Herman Clair Elder, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at the William F. Green Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette, Alabama. Mr. Elder was born in Plant City and moved in 1966 to Louisiana. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and […]
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Obituary: Betty J. Cain
Betty J. Cain, 83, of Lake Wales, died Oct. 26, 2014. She was a devoted wife and aunt. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Harold; brother, Willie Walker; and many loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by son, Billy Wayne Dean; five brothers; and five sisters. A celebration of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roy Nelson Caldwell
Roy Nelson Caldwell, 96, of Plant City, died Oct. 24, 2014, at The Health Care Center of Plant City. He was born in Rome, Georgia, the son of William Mitchell and Elizabeth Ingle Caldwell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. After serving in the Army, he moved […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rose Cockrell
Rose Cockrell, 83, of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2014, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. Born Dec. 25, 1930, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Mitchell and Joan McLeod Young. She was the wife of the late James Cockrell. Surviving are sons, Gary Cockrell and Galen Cockrell; daughters, Perri Canady, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Margie ‘Nanny’ Adams
Margie “Nanny” Adams, 85, died Oct. 19, 2014. Mrs. Adams was born March 7, 1929, in Elloree, South Carolina. She was an active charter member of 55 years at Whitehurst Road Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.G. Adams; and brother, Paul Thomas. She is survived by daughters, Pam Futch (Arlin) […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Margaret Irene Cico French
Margaret Irene Cico French, 86, died Oct. 8, 2014. She was born Jan. 2, 1928, in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, and raised in Kinsman, Ohio, then moved to Somerset, Pennsylvania, where she raised her family. She was a member of Somerset Reformed Church. She retired in 1972 to Plant City. She was preceded in death by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Paul Collins
Paul Collins, 58, of Plant City, died Oct. 15, 2014, at his home. Born Feb. 28, 1956 in Plant City, he was the son of the late L.A. and Evelyn Morris Collins. He was the husband of Joan Caldwell Collins; she survives. Also surviving are brothers, Donald Collins and Daniel Collins; and children, grandchildren and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Pedro Torres-Mendez
Pedro Torres-Mendez, 67, died Oct. 24, 2014, in Plant City. He was born June 29, 1947, in Mexico, to Amancio Torres and Matilda Mendez. He will be missed by his extended family and friends. Condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Frederick Poffenberger
Frederick Poffenberger, 71, died Oct. 5, 2014. Mr. Poffenberger is survived by his wife, Beatrice Bootman Poffenberger; and her daughters, Peggy Dennis and Ginger Bennett. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Jeanette Cox; niece, Karen Cox; nephew, David Cox; and two special grandchildren, Davey and Destiny. There will be a celebration of his life […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rosa Lee Simpson
Rosa Lee Simpson, 74, died Oct. 23, 2014 in Plant City. Ms. Simpson was born in Plant City to Johnnie H. and Charlsie (Boswell) Preston. She is survived by her loving family. A funeral service was held Oct. 27, at Faith Lighthouse Assembly of God. Condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com.
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