Joe Berry Brock, 84, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 25, 1929, in Bainbridge, Ga., he was the son of the late Abrla; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn Wetherington and Emily. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, […]
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Obituary: Ida Marguerite Bender
Ida Marguerite Bender, 96, died Dec. 16, 2013. She was born Dec. 21, 1916, in Gem, W. Va., on to Walter and Carrie (Bull) Moyers. She married William H. Bender, who is deceased. Mrs. Bender was a graduate of Glenville State College, Glenville, W. Va. She began her teaching career in her native West Virginia. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wanda Glenn
Wanda Glenn, 89, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, in Lakeland. She owned Wanda’s Beauty Shop, where she made beautiful people more beautiful. She was preceded in death by her, husband Bryan Turner Glenn; daughter-in-law, Belen Glenn; and uncle, Chris Mize. She is survived by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James Devon ‘Bubba’ Sheffield
James Devon “Bubba” Sheffield, 47, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Plant City. Born on 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 Betty […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Reginald ‘Grampy’ Mayo
Reginald “Reggie” “Grampy” Mayo, 75, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served in Korea and a member of the Masonic Order. He was a generous man who always put more “water in the soup,” sharing with an open heart. He loved his family, and he enjoyed […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Bobby Gene Waters
Bobby Gene Waters, 80, of Plant City, died Dec. 21, 2013, at South Florida Baptist Hospital, in Plant City. Born Jan. 24, 1933, in Nocatee, he was the son of the late Euell and Ola Hill Waters. He was the husband of Karen Horne Waters, who survives. Bobby served 1951 to 1954 as a PVT-2 […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Sylvia Gonzalez
Sylvia Gonzalez, 77, of Tampa/Plant City died Dec. 10, 2013. Born May 29, 1936, in Arcibo, Puerto Rico. She was the wife of the late Pedro Cruz. Also preceding in death are son, Humberto Gonzalez. Survivors include daughter, Janet Cruz; sisters, Daisy Collazo and Emelina Velez; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Dec. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Michael E. Shaw
Michael E. Shaw, 61, of Plant City, died Dec. 6, 2013. Mr. Shaw was born in Sardinia, Ohio, to Earl Shaw and June (Shively) Shaw. He is survived by daughter, Amy Shaw; and other loving family members. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Johan ‘Chaucky’ Guevara
Johan “Chaucky” Guevara, 25, of Plant City, died Dec. 7, 2013. He is survived by his fiancee of eight years, Jessica; children, Anahi, Jennifer, Johan Jr., and Julian; parents, Maria Serrano and Sebastian Guevara; siblings, Frank, Cristela, Sebastian and Melissa; grandparents, Fidel and Herminia Serrano; and many loving family. A Celebration of Life was held […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Kenzie
Dorothy Hentka Kenzie, 87, died Dec. 15, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 5, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline Glowacki Hentka. She was the wife of the late Chester Kenzie. Also preceding in death are brothers, Bernard and Chester Wisniewski. Mrs. Kenzie was […]
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