Helen F. Dry, 70, of Plant City, died Feb. 19, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Shelton Dry; daughters, Debra Steen, Karen Mansell and Lori Dry; three sisters; one brother; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.
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Obituary: James L. ‘Red’ Pollock
James L. “Red” Pollock, 74, of Lithia, died Feb. 18, 2015. He was a member of Alafia Baptist Church. He loved his family, and he enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by his children, Clay (Susie) Taylor, Diane Pollock and Johnny (Kim) Pollock; sister, Peggy (Buddy) Elliott; grandchildren, Cayla (Aaron) Lucier, Samantha Taylor, Sabrina Pollock, Johnna […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bernice Blanch Osteen
Bernice Blanch Osteen, 88, of Ocoee, died Feb. 15, 2015. Mrs. Osteen was born Jan. 22, 1927, in Plant City, to the late Vasco and Leta Crawford. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Gary) Lucas; son, Larry (Pam) Osteen; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John J. McLin
John J. McLin, 79, of Plant City, died Feb. 16, 2015. He was a member of the Olin S. Wright Masonic Lodge #79, and he was a retired journeyman lineman. He lived and enjoyed life to the fullest with family, friends, travel, work and hobbies, and he was a Christian. He is survived by his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Henry Grant Ratliff
Henry Grant Ratliff, 80, of Plant City, died Feb. 21, 2015, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Tampa. Born Dec. 14, 1934, in Pikeville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Orville and Osie Adkins Ratliff. He was the husband of Jeanne Watkins Ratliff; she survives. Mr. Ratliff retired from the U.S. Army and served […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Billie Joe Melvin
Billie Joe Melvin Jr., 66, died Feb. 21, 2015, at his home in Plant City. He was born to the late Billie Joe and Lulu Eloise (Driggers) Melvin. Survivors include his life partner of 23 years, Katherine Davis; and other loving family and friends. Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Sonia Esmeralda Roldan
Sonia Esmeralda Roldan, 22, of Plant City, died Feb. 21, 2015. She loved her family, and enjoyed animals and living life. She is survived by her parents, Quintina and Victoriano Binzha; siblings, Marisol (Juan) Gutierrez, Lorena (Jose) Gutierrez, Almanela (Carlos) Gutierrez, Samuel (Ivett) Roldan, Juan Roldan and Isaias Roldan; fiancé, Antonio Rodriguez; dogs, Layla, Peanut […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Lou Fletcher
Betty Lou Fletcher, 72, of Plant City, died Feb. 10, 2015. Born May 18, 1942, in McAlpin, she was the daughter of the late Pete and Lou Bryant Lee. Mrs. Fletcher was a teacher’s aide at Cork Elementary School for 25 years, retiring in 2000, and was a member of Plant City Church of God, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Timothy Allen Brock Junior
Timothy Allen “Tim” Brock Junior, 53, of Plant City, died Feb. 14, 2015. He is survived by his children, Timothy Curtis Brock and Diane Nicole Brock; grandson, Christian Aquino; parents, Elizabeth “Midge” and Rev. Floyd Yarbrough; and siblings, Michael (Andrea) Ray Brock and Charlene Elizabeth (Ray) Zugay. A celebration of life will be held at […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Paul Edward Crouse
Paul Edward Crouse Sr., 84, of Longwood, and formerly of Plant City, died Feb. 13, 2015, at Florida Hospital Altamonte. Born Oct. 14, 1930, in Canebrake, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Lewis Sr. and Ola Wade Crouse. He was the husband of Betty Jean Dillon Crouse; she survives. He was a […]
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