Catherine Sinclair

Betty J. Longerich, 71, of Beverly Hills, Florida, died from a brain aneurysm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Mrs. Longerich was born March 31, 1943 at home in Dover, to Thomas Lee Woodard and Mildred Lloyd. In the early 1950s, she helped her family by working in the fields picking strawberries. She received her bachelor’s degree […]

Willie J. “Bill” Fender, 72, of Plant City, died Oct. 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karol Fender; children, Yvette Bennett (Lester), Nicole Weaver (Michael) and Ken Fender (Tracy); siblings, Betty Moore and Debbie Gray; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of […]

Kathryn Dixon, 89, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Clyde R. Dixon Sr.; daughter, Suzanne Churchwell; brother, William “Bill” Wright; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Clyde R. Dixon Jr. Condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.

James “Keller” Hampton Sr., 81, died Oct. 12, 2014. Mr. Hampton was a retired U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a hard worker, amazing father and loving husband. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marlin (Jewell) Hampton; children, Marsha  Copeland (Randy), James Hampton Jr. (Cheryl Schoenmaker), Gina Dukes (Tim) […]

James Albert Haupert Jr., 79, of Plant City, died Oct. 8, 2014. Born Sept. 2, 1935, in Plant City, he was the son of the late James and Katie Murray Haupert. He was the husband of Shirley Grubbs Haupert, who survives. He worked for 35 years for Kash N’ Karry/Sweetbay and 10 years for Walmart. […]

Robert I. Ridenour, 85, of Sandusky, Ohio, died Oct. 8, 2014, in Lakeland. Mr. Ridenour was a Christian, a mason and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was known as “Captain Bob” in the boating community of Sanford. Mr. Ridenour is predeceased by his wife, Joyce Elaine Barnett of Sandusky. Survivors include […]

Helen I. Buti, 93, died Oct. 13, 2014, in Brandon. She was born Aug. 8, 1921, in Elk County, Pennsylvania, to Alexander and Elizabeth (Elek) Buti. She worked for more than 30 years as a civil servant for the U.S. government. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, in Tampa. She is […]

Gladys L. Wood, 85, of Plant City, died Oct. 11, 2014. She is survived by her children, Judy Long, Charles Long (Kimberly) and Rick Long (Patricia); sister, Ethel Hogue; grandchildren, Gary Flott Jr., Greg Flott, Christin Long, Matthew Long, Blake Long and Melissa Long; great-grandchildren, Haley Flott, Ashley Flott and Catherine Flott; and niece, Tammy […]

Shirley Ann Bryant, 75, of Plant City, died Oct. 7, 2014. She was a loving wife, momma and grandmother. A true friend to all and the life of the party, she loved Christmas and had a strong faith in God. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Louis Bryant; son, Jeffrey Shannon Bryant; […]