Obituaries

David “Ron” Sprouse, 58, of Plant City, died Jan. 10, 2014.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kay; sons, Anthony (Donna) and Andy Joe (Jessica); grandchildren, Foxx and Lilia; and siblings, Bob (Sandy), Kay and Dino. He was preceded in death by mother, Hazel; and brothers, Larry, Gary and Ernie. A Celebration […]

Mary Alice Warden, 91, died Jan. 5, 2014, in Thonotosassa. She was born March 2, 1922, in Arkansas, to James Pierce and Minnie Lou (Poole) Pierce. A graveside service was held Jan. 9, at Oaklawn West. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.

Frederick Lee Williams, 69, of Lithia, died Jan. 11, 2014.  Mr. Williams served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a roofer for more than 30 years. He enjoyed raising and showing pigeons. He was a loving husband, dad and papa. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cathy; children, Ronald Williams (Jo), […]

Paul Frederick Woods, 95, of Plant City, died Jan. 10, 2014. Born Dec. 12, 1918, in Worcester, Mass., he was the son of the late Eugene and Blanche Sullivan Woods. He was the husband of the late Paula Tershansy Woods. He was employed by Hillsborough County Public Schools, where he was a principal. Mr. Woods […]

William Lawrence Lamoreaux, 19, of Plant City, died Jan. 1, 2014, after a fatal car accident in Indiana.  He was traveling the country, fulfilling his dreams. Mr. Lamoreaux was a 2013 Plant City High School hgraduate, earning popularity from the start of school at Yates Elementary in Brandon, to Marshall Middle, in Plant City. He […]

Alan Clarence Dixson, 83 of Plant City died Jan. 1, 2014, at his home. Born March 4, 1930, in Dorchester, Mass., he was the son of the late Clifford and Edith McGiveney Dixson. He was the husband of Marcia Clark Dixson, who survives. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, loved woodworking […]

Penny Lynn Fox, 40 of Plant City, died Dec. 27, 2013. Born Feb. 9, 1973, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel Howard. She was the beloved wife of Edward Fox, who survives. Mrs. Fox enjoyed cross stitch and crochet, and was also a big fan of “Duck Dynasty.” Survivors also include sons, Michael […]

Oralia Lopez-Sipaque, 28, of Plant City died Jan. 1, 2014, at home. Born June 13, 1985, in Escvintla, Guatemala, she was the daughter of Francisco Lopez and Irene Sipaque. She was the wife of Jose Aguilera. Also surviving are two children; and many family and friends, who loved her very much. A funeral service was […]