Edison “Ed” Terry, 96, of Plant City, died Oct. 13, 2015. Mr. Terry was born in Oneida, Tennessee in 1919. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II and was a retired farmer. He and his wife, Nadova, were inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of […]
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Obituary: Helen A. Riley
Helen A. Riley, 79, of Dover, died Oct. 4, 2015. Mrs. Riley was born in New Smyrna Beach to Berry and Mary Cooper. She enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. She was a member of Sydney First Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David Kenneth Taylor
David Kenneth Taylor, 55, of Dover, and born in Plant City, died Oct. 21, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Jo French (Adam), of Henry, Tennessee; mother, Nelda Faye Taylor, of Dover; siblings, Pandy Zografos (Robert), of Plant City, and Darvis Taylor (Lisa), of Plant City; four grandchildren; and other family. A graveside […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Lawrence Mohler
Robert Lawrence Mohler, 85, died Oct, 26, 2015. Mr. Mohler was born on Feb. 26, 1930, in Rushville, Indiana. He and his family moved to Plant City when he was 3 years old. He was an All-Conference athlete in football, baseball, and basketball at Plant City High School, graduating in 1948. He earned a football […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William “Tripp” Nathan Hood III
William “Tripp” Nathan Hood III, 52, of Lithia, died Oct. 18, 2015. Mr. Hood loved God, his family and friends, and he lived life to its fullest through many adventures. He enjoyed fishing, boating and hiking, but his favorite was mountain biking. He will be missed by all who knew him, and will be remembered […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David John Miller
David John Miller, United States Marine, husband, father, little league coach and lover of dumb animals, died Oct. 23, 2015. He was born July 9, 1934, to John and Ruth Miller. “Dave” was raised in rural Inkster, Michigan along with his two brothers and sister. A lifelong enthusiast of all things sports, he excelled in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Alexander Myles MacInnes
Alexander Myles MacInnes, 95, of Plant City, died Oct. 22, 2015, at his home. Mr. MacInnes was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved to Florida in 1930. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and retired after 49 years of working for the railroad. He was a co-owner of Royal Oaks Cottages in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jefferson Bradley
Jefferson Bradley, 73, of Dover, died Oct. 14, 2015 at The Hospice at Sun City Center. A native of Franklin, Georgia, Mr. Bradley was the son of Jeff and Ida Hunt-Bradley. He was a member of the Dover Freewill Holiness Church. He was an inspector with Milliken & Company, where he retired with over 30 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bobby Joe Leddon Sr.
Bobby Joe Leddon Sr., 78, of Plant City, died Oct. 10, 2015. Mr. Leddon was born in Bonifay, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Catherine Leddon; children, Janna Leddon-Parramore (Gary), and Bobby Joe Leddon Jr., (Caron); grandchildren, Kyle Parramore, Kourtney Parramore and David Lamoreaux; sisters, Rebecca Leddon and Catherine […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Simmons Davis
Mary Simmons Davis, 90, of Plant City, and born in Turkey Creek, died Oct. 15, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles L. Davis Sr.; children, Leighton Davis Jr., of Plant City, Brenda Bryan (Tommy), of New Zion, and Katie Durstanti (Stuart), of Bowling Green. She was preceded in death by […]
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