 58, of Seminole died Sunday at Columbia Largo Medical Center. A native of Hohenwald, Tenn., he moved to this area in 1981 from Hobart Township, Ind. He is survived by his wife, Sally; three sons, Donnie of Largo, Christopher of Seminole and Jason of Columbia, Tenn.; two daughters, Donna Arroyo of New Port Richey and Amy of Clearwater; two brothers, Kent of Valparaiso, Ind., and Jerry of Linden, Tenn.; four sisters, Jeanette Shanes and Diane Aaron, both of Hohenwald and Inez Frazier and Peggy; and three grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
(From January 1997)
DOLORES STOCKMAN, 90, of Clearwater died Thursday at Tarpon Springs Health Center. A native of Downers Grove, Ill., she moved to this area in 1951 from Dayton, Ohio. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Lester L.; two sons, David of Colville, Wash., and Ronald E. of Largo; a daughter, Judy Stewart of Oak Hills, Calif.; a brother, John Miholic of Kailui, Hawaii; a sister, Elizabeth Drumgoole of Chicago Heights, Ill.; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
(From January 1997)
DURLLIE A. VICKERS, 82, of Clearwater died Sunday. A native of Trenton, she was a former resident of Tampa. She was a retired purchasing agent for Tampa General Hospital and member of Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Linda V. Russ of Grove City; a brother, Elmer E. Henley of Lake City; a sister, Eleanor McMeans of Robertsdale, Ala.; and one granddaughter. Garden of Memories- Myrtle Hill Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
DOROTHY M. WAGNER, 72, of Seminole died Thursday at Columbia University General Hospital. A native of Chicago, she moved to this area in 1973 from Naperville, Ill. She was a retired co-owner of Wagner Insurance Market in Largo, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Largo. She is survived by her husband, Raymond T.; three daughters, Linda Heaney of Brooksville, Lisa Kellogg of Pinellas Park and Carla Campbell of Tampa; a brother, James Fencil of Chicago; a sister, Louise Borkenhagen of Indian Head Park, Ill.; and a grandchild. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Serenity Gardens Chapel, Largo.
(From January 1997)
MAGGIE E. NICKELSON WALDEN, 87, of Clearwater died Saturday at Clearwater Center. A native of Petroleum, Ky., she moved to this area in 1946 from Mount Clemens, Mich. She was a seamstress for Modern Upholstery and a member of Countryside Cathedral Church of God. She is survived by a son, William A. Nickelson of Clearwater; a sister, Lucy Britt of Scottsville, Ky.; five grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Fort Harrison Chapel, Clearwater.
(From January 1997)
NOVA SUMNER WHITE, 99, of Clearwater died Thursday at Integrated Health Services in Tampa. A native of Greenville, Tenn., she moved to this area in 1963 from Fall Branch, Tenn. She was a retired elementary school teacher for Greene County Tennessee Schools and a member of Bethany Freewill Baptist Church in Chuckey, Tenn. She is survived by three stepsons, Lloyd, Eldon and Harley Junior, all of Fall Branch; and a stepdaughter, Ila Hall of Fall Branch. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home, Holiday.
(From January 1997)
MABEL R. YARBROUGH, 68, of Clearwater died Thursday at home. A native of New Smyrna Beach, she moved to this area in 1952 from Hollywood. She was a homemaker, a former board member of the YWCA and Children's Family Services and a member of Island Estates Woman's Club, Clearwater Community Hospital Women's Club and Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Orin S.; three sons, Paul R. of San Francisco, John A. of Clearwater and Thomas O. of Jesup, Ga.; and eight grandchildren. Moss-Feaster Funeral Homes, Fort Harrison Chapel, Clearwater.
(From January 1997)
GERTRUDE H. BROWNE, 90, of Quail Hollow died Saturday in Dunedin. A native of Roxbury, Mass., she moved to Quail Hollow in 1970 from Tampa. She was a homemaker and member of Jehovah Witness of Lutz Kingdom Hall. She is survived by a son, Paul of Quail Hollow; a daughter, Gwendolyn G. West of Portland, Ore.; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. F.T. Blount Funeral Home, Lutz-Land O' Lakes Chapel.
(From January 1997)
RICHARD B. DIAZ SR., 72, of Tampa died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A lifelong resident of Tampa, he was a heavy equipment operator, a Coast Guard veteran and Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; a son, Richard Jr. of Tampa; a brother, Benny of Tampa; a sister, Mary Romeo of Tampa; and two grandchildren. Mark III Family Funeral Home, Bay To Bay Chapel, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
ANNA C. DUNN, 79, of Brandon died Monday at Columbia Brandon Regional Medical Center. A native of Sparta, Tenn., she moved to the area in 1979 from Hialeah. She was a homemaker and member of Bell Shoals Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons, David C. of Houston and Mike of Brandon; two sisters, Lorene Brown of Louisville and WillEdna Green of Sparta; and five grandchildren. Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon.
(From January 1997)
HUGH G. EVANS, 92, of Louisville, Ky. died Sunday at home. A native of Elmira Heights, N.Y., he was a former resident of Tampa. He was a self- employed insurance salesman and member of Palma Ceia United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Leonora; a daughter, Betsy R. Sewell; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Arch L. Heady and Son Funeral Directors, Louisville.
(From January 1997)
GRADY A. FORD, 83, of Riverview died Sunday at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in New Port Richey. A native of Anniston, Ala., he was a civil service laborer for MacDill Air Force Base and member of Eulaton Methodist Church in Anniston. He is survived by three daughters, Betty Ford Caulley of Riverview, Patsy Lou Childs of Inverness and Glenda Sue Mitchell of Ohatchee, Ala.; a sister, Ola Simpson of Anniston; eight grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Stowers Funeral Home, Riverview.
(From January 1997)
LESLIE FOX, 61, of Riverview died Sunday in Brandon. A native of Tampa, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a maintenance mechanic, Baptist, member of Big Game Hunters Association and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; three sons, Leslie C. of Tampa, Robert G. Roop of Seffner and Neal Roop of Brooksville; a daughter, Linda F. Goins of Tampa; a sister, Ingrid F. Du Bose of Seffner; and six grandchildren. Garden of Memories-Myrtle Hill Funeral Home, Tampa.
(From January 1997)
BLASI GRANDINETTI, 81, of Tampa died Monday at St. Joseph's Hospital. A native of Nutley, N.J., he moved to Tampa in 1980. He was a general laborer for a brewery and member of St. Pauls Catholic Church. He is survived by a son, Frank of Tampa; a daughter, Joanne Brooks of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and three grandchildren. Mark III Family Funeral Home, Town & Country Chapel.
(From January 1997)
JAMES M. HABLEWITZ, 62, of Tampa died Monday at University Community Hospital. A native of Milwaukee, he moved to Tampa in 1972. He was a driver for a courier service, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, Catholic and member of American Legion Post 152 Town & Country. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three sons, Michael James of Seattle, Craig Steven of Fort Myers and David Scott of Greer, S.C.; and a sister, Mary Carlo of Chicago. Mark III Family Funeral Home, Town & Country Chapel.
(From January 1997)
GEORGE DAVID HOWELL, 49, of Plant City died Sunday at Tampa General Hospital. A lifelong resident of Plant City, he was an insurance agent, a Navy veteran, Baptist and member of Plant City Civitan Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Preston and Grady, both of Plant City; a daughter, Katrina of Plant City; and two brothers, Paul of St. Petersburg and Bobby Welch of Ohatchee, Ala. Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City.
(From January 1997)
MATTIE BOYETTE CARTER JONES, 91, of Plant City died Sunday at Forest Park Nursing Home. A native of Enterprise, Ala., she moved to the area in 1959 from Tampa. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Pearl Gilispie of Plant City; two sisters, Myrtle Fleming of Houston and Melvin LeCompte of Enterprise; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Wells Memorial Funeral Home, Plant City.
(From January 1997)
DAVID EDWARD KNIGHT, 39, of Tampa died Saturday. A lifelong resident of Tampa, he was a heavy equipment operator for Scrap All Inc. of Tampa and Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; a daughter, Crystal of Tampa; his parents, Joseph and Ruth of Tampa; four brothers, Donnie and Alan, both of Tampa and LeRoy and Gary, both of Lakeland; two sisters, Betty Christmas and Joyce Knight, both of Tampa; and his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Mildred Butler of Albuquerque, N.M. Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon.
(From January 1997)
JOHN FRANCIS LEAHY, 79, of Tarpon Springs died Wednesday at home. A native of Haverhill, Mass., he moved to this area in 1977 from Braintree, Mass. He was a retired accountant, World War II veteran of the Coast Guard,e Purple Heart recipient and Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Eva; a son, John F. Jr. of Austin, Texas ; two daughters, Kathleen Curran of Acton, Mass., and Eleanor Winston of Boston; five stepdaughters, Jean Hickey of Quincy, Mass., Blanche King of Palm Harbor, Lorraine Legg of Duxbury, Mass., Pat Carlino of Braintree and Kathleen Carroll of Walpole, Mass.; two brothers, Edward of Dorchester, Mass., and William of Arlington, Mass.; three sisters, Pat Loveridge of Tampa, Margaret Edmonds of Waltham, Mass., and Esther McGurn of Boston; three grandsons; 10 step- grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Curlew Hills Funeral Home, Palm Harbor.
(From January 1997)
