Maria Santos Godines, 73, of Plant City, died April 24, 2014. Born June 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Geraldo Santos and the late Maria Olivarri Santos. She was the wife of the late Heliberto Godines. Survivors include sons, Eliberto (Rosario) Godinez, Jr. and Eddie (Aurora) Godinez Sr.; daughters, Cyndi (Michael) Hare, […]
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Obituary: Max R. Henderson
Max R. Henderson, 84, of Plant City, died April 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Amagene; children, Johnnie Henderson (Candy) and Lisa Surrency (Jeff); six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by son, Dennis M. Henderson. The family received April 23, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Ann ‘Dottie’ Lightsey
Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Lightsey, 68, of Plant City died April 25, 2014. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City, where she served as the “choir mom,” and the Plant City Lions Club, for which she published a cookbook. She was a retired registered nurse. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Yvonne Loyed
Yvonne Loyed, 68, of Plant City, died April 14, 2014. She is survived by son, Kelley Loyed; grandson, Torre Loyed; and brother, Doug Lindsey (Beryle). She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Loyed; son, Kendall Lindsey; and brother, William Lindsey. A Celebration of Life was held April 24, at The Church of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Faye Ruddy
Doris Faye Ruddy, 73, died April 21, 2014. She found beauty in everything — even in her garden weeds that became wildflowers under her loving care. She said that when she was surrounded by things she loved, she was surrounded by beauty. That’s how we will always remember her — beautiful. She is survived by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cynthia Carla Taylor
Cynthia Carla Taylor, 47, of Thonotosassa, died April 23, 2014. Born May 29, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Carl Clayton McQuinn. She was a member of the East Thonotosassa Baptist Church and had worked at Health Integrated, in Tampa. Survivors include her mother Glenda (Julius) Rountree; husband. Jerry P. Taylor; a son, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Raymond L. Brown
Raymond L. Brown, 80, died April 13, 2014, in Plant City. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid lover of arrowhead hunting and fishing. He retired after 41 years from Tampa Electric. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Shirley; one son, Roger; three daughters, Renee, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Carolyn Louise Frier
Carolyn Louise Frier, 62, of Lakeland, died April 14, 2014, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Born May 29, 1951 in Plant City, she was the daughter of the late Walter Frier and Nellie Lastinger Frier. She was a lifelong resident of Plant City and loved puzzle books. Survivors include a son, Douglas Frier; daughter, Tina […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Howard R. Hamil Jr.
Howard R. Hamil Jr., 82, died April 19, 2014, in Plant City. Hr. Hamil enjoyed restoring boats and was a member of the Florida Glasspar Club. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Robert; stepdaughters, Patricia Dyess (Leo) and Debra Mellon (Michael); stepson, Joseph Lewis; brother, Ronald; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: John (Jack) R. Jones Jr.
John (Jack) R. Jones Jr., 93, died March 30, 2014. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Jone retired after 30 years with IBM. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary; grandson, John; and two stepdaughters, Sandra and Shirley. Survivors include his wife, Marcella; son, J. Robert Jones […]
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