All Obituaries

Madeline Arabia, 95 of Tierra Verde, FL passed peacefully May 4, 2021 at Big Bend Hospice. She was born November 2, 1925 in Queens, New York. She moved to Pinellas County in 1958. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper. In her retirement years, she enjoyed babysitting. She is survived by son Charles Burlon/Glynda & daughter Marlene Hyland/Doug, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grand Children & 1 Great Great Grandchild. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 7th from 6pm - 8pm at Sorensen...

Nguyen, Tam 64, of Pinellas Park passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Northside Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 8th 8:30am-9:30am at the funeral home followed by a funeral mass at Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Catholic Church on Saturday, May 8th at 10:00am. A committal service will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

On the evening of April the 29th, Nancy Davies passed away peacefully at 91 years old. She was born in South Wales, UK in 1929 and had one daughter Christine Elizabeth. She loved singing, music, walking, animals, football and spending time with family and friends. She leaves behind her loving grandson David Malcolm, his wife Adele and two great granddaughters Olivia and Ember. Plus many more beloved family and friends. She will be deeply missed and will be forever in our hearts. A...

Ba,  we are honored that you are our father,  our strength and inspiration in life.  Not only did you and Me raise 5 daughters through the hardship and adversity of war, you survived the  atrocities of being a prisoner of war, and through all the pain and loss you had the strength to reinvent and reestablish yourself in a new country where the language and culture were foreign and daunting.  But you were accustomed to the challenge, being...

Hutchens, B. Evon 82, of St. Petersburg passed away on April 16, 2021. Evon was born in Ashley, OH moving to St. Petersburg at an early age. She worked at Group W Cable in both Pinellas and Manatee counties from the introduction of cable television until her retirement from Brighthouse. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Keith Hutchens and her son Jeff Duncan. Survivors include Nicky, her constant canine companion; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many...

On Saturday, April 10, 2021, Khonesavanh "Chune" Xumphonphakdy, loving husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 65. Chune was born on October 05, 1955, in Thakhek, Laos to Khamphang and Khamouan Xumphonphakdy. After immigrating to United States, he married the love of his life, Souvaly "Suezie" Xumphonphakdy, on July 19, 1983. They raised three sons, Antony, Chantharath, and Souriya, and one daughter, Vassana. Living most of his life in New Jersey, Chune...

Irene Haisch passed away peacefully on April 8, 2021 at Spirit Mountain Hospice House after a short battle with cancer.  Many thanks to the folks at Hospice House for the wonderful care and love given to our Mom. Irene grew up in Connecticut, married Hank and raised a family.  They relocated to Florida, enjoyed family time, travel and living with palm trees for a few decades. For the last few years, Irene enjoyed living in Cody Wyoming with her daughter Sue.  Irene is...

James Howard Anthony, 86, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born in St. Petersburg and graduate of St. Petersburg High School. He attended the University of Tampa. He served in the US Marine Corps and later became a member of the American Legion. He was a retired office manager for several law firms in the area. He leaves behind his wife Kathleen Anthony, his 3 sons David Sironsen, Scott Grisar, Christopher Grisar, and 4 grandchildren. A memorial service will...

Frances C. Dillashaw, 90 of St. Petersburg, FL  passed peacefully on April 6, 2021 at the Masonic Home of Florida.  She was born on December 9, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH.  Frances was proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years Ed and her son Jim Dillashaw. She is survived by her children Pat Horsefield of Floral City,  FL;  Janet Goley of St. Petersburg, FL;  Donna Collins of Palm Bay, FL; John Dillashaw of St. Petersburg, FL; and Lisa Dillashaw of St....

Kim N. Tran, 52, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on March 23, 2021.  A funeral service and reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Sorensen Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, Fl. Kim was born in Thon Phu Hiep, Vietnam and immigrated to the United States at the age of 15. He married Hien in 1995 and welcomed two beautiful children in 1997 and 1999. Kim was a devoted father and husband, dedicating his life to family. He was an avid skier and gardener.  In...