Fred Walton, 82, of Plant City, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015. He was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Woodleaf, North Carolina. After his death, Mr. Walton was transported back to Pineville, North Carolina, for burial in Crown Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.wellsmemorial.com.
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Obituary: M. Irene Mullaney,
M. Irene Mullaney, 88, died Jan. 7, 2015, in Plant City. Mrs. Mullaney was born to Joseph Bryant and Beatrice Erie Toole in Cottondale, Florida. She was a member of Springhead United Methodist Church. She was a seamstress and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Mullaney is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Ray Mullaney. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hoy Von Robinson
Hoy Von Robinson, 81, died Jan. 11, 2015, in Plant City. Mr. Robinson was born in Tazewell, Tennessee, to Charlie and Maggie (Drummonds) Robinson. He and his wife of 57 years, Myrtle Katherine Robinson, traveled from Belleville, Michigan, to Plant City, annually. He was a jobsetter for General Motors. He attended Whitehurst Baptist Church in Plant […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Victoria Lynn Smith Lokey
Victoria Lynn Smith Lokey, 58, of Clearwater, died Jan. 6, 2015. She is survived by son, Matthew Paul Lokey; parents, Benjamin and Rachel Smith; siblings, Cynthia Butner (Richard), Lori Highsmith (Terry) and Benny Smith; beloved dog, Rory; nieces, Lynsey, Candice and Allie; nephew, Sawyer; and numerous loving uncles, aunts and cousins. She was preceded in […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Donna Vaughan
Donna Vaughan, 51, of Plant City, died Jan. 3, 2015. She is survived by a loving family. A Life Tribute Funeral Care–Tampa Chapel.
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles L. Mims
Charles Leroy Mims, 67, died Jan. 8, 2015, in Land O’Lakes, Florida. Mr. Mims was born in Plant City, to Alton Billy and Nana Marie Mims. He was a lineman for GTE and involved in his church. Loving family who survive are daughters, Tammy Hinson and Shawnia Harper (Thomas); sister, Barbara Loverin; grandchildren, Katie, Elizabeth, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rita T. Isom
Rita T. Isom, 87, of Plant City, died Dec. 15, 2014 at Melech Hospice House. Mrs. Isom moved to Plant City from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, more than 60 years ago. She earned a master’s degree from University of South Florida and taught at Jackson Elementary, Turkey Creek Elementary and Plant City High School. She was a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Zeal I. Langshaw
Zeal I. Langshaw, 103, died Dec. 15, 2014. Mr. Langshaw was born March 26, 1911, in Monterey Township, Michigan, the son of Desbert James and Margaret (Schafer) Langshaw. He retired to Plant City in 1978. Mr. Langshaw married Marian Philley in 1934, and she preceded him in death after 49 years of marriage. He married […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard L. Butler
Richard Leo Butler, 87, of Lakeland, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at Heritage View Assisted Living in Plant City, from a long battle from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. He was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Sandusky, Ohio. He was a longtime resident of Sandusky, where he was an active member of the Bay Area Officiating […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Benjamin Lindsay Bern
Benjamin Lindsay Bern III, 69, of Plant City, died Dec. 15, 2014, at his home. Born June 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Benjamin Jr. and Phyllis Bern. Mr. Bern served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, had a master’s from Michigan State University and was a sales manager for […]
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