GULF CITY CEMETERY

Gulf City Cemetery is located in Ruskin, Florida at the corner of Gulf City Road and Sweeney Drive.
There are many of Ruskin's first settlers buried in this cemetery.



Burials in Gulf City Cemetery, Ruskin, Florida.


Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes
Warren Alderman 04 July 1888 10 Nov 1967 -
Infant Girl Ammons 1954 1954 -
Eugene Bazemore 1954 1954 -
Margy Ann Bogie 1880 31 Dec 1966 -
Emmett D. Boone 01 Dec 1887 02 Dec 1955 -
Warren Alderman 04 July 1888 10 Nov 1967 -
Charlie C. Buzbee Jr. - 27 Jul 2006 This is a cousin, Chuck was the son
of Charlie and Doris Buzbee.

BUZBEE, Charlie C. Jr., 55, of Ruskin, died July 27, 2006.
He is survived by his mother, Doris Buzbee;
sons, Charlie III and Waylon Buzbee; daughter, Niki Buzbee;
brothers, William and Donald Buzbee;
sisters, Ann Fuller, Jane Bigica and Kay Martin; and three grand-children.
A gathering of friends and family members will take place
6-8 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, at Zipperer's Chapel.
Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 1, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Ruskin.
Interment will follow at Gulf City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations to the American Cancer Society.
Zipperer's Funeral Home
OBITUARIES
Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - July 29, 2006
Charlie Corbett Buzbee Sr. 06 Jun 1914 01 Jan 1999 My Great-Uncle, Son of James Corbett and Annie Belle Buzbee.
Cordelia Buzbee 01 Jan 1902 25 Nov 1919 First wife of Lawrence E. Buzbee, son of Lawrence and Caroline Buzbee.
Doris Faye Buzbee 06 Mar 1929 - Maiden name is McRoberts.
Hattie L. Buzbee 16 Dec 1899 8 Jul 1965 Wife of Nebraska Buzbee
J. Michele Buzbee 16 Oct 1961 02 Apr 1967 Daughter of Nebraska Jr. and Opal Buzbee.
Nebraska Buzbee 27 Oct 1889 21 Dec 1983 Son of Lawrence and Caroline Buzbee
Devon Michael Buzbee-Reeves 16 Nov 1994 19 Nov 1994 -
George E. Castillo 31 Jan 1914 28 Dec 1981 -
Rhoda Mollie Castillo 1917 1954 -
Samuel McCoy Clark 11 Nov 1941 11 Nov 1941 -
Theodore R. Connell - 17 Nov 1985 Age 70
Theodore R. Connell Jr. 27 Jul 1949 8 Mar 1997 -
Leonidas G. Denson 1867 1915 -
Clarence J. Elliot 28 Feb 1865 22 Apr 1915 -
Edward T. Ellis 29 Jun 1872 25 Nov 1944 -
Bessie M. Fralick 1894 1967 -
George P. Goddard 16 May 1873 09 Feb 1950 -
Oliver Gooddard 1892 1958 -
May J. Golden 03 May 1915 18 Mar 1948 -
Arthur Hall 06 Mar 1923 29 Jan 1991 Pfc US Army World War II
Dolph Hall 1886 1970 -
Marion Hall 1917 1941 -
Mary E. Hall 1889 1977 -
Leon G. Hand 28 Sep 1903 26 Jul 1978 -
Opal Hand 27 Mar 1931 30 Oct 2002

HAND, Opal, 71, of Sun City and a life time resident of the area, died Oct. 30, 2002.
She is survived by her son, Keith; daughters, Donna and Julie;
her mother, Annie; two brothers; two sisters; eight grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday,
Nov. 1, 2002, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Ruskin.
Burial will follow in Gulf City Cemetery in Ruskin.
A visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002
from 2-4 p.m. at Zipperer's Funeral Home.


ZIPPERER'S FUNERAL HOME
(813) 645-6130
Obituaries
The Tampa Tribune - October 31, 2002
Ramona Elizabeth Hand 06 Apr 1911 26 Jan 2004

HAND, Ramona Elizabeth (Denson),
went home to be with her loving Savior on January 26, 2004.
Preceded in death by her husband, Leon; son, Joel;
daughter-in-law, Opal (Parrish) Hand; and grandson, Ronald Hand Sr.;
she is survived by three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
13 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister. The family will
receive friends Jan. 30, 2004, from 4-6 p.m. for a viewing at Zipperer's
Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 at
11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Gulf City Cemetery.
ZIPPERER'S FUNERAL HOME
Ruskin - (813) 645-6130
Obituaries
The Tampa Tribune - January 29, 2004

Ronald Leon Hand Sr. 18 Apr 1948 22 May 2001

HAND, Ronald Leon Sr., 53, of Englewood,
passed away May 22, 2001. He is survived by
his loving family and friends.Mr. Hand was born April 18, 1948
in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church, Englewood, and owned and operated Grandpa's Garden, a fresh
vegetable and produce store in Englewood. Visitation will be Friday,
May 25, at 9-10:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, immediately prior
to the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. with Rev.
Dr Wallis C. Metts, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at
1:00 p.m. at Gulf City Cemetery ,Ruskin.
Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel. Obituaries
The Tampa Tribune - May 25, 2001
Floyd M. Hansen 22 May 1921 03 Nov 1953 -
Fred W. Hansen 27 Jan 1900 1985 27 Feb 1927
Maude Elizabeth Hansen 16 Dec 1925 20 Feb 1926 -
Maude E Hansen 12 May 1902 28 Mar 1988 -
Walter E. Hansen 19 Dec 1923 08 Feb 1954 -
Margaret C. Harden - 21 Jun 1985 Age 80
Margaret Jahn Hardin - 1985 -
Frances Higgins - 23 Jul 2005 HIGGINS, Frances "Frankie," 71, of Sun City Center,
Fla., passed away July 23, 2005. Born in Sun City, Fla., she lived in
Florida all of her life. She was a member of South Shore Assembly
of God. She is survived by her beloved husband, Norris;
sons, Malachi and Ray Higgins of Old Sun City, Fla.; brothers,
Sebrone (Yuda) Denson of Lewisburg, Tenn., and Johnnie (Michelle)
Denson of New Port Richey, Fla.; and sisters, Lucille Williams of
Old Sun City, Fla., Annette (Billy) Carpenter of Old Sun City, Fla.,
Gerri Denson of Palmetto, Fla., Darlene (Mike) Ragan of Palmetto,
Fla., and Linda Kay Denson of Palmetto, Fla. Visitation will be held
noon-1 p.m. Monday (today), July 25, 2005, at South Shore Assembly of
God, 12001 Big Bend Road, Riverview, FL 33569. Services will be at 1
p.m. Interment will follow in Gulf City Cemetery , Ruskin. In lieu
of flowers, the family wishes donations be made to South Shore
Assembly of God at the above address. www.mem.com
Lewers Funeral Home
(813) 645-3231
Obituaries
Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - July 25, 2005
Malachi C. Higgins - 28 Apr 2007 HIGGINS, Malachi C. "Mal," 47, of Sun City, Fla., passed
away April 28, 2007. He was a teacher at Ruskin Elementary School and
children's pastor at River of Life Christian Centers. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Frances Higgins. Survivors include his
father, Norris: a brother, Ray; five aunts; three uncles and several
cousins. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the
funeral service at the church. Funeral service will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, May 5, 2007, at the River of Life Christian Center-South
Campus, Wimauma, Fla. Burial Gulf City Cemetery , Sun City. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to River of Life Christian Center-
South Campus, 16110 U.S. Highway 30 South, Wimauma, FL 33598.
Sun City Center
Funeral Home
(813) 634-9900
Mary W. Howell 03 Nov 1833 03 Dec 1917 Wife of G. W. Howell
Joseph T. Jackson 09 Mar 1913 22 Apr 1971 -
Kathryn O. Jackson 14 Aug 1927 - -
Anna K. Jahn 28 Aug 1848 03 Nov 1931 -
Doyle Jahn 21 Nov 1939 1985 27 May 2004
Fred A. Jahn 23 Dec 1902 30 Oct 1987 -
L. M. "Curly" Jahn 1931 1989 -
Ruby M. Jahn 28 Oct 1900 30 Dec 1982 -
W. H. Jahn 08 May 1845 28 Jun 1917 -
Ada C. Jahns 26 Jun 1879 26 Jan 1925 -
Alfred Augusta Jahns 24 Jan 1909 08 May 1979 US Navy-World War II-69th US Naval Construction.
Ella Mae Kicklighter 1876 1907 -
James E. Kicklighter 17 Sep 1908 11 May 1984 -
John T. Kicklighter 1907 1978 -
Kicklighter - - Father
Kicklighter - - Mother
Lynn "Gaba" Mobley Lakin 22 Aug 1945 - -
Arthur M. Lamb 1910 1971 -
Arthur N. Lambert 20 May 1891 22 May 1960 -
Linda Kay Lewis 05 Jan 1961 01 Jun 1961 Daughter of Doug & Gladys Lewis
Cordelia Ludlum 1920 1946 Daughter of Lawrence E. and Cordelia Buzbee
Houston T. Lynn 01 Jan 1911 02 Jan 1974 -
McClark 23 Nov 1906 11 Apr 1941 -
Albert McRoberts 1892 1949 -
Arline McRoberts - 26 Sep 2006 MCROBERTS, Arline, 85, went home to be with her Savior,
September 26, 2006. Born in Sun City, Fla. She was preceded in death
by her husband, William McRoberts and son, Alton McRoberts. She is
survived by her grandchildren, Tammy (Doug) McRoberts Hester, Tim
(Tisa) McRoberts; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Audrey Hester,
Jourdan, and Jaydn McRoberts. Graveside services will be 3 p.m.
Friday, September 29, 2006, at the Gulf City Cemetery , Ruskin. She
will be greatly missed. Lewers Funeral Home (813) 645-3231
Dignity Memorial
www.dignitymemorial.com
OBITUARIES
Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - September 28, 2006
Ida McRoberts 1897 1975 -
Infant McRoberts 1967 1967 -
Betty A. Merrell - 22 May 1938 -
Ronald L. Merrell 06 Apr 1943 23 Apr 1943 -
Hazel G. Mobley 1926 1999 -
Jesse M. Mobley 1921 1983 -
Raymond M. Mobley 16 June 1942 04 Oct 1984 -
Ruth Parrish 25 May 1925 - -
Thomas James Parrish 16 Sep 1955 14 Nov 2000 PARRISH, Thomas James, 45, of Ruskin passed away at his
residence on Tuesday November 14, 2000. He is the son of the late
Wilson Parrish; and is survived by his mother, Ruth Parrish; sister,
Linda Harris; brother, Gary Parrish; nephews, Ed and David Harris,
Michael and Joel Parrish; and nieces, Leslie Harris and Arron Harris.
He was crane operator at Part Manatee for many years. Tommy was a
fourth generation Florida native, living in Ruskin all of his life.
His roots ran deep in Florida giving him a great love for its
beautiful woods, wildlife and waterways, especially Tampa Bay. He was
a kind gentle man with a heart of gold who gave unselfishly to those
he loved and those in need.
He will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched. A visitation
for family and friends will be held Sunday November 19, from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. at Lewers Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at
11:00 a.m. at Lewers Funeral Home with Pastor Don Tanner officiating,
interment in the Gulf City Cemetery .
LEWERS FUNERAL HOME, RUSKIN, FL.
Obituaries
The Tampa Tribune - November 18, 2000
Wilson Parrish 23 Feb 1918 14 Jul 1981 -
Julian Earl Perry 1931 1981 Pfc US Marine Corps-Korea
Lloyd A. Perry 5 Sep 1929 07 May 1997 Pvt US Army World War II
Lucille Perry 02 Mar 1908 09 Feb 1999 -
Paul Perry 14 Sep 1901 05 Dec 1959 -
Claude Olen Pritchard 26 Oct 1932 02 Sep 1954 Florida SSgt US Air Force
George L. Pritchard 28 Feb 1901 21 Jan 1977 -
Infant Pritchard - 11 May 1936 -
Mary B. Pritchard 23 Nov 1906 11 Apr 1941 -
Rebecca Frieson Pritchard 21 Apr 1877 09 Mar 1958 -
W. I. "Dude" Pritchard 1904 1979 -
William Pritchard 03 Feb 1908 13 Aug 1979 -
Justice Qualls 1901 1964 -
John Jalina Rehorn 1868 1943 -
Rev. William S. Rehorn 1858 1948 -
Edna M. Rocca 09 May 1886 08 Jan 1981 -
Annie S. Roker 24 Jan 1900 18 Apr 1943 -
Annie Jahn Roker 1900 1943 Same Individual as Above.
Donald E. Rowe 25 July 1924 14 Jan 1992 -
Joanne Rowe 01 Aug 1938 - -
George Rushton - 18 Oct 1931 Age 61
Harriett Sellner 16 Apr 1838 03 Feb 1926 -
Henry Sellner 10 Aug 1818 03 Jun 1912 Born in Denmark.
Robert M. Selner 1880 1944 -
Fred B. Selner 1887 1960 -
Harry R. Selner 06 Mar 1924 15 Aug 1998 SELNER, HARRY R., 74, of Ruskin, died Saturday (Aug. 15, 1998)
in Sun City Center. Born in Tampa, he was an operator for
Freeport-McMoran Agrico Chemical Co. He came from a Tampa pioneer
family who immigrated from Denmark in 1860 and was the founder of
Gulf City Cemetery , Ruskin. He was a commercial fisherman, an avid
hunter and gardener. Survivors include his wife, Vivian; two sons,
Ronald, Ruskin, Harry ""Rodney,'' Sun City Center; three daughters,
Harriet Selner Sutherland, Betty Jo Casti llo and Maxine Simmons, all
of Ruskin; three sisters, Alyce Bellanca, Tampa, Ruth Parish, Ruskin,
and Jackie Bryan, Amarillo, Texas; six grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Lewers Funeral Home, Ruskin.
OBITUARIES
St. Petersburg Times - August 18, 1998
Henry Richard Selner 16 Apr 1872 26 Jan 1955 More Information.
Inez Lynn Selner 29 Nov 1903 15 Jul 1984 -
Infant Selner - 22 Mar 1923 Child of H. R. Selner
Vivian Clark Selner 25 Sep 1914 21 Dec 2011 -
Anna P. Steele 1869 1930 -
Archibald R. Steele 1876 1941 -
Marian H. Sumner 09 Jun 1927 02 Sep 2005 SUMNER, Marian H., 78, of Ruskin, passed away on
September 2, 2005. Born in Tampa, she was a life-long resident of
Ruskin. Her family was one of the commercial fishing-pioneer settlers
of Ruskin. She was the owner and operator of Marian's Sub Shop for 38
years. Marian knew how to make a great sub. She was preceded in death
by her mother, Maude. She is survived by her son, Joe Sumner II;
grandchildren, Elizabeth Barfield, Joe Sumner III, Ashlee Sumner,
Jennifer Medina and Tawana Tanner; and three great-grandchildren. A
visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at Lewers
Funeral Home. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the
funeral home, with interment following at Gulf City Cemetery . A
reception will follow the interment at Marian's house.
LEWERS FUNERAL HOME
813-645-3231
Dignity Memorial
www.dignitymemorial.com
OBITUARIES
Tampa Tribune, The (FL) - September 5, 2005
Harry E. White 30 Aug 1900 22 Mar 1950 -
India White 17 Feb 1898 13 Jul 1985 -
James B. White 24 Apr 1898 26 May 1974 -
O. B. White - - -
Albert W. Williams 02 Jan 1952 28 Jun 1999 -
Catherine May Williams 11 May 1924 29 Nov 1957 -
Dollie E. Williams 1892 1968 -
James Edward Williams 18 Jun 1955 16 Jan 1998 -
O. "Monk" Williams 1917 1968 -
Sandee Jayne Williams 11 Mar 1960 31 Dec 1961 -
Hattie C. Willis 1877 1946 -
Haywood S. Willis 1870 1946 -



[SOURCE: Hillsborough Historical Commission survey done in the early 1950's.
Hillsborough County, Florida Cemeteries 1840-1985 Vol. 1-8 published by Florida Genealogical Society, Tampa, Florida]