Rachel V. Blanton, 86, died Nov. 15, 2013. She was born Dec. 1, 1926, in Shady Grove, to Simon and Elizabeth (Slaughter) Walters. She married Marvin E. Blanton, who is deceased. Mrs. Blanton was a homemaker and attended the Landmark Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Samuel E. (Beverly); a daughter, Nadine White; […]
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Obituary: Harold Richard Cook
Harold Richard Cook, 72, of Plant City, died Nov. 18, 2013, in St. Petersburg. He was born July 12, 1941, to the late Robert William Cook and Gladys (Cowden) Cook, in Plant City. He was a farmer/rancher. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Mary Cook, of Plant City; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Cook also was […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas P. Halligan III
Thomas P. Halligan III, 58, of Plant City, died Nov. 11, 2013. He was born in Gettysburg, Pa. He was a gunsmith, a proud member of the National Rifle Association, a volunteer for Unity in the Community and a friend of Bill W. for more than 25 years. He poured his heart into helping others. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Patricia ‘Pat’ Headley
Patricia “Pat” Headley, 84, of Plant City and formerly of Corsicana, Texas, and Penn Yan, N.Y., died Nov. 16, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elden Headley. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Dudzik (Robert), Scotte Bell (Sandra) and Douglas Michael; grandchildren, Teysha Hester (Tim), Chris Arthur, Derek Bell, Leandra Vasquez […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Herbert Sheffield
Herbert Sheffield, 81, died Nov. 16, 2013, in Temple Terrace. Mr. Sheffield was an avid farmer, member of the Mango Church of God, Local 397 Ironworker and U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Louise; two sons, Tommy (Debbie) and Timmy (Robin); daughter, Regay Reeves (Wesley); two sisters, Mary Williams […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Dorothy Colding Stanaland
Dorothy Colding Stanaland, 88, of Plant City, died Nov. 5, 2013. Born, July 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Eva Pringle Colding. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, James William Stanaland, Survivors include sons, Roy (Mary) L. Stanaland and Walter T. Stanaland Sr.; daughter, Linda (Allan) S. Wetherington; […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Grace C. Ross
Grace C. Ross, 97, of Haines City/Lake Alfred, died Nov. 7, 2013. She was born April 30, 1916, in North Carolina to Henry and Nancy Connor Barnes. Mrs. Ross was a homemaker and a Tupperware manager, as well as a past member of First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred and a member of Landmark Baptist […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Audelia Ramirez Lechuga Espinosa
Audelia Ramirez Lechuga Espinosa, 72, of Plant City died Nov. 10, 2013, at her home. Born Nov. 19, 1940, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Silvestre Ramirez and Maria Lechuga. Mrs. Espinosa was a member at St. Clement Catholic Church. Survivors include sons, Raul (Guadalupe), Antonio (Sylvia), Manuel (Maria) […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wade Franklin
Wade Franklin, 58, died Nov. 10, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, due to complications from a prolonged illness. He was born on March 31, 1955, in Plant City and has been a lifetime resident. He was an employee for the Tampa Tribune for more than 25 years. Mr. Franklin was predeceased in death by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James R. Reynolds
James R. Reynolds, 81, died Nov. 15, 2013, at home. He was born Oct. 29, 1932, in Manhattan, N.Y., to William and Edna (Michaels) Reynolds. He married Madeline (Hellman), who survives. Mr. Reynolds was a Korean War veteran in the U.S. Army. He was very proud of his 25 years of service with the New York […]
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