Dr. William C. Haskett, 91, of Plant City, died Dec. 8, 2014. Dr. Haskett was born Jan. 26, 1923, to William and Lee Haskett in Peru, Indiana. He was a proud Army Aircorp veteran. In 1944, he married the love of his life, Lu. He has a PhD from Iowa State University and is an […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Douglas Poe Cone
Douglas Poe Cone Sr. died Nov. 30, 2014, in Highlands, North Carolina. Mr. Cone was born in Tampa in 1928, the third son of Julian Lee Cone and Vera Graham Poe Cone. Growing up he spent time working on the family ranch and groves in Plant City. He attended Gorrie Elementary School, the little red […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Leo Brock
Leo Brock, 86, of Thonotosassa, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. Born Monday, Feb. 20, 1928, he was the son of the late Vester and Romell Boutwell Brock. He was the husband of Gloria Thornton Brock; she survives. Also surviving are sons, David Lee Brock (Jean) and Christopher Broyles; daughters, Shirley Tapp and Patricia Martin (Johnnie); […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Paul Winford Summerall
Paul Winford Summerall, 94, of Plant City, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. Mr. Summerall’s life impacted many people, even through his last days and his legacy will continue to touch others into eternity. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Veda; daughter, Patsy (Wayne); sons, Paul, Steve (Wanda) and Charles; grandchildren, Kim, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jayson Martinez
Jayson Martinez, 36, of, Plant City, died Dec. 6, 2014. He owned No More Talk Productions and was an agent for State Farm. He was a wonderful husband, father, son and friend. He is survived by his wife, Tanya Martinez; daughter, Jasmine Martinez; parents, Hector and Gina Martinez, and Floyd and Diana Wood; grandma, Nellie […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Eddie Lanier House
Eddie Lanier House, 99, of Plant City, died Dec. 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Ruby F. House. He is survived by daughters, Gail Glaros (Steve) and Suzanne Stewart (Bill); grandchildren, Dr. Michelle Glaros and Melissa Matthews (Douglas); and great-grandchildren, Allison and Emily Matthews. He attended the University […]
Continue ReadingObituary: George ‘Wayne’ Holdren
George “Wayne” Holdren, 74, of Lithia, died Dec. 5, 2014. He was a member of Grace Baptist Temple in Brandon. He was the trucking owner/operator who loved the road. The center of his universe was his family and church. He is survived by wife of 53 years, Mary Jo Holdren; children, Wayne Holdran, of Colorada, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ellis Loyd
Ellis Loyd, 78, of Lakeland, died Dec. 6, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 12, 1936, in Turkey Creek, he was the son of the late George and Lulu Loyd. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline Loyd. Mr. Loyd was a graduate of Turkey Creek High School, a retired boilermaker with […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Evelyn F. Terry
Evelyn F. Terry died Dec. 7, 2014, from liver failure, at her home in Plant City. Mrs. Terry was born Dec. 9, 1934, in Mulberry, to the late Dr. Manly Fouts and Irvie Sweat Fouts. She graduated from Florida Southern College in 1955, and married her high school sweetheart, LH Terry Jr. a First Lieutenant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Brian H. Reed
Brian Howard Reed, 41, died Dec. 7, 2014. He was born July 12, 1973, in Gainesville, and lived in Plant City his adult life. He was a Manager/ Broker associate with the Weichert Realtors, Yates and Associates office in Tampa–Apollo Beach. Mr. Reed was a loving and devoted husband and father. He never met a […]
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