Kimberly Singletary’s dog, Kora, is a Siberian husky with super blue eyes. She loves to make her humans laugh by making silly faces at them. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a monthly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rexford Dale Faircloth
Rexford Dale Faircloth Jr., 49, of Plant City, died March 5, 2015. He loved country and rock music. He enjoyed watching all sports. He is survived by his mother and stepdad, Brenda Faircloth and Jim Lindemann; and his dogs, Molly and Skippy. He was preceded in death by his father, Rexford Dale Faircloth Sr. A […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Persio Castro
Persio Castro Sr., 85, of Seffner, died March 12, 2015, at Sun City Center Hospice House. A native of Santiago, Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Domingo and Lidia Lopez Castro. Survivors include his wife, Marina Castillo Castro; son, Persio Castro Jr.; daughters, Iris Castro, Mercedes Castro and Sonia Joiner Ramona Castro; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Janette Barnhill
Janette Barnhill, 57, of Tampa, died March 12, 2015, at Brandon Regional Medical Center. Janette was a member of Landmark Baptist Church of Seffner. She was a deli cashier for Winn-Dixie. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Waller-Brown. Survivors include son, Sgt. Brett Bud Hall U.S.M.C.; brother, Allen Brown; and grandchildren, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Alys Yager Morrison
Alys Yager Morrison, 93, died March 6, 2015, from complications after a fall. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, but moved to Lake Wales at age 3. She attended Florida State College for Women. After World War II, she married the love of her life, Tilrow Morrison. She spent most of her life in her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Assunta ‘Tina’ Cullins
Assunta “Tina” Cullins, 83, died March 1, 2015. Mrs. Cullins was born near Naples, Italy, and moved to the United States after meeting the love of her life and husband of 53 years, Richard Cullins. She was of the Catholic faith and very much devoted to her family. Survivors include her husband, Richard Cullins; daughter, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Shirley Quintanilla
Shirley Louise Quintanilla, 76, of Plant City, died March 14, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Felipe M. Quintanilla; two children; four siblings; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five children. A celebration of life was held March 18, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Florencia Rodriguez
Florencia “Flora” Rodriguez, 69, of Plant City, Florida, died March 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Francisco “Frank” Rodriguez; children, Maria Jerkins, Angie Zertuche (Rodolfo), Francisco Rodriguez Jr. (Amanda), Linda Chapman (Christopher), George Rodriguez (Lisa), Irma Hiers (Greg), Harold Rodriguez (Cecelia), Joseph Rodriguez, Ricky Rodriguez and David Rodriguez (Linda); siblings […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mark Louis Ruppe
Mark Louis Ruppe Sr., 59 of Plant City, died March 12, 2015, in Parma, Ohio. He was born to the late Harry and Mildred Ruppe; she survives. Also surviving are son, Mark Jr.; brother, Dan (Wendi) Ruppe; sisters, Jane and Maureen (Greg) Patrick; and two grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Amos Nathan Singletary
Amos Nathan Singletary, 73, died March 10, 2015. He was born in Plant City and was a lifelong resident. He was a Mason, U.S. Army veteran and member of Youman’s Praise and Worship Center. He retired from Stone and Webster Engineering. Mr. Singletary enjoyed people, and he enjoyed life. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Eugenia Singletary; […]
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