Robert L. Klein, 88, of Plant City, died Aug. 3, 2014. Born in Chicago, Mr. Klein was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW and First Presbyterian Church in Plant City. He loved to golf and fish. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Florence Klein; and daughter, Katherine Meyer (Gerard). […]
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OBITUARY: Merriem Estelle Bush
Merriem Estelle Bush, 83, of Plant City, died Aug. 3, 2014, in Bonifay. She was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Plant City, to the late Charlie Lee and Irma Silas Sutherland. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bush was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bush and two sons, Charles Bush and Pete Bush. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elaine M. Benson
Elaine M. Benson, 95, of Plant City, died July 28, 2014, at The Health Center of Plant City due to natural causes. Mrs. Benson Elaine was born April 4, 1919, in St. Paul, Minn., to Chester and Marjorie Fox. She was also a former resident of Lakeland. Survivors include her son, Gary Benson; daughter, Dianne […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘Buck’ Blanton
James “Buck” Blanton, 64 died on July 28, 2014, at his home. Born May 11, 1950 in Plant City, he was the son of the late Edward and Dora Thompson Blanton. Mr. Blanton attended Mt. Enon Primitive Baptist Church, was a driver for Chevron Oil Company and loved to fish. Survivors include a daughter, Angela […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Margie Wells Martin
Margie Wells Martin, 92, of Plant City, died July 26, 2014, at LifePath Sun City Hospice House. She was born Nov. 3, 1921, in Girard, Ala., to J. D. and Lillian Norris Wells. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Theodore R. Martin, U.S. Army (retired). As the wife of a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cindy Jane Simpkins
Cindy Jane Simpkins, 57, of Lakeland, died July 28, 2014, at Palm Terrace of Lakeland. Born May 10, 1957, in Dover, N.J., she was the daughter of the late John and Jean Niper. She was the wife of Robert Simpkins, who survives. Mrs. Simpkins was an all-around handywoman, and loved to fish, paint and do […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jerry R. Spangler
Jerry R. Spangler, 69, of Plant City, died July 25, 2014. Mr. Spangler enjoyed fishing, playing the Wii, traveling to North Florida and listening to his police scanner. He will be dearly missed by his family. Mr. Spangler is predeceased by his wife, Anita Spangler, and his sister, Donna Brown. Survivors include two sons, Greg Brown […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Richard Wayne Tanner
Richard Wayne Tanner, 57, of Plant City, died July 27, 2014. Born Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1957 in Youngstown, Ohio, he was the son of the late Jesse Tanner and Mary Hull Tanner, who survives. He served in the U.S. Army. Survivors also include a daughter, Courtney Ashley; sister, Pamela Cagle; and grandchild, Juda Ashley. Online […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Santos J. Noriega
Santos J. Noriega, 33, of Dover, died July 26, 2014. He is survived by his father, Jose Noriega (Marcelina); son, Santos Joel Noriega; brothers, Jose D. Noriega and Juan J. Noriega (Cassandra); grandmother, Ester Ramirez; and many loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Santos R. Noriega. A Celebration of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Evelyn Martin
Evelyn Martin, 86, of Durant, died July 20, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Martin; and son-in-law, John Mack. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Midulla, of Colorado, and Judy Mack, of Valrico; siblings, Pauline Connor and Tracy Martin; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was […]
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