Pedro Torres-Mendez, 67, died Oct. 24, 2014, in Plant City. He was born June 29, 1947, in Mexico, to Amancio Torres and Matilda Mendez. He will be missed by his extended family and friends. Condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Frederick Poffenberger
Frederick Poffenberger, 71, died Oct. 5, 2014. Mr. Poffenberger is survived by his wife, Beatrice Bootman Poffenberger; and her daughters, Peggy Dennis and Ginger Bennett. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jeanette Cox; niece, Karen Cox; nephew, David Cox; and two special grandchildren, Davey and Destiny. There will be a celebration of his life […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rosa Lee Simpson
Rosa Lee Simpson, 74, died Oct. 23, 2014 in Plant City. Ms. Simpson was born in Plant City to Johnnie H. and Charlsie (Boswell) Preston. She is survived by her loving family. A funeral service was held Oct. 27, at Faith Lighthouse Assembly of God. Condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Buddy Nail
Buddy Nail, 77, a longtime resident of Lake City, died Oct. 18, 2014, in the Haven Hospice of the Suwannee Valley Care Center. A native of Plant City, he was the son of the late E.W. and Mary Fletcher Nail. Mr. Nail moved in 1960 to Lake City. He was the owner and operator of RedBud […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ernest Dale Neely
Ernest Dale Neely, 54, of Plant City, died Oct. 23, 2014. He is survived by a devoted wife, two children and a loving family. Central Florida Casket Store and Funeral Chapel, 2090 East Edgewood Drive, Lakeland.
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Lynn Atkinson
Robert Lynn Atkinson, 75, of Crystal River, died Oct. 19, 2014, at Seven Rivers Hospital. He was born Aug. 14, 1939, on a farm just outside of Tallahassee. He grew up in Miami from 5 years of age and proceeded to live there until moving in 1977 to Plant City. He lived the remainder of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard Whybrew
Richard “Rick” Whybrew Sr., 66, of Lithia, died Oct. 21, 2014. He was a wonderful husband, father and “Pops,” who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Teresa; children, Barbara Potter (Darin), Lisa Whybrew-Wilder, Rick Whybrew II (Ginny) and Dean McInnish (Amber); brother, Robert “Bob” Whybrew (Carin); and seven […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ray Steele
Ray Steele, 62, of Plant City, died Oct. 19, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born Aug. 16, 1952, in Middletown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth McGraw Steele. He was predeceased by brothers, Martin and Robert Steele. Surviving are fiancee, Melody Mathis; sons, Nathan and Joshua Steele; brothers, Jon […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Manuel B. Regalado
Manuel B. Regalado, 61, died Oct. 19, 2014, in Ruskin. He loved building things, gardening, cooking and taking care of his family. He was a member of Primera Iglesia Baustista La Fe. Mr. Regalado is predeceased by a stepson, Samuel. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Guadalupe; daughter, Banessa; stepchildren, Belen, Belinda, […]
Continue ReadingCrash at Durant homecoming involves party bus; sedan
At about 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, a party bus carrying students to Durant High School’s homecoming dance hit a sedan at the intersection of Reynolds Street and Woodrow Wilson Street. Witnesses reported that the sedan pulled out into the way of the bus before the driver of the bus could slow down. An official […]
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