Alys Yager Morrison, 93, died March 6, 2015, from complications after a fall. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan, but moved to Lake Wales at age 3. She attended Florida State College for Women. After World War II, she married the love of her life, Tilrow Morrison. She spent most of her life in her […]
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Obituary: Assunta ‘Tina’ Cullins
Assunta “Tina” Cullins, 83, died March 1, 2015. Mrs. Cullins was born near Naples, Italy, and moved to the United States after meeting the love of her life and husband of 53 years, Richard Cullins. She was of the Catholic faith and very much devoted to her family. Survivors include her husband, Richard Cullins; daughter, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Shirley Quintanilla
Shirley Louise Quintanilla, 76, of Plant City, died March 14, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Felipe M. Quintanilla; two children; four siblings; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five children. A celebration of life was held March 18, at Hopewell Funeral Home. Condolences may be […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Florencia Rodriguez
Florencia “Flora” Rodriguez, 69, of Plant City, Florida, died March 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Francisco “Frank” Rodriguez; children, Maria Jerkins, Angie Zertuche (Rodolfo), Francisco Rodriguez Jr. (Amanda), Linda Chapman (Christopher), George Rodriguez (Lisa), Irma Hiers (Greg), Harold Rodriguez (Cecelia), Joseph Rodriguez, Ricky Rodriguez and David Rodriguez (Linda); siblings […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mark Louis Ruppe
Mark Louis Ruppe Sr., 59 of Plant City, died March 12, 2015, in Parma, Ohio. He was born to the late Harry and Mildred Ruppe; she survives. Also surviving are son, Mark Jr.; brother, Dan (Wendi) Ruppe; sisters, Jane and Maureen (Greg) Patrick; and two grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Amos Nathan Singletary
Amos Nathan Singletary, 73, died March 10, 2015. He was born in Plant City and was a lifelong resident. He was a Mason, U.S. Army veteran and member of Youman’s Praise and Worship Center. He retired from Stone and Webster Engineering. Mr. Singletary enjoyed people, and he enjoyed life. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Eugenia Singletary; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Minnie Lou Smith
Minnie Lou Smith, 75, died March 10, 2015, in Plant City. She was born in Jasper, to Thomas Bell and Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Bryan. She loved sewing, cooking and singing. Survivors include son, Nick Erimie; daughters, Cindy Caroway, Charlotte Commander (Ronald) and Lynn Bergeron (Dave); one brother; two sisters; four granddaughters; six grandsons; eight great-grandsons; and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Willie E. Taylor
Willie E. Taylor, 76, of Dover, died March 12, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He is survived by his wife, Loraine Taylor; children, Opal Smith, Edwin Taylor (Trish), Hannah Taylor, Devin Amerson, Pat Messick (Jimmy) and Heather Hutchinson (Terry); siblings, Lucille Sanderfur, Dan Taylor and Rachel Driggers; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Alice Wacaser
Alice Joyce “Othermama” Wacaser, 80, of Plant City, died March 14, 2015, peacefully surrounded by family. She was a selfless servant of Jesus through her unconditional love. She is survived by her husband, Bill Wacaser; children, Joy Pearcy, Terry Wacaser (Allison), Bobby Wacaser (Charlene), Gary Wacaser (Helen), Denise Wacaser (Keith) and Jeffrey Wacaser (Christie); daughter-in-law, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard H. Thiffault
Richard H. Thiffault, 92, of Hopedale, Massachusetts, died, March 12, 2015, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, Massachusetts. He was born June 4, 1922, in Brookline, Massachusetts, the son of the late Henry and Zoa (Varnum) Thiffault, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Thiffault was employed with the MBTA […]
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