Obituaries

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 […]

Judith Ann Pritt, 69, died Dec. 30, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Aug. 21, 1944, in Hoboken, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Bartucci and Margaret Killen Bartucci. Mrs. Pritt was a package designer for Anchor Glass Container, in Tampa. Survivors include a son, Paul Pritt; daughter, Diana (James) […]

James Devon (Bubba) Sheffield, 47, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Plant City. He was born Jan. 24, 1966, to Roy and Betty (Blanton) Sheffield. He was a volunteer and then became captain of the Midway Fire Department for the last 12 years. He is survived by his parents, Roy and […]

Paul Keith Shiver, 53 of Lakeland, died Dec. 28, 2013, at his home. Born May 7, 1960 in Lakeland, he was the son of the late Hugh Shiver and Helen (Jim) Huggins, who survives. Also surviving are brothers, Kevin Shiver and Jimmy Huggins; sisters, Karen Shiver and Lisa Huggins. Mr. Shiver loved praise and worship […]

Dorothy Loette Strickland, 74, died Dec. 22, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1939, in Plant City, to James and Ruth (Norman) Hiott. She married Jay W. Strickland, who survives. She was a member of Faith Temple Assembly of God. Mrs. Strickland, — or Moma or Nana, as she was affectionately […]

Doris Marie Westgate, 71, died Dec. 21, 2013, in Lakeland. She was born in Susquehanna, Pa. Survivors include three daughters, Elizabeth Ballard, Lori Balai and Kimberly Carillo; three brothers, Dennis, Walter and James Ballard; six sisters, Marian Parker, Betty Dumas, Lillian Middleton, Beverly Winnie, Ruth Ballard and Gloria Hauer Bishop; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Krystina, […]