Laura Cameron, 86, loving wife, mother, and grandma, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Plant City, surrounded by her family. Her life was dedicated to her family and to teaching children, and everyone she met, about the Love of Jesus through teaching and song. Mrs. Cameron was preceded in death by her brother, James Johnson. She […]
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Obituary: Ruth Leona Drawdy
Ruth Leona Drawdy, 93, of Plant City, died Nov. 22, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Diane Sealey (Brian) and Sandra Jean Bowen (Steve); eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Drawdy; and son, Gary Drawdy. A celebration of life was held Nov. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Hazel Ishie Hogan
Hazel Ishie Hogan, 94, of Chiefland, died Nov. 19, 2014. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Cecil Ishie Sr.; son, Buddy Ishie; and daughter, Cecilia Teston. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Hogan; children, Voncille “Tootie” Smith (Ralph), Rubleen Haynes (Cliff), Robert Hogan and Lisa Hogan; brothers, Paul and Ben Tindale; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Beverly A. Driggers
Beverly A. Driggers, 74, died Nov. 14, 2014, in Plant City. Beverly was born in Springfield, Ohio, to Russell and Mary Byerly. She was passionate about everything she did and is survived by her loving friends. She will be missed dearly. Condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Paul Herrington
Paul Herrington, 53, of Plant City and Redington Shores, died Nov. 1, 2014. Mr. Herrington was one of a kind. His love knew no boundaries. His faith, unshakeable. He was a proud Florida Gator! His love of hunting and fishing, immeasurable. He was a champion at everything he loved. A long-standing member of The I.U.O.E […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeffery D. Hicks
Jeffery Donn Hicks, 30, of Lakeland, died Nov. 17, 2014, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He was born April 11, 1984, in Tampa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tammy. Surviving are his parents, James and Tina Hicks; sons, Dylan Hicks, Xiaver Hicks and Isaiah Hicks; brothers, James A. Hicks Jr. and Christopher Hicks; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James G. Morton
James Gordon “Bumpa” Morton, 80, of Dover, died Nov. 16, 2014, surrounded by family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Joyce; daughters, Sheila Hinson (Emory) and Allison Wacaser (Terry); grandchildren, Corey Hinson (Della), Megan Wacaser (Jacob) and Kristen Barrett (Mike); and great-grandchildren, Reece, Hallie, Colton, Hope, Savannah and Ellie. A celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Randall L. Moore
Randall Lee Moore Jr., 39, of Plant City, died Nov. 18, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born Dec. 31, 1974, in Tampa, he was the son of the late Randall Moore Sr. and Bertie Peeples Dunbar; she survives. Also surviving are brother, Richard Elliott; and sister, Bertie Wright. Randall was a member of New […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elmer Linzy
Elmer Linzy, 70, of Plant City, died Nov. 20, 2014, at his home. Born May 24, 1944, in Milton, he was the son of the late John and Antie Hughes Linzy. He was the husband of Wynell Browning Linzy; she survives. Mr. Linzy loved working in his garden, fishing and working with his hands. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles L. Ricks
“C.J.” Charles L. Ricks Jr., 26, died in Lakeland Nov. 16, 2014. He was a member of Forgotten Fallen and loved his music and performing. He also enjoyed writing, fishing, frog gigging and “swamp shrimping.” He is survived by his son, Waylon Cain Ricks; parents, Kim Quinn, Shannon Quinn, Charles Ricks and Lester Bennett; siblings, […]
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