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DEAN, Wallace, 54, of Gibsonton, passed away March 12, 2003 in Tampa. Anative of Chicago, Mr. Wallace had graduated from Roosevelt Military Academy, where he had played drums in the school band. He had joined the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego from 1967-1971. He then resided in Los Angeles for the rest of his 15 years in California, where he had worked as a commercial printer.

After a short stay with his sister in North Carolina, he moved to this area in 1983 and resumed his printing career. He had a second career in interstate trucking. One of his favorite past-times was riding his Harley. He was preceded in death by his father, Dean E. Wallace, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Wallace of Sun City Center; sister, Colette Newman of Winston-Salem, NC; nephew, Jason Newman and his wife, Rani of Louisville, greatniece, Rozlyn Newman; greatnephew, Maxamillion Newman; and his beloved companion, Miss Kitty, who now lives with his close friends Denny and Teresa Myers. Friends may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Lewers Funeral Home in Ruskin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at Lewers Funeral Home.

Committal services will be held at Florida National Cemetery on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Lewers Funeral Home Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com LONG, John Joseph, 59, of Tampa, passed away Sunday March 16, 2003. His parents, John and Helen Long and his nephew, Bryan O'Connor, all of Overland Park, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, John Stephen (Steve) Long, his daughter and son-in-law Michele McKay Long-Craig and Bill Craig, his grandchildren, McKay and Jack Craig of Tampa, Fla. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Linda and John O'Connor, their surviving children, Laura and Michael, all of Overland Park, a brother and sister-inlaw Bob and Ann Long, a and their children, Shawn, Joshua, and Sundown of Everett, Wash.

Mr. Long was a native of Shawnee Mission, Kan. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1965. After graduation, he moved to Tampa to join the Bentley Gray Company. He was named President of Bentley Gray in 1982.

His commercial real estate career began in 1985 when he joined the A. S. Austin Company as Vice President and General Manager. In 1998 he became associated with the Grubb Ellis Company as Vice President, Office Services Group and remained an active broker with Grubb Ellis until his health forced him to take medical leave in November of 2001. He was involved in many civic and social activities during his career in Tampa.

He was a past board member of the Downtown Rotary Club, past Vice President of the David Falk Foundation and past member of the Merrymakers Club, the University Club, and the Centre Club. He was an active member of both the Krew of Gasparilla and Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club, having served on the board of Palma Ceia for two terms. A Funeral Mass will be said at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Christ the King Catholic Church with private interment to follow at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. The ly will receive friends Wednesday March 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

at Blount Curry Funeral Home, 605 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa. AVENUE CHAPEL. (813) 876-2421 SIMMS, James C. 63, of Plant City passed away March 14, 2003. He is survived by his wife Mary; one son, three daughters, one brother, four sisters and 16 grandchildren.

Hamilton Funeral Home (813) 677-9109 TBO.com THE TAMPA TRIBUNE TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2003 MUENZLER, Fred 90, formerly of Tampa, passed away on March 12,2003 in Tamarac, Fla. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, he was an avid fisherman, whose love and laughter will be forever missed. He served his country with valor and distinction in World War with the 83rd Infantry Division in the Battle of the Bulge, and the liberation of Europe, earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosalyn (Bell); daughter, Carol Smith and grandson George Atohi; his sister Mary Bascome, and nephew Donald Bascome; and many greatnieces and nephews, in-laws and friends. A memorial service will be held in late June at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.

Cremation by Fred Hunter Funeral Home. O'HARA, Ferne, (maiden name, Elliott), passed away March 16, 2003 003 in Tampa. Born October 3, 1914, in Buffalo, N.Y., subsequently grew up in Los Angeles, eventually moved back to Buffalo and married William G. O'Hara. The two moved to Holiday, in the 1970's.

She is loved by and survived by her family: sons, William and Mitchell; daughter, Carole; grandchildren, Kelly, Wendy, Drew, Dawn, Michael, Shaelyn, Kristyn and Derek; and six great grandchildren. We will miss her everyday. Funeral services will be held this evening, 7 p.m. at the funeral home. C.E.

Prevatt Funeral Home (813) 988-7371. PENDERGRASS, Hardin T. passed away March 16, 2003. Buddy was born twice. He was born first into this world on August 10,1947 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

and re-born into the Kingdom of God and rededicated his life to the Lord during the Summer of "Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven." Matthew Since his early childhood God had blessed Buddy with the gift of music, but he struggled much of his life to serve the Lord with His gifts. Buddy made several efforts in bands like White Witch to make statements about the battle of Good versus Evil, but Buddy found no true success until he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. Since then Buddy has been confessing the name of Jesus before men through his music and engineering the music of others to the Glory of God. For all his life, Buddy had an infectious passion for life, a passion that was vibrantly communicated in the music of the Tropics and still touches the lives of fans throughout the world. In recent days, Buddy's passion had led him to ultimate satisfaction in Jesus in bringing Him glory.

This is no more evident than in the lives of his family who have blossomed in the shadow of his spiritual leadership. As his family and friends, we are convinced that Buddy expects his wife, Debbie, his two sons, Clayton and Ted, his mother, Peggy, his father, Hardin, his sisters Vicki and Paula, his myriad of family and friends and fans and colleagues and coworkers will join him in his passion to confess the name of Jesus Christ until we all meet again together in Glory. Final arrangements are being made through Anderson McQueen Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Chapel, 9015 US Hwy.

19 Pinellas Park, Fla. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg Building Fund, 9021 US Hwy 19 Pinellas Park, FL 33782. PRIESTLEY, Donald Bernard, age 70, of Tampa, passed away at his home on March 15,2003. He is survived by his two sons, Mark E.

and Donald two grandchildren, Cassidy and Connor; and by his loving friends. Viewing will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME (813) 931-1833 Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com 7 OBITUARIES ARPI, Michael, 64, of Tarpon Springs died Sunday, March 16, 2003. Survived by son, Michael, daughters, Lynette Long, Kim McMancken and Lissa Brown.

Dobies Funeral Home. Deputies seek Patrick Brown, top left, Jason Reid, above, and Aree Spivey. 3 Men Sought In Sunday Shooting BATTERY, MURDER AMONG CHARGES By BILLHEERY LAKELAND The Polk County Sheriff's Office obtained arrest warrants for three suspects in an early Sunday shooting that left one man dead and three others injured. The warrants charge Aree Spivey, 28, and Jason Reid, 22, with one count each of first-degree murder and two counts each of attempted first -degree murder. The third suspect, Patrick Brown, 35, is charged with aggravated battery.

All three are from the Auburndale area. The shootings occurred about 2:50 a.m. Sunday in a parking lot at North Combee Road and U.S. 92, southeast of Lakeland. Eric Lamar Anderson, 25, of Auburndale was fatally shot, said sheriff's spokeswoman Michal Shanley.

Lisson Etienne, 25, of Winter Haven was shot in the knee and thigh, and Brian Parker, 22, of Lakeland was shot in the right arm. They were being treated Monday at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Their injuries were not lifethreatening, said sheriff's Maj. W.J. Martin.

Curtis Crossley, 29, of Winter Haven was pistolwhipped and suffered cuts and a broken hand, Shanley said. Crossley was released from Lakeland Regional. A cash reward might be awarded for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect or suspects. People can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-226-8477. Reporter Bill Heery can be reached at (863) 284-1412.

Sen. Nelson Accuses NASA Of Arrogance WEST PALM BEACH U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said arrogance and a lack of communication among NASA officials contributed to the disintegration of the space shuttle Columbia Feb. 1.

The former astronaut, who flew on Columbia in 1986, said Monday that the same problems befell the Challenger before it exploded in 1986. "It's a very unforgiving environment," Nelson told the Forum Club civic association. "You don't want any mistakes, and the mistakes caught us." Nelson said he wants to know whether NASA could have changed how Columbia re-entered the atmosphere to minimize stress on the shuttle's left wing when there were indications its thermal tiles had been damaged. He sent a letter Friday to the Columbia Accident Investigation Board asking when Mission Control realized the seriousness of Columbia's problems during re-entry. NASA did not return a call Monday seeking comment.

The Associated Press BOSSELER, Raymond 86 of Brandon, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Mary Virginia; three sons, Richard, David and Peter Bosseler; three daughters, Susan Charland, Anne Cahill and Mary Jane Devlin; two sisters, Ruth Blossom and Dorothy Maley; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A native of Batavia, N. Y. he lived in Ormond Beach, Fla.

for 21 years where he attended Prince of Peace Catholic Church and then moved to Brandon a a a a a a a a a a a year ago. Ray was an Organic Chemist for Eastman Kodak for 25 years and was a member of the Holy Ghost Church Mens Club in Rochester, N.Y.A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Those who wish may make contributions in Raymond's memory to LifePath Hospice 3010 W. Azeele Street Tampa, Fla. 33609.

STOWERS-BRANDON Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com COLON, Gregorio Rivera, age 78, of Tampa passed away March 16, 2003. A native of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico and resident of Tampa for the past eight years, Mrs. Colon is survived by her children, Samuel Colon, Margarita Ortiz, Virginia Colon, Maria Celeste Colon, Oscar Colon, Carmen Colon, Wilfredo Colon, Arnaldo Colon and Ivette Colon; sister, Gloria Medina; 14 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME (813) 931-1833 Memorialwww.dignitymemorial.com CURRY, Bertha 76, of Tampa, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 14,2003. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at Blount Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Avenue. there will be no funeral procession. Those wishing to be at the interment service are requested to meet at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from p.m.

Monday, March 17th at the funeral home. Those who so desire may make memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 12502 N. Pine Tampa, FL. FUNERAL HOME AVENUE CHAPEL BLOUNT CURRY (813) 876-2421 www.blountcurry.com JOHNSON, Gail Lorraine, age 84, of Tampa, passed away March 13, 2003. She is survived by daughters, Mildred Kathleen Lightfoot, Loretta "Lori" Johnson, Tampa, Marsha Mock, Merritt island; son, Virgil Johnson, Bay City, 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and an unselfishly giving person. A Memorial service will be held this afternoon, Tuesday at 1p.m. at Gonzalez Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Memory Gardens with her loving husband Marshall Johnson, "Together GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME (813) 931-1833 Dignity www.dignitymemorial.com KEITH, 94, died March 15,2003. She is survived by her two sons Jerry and Ted; brother, Roy Dunn; and sisters, Ruby Jones and Nellie Peake.

Tampa McCULLARS, Patsy, 57, passed away March 16, 2003. She is survived by two sons, Mark and Scott Swafford and several grandchildren. Contact Mark for details of the service. MILLER, Carolyn Garrett, 59, of Riverview received into the hands of the Lord on March 16, 2003 after a long illness. Born in Arlington, Va.

on May 17,1943, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Virginia Garrett and widow of Vernon Dean Miller of Tampa, married for 29 years. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn V. Miller of Riverview and Deanna M. Coile (husband, William R. Coile, Jr.) of Lakeland.

She was blessed with three grandsons, Matthew Todd Glenn, Nicholas Dean Coile and Christopher Robert Coile. Mrs. Miller is also survived by sister, Mary Harvey and husband Clint of Amherst, brother, Harry Garrett and wife Lois of New Market, sister, Eleanor Harvey of Sumter, S.C.; sister, Linda Odom and husband Marvin of Hartsville, S.C.; brother, Roger Garrett and wife Luann of Zebulon, N.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Miller, a 1961 graduate of Chamberlain High School was the principal secretary at Tampa Baptist Academy (Spencer Memorial) for ten years.

She carried a lifelong love of children into establishing Berry Patch Kids, a children's boutique in Plant City. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18th at Stowers Funeral Home in Brandon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 19 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial following at Florida National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Research or LifePath Hospice. STOWERS-BRANDON Memorial www.dignitymemorial.com POST, Irvina 95 of Brandon passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003. She is survived by a daughter, Sue Dick of Brandon; two grandchildren, Andrew and Kevin; great granddaughter, Alexandra and granddaughter-in-law, Vanessa. A native of Passaic, N.J.

she lived in Ithaca, N.Y. for 40 years and then moved to the Brandon area 17 years ago. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Brandon, Brandon Newcomers and a former member of the Eastern Star. Memorial services will be conducted at Stowers Brandon Chapel 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2003.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. A service will be held at a later date in Ithaca, N.Y. Those who wish may make contributions in Irvina's memory to E.C.H.O., 507 N. Parsons Avenue, Brandon, Fla. 33510.

STOWERS-BRANDON Dignity www.dignitymemorial.com SANTIAGO-OTERO, Angel, age 82 of Tampa died Saturday, March 15, 2003. Mr. Santiago- Otero came to Tampa 20 years ago from New York. He was an auto body repairman and a member of the Faith Tabernacle Church. Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Providencia Santiago, son; Joseph Angel Santiago, daughter; Natividad Negron, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The famiwill receive friends this evening from 7-9 p.m. with a prayer service at Faith Tabernacle Church, 2816 Nebraska Avenue, Tampa. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the church with Pastor Pedro Rios officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice. GARDEN OF FUNERAL CEMETERY (813) 626-3161 www.gardenofmemoriestampa.com RAGUSA, Angela, 60, of Tampa passed away Mar. 15, 2003. She was born in Syra- cuse, N.Y., was Catholic by faith and lived in Italy from 1965 to 1976. Angela graduated with honors from the Maxwell Syracuse University with a Master's Degree in Comparative Government.

She was an Adjunct Professor in the Political Science Dept. at ough Community College and Florida Metropolitan University. She was a Level 10 Women's Gymnastics Judge and a member of the National Association of Woman's Gymnastics Judges for 15 years. She judged for the USAG, AAU, and YMCA Programs and volunteered her time in many local gyms to support young athletes. She is survived by her beloved husband Ricardo; son, Christian Ragusa; daughter, Stephanie Ragusa; mother, Nina Forestiere; and sister, Connie Forestiere.

A Memorial Mass to repose her Soul will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19th at the Incarnation Catholic Church. The family will be receiving friends at the Mark III Funeral Home on Friday, March 28th at 6p.m. with a Service at 7 p.m. Donations may be made to Autism Association 1484 52nd Ave.

NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703 or the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, 3607 N. Armenia Tampa, FL 33607. Mark Ill Funeral Home 7701 W. Hillsborough Ave.

(813) 885-5088 WHEATON, Mr. E. Maurice, age 74, of Live Oak, Florida died Thursday, March 13, 2003 at his residence. Born in Deleware County, Pennsylvania, Mr. Wheaton moved to Oak, in 1990 from Tampa, Florida.

He was involved in the Refractory Industry and the construction of the Occidental plant as a master brick mason. He is a member of the Bricklayers and Mason International Local Tampa, and is a member of the Hillsborough Masonic Lodge 25 and the First Church of the Nazarene of Live Oak, Fla. He is the son of the late Hartley and Edith Martin Wheaton. He is predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Mamie Kirkpatrick Wheaton. He is survived by his two sons, David Wheaton of St.

Petersburg, and Douglas (Jan) Wheaton of Riverview, daughters, Heather (Michael) Hale of Plant City, and Linda McClamma of Boynton Beach, sister, Margaret O'Dell of Riverview. New Brunswick, Canada; seven grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, seven nephews, and six nieces also survive. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 17, 2003 at 2 p.m., in the First Church of the Nazarene of Live Oak with Rev. Louis Madaris officiating. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m., Sunday in Funeral Home 932 North Ohio Ave.

Live Oak, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to The Gideons International. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM JIM TERRY JR 1936-2003 You will be sadly missed, You were adored by many loved by all who had the honor of knowing you. You are gone from this earth but will live for ever in our hearts. No good byes for one day we will all be together again.

Your Palmetto Beach Family In Memory- It has been four years since you were called home. Your love and guidance are seen daily in the lives of our children. Your spirit and the love of your country in our grandchildren's eyes. You are loved and sadly missed by all. Until we meet again- your loving wife, Kathy.

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