Margaret Lorene Forbes Gavin, 93, of Plant City, died May 3, 2014. Mrs. Gavin was born on March 7, 1921, in Plant City, and grew up during the Great Depression. She worked hard and helped family and friends to survive during those trying times. She married her husband, Bill, only to see him off to […]
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Obituary: Bethel H. Goddard
Bethel H. Goddard, 84, of Plant City, died April 13, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the Korean War, was a foster parent for 40 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Dover. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie; children, Allen Goddard (Patty), Lori […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James E. ‘Gene’ Mindedahl Jr.
James E. “Gene” Mindedahl Jr., 58, of Plant City, died May 1, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carol; children, Cara “C.J.” Balliett (Aaron) and Caty Mindedahl; grandson, Liam James Balliett; mother, Mavis Mindedahl; brother, Johnny Mindedahl; and many loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jose Ponce
Jose Ponce, 57, of Dover, died April 28, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Socorro Ponce; siblings, Emerita (Antonio), Salvador (Lidia), Roberto, Delia (Eliseo), Juan (Elvia), Guadalupe (Alma), Martha (Agustin), Israel (Lucy) and Veronica (Hector); and many nieces, nephews and loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Lorenzo Ponce. A Funeral […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Karen Ponce
Karen Ponce, 58, of Plant City, died April 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roberto; children, Robert, Patrick (Carrie), Joseph and David (Beth); grandchildren, Maddison, BeaAnna, Blake, Logan and Loraina; and siblings, Patricia and Kenny. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Edna Stevens. A Funeral Mass […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John Bauer
John “Jack” Bauer, 78, of Mulberry, died April 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Allison Bauer; children Annelisa, Marianne, John Jr. (Kelly) and William; grandchildren, Cassandra, Shannara, Jessie Jr., and Michael; and many cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life took place May 5, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edna Carlo
Edna Carlo, 89, of Plant City, died April 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic Carlo. She is survived by son, John Carlo (Renee); granddaughters, Brittany Carlo and Amber Carlo; and siblings, Lucille Faircloth, Evans Brock, Illmae Phillips (Ben) and Jerry Brock (Sue). A Celebration of Life was held April 18, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Neville Clayton Davis Sr.
Neville “Clayton” Davis, Sr., 81, of Plant City, died April 16, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, RayNell Simmons […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ralph W. Donnell
Ralph W. Donnell, 68, of Plant City, died April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gayle; daughters, Angel Silas (Lee) and Rachel Olvera (Jose); and grandchildren, Jason, Haleigh, Sierra, Stephen, Hadden and Ramon. The family received April 24, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Online condolences may be made to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bethel H. Goddard
Bethel H. Goddard, 84, of Plant City, died April 13, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the Korean War and was a foster parent for 40 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Dover. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annie; children, Allen Goddard (Patty), […]
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