Teresa Ann Greer, 53, of Plant City, died May 15, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, John Greer; children, Matthew Greer and Megan Greer; sisters, Paula Holleyman (Max) and Pat Watkins; granddaughter, Lacie Ann; and many other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Timothy J. Haught
Timothy J. Haught, 72 of Plant City, died May 18, 2014, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa. Born July 14, 1941, in Casville, Mo., he was the son of the late John Ora and Alice Jenks Haught. He was the beloved husband of Jo Carpenter Haught, who survives. Mr. Haught was the founder and former […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Anne Louise Knight
Anne Louise Knight, 46, of Plant City, died May 14, 2014. Born Aug. 11, 1967, she was the daughter of Edmund Linka and Phyllis Staudenmayer Linka. She was the beloved wife of David Knight, who survives. Mrs. Knight worked as a veterinary technician at Plant City Animal Hospital and the Valrico Animal Clinic. Survivors also […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dainty Evelyn Lott
Dainty E. (Thomasson) Lott, 85, of Plant City, died May 14, 2014. She was born in 1928, in York County, South Carolina, to Cora Lee (Neal) Thomasson and Charles Jack Thomasson, both deceased. Mrs. Lott was known for her love of her family and showed that love in many tangible ways. One of which was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gearl Dean Minton
Gearl Dean Minton, 69, of Plant City, died May 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Minton. She is survived by her sons, Everette Leno Minton, and Timothy Roy Minton; brothers, Robert McClain and Thomas E. McClain; and many other family and friends. A Celebration of Life was held May 21, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Luther Roney
Luther Roney, 81, of Thonotosassa died May 15, 2014. Born March 7, 1933, he was the beloved husband of Barbara Cooper Roney, who survives. Mr. Roney was a member of the First Thonotosassa Missionary Baptist Church and worked for H.J. Roney Construction. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Survivors […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ronald Lee Rouse Sr.
Ronald Lee Rouse Sr., 82, died May 12, 2014, in Gainesville. Mr. Rouse was born in Orlando, to Ulus Lee Rouse and Mary Bethanna (O’Berry) Rouse. He was a faithful Christian, a member of Beulah Baptist Church, in Winter Garden, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Rouse enjoyed woodcrafting, fishing, racing and watching college football. Survivors […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Don L. Thompson
Don L. Thompson, 61, formerly of Plant City, died May 12, 2014. He was born Nov. 21, 1952, in Plant City, to James and Martha (Sparkman) Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Debra (Blackwell) Thompson; stepdaughter, Erika Barcia (Alex); sister, Kathryn Rodriguez (Hector); grandchildren, Adam and Sammi Barcia; niece, Amanda West (Mike); and a nephew, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Wade Webb
Larry Wade Webb, 71, of Lithia, died May 14, 2014, while fishing on the banks of Edward Medard Park. Mr. Webb worked for TruGreen, in Plant City, and most recently worked at Walmart, in Mulberry. He is survived by a loving family, including his wife, Cherie Webb. There will be no funeral services, but the […]
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Lockdown lifted at Plant City-area schools
UPDATE The lockdown of Plant City-area schools was lifted at about 10 a.m. this morning. According to Stephen Hegarty, communications officer for Hillsborough County Public Schools, a modified lockdown was instituted at the beginning of the school day. The district had received notice from the Plant City Police Department regarding a tip of a possible threat at […]
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