All Obituaries

Steven D. Clayton (May 1, 1954 – July 21, 2018), visionary, entrepreneur, devoted mentor and philanthropist, loving family man and friend, is being remembered for the countless lives that were touched by his loving heart and generous spirit.  A native of the Miami / Fort Lauderdale area in Florida, he overcame adversity to become a celebrated high school athlete, graduate from Florida State University with a business degree and launch a career in the health care field.  He...

Gloria Ann Jones-Walker, also known as “Nell”, was the daughter of Elizabeth Jones and the late David Jones Jr.  She was born on January 29, 1960 in Pace, Mississippi. She was a 1977 graduate of Miami Southridge Senior High School and received her Associate’s Degree in Business Finance from Miami Dade College. Upon graduating, she spent twelve years as a loan-processing officer for Sun Trust Bank.  Gloria loved working with numbers and anything that...

Tomasi Touliki Taufa Jr. aka Leka, our loving son, brother, uncle and grandson joined our Heavenly Father, early Tuesday morning, on the 18th of June, 2019 unexpectantly. Leka was born on the 28th of January, 1997 in Salt Lake City, Utah and he lived 22 years of an adventurous life. Leka loved to travel, explore new places and try new things. He loved rugby and his dream as a child was to become the best rugby player in the world. He loved to listen to all types of music as music was his...

Baby girl, Mariah Lynn Gudalupe blessed the hearts of those who knew her for the short time she was shared with us on earth. Shortly after she was brought into this world her Creator felt she should be with Him and she went to Heaven where she will forever be the little Angel walking with her parents, Kirstie Spanie and Ivan Guadalupe, Jr. She also will be in the hearts of grandparents, Joy Spanie and Jason Hunts, Ivan Gudalupe, Sr. and Margaretta Berrias as well as great-grandmother,...

Mr. Robert “Bob” Rutledge Tinker, age 85, of Dania Beach, Florida died on Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home with his best friend, husband and caretaker by his side. Bob was born on August 20, 1933 in New Philadelphia, Ohio, oldest child to the late Charles Lawrence and Fran Rutledge Tinker.  Following high school Bob enrolled at the University of Miami and earned a BBA degree. While attending UM, Bob was very active in water skiing, which would play a major role...

Mr. Shane S. Waters, age 46, of Wilton Manors, Florida died Monday, February 25, 2019 with his family at his bedside. Shane was born on April 2, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois a son to Schley Waters and Marta Gay Hughes. After graduating high school, Shane decided to join the US Army where he proudly served his country.  After being honorably discharged from the US Armed Forces, Shane made his life long career in the skies. Shane worked for Northwest Airlines as a flight attendant where he...

Mr. Riley Dunckan, died on April 04, 2019 after a short illness while on a cruise ship. Services for Mr. Dunckan will be held privately.  Life Celebrations is honored to have been entrusted in helping the Dunckan family plan final accommodations for Riley which are under the direction of Stewart Funeral Home.

Beverly Shane McClellan, age 49, of San Diego, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida died on October 30, 2018 at her home in San Diego with her closest family and friends by her side. Born on July 6, 1969 in Kingsport, Tennessee and raised in Gate City, Virginia. Beverly moved to Florida in her teens and while being a nurse’s assistant and dental assistant she discovered her passion and love as she began her musical artistic career.     Beverly learned to play...

Mr. Tony Carter, age 49, of Winter Park and Fort Lauderdale, Florida died suddenly on Friday, March 15, 2019 while at his family vacation home in Fort Lauderdale. Tony was employed with Liberty National Life where he served for over 20 years and at the time of his passing was a Regional Agency Director. Prior to his adult career Tony served his County in the US Navy. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew him and will be especially in the hearts of his wife, Lisa Leon Carter, who was...

Mrs. Viola Drongoski, age 97, of Coconut Creek, Florida died on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:10am following a brief illness. Viola was born on May 20, 1921 in Mocanaqua, Pennsylvania.    A daughter to the late Stanley and Catherine Lewicki Bratosz.  Viola and her late husband, John who preceded her in death on November 9, 2008 had made a home in South Florida for the last 25 years. Over the course of that time, they  became active members of the...