Mary Lou Peacock, 91, of Plant City, died Feb. 1, 2015 at her home. Born Oct. 10, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Wesley Ashmore Greer. She was the wife of the late Howard Peacock. Mrs. Peacock was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and loved to read and quilt. […]
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Obituary: Marie Tew Sumner
Marie Tew Sumner, 91, of Lithia, died Feb. 2, 2015. She was a 64-year member of First Assembly of God in Plant City, and Gideon’s International Auxiliary. She loved her family, and she enjoyed gardening, sewing and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Sumner; daughter, Carolyn Sumner; granddaughter, Sheila Wilkins […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Y. Williams
James Y. “Jimmy” Williams, 78, of Plant City, died Jan. 26, 2015. He was a lifetime farmer and retired from CSX railroad. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Melba Johnson Williams; children, Michael Williams, Stephen Williams and Vicki Williams, all of Plant City, and Teresa Williams (Tom) McClure, of Chattahoochee; sister, Jean […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rhonda Kay Varnadoe
Rhonda Kay Varnadoe, 45, of Plant City, died Jan. 25, 2015. She was a member at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon. She loved her family, and she enjoyed exercise, baking and tea with friends. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Tony Varnadoe; children, Dawn Hunt (Ryan) of Plant City and First […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bruce David Rodgers
Bruce David Rodgers, 61, of Plant City, died Jan. 23, 2015. He was a funny, happy person who was generous and kind and always willing to help. He worked for more than 10 years for Time Warner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Shifflett Rodgers; and parents, Robert and Martha Rodgers. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lucia Grace Corsiglia
Lucia Grace Corsiglia, 97, died Jan. 16, 2015. Born Lucia Grace Ferrara, but known to all as “Nonnie,” she leaves behind two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She received a bachelor’s in nursing from New York University, graduated first in her class from Brooklyn & State Hospital and was on the staff of New […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Janet M. Dougan
Janet M. Dougan, 85, died Jan. 25, 2015, in Plant City. Mrs. Dougan was a native of Connecticut and moved to Florida four years ago. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dougan; and son, Ronald Dougan. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Stone (Leverett); daughter-in-law, Katie Dougan; and grandchildren, Kathryn and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Freda A. Blackwell
Freda Ann “Annie” Blackwell, 61, died Jan. 22, 2015, in Temple Terrace. She was born in Colquitt, Georgia, to Norman and Katie Braswell. She loved to garden and write poetry. Ms. Blackwell is predeceased by daughter, Margie Blackwell; brother, Buddy Braswell; and sisters, Frances Brittle and Paula Braswell. Loving family who survive are daughter, Felicia […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wallace E. Britt
Wallace Edwin (Ed) Britt, 96, died surrounded by family Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. A native of Crawford, Georgia, Mr. Britt married Virginia (Ginny) Williams Dec. 24, 1939. He served in the Navy during WWII. Upon his discharge, the young family moved to Plant City to begin a long career as owners and operators of Nu Way Cleaners. Mr. Britt devoted himself to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Debra Jane Brown
Debra Jane Brown, 50, of Thonotosassa, died Jan. 24, 2015, at her home. Born Jan. 4, 1965, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Billy Brown and Shirley Fowler Brown; she survives. She was predeceased by son, Billy Earl Brown. Also surviving are daughter, Sarah Comerico (Joseph); brother, William Brown; and sister, […]
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