David A. Fitzpatrick, 72, of Lithia, died March 6, 2015. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam, and he was a member of Kingdom Christian Ministries in Lithia. He loved his family, and he enjoyed carpentry, reading, praying and helping others. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, […]
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Obituary: Dorothy ‘Dot’ Futch Conerly
Dorothy “Dot” Futch Conerly, 81, of Plant City, died peacefully March 3, 2015. She was the daughter of Rev. Clyde and Florence Futch and was an active member of First Baptist Church. After a long career as corporate secretary for a major oil company, she enjoyed many years of retirement. She found joy surrounding herself […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melissa Ann Cooke
Melissa Ann Cooke, 34, of Plant City, died unexpectedly Feb. 28, 2015, at her home. She was born April 2, 1980. Ms. Cooke attended the University of South Florida until she was diagnosed with a rare auto-immune disease, Goodpasture Syndrome, in January 2003. She battled this disease like a mighty warrior. Some of her greatest […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Pamela Kay Trowell
Pamela Kay Trowell, 65, of Plant City, died March 1, 2015 at her home. A native of Tampa, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Willie Whittle Trowell. Ms. Trowell attended Springhead Methodist Church and Church on the Rock. Survivors include son, Stacy Chasteen; daughter, Eugenia Chasteen; brothers, Wesley and Randall Trowell; sister, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mae Goff Webster
Mae Goff Webster, 77, died Feb. 27, 2015. She was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Plant City, the daughter of the late Johnnie McWilliams and Alice Waitman Bell. Mrs. Webster was formerly married to the late Luther D. Goff. Years later, she married the late Benjamin D. Webster III. She was employed with the Tandet […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Elmer Horn
Robert Elmer Horn, 95, of Plant City, died March 5, 2015. Mr. Horn was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church, a retired Air Force captain and plant manager for Continental Can Corporation. Survivors include sons, William Horn (Debbie), John Horn (Sharon) and Richard Horn (Shawn); daughter, Barbara Horn; brother, Sherman Horn Jr.; nine grandchildren; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marcelo Tovar
Marcelo Tovar, 30, of Plant City, died Feb. 25, 2015. A native of Guanajuato, he was the son of Miguel Esquivel and Silverio Rangel. Mr. Tovar was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church. Survivors include wife, Juana Magueyal; children, Brayan, Evelin and Yoselyn Cruzes-Magueyal; brothers, Rocendo, Arturo and Juan Cruzes; and sisters, Maria and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dolores Philport
Dolores Philport, 87, of Plant City, died Feb. 28, 2015, at Country Manor Assisted Living. A native of Wyandotte, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late August and Katherine Birdsall Tice. She was an assistant manager of food services for Wyandotte Public Schools before retiring and a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carlos Taylor
Carlos Taylor, 87, of Plant City, died Feb. 26, 2015. He was a member of Laborers Local 1240, Orlando. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Faye Juanita Taylor; children, Harold (Debbie) Taylor, Wade (Denise) Taylor, Joanne (Eugene) Hartline and Tony (LaFay) Taylor; siblings, Dan Taylor, Willie (Lorraine) Taylor, Lucille (LG) Sanderfur and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Maurine Juanita Tindle
Maurine Juanita Tindle, 84 of Plant City, died Feb. 24, 2015, at Sun City Center Hospice House. Born June 6, 1930, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma Collins Ham. Ms. Tindle was a member of Northside Baptist Church and retired from Florida Blood Services. Surviving are sons, James […]
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