Delta D. Loyd, 74, died Sept. 12, 2014, at home. She was born April 5, 1940, in Plant City, to Jay and Mildred (Williams) Crofton. A lifelong resident of the area, Mrs. Loyd was married to Danny Loyd for 42 years. Along with her husband, she is survived by son, William Kirk Loyd; daughter, Sandra […]
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Obituary: Annifaye Gatlyn ‘Faye’ Hall
Annifaye Gatlyn “Faye” Hall, 82, of Plant City, and born in Lithia, died Sept. 15, 2014. She was a charter member of Faith Temple Assembly of God, sang gospel music in the group, “Gatlyn Sisters,” and was a volunteer with Plant City’s Support Our Soldiers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glynn Hall; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dolores Jane Root
Dolores Jane Root, 81, of Lithia, and Smyrna, Del., died Sept. 7, 2014. She was born July 16, 1933. She was the wife of the late Leon Root. She was predeceased by brothers, Kenny Aulenbach and Robert Aulenbach; and sister, Marian Boyer. Survivors include sons, Leonard (Marjorie) Root Sr., and Kenneth (Sherry) Root; daughter, Brenda […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy E. Greer
Dorothy E. Greer, 73, of Plant City, died Sept. 7, 2014. She was pastor of Xtreme Ministries International and was owner of Dorothy E. Greer, Real Estate Broker. She is survived by her husband, Richard Greer Sr.; children, Donna Hendrix (Robbie), of Loganville, Ga., Penny Fuller (Tim), of Plant City, Jackie Bustle, of Quincy and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John “Jackie” Henn
John “Jackie” Henn, 56, of Plant City, and formerly of Long Island, N.Y., died Sept. 5, 2014. He was a longtime honorary fireman with the Selden, N.Y. Volunteer Fire Department, and a parishioner of St. Clement Catholic Church, Plant City. He loved the New York Yankees, Yankees great Derek Jeter and “unburned” bacon cheeseburgers. He […]
Continue ReadingObituary: June Tatlow Didas Ambrose
June Tatlow Didas Ambrose died Aug. 30, 2014. Mrs. Ambrose was born Aug. 21, 1936, in Lydon Township, in western New York, the youngest daughter of Theodore (Ted) and Mabel (Ruback) Tatlow. She attended schools in Ischua and Olean, N.Y. She was the loving wife of Ralph Ambrose. Mrs. Ambrose worked for Savoy Construction Co. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carl Russ III
Carl Russ III, 24, of Bartow, died Sept. 3, 2014. He was a graduate of Durant High School, where he was a member of Troupe 5444. He enjoyed music, writing and developing video games. He created Carl’s Place Radio and published two parts of a book trilogy, “Tales of Aria.” He is survived by his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Martin Allison “Marty” Waters
Martin Allison “Marty” Waters, 57, of Dover, died Sept. 6, 2014. He was a sergeant with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and retired after 23 years. He was a member of Sydney First Church of God. He spent his formative years traveling abroad with his U.S. Army family. He loved his family, and enjoyed hunting […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ralph Arden Ambrose
Ralph Arden Ambrose died Aug. 30, 2014. Mr. Ambrose was born Sept. 26, 1930, in Plant City, the youngest son of Robert and Maude Ambrose. He was predeceased by his sons, Randy and Tony Ambrose; sister, Elizabeth Ambrose Brown; and brother, Forrest Ambrose. He was the loving husband of June Ambrose. He served with the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bertha Dean “Bert” Gilliam
Bertha Dean “Bert” Gilliam, 72, of Plant City, died Aug. 26, 2014. She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Gilliam; sons, Daniel Mathis, Steven Mathis (Joyne) and Shawn Mathis Gilliam; step-daughters, Lisa Candey and Jennifer Newberry; grandchildren, Steven Mathis Jr., Haylee Mathis, Matthew Mathis and Danielle Mathis; and great-grandson, Gavin Young. She was preceded […]
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