Mary Anderson, 84, of Valrico, died Feb. 3. She enjoyed being with her friends for social events. She was lovingly referred to as “Mom” and “Aunt Mary” by many and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, George Anderson Jr., Kathy Georgia and Craig Anderson (Mary); grandchildren, Wendy (Danny), Jennifer (Mike), Christopher, […]
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Obituary: Charlotte Bischoff
Charlotte Bischoff, 89, died Jan. 22. Born in Louisville, Ky., she grew up in Camp Taylor and attended Holy Family School. She earned her beautician’s license in 1947, after working for Consolidated Vultee on the military aircraft for World War II. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting, but, most of all, loved being with her family, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Elizabeth Rose Buti
Elizabeth Rose Buti, 94, died Jan. 27 in Brandon. She was born Nov. 6, 1919, in Tonawanda, N.Y., to Alexander and Elizabeth (Elek) Buti. Mrs. Buti worked for more than 30 years as a civil servant for the U.S. government. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Tampa. She is survived […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jeanne Rauner Edwards
Jeanne Rauner Edwards, 82, of Lakeland, died Feb. 3. She was born in Detroit and moved as a teenager with her parents to Plant City. She graduated from Plant City High School and Florida Southern College, where she earned a degree in music. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charles L. Edwards; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Vickie D. Gilmore
Vickie D. Gilmore, 60, of Lithia, died Feb. 3. She is survived by children, Jason Johnston (Rachael) and Kristy Guasto (Gary); grandson, Bradley Guasto; and siblings, Cindy Luker Ciccarello Evers (Larry), Glenn Luker, Robin Luker and Amber Norris (Douglas); and loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gilmore; brother, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Clyde Harwell
Larry Clyde Harwell, 69, of Plant City, died Feb. 6, at St. Joseph Hospital, in Tampa. Born Nov. 6, 1944, he was the son of the late Gordon and Lilly Harwell. Mr. Harwell owned Larry Harwell Excavation, attended Westside Baptist Church and was an avid drag racer and pool player. He is survived by son, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jessie Herring
Jessie Herring, 80, died Feb. 1 in Tampa. Mr. Herring was born Oct. 15, 1933, in Alapaha, Ga., to Eugene and Agnes (Harper) Herring. He married Marilyn (Clark). Mr. Herring retired as ball mill operator for American Lacquer. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Purity Church in Cork. He is survived by his wife […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William L. Posser
William L. Posser, 56, of Plant City, died Jan. 25. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine. He is survived by children, Milisa Augburn (Mike), April Posser and Sandra Weir; siblings, Linda Middleton (Terry), Andrew Posser (Janice), Gail Flowers and Diane Moody (Eugene); 13 grandchildren; and many loving family and friends. The family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry T. Roth
Larry T. Roth died Feb. 1. Mr. Roth graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in marketing and was retired from USA Today. Most currently he was employed by Goals International as a business manager. Mr. Roth was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City and served as finance […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Ann Simpson
Doris Ann Simpson, 79, of Dover, died Feb. 8. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, F.M. “Sonny” Simpson; children, Owen Pach, Jill Stanford (Chuck), Jack Pach (Crystal), Barbara Watkins (Art) and Sherry Carlisle (Michael); many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She was preceded in […]
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