All Obituaries

Dorothy Swatzell Ledford, 96 years, died in Tampa, Florida on January 21, 2020 at 5:20 PM. Ms. Ledford lived in Johnson City, Tennessee for the majority of her adult life, having moved from her childhood home in Greeneville. She previously worked as the head-cashier at the Little Store and was the manager of the C&R an S&H green stamp stores. She was a long-time member of Pinecrest Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her faith in Jesus Christ, her love of family, and her...

RAY, Elizabeth “Betsy” Roper, of Temple Terrace, passed away on January 15, 2020. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 25 at the Temple Terrace church of Christ, where she had been a member for more than 20 years. There will be visitation beginning at 10 am, with the service to follow at 11 am.  Mrs. Ray was born in Alabama to Richard and Jean Roper.  She graduated from Hueytown High School and went on to attend Florida College in Temple...

Mr. Wayne C. Jeffcoat, 77, of Odessa, Florida passed away January 12, 2020 at St. Joseph's Hospital North. He was born in Tampa and of the Baptist faith. His memberships include the Tampa Jaycee's and the Tampa Bay Baptist Conference Center.  Wayne was a master electrician and was owner of Jeffcoat Electric. He is survived by his wife, Madelyn N. Jeffcoat of Odessa, FL; daughter, Noreen Jeffcoat of Odessa, FL; son, Cyler Jeffcoat of Odessa, FL; daughter-in-law,...

Debra “Melle” Michelle Beltramea of Lutz, FL passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at approximately 4:15pm. She was born March 7, 1973 in Saint Louis Park, MN.   Melle had a passion for helping others, and was known for her unlimited generosity and thoughtfulness. Prior to becoming physically disabled by Pulmonary Hypertension, she enjoyed working and making friends at KB Toys, Cracker Barrel, and Geppeddo Dolls. Melle was active in her church as a teacher and...

Charles A. Maiore, 77, passed away January 9, 2020 after a brief illness, at St Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He was born May 17, 1942, in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of Corrado (Charles N.) Maiore and Leonita Peluse Maiore. Charlie graduated from Arlington High School, Class of 1959. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. After leaving the Air Force he worked for the Board of Education for Poughkeepsie NY which introduced him to working with computers. He went...

Luz M. Ortiz-Huertas, 86 years old, passed away on January 4, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. She lived most of her life and raised her five children in the beautiful mountains of Jayuya. She was a devoted mother and grandmother to all. She is survived by daughters Brenda E. Rivera, Maria P. Rivera; Sons, Cesar A. Rivera, Eugenio Rivera, Amilcar Rivera; Sister Carmen E. Gonzalez and many, many grandchildren and great grandchildren that she loved and adored. She...

Juan Carlos Garzaro, 60 years old, born on October 25th, 1959, and was called to heaven on the night of December 24, 2019.  Juan Carlos was very caring and athletic. He enjoyed working in the yard, working with tools, and repairing things. He was sociable and made friends easily, and shared interesting anecdotes especially of Spain. He loved his family. He also loved animals from birds, to dogs, to most creatures. He would stop traffic to help an injured animal, or to help an animal...

Vivian C. Spence, 81 of Tampa passed away December 21, 2019 joining her husband, Tom and her two sons, Tom, Jr. and Joe and grandson Devin. She was a devoted wife and loving mother to all. She is survived by her loving daughters, Debbie Spence and Dee Henderson; brother,  Dell Cooper; five grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. Graveside service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, December 28th at Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa.    "ENTRUSTED...

Jennie Favata LaRocca, 95, of Tampa, passed away December 19, 2019. Pre-deceased by husband John B. LaRocca. Survivors include: son John LaRocca (Colleen), daughter Jeanice Horn (Patrick); grandchildren: Sara Smith (Mike), Patrick Horn, Scott Horn, and Claire LaRocca; great grandchildren: Evie & Nora Smith. A gathering for family and friends will take place at 10:00 AM-12 Noon, Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the Roy Haynes Recreation Center, 1902 South Village Ave.,...

Joan James, 71, of Tampa passed away December 16, 2019. She was born May 3, 1948 in Roatan, Honduras. She is survived by her loving family. Funeral Services will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Macdonald Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. "Entrusted To Our Care" MacDonald Funeral Home"