All Obituaries

James Erwin Ross, Jr. of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on September 21,2020 due to the COVID virus. James was born in Fulton County,  Ga. and spent most of his life  in Jackson, Ga. He resided in St Petersburg, Florida for the past 15 years. James is the son of the late James Erwin Ross Sr. and the late Charlotte Green Young. He is also the brother of the late Jewell Green Sherell.  He is survived by one son Joshua Ross of Oklahoma, a sister Carolyn Preston...

Wayne Thomas Colegrove, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on September 8, 2020.  He is survived by a loving family.

Thomas Clayton Little, of Clearwater, Florida, quietly passed away in his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, on August 20, 2020, at the age of 68.  He was predeceased in death by his Father, Charles Little, and his mother, Mona Pratt Little and is survived by his Significant Other, Angela Nipper and their Son, Justin Nipper, both of Clearwater, Florida. Tom was born on August 20, 1952 in LaPorte, Indiana.  His family later migrated to Florida and he went on to...

Timothy Craig Coleman, Jr.  of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on September 1, 2020.  He is survived by a loving family.

Kenneth Hugo  Wilson, US Army (Ret.),  passed away on August 28th.  He retired to Clearwater after 40 years with United Airlines.  He was a member of VFW Post 2473 in Clearwater, and served on the Honor-Guard at American Legion Post 238 in Safety Harbor.  Predeceased by his son, Roger Wilson.  He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Pirkle, his sons; Stephen Wilson (Theresa) and Scott Pirkle of Clearwater, daughter, Ann,  of Dover, Delaware, 12...

E. Bernice Reinen was born December 11th 1920, in Bayonne, New Jersey and peacefully died at North Pinellas County Hospice Center surrounded by the love of family August 25th, 2020. She was the first-born daughter of William F Reuter and Ellen “Helen” Elizabeth Coughlin Reuter and the oldest of six children. In her early childhood, the family moved to Dumont, New Jersey, to improved environmental conditions because of her asthma. Bernice excelled at school and was highly honored...

Sharon Pauline Buxton, age 67 from Gulfport, FL passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Morton Plant Hospital. She was born on August 10, 1953 to Charles and Pauline Buxton. She was raised in Gulfport and was a graduate of Boca Ciega High School and went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She had 3 children Patricia Buxton-Wood, Dawn Scott, and Samuel (Matthew) Proffer. She lived in Gulfport with her longtime companion Will Haynes. She enjoyed reading, gardening and loved spending...

Robert F. Simpkins "Frank" 75 of Clearwater, Fl. Passed away peacefully on August 4th, 2020 at Brookside Hospice in Palm Harbor. He is survived by his wife, Luana Harris Simpkins, his oldest daughter Tammy (Michelle) Prince, daughter Reginia Mathews (Randy) and his son Travis Simpkins (Alexandra). He was a Grandfather to Skyler, Teylor, Shannon, Benjamin and Nolan. He was a Great Grandfather to Miah and Zayn. Lovingly known as Pop Pop and Grandpa. Robert was born in Richmond, Va....

Eliseo “Lee” Lenoce, 64 September 7, 1955 – July 23, 2020   Lee Lenoce, 64, of Safety Harbor, FL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23, 2020.   He was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 7, 1955 to George and Julia Lenoce. The youngest of three siblings (Linda and George). Lee was a graduate of Cheshire Academy and Southern Connecticut State University.   In 1983 he followed his parents to Florida where they owned and operated Bayboro...

Diane Mattesen Costanzo, age 65, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 after a short but fierce battle against cancer. Diane was born in Stafford Springs, CT and lived in Clearwater, Florida.  Diane’s husband, John Costanzo, passed away last year and she loved and cared for John during their 28 years of marriage. Diane is survived by her mother, Leone Mattesen of Northport, FL. Her father, Louis Mattesen, of Stafford, CT was predeceased. Diane grew up with a large family and is...