MinElla Kelly Glover Gray, 97, died May 4, 2014, at home. Mrs. Gray was born in 1916, in Kingsport, Tenn. She and her parents moved in 1924, to Florida, settling in the Plant City area. She later attended Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee. In 1937, she met the love of her life, Manuel […]
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Obituary: Eunice Marie Hendrix
Eunice Marie Hendrix, 83, died May 6, 2014. She was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Miami, to Eugene and Effie (Bowen) Fears. Mrs. Hendrix worked for Publix and retired after 25 years. She loved to dance and travel to all parts of the world. She is survived by two daughters, Colleen Diaz (John) and Darlene […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William ‘Bud’ Keith KeeneÂ
William “Bud” Keith Keene, 76, died May 10, 2014, at LifePath Hospice House, Sun City, ending his courageous 16-month battle with cancer. Mr. Keene was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Plant City, to Andrew Joseph Keene and Mildred Alene Cox Keene. He was youngest of two boys. He was raised from age 4 by his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Helen Betty O’Neal
Helen Betty O’Neal, 81, died May 5, 2014, in Tampa. She was born in Georgia. Funeral services were May 8, at Wells Memorial and Event Center, Plant City. Burial at Sunset Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Anthony ‘Tony’ Passalacqua
Anthony “Tony” Passalacqua, 89, died April 27, 2014, in Plant City, with his devoted son, Anthony Jr., at his side. Mr. Passalacqua was born June 8, 1924, to Salvatore and Rose (Pusateri) Passalacqua. He was a devoted, loving husband to Freda (Nelson), deceased; and father of Richard “Ricky,” deceased. Mr. Passalacqua spent his life working […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Alva Lee Sparks
Alva Lee Sparks, 65, died May 4, 2014. She was born in South Bend, Ind. She has one daughter, Cindy Wyatt. Funeral services were May 9, at Wells Memorial and Event Center, Plant City. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Hollis Strauss
Hollis Strauss, 90, of Plant City, died May 13, 2014, at Lakeland Hospice House. Born Jan. 1, 1924, in Plant City, he was the son of the late Fred and Lydia Lee Strauss. He was predeceased by his first wife, Margaret. He was the beloved husband of Janice Lanier Strauss, who survives. He grew up […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Barbara Jean Bartlett
Barbara Jean Bartlett, 83, of Plant City, died April 30, 2014, at Kindred Hospital, in Tampa. Born Nov. 26, 1930, in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Josephine Tyner Hennecy. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Bartlett. Mrs. Bartlett was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, First […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Robert Daniel Brown
Robert Daniel Brown, 76, died April 27, 2014, at home, from heart failure. He was born in Sanford and lived most of his life in Plant City. He worked for more than 20 years for Publix. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Brown; two daughters, Roberta Houseman (Anthony) and Jackie Hendrix (John); a brother, Gordon Lee […]
Continue ReadingObituary: George Glenn ‘Gandy’ Bunch
George Glenn “Gandy” Bunch, 74, of Lithia, died May 2, 2014. He was loved and cherished by all his family and friends. He is survived by children, Rhonda, Scarlett, Kevin, and Randy; grandchildren, Justin, Joshua, Andrea, Jacob, and Kristin; great-grandchildren Ethan, Megan, Finley, and one on the way; and siblings, Jim and Pat. He was […]
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