Barbara Sandifer Powers, 57, of Plant City, died April 20, 2015, in hospice care, after her courageous, three-and-a-half year battle with cancer. Mrs. Powers was born June 24, 1957, in Bartow. She grew up in Lithia and graduated from Plant City High School in 1975. She attended Hillsborough Community College. She was active in many […]
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Obituary: Jack L. Pettis
Jack L. Pettis, 79, of Plant City, and born in Tampa, died April 25, 2015, surrounded by his family at home. Mr. Pettis served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years, later retired from Cargill and then worked as a commercial real estate agent until his illness. He loved hunting, golfing and being with his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bolivar Melendez Perez
Bolivar Melendez Perez, 80, of Plant City, died April 24, 2015. He is survived by his children, Bolivar Melendez Colon Jr., Myriam Melendez Colon and Gerardo Melendez Colon; brother, Juan Melendez Perez; and five grandchildren. A celebration of life was held April 29, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Irene O’Dell
Irene O’Dell, 65, of Tampa, and formerly Plant City, died April 20, 2015. She was a member of Northgate Baptist Church in Tampa. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Bill O’Dell; children, John O’Dell (Tammy), Sherron Harmon (Troy), Dwayne O’Dell (Tami) and Jason O’Dell; best friend of 50 years, Mary Howell; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Geraldine Myatt
Geraldine Myatt, 77, of Plant City, died April 16, 2015. She is survived by a loving family. Funeral arrangements made by Central Florida Casket Store & Funeral Chapel, Lakeland.
Continue ReadingObituary: Marian Morrell
Marian Morrell, 90, died April 25, 2015, at her home in Plant City. Mrs. Morrell was born in New Castle, Indiana, to William and Ruby Hosek. Her favorite hobby was bowling. Loving family who survive are Mary Ann Spurlin (Richard); grandchildren, Richard and Angela Spurlin; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Trey. She was predeceased by her husband of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Kelley
Robert Kelley, 63, of Plant City, died April 24, 2015. He was a boilermaker with Local Union 433. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Anita; children, Rob Kelley and Sommer Kelley; father, Edward Kelley; brothers, Paul Kelley and Rick Kelley; and “granddogs,” Shady and Kirby Boo Boo. He was preceded in death […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sarojini Aricmary ‘Arica’ Spry Harris
Sarojini Aricmary “Arica” Spry Harris, 69, of Plant City, and formerly of Lakeland, died April 22, 2015. She was born in Bombay, India, in 1946. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, and had an entrepreneurial spirit. She co-founded The Red Top Pit Stop restaurant in Lakeland. She is survived by her children, Sandra Spry […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Delorme
Elizabeth “Betty” Delorme, 86, of Bradenton, and formerly of Plant City, died April 19, 2015, at home. A native of Burlington, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Ruth Muir St’Amour. She is survived by her son, Gary Delorme, who will be having private services. She was preceded in death by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ronald Lee ‘Ronnie’ Collins
Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Collins, 66, of Valrico, died April 20, 2015, after declining health for several years. Born and raised in Danville, Virginia, he had worked alongside his father in produce since he was a small boy. Produce was the thrill of his day, the drive in his mind, the joy in his heart and […]
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