By Patty Ryan | Tampa Bay Times His diagnosis came only this month. Incurable cancer. At 92, John F. Germany began to say his goodbyes. Young lawyers and old friends dropped by to see him and his family gathered around. But there were final instructions from the man who founded downtown Tampa’s public library and […]
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9-1-YUM: Hospital catering business continues to expand palate
You have to be quick to snag one of the new fusion waters from the shelf at Alexander’s Cafe in South Florida Baptist Hospital. Food and Nutrition Services goes through two cases a day. Fragrant fruit floats in filtered water in an ice-cold mason jar. Each one is designed for a specific purpose: boosting the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Samuel H. Barbee
Samuel H. Barbee, 75, of Plant City, died Aug. 11, 2015. Mr. Barbee was of the Baptist faith and he enjoyed fishing. He and his wife, Amanda, visited SeaWorld every year since the park opened. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Amanda Barbee; son, Samuel Barbee Jr.; daughters, Margaret Birt (Randall) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles William Capps
Charles William “Billy” Capps, 85, of Balm, Florida, died Aug. 9, 2015. Mr. Capps is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy; daughters, Brenda Hayden (Jack), Karen Stanaland (Ricky), and Charla Kerwin (Mitch); grandchildren, Jonathan Hayden, Jacqueline Hayden, Suzanne Raburn, Kalyn Parrish, Brentley Kerwin and Riley Kerwin; six great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Miller (Eldridge); niece, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Jane Headen
Doris Jane (Kimsey) Headen died Aug. 11, 2015. Mrs. Headen was born on Dec. 18, 1942 and was delivered by her grandmother at home in Ducktown, Tennessee. She is the eldest daughter of George Edward Kimsey and Helen Marie Mason, of Cherokee and Cree Indian descent. She was married to Ernest Franklin Headen for 55 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Alvin Guthrie
Alvin “Bud” Guthrie, 95, of Lithia, died Aug. 11, 2015. Mr. Guthrie was born in Tampa and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII in New Guinea. He is survived by his children, Dale Guthrie, Sharon Campbell (Jim), Gerry Bako (Ron) and Jan Morin; grandchildren, Dale Hatmaker Jr., Jim Campbell, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Albert Hall
Albert “Al” Hall, 62, of Riverview, died Aug. 13, 2015. Mr. Hall was a mechanic at Rogers Park Golf Course in Tampa for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beverly; children, James W. Hall (Crystal) and Christina Brown (JT); grandchildren, Tyler, Wyatt and Aiden; and siblings, Faye Davisson, Billy […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard R. Adicks, Jr.
Dr. Richard R. Adicks Jr. died Aug. 15, 2015 at Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland. A sixth-generation Floridian, Adicks was born in Lake City, Florida Aug. 19, 1932 to parents Inez Duncan Adicks and Richard R. Adicks Sr. He attended Lake City Schools and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was awarded a bachelor’s […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Georgia Ballard
Georgia Ballard, 82, of Plant City, died Aug. 14, 2015. Mrs. Ballard is survived by her children, Alan Ballard (Kay) and Charles “Randy” Ballard (Sharon); daughter-in-law, Cindy Ballard; grandchildren, Tara Krasnichan, Amy Haney, J.B., Charles and Daniel Ballard; great-grandchildren, T.J. Krasnichan, Ryan Haney and Isabella “Bella” Garcia; and sister, Betty Anderson. She was preceded in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Orton Barnhart, Jr.
Orton Barnhart Jr., 90, of Lakeland, died Aug. 10, 2015. Mr. Barnhart was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Faye. He is survived by his children, Linda Kaye Coleman (Bill), Dennis Barnhart and Joye Reagan (Bill); grandchildren, Samantha, Kevin, Dewayne and Kristi; and great-grandchildren, Breanna, Karis, Caden, Katie, Mady, Mason, Maddox and Miles. A […]
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