Eileen Maginnis, of Lithia, died March 22, 2015. After a valiant two-year fight, Mrs. Maginnis lost her battle to cancer this week. After a 30-year career as a nurse in New York, Mrs. Maginnis found new friends, new interests and the Tampa Bay Lightning. She leaves behind hundreds of saddened hearts, all of whom are […]
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Obituary: Clarence R. McCormack
Clarence Robert McCormack Jr., 74, of Plant City, died March 25, 2015. He was born in Buffalo, New York, to Clarence and Genevieve (Percy) McCormack. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley A. McCormack; and other loving family and friends. A celebration of life service is pending. Online condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Gilberto Montana
Gilberto Montana, 20, of Plant City, died March 23, 2015, in a car crash. Born in Brandon, he was the son of Jesus Montana Sr. and Maricela Montana. Mr. Montana was a carpenter by trade, and loved working with wood. He enjoyed music, dancing and “mudding.” He was a kind spirit who always had a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rufus W. Alderman
Rufus Wayne Alderman, 65, died March 24, 2015, in Land O’Lakes. He was a native of Plant City, born June 6, 1949, to Abbie and Sara Naomi (Perry) Alderman. He is survived by his wife, Maree Sue Alderman; daughters, Melissa Alderman and Alicia Flores; son, Wayne C. Alderman; grandsons, Gustavo Franco, Luis Franco and Julio; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elsie Powell Cooper
Elsie Powell Cooper, 94, of Plant City, died March 24, 2015. She was a member of Church on the Rock. She loved her family. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and gardening. She is survived by her daughter, Mollie M. Genrich (Charles); grandchildren, Mathew Genrich (Mitzi), Kirstin Philippus (Troy) and Gretchen Genrich; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Abigail, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard Martin Reddecliff
Richard Martin Reddecliff, 93, of Plant City, died March 17, 2015, at his residence, under hospice care. He was a World War II naval veteran and retired from Eriez Magnetics. He moved to Florida in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Mary J. Reddecliff; son, Richard Reddecliff (Marie); daughter, Carol Potts (Charles); grandchildren, Carrie […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorcas Jean Loezius
Dorcas Jean Loezius, 80, died March 22, 2015, in Brandon. She was a resident of Plant City, but was born in Bedford, Virginia, to William Henry and Minnie Pearl (Smith) Rader. She is survived by her loving family. Services will take place in Virginia. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles C. Rippy
Charles Clinton Rippy, 66, died March 28, 2015. He was born in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois, and moved to Florida 64 years ago. Mr. Rippy worked for many years as a air conditioning mechanic for Payne Air Conditioning. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1972. He was a member of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lucille Tatum Styron
Lucille Tatum Styron, 88, of Plant City, died March 26, 2015. She loved her family, and she enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She is survived by her children, Gene Styron (Jeannie), Virgil Styron (Lin), Kenny Styron, Bruce Styron (Claudette), Jewell Gay (Ralph), Linda Passmore, Laverne Jackie Granger and Janet Sweeney; daughter-in-law, Brenda Styron; sister, Marie Colson; sister-in-law, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bryan ‘Bill’ Varn
Bryan “Bill” Varn, 94, of Plant City, and formerly of Parlin, New Jersey, died March 30, 2015. He was born in Durant. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Merchant Marines, having served in WWII. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Assembly of God. He is survived by his children, Annette […]
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