Mary Kathleen “Kat” Absher, 67, of Lithia, died Nov. 9, 2014. She is survived by her children, Rick, Robyn, Ronnie and Renee; brother, Terry Edwards; and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children, Christopher, Sonny and Marc. A celebration of life was held Nov. 12, at Hopewell Funeral Home. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ruth M. Brown
Ruth M. Brown, 84, of Plant City, died Oct. 28, 2014, at her home. Born July 15, 1930, in Atlantic, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Milda Hass Pieken. She was the wife of Howard Brown for 62 years; he survives. Ruth was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and retired […]
Continue ReadingObituary: George M. Hamilton
George Maurice Hamilton, 82 of Plant City, died Nov. 9, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born April 18, 1932, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ollie Rice Hamilton. He was the husband of Joan Monplaisir Hamilton for 40 years; she survives. Mr. Hamilton served in the U.S. Navy […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kenith E. Jameson
Kenith Earl “Kenny” Jameson, 53, of Lithia, died Nov. 7, 2014. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and attended Crossroads Baptist Church. He was employed in his family business, Clark Floor Covering in Winter Haven, for 25 years, and most recently as a department manager for Lowe’s. He loved his family, and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William P. Christian
William Paul Christian, 68, born in Syracuse, New York in 1946, died Oct. 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara J. Christian; children, Casey W. Christian (Tonya), Ryan P. Christian (Donna), Jamie E. Gevedon and Maxwell J. Christian; grandchildren, Courtney, Bryar, Jacob, Trey and Sam; and brother, Ste ven Christian […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Linda C. Gregory
Linda C. Gregory, beloved wife of John Gregory, died Nov. 5, 2014, at her home in Tampa. Mrs. Gregory was born April 26, 1954, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Betty Annalora and Gerald Besse. She grew up in Lockport, New York, and moved to Tampa in 1983. She was employed at the Tampa Airport […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Martha H. Nunnelley
Martha H. Nunnelley, 87, died Nov. 3, 2014, in Plant City. Mrs. Nunnelley moved to Florida in 1995 from Birmingham, Alabama. She was a florist and a homemaker who was faithful to her church and volunteered in the community. She is predeceased by her husband, James B. Nunnelley; two brothers; and three sisters. She is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herman C. Ouzts
Herman Cecil Ouzts, 89, of Ninety Six, South Carolina, died Nov. 3, 2014 in Plant City. Cecil moved to Florida in 1951 after serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII and Korea. He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Cecil is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sadie; daughter, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Emmanuel Soto
Emmanuel Soto, 17, of Valrico, died Nov. 7, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Domingo Soto and Candelaria Rodriguez; grandmother, Constancia Rodriguez; siblings, Juliana Soto, Humberto Soto, Altagracia Soto, Jose Soto and Martin Soto; and many other family and friends. A celebration of life was held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Interment […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joseph S. Weaver
Joseph S. Weaver, 83, of Brandon, died Oct. 30, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, and he retired from CSX Railroad. He was a graduate of the University of South Florida, earning a bachelor’s in Business Administration. He loved his family, and enjoyed the Gators, music and gardening. He is survived […]
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